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.

San Diego Padres Game Turns Scary After Fan Is Struck In Head By Foul Ball On Viral Video

What began as a carefree Friday night at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park quickly turned frightening after a Seattle Mariners fan was struck in the head by a foul ball during the Padres-Mariners game on May 15, with the terrifying moment captured on video by the injured fan and her friend.

Hidden In Plain Sight: San Diego's Petco Park Secretly Contains One Of The Oldest Structures In Major League Baseball

The historic Western Metal Supply Co. building inside downtown San Diego's Petco Park was constructed in the first decade of the 1900s, making it older than both Fenway Park and Wrigley Field and one of the oldest surviving structures integrated into any Major League Baseball venue.

REVIEW: P!nk Turned Petco Park Into A Flying, Fire-Lit Celebration Of Life, Loss & Human Connection For Curebound

Modern stadium concerts often operate on scale alone - louder explosions, larger screens, bigger singalongs, more elaborate staging - as though sheer size itself can manufacture emotional connection. But Friday night at San Diego's Petco Park, Pink delivered something far more difficult to achieve: a performance where spectacle and sincerity continuously amplified one another rather than competing for attention.

San Diego To Pay $450,000 To Artist Arrested After Calling Park Rangers ‘Bullies’ In Free Speech Case That Toppled 130-Year-Old Law

What began as an argument over soap bubbles and street performers in Balboa Park has culminated in a $450,000 legal settlement, the repeal of a 130-year-old San Diego ordinance, and yet another federal rebuke of the city’s handling of public expression in parks and other civic spaces.

End Of An Era: Iconic Oceanview Restaurant Pacifica Del Mar Announces Permanent Closure After Nearly Four Decades

One of coastal North County San Diego’s longest-operating and most recognizable restaurants is preparing to serve its final meals, as Pacifica Del Mar has announced it will permanently close later this year, bringing an end to a nearly 40-year run overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the heart of Del Mar.

Cult-Favorite PopUp Bagels Announces Grand Opening Of Oceanside Shop, Its Second San Diego Location

One of the country’s fastest-growing and most talked-about bagel brands is officially preparing to open its second San Diego County location, as PopUp Bagels has announced plans to debut its new Oceanside outpost on May 22 with a grand opening celebration inside the former Blackmarket Bakery space within the Freeman Collective development.

Pear Plum To Bring All-Day Café, Specialty Coffee And Elevated Wine Culture To Downtown San Diego In Early 2027

A long-vacant downtown San Diego storefront near Children’s Park is set to be transformed into an ambitious new all-day café and wine destination as Pear Plum prepares to debut at 101 Island Avenue in early 2027.

San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (May 8 - May 14) Due To County Health Department Inspections

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from May 8 - May 14, 2026.