CHP Border Division’s Multi-Day Retail Theft Operation In San Diego Yields 80 Arrests And 391 Stolen Items

San Diego shoppers can feel a bit safer this week as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Border Division, in collaboration with local retailers, conducted a multi-day retail theft operation from March 17 to March 21, 2025, at Las Americas Premium Outlets. The operation resulted in 80 arrests, including 13 felony charges, and the recovery of 391 stolen items, marking a significant effort to curb organized retail crime in the region.

The Ultimate Guide To San Diego Padres Petco Park - 2025 Edition

The 2025 Major League Baseball season has arrived, bringing the Friar Faithful back to downtown San Diego in droves for Padres games at Petco Park. Here’s our curated list of the best places to eat and drink inside and around Petco Park during the 2025 MLB season.

Frenchy’s Hideout Brings French Elegance With California Flair To San Diego's Hillcrest

San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood now boasts a new dining destination as Frenchy's Hideout opened in the former Crème de la Crêpe space, bringing a California-meets-France concept that promises to transport diners through its carefully curated multi-course, prix-fixe menus, paired with an exceptional selection of wines.

Texas-Based The Rustic Restaurant & Live Music Concept Is Frontrunner To Replace Joe’s Crab Shack Near The Rady Shell In Downtown San Diego

San Diego's Embarcadero Marina Park South is poised for a culinary transformation as Texas-based The Rustic, a popular restaurant and live music venue concept with four locations, is in advanced lease negotiations to take over the longtime Joe's Crab Shack space near The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, a Port of San Diego representative confirmed.

DeCore Classic Italian Restaurant To Bring Heartfelt Dining To San Diego's East Village

San Diego’s East Village will soon welcome a new culinary destination as DeCore Classic Italian Restaurant opens in the space that once housed beloved Cafe Chloe.

New 100-Foot Padres Mural To Rise In San Diego's North Park

North Park is set to welcome a vibrant new 100-foot San Diego Padres mural just in time for the Padres’ Opening Day against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park.

San Diego's Fanuel Park In Pacific Beach Loses Communal Toys, Sparking Community Concerns

San Diego's Fanuel Park in Pacific Beach, a beloved family destination along Sail Bay, has undergone another significant change with the city's removal of its communal children's toys, leaving parents frustrated and the park's future uncertain.

Far Corner Bar & Pizzeria Ready To Open In San Diego's East Village, Replacing Longtime Basic Pizza

Far Corner Bar & Pizzeria is set to debut in San Diego’s East Village this week, but its arrival comes with controversy over the displacement of longtime local favorite Bar Basic Pizza. 

Best Pizza & Brew Owners Acquire Sandbox Pizza In San Diego's Pacific Beach

The owners of San Diego-based Best Pizza & Brew are taking over Sandbox Pizza in Pacific Beach, marking a significant shift for the 2013-founded eatery. 

San Diego Native & "Saturday Night Live" Alum Kyle Mooney Returns To His Childhood Home To Debut New Album, Which Is The Worst "Music" You'll Ever Hear

San Diego native and Saturday Night Live alum Kyle Mooney returned to his hometown to debut his new music album with a video that captures him visiting his childhood home and making a stop at a local music store. The problem is, his album is objectively atrocious with shockingly poor production and unlistenable execution. 

San Diego Restaurants & Businesses Hit By Wave Of ADA Lawsuits From Serial Plaintiff

San Diego's restaurant and small business community is reeling as a relentless flood of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits threatens their financial survival, with one name appearing again and again. 

La Jolla Concours D'Elegance Classic Car Showcase Returns To San Diego This April 25-27 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

Known as one of the finest internationally-renowned automobile showcases in the United States, the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance returns to the stunning shores of San Diego this April 25-27, and we're raffling off 2 VIP tickets to the main event (an $800 value) and also offering promo code SDVILLE for savings on tickets. 

Wife Of Murdered San Diego-Based Cal Fire Captain Apprehended In Mexico

After more than a month on the run, Yolanda Marodi, the prime suspect in the murder of Cal Fire Captain Rebecca "Becky" Marodi, was apprehended in Mexicali, Mexico, and extradited to U.S. custody to face charges in San Diego. The arrest, announced on Saturday, March 22, 2025, ends a binational manhunt that began after the brutal stabbing of Marodi on February 17 at the couple’s Ramona home, a case that has gripped San Diego County with its chilling details and the suspect’s violent past.

Point Loma Farmers Market Makes San Diego's Liberty Station Its New Home

After nearly two years at the Point Loma High School parking lot, the Point Loma Certified Farmers Market has relocated to the Arts District of Liberty Station, aiming to grow its presence in San Diego’s vibrant market scene. 

James Gang Printing Closes In San Diego's Ocean Beach: A Legacy Of Ink & Community Spanning Nearly Five Decades

James Gang Printing, a cornerstone of San Diego’s Ocean Beach community since 1976, has closed its doors, leaving behind a nearly 50-year legacy of custom printing and local advocacy. 

Oscar’s Mexican Seafood Reopens Refreshed Pacific Beach Location After Six-Month Remodel

Oscar’s Mexican Seafood is ready to welcome back customers to its newly remodeled location on Emerald Street in San Diego's Pacific Beach. 

San Diego's Tribute Pizza Hosts Fourth Annual Mike's Hot Honey Party In North Park On March 29

San Diego's North Park neighborhood will come alive with sweet and spicy flavors as Tribute Pizza presents its Fourth Annual Mike’s Hot Honey Party on Saturday, March 29, 2025, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the iconic hot honey brand. 

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (March 14-20) By County Health Department

Here is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from March 14 - March 20, 2025. 

San Diego-Based The BXNG Club To Permanently Close All Locations

San Diego's luxury fitness scene is facing a sudden blow as The BXNG Club, a high-end boxing gym with locations in East Village, Solana Beach, and Rancho Bernardo, plus a planned outpost in Los Angeles’s Arts District, announced it will permanently shutter all branches.