Queenstown New Zealand Tavern Sets Opening Date For Del Mar Restaurant In Former WestBrew Space

After more than a year of anticipation, Queenstown Hospitality Group has officially announced the opening date for its newest restaurant in Del Mar Village, with Queenstown Del Mar set to debut Thursday, May 21, inside the former WestBrew space on Camino Del Mar.

La Perla Expands Again: Viral San Diego Burrito Shop Opens New Convoy Location In Kearny Mesa

One of San Diego’s most beloved homegrown taco shop brands has expanded once again, as La Perla Cocina Mexicana has officially opened a new location on Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa, bringing its cult-favorite burritos and family-run legacy into the heart of one of the city’s busiest dining corridors.

Los Angeles-Based Sushi Phenomenon Sugarfish To Finally Open First San Diego Restaurant In Little Italy On May 21

After years of anticipation from local sushi fans, Los Angeles-based sushi phenomenon Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa is officially set to open its first San Diego location on Thursday, May 21, bringing its cult-favorite “Nozawa-style” sushi experience to Little Italy.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s Israel Record Comes Under Scrutiny After Mosque Shooting Press Conference Confrontation

As San Diego reels from one of the deadliest acts of anti-Muslim violence in the city’s modern history, Mayor Todd Gloria is facing intensifying scrutiny over his public record on Israel, Islamophobia and Palestinian advocacy after he was heckled during a press conference by a woman who accused him of helping foster hostility toward Muslims through his political leadership.

Blink-182 Drummer Travis Barker Joins Viral Vegan Fast-Food Chain Mr. Charlie’s As Brand Expands Across San Diego

One of punk rock’s most recognizable figures is officially linking up with one of Southern California’s buzziest plant-based fast-food brands. Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has joined viral vegan restaurant chain Mr. Charlie’s TMS as an equity partner and brand ambassador just as the company rapidly expands its footprint in San Diego.

Five Dead Following Anti-Muslim Mass Shooting At Islamic Center Of San Diego As Investigators Reveal Radicalized Teen Suspects, Heroic Victims And Troubling Timeline

One of the deadliest acts of anti-Muslim violence in modern San Diego history unfolded Monday morning at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont, where two heavily armed teenage gunmen opened fire at the region’s largest mosque complex, killing three beloved community members before taking their own lives following a massive countywide manhunt and tactical law enforcement response.

The Mayor's Mini Me: Meet Nick Serrano, The Todd Gloria Deputy Who Has Become One Of San Diego City Hall’s Most Visible Power Players

If you recently watched The Substance, the surreal Demi Moore film about aging, identity and a younger version emerging from the original, you may experience an odd sense of déjà vu after seeing San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria standing next to his deputy chief of staff, Nick Serrano. The resemblance is uncanny.

Former San Diego Padres All-Star James Shields Lists Massive Rancho Santa Fe Estate For $23 Million

Former San Diego Padres All-Star pitcher James Shields is officially parting ways with one of North County San Diego’s most extravagant custom-built estates, as the former MLB ace and his wife have listed their sprawling Rancho Santa Fe compound for $23 million.

REVIEW: MGK And Wiz Khalifa Turn Chula Vista Amphitheater Into A Smoke-Filled Pop-Punk Circus On Lost Americana Tour

For one night, San Diego County’s southern-most concert venue transformed into a neon-soaked collision of rap nostalgia, pop-punk melodrama, arena-rock theatrics and enough weed smoke to fog the South Bay skyline. Machine Gun Kelly and Wiz Khalifa brought their sprawling Lost Americana Tour to North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on May 17, delivering a several-hour spectacle that leaned heavily into fan interaction, maximalist visuals and the strange cultural lane MGK has carved out somewhere between tattooed emo frontman, rap provocateur and emotionally wounded pop star.

Young Men Filmed Fishing Protected Koi From Balboa Park Pond As Viral Backlash Forces Social Media Accounts Offline

A viral social media video allegedly showing a group of young men fishing large koi from one of Balboa Park’s protected ponds has ignited outrage across San Diego, prompting calls for criminal charges, park enforcement action and renewed debate over social media-fueled behavior targeting animals and public spaces.

Kura Sushi Soft Opens New San Diego Location This Weekend As Conveyor-Belt Chain Expands Beyond Convoy

San Diego’s sushi scene is about to get a little more fast-paced and a lot more interactive as Kura Revolving Sushi Bar has officially soft opened its long-awaited Mission Valley location.

City Of San Diego Hit With $16.45 Million Jury Verdict Over Parking Citation Penalties As Critics Blast City’s Expanding Enforcement Machine

A San Diego jury has reportedly awarded more than $16.45 million against the City of San Diego in a class action lawsuit accusing the city of improperly assessing and collecting parking citation late fees and penalties without legally sufficient notice to motorists, delivering yet another major financial blow to a city government already facing mounting criticism over its budget priorities, enforcement practices, and expanding reliance on revenue extraction from residents.

San Diego FC’s “El Paletero” Anders Dreyer Bobblehead Sparks Debate Over Cultural Tribute Or Misstep

San Diego FC’s first-ever player bobblehead giveaway was intended as a celebration of breakout star Anders Dreyer’s instant connection with the city. Instead, the “El Paletero” collectible has sparked debate among some fans over whether the club’s use of a Mexican street-vendor image for a white Danish player is a playful local nickname, a culturally tone-deaf marketing choice, or something more troubling.

The 38th Annual Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival Returns To San Diego June 17-27 With Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms & North America’s Largest Gathering Of Principal Orchestra Players

San Diego's signature summer classical music celebration returns in 2026 as the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival takes over La Jolla and UC San Diego from June 17-27, bringing together principal musicians and concertmasters from many of North America's most prestigious orchestras for ten days of world-class performances.

Cancer Treatment, A City Settlement And A Sweeping Records Request: Questions Emerge Around Marni von Wilpert’s Former Chief Of Staff

A newly surfaced California Public Records Act request and documents appearing to show a taxpayer-funded settlement agreement are raising new questions surrounding San Diego Councilmember and congressional candidate Marni von Wilpert after allegations surfaced that a former chief of staff undergoing cancer treatment may have faced pressure surrounding her employment during chemotherapy and recovery as millions in outside PAC money continue pouring into one of California’s most closely watched congressional races.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Beloved Gorilla Paul Donn Dies Suddenly Amid Growing Questions About Mounting Animal Losses

Another beloved animal at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has died unexpectedly, further intensifying public scrutiny and emotional exhaustion surrounding what has become a strikingly difficult period for one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife institutions.