Gaslamp Urban Pickleball Returns To Downtown San Diego With Six Weeks Of Summer Play, Food, Music And Social Events

Downtown San Diego's largest outdoor pickleball experience is returning this summer as Gaslamp Urban Pickleball transforms a section of Fifth Avenue into a temporary pickleball village complete with courts, live entertainment, food, drinks, shopping, and social activities.

'Anchorman' Star Will Ferrell Spotted Shotgunning Beer At San Diego's Cult-Favorite Burger & Pizza Spot The Friendly

Actor and comedian Will Ferrell was spotted enjoying a night out in San Diego on Friday evening, making a return visit to one of the city's most beloved burger and pizza destinations.The Anchorman star was filmed shotgunning a can of beer with a group gathered outside the original location of The Friendly in San Diego's North Park neighborhood.

The Ultimate Guide To San Diego Concerts, Comedy & Music Events For The Rest Of 2026

San Diego's 2026 live music calendar is, without exaggeration, one of the strongest the city has ever seen. Stadiums, amphitheaters, waterfront spots, intimate venues, and outdoor festival grounds are all packed with acts spanning every genre imaginable. There's legacy rock, modern pop, alt-indie, hip-hop, country, jazz, comedy, Broadway, and everything in between. Here is the ultimate list to San Diego live entertainment for the remainder of the year.

Former Chef De Cuisine At San Diego's Three Michelin-Starred Addison, Stefani De Palma Named Jury President Of Bocuse d'Or Americas

One of San Diego's most accomplished chefs is returning to the world's most prestigious culinary competition in a new leadership role. Former Addison chef de cuisine Stefani De Palma has been named Jury President of the Bocuse d'Or Americas 2026, organizers announced this week. The appointment comes following De Palma's tenure that included leading Team USA to victory at the Bocuse d'Or Americas selection and representing the United States at the Bocuse d'Or Grand Final in Lyon, France - widely regarded as the Olympics of cooking.

San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (May 29 - June 4) 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 29 - June 4, 2026.

San Diego Mourns Loss Of JV’s Taco Shop Owner Jesse Verduzco Following Fatal Wrong-Way Crash; Family Launches GoFundMe

The San Diego community is mourning the loss of Jesús “Jesse” Verduzco, the longtime owner of Linda Vista’s beloved JV’s Mexican Food, who was killed last week in a tragic wrong-way collision on Interstate 5. As friends, customers, and loved ones remember the man behind one of San Diego's most cherished neighborhood taco shops, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help support his family during an extraordinarily difficult time.

Dave Chappelle Announces San Diego Arena Show Just Weeks Away At Viejas Arena

One of the most influential and controversial comedians of the modern era is headed back to San Diego. Dave Chappelle has announced a June 21 performance at Viejas Arena on the campus of San Diego State University as part of a newly revealed five-city arena run produced by Live Nation. 

Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Kitchen Officially Confirmed For One Paseo As San Diego Continues Its LA-ification

Nearly a year after reports first surfaced online, One Paseo has officially confirmed that Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Kitchen will open its first San Diego location at the Carmel Valley mixed-use destination this summer.

Trader Joe's Planning New San Diego Store Store As Clairemont Town Square Shopping Center Undergoes Major Transformation

Trader Joe's appears poised to open another San Diego location, with public records indicating the beloved grocery chain is preparing a new store within Clairemont Town Square as the longtime shopping center undergoes a significant tenant reshuffling.

Polish Donut Chain Opens First U.S. Location At San Diego's Seaport Village

San Diego's waterfront has become home to what appears to be the first U.S. location of a popular Polish donut brand that traces its roots back to 1989.

What's Going On With Coronado's Historic Village Theater?

One of Coronado's most beloved landmarks has suddenly gone dark, leaving moviegoers wondering whether the historic Village Theater is merely changing operators or facing a more uncertain future.

Padres DFA Nick Castellanos In Philadelphia, A Cold Roster Move That Says More About San Diego Than It Does About Him

Nick Castellanos returned to Philadelphia this week speaking candidly about an imperfect but memorable Phillies tenure, telling reporters he “spoke my mind” and “acted true to my heart” during a four-year run that included an All-Star season, postseason heroics and a messy divorce from the organization. Less than 24 hours later, the San Diego Padres designated him for assignment in the very city where his previous baseball life had just been publicly revisited. 

AKA Shut Down Again: Gaslamp Restaurant Closed For Second Vermin Violation In Less Than Three Months As Questions Mount Around San Diego Dining Group

AKA, the upscale Asian fusion restaurant and nightlife venue in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, has once again been ordered closed by county health inspectors after a routine inspection uncovered a major vermin violation, marking the second closure for the restaurant in less than three months and adding to a growing list of enforcement actions involving restaurants tied to San Diego Dining Group and its affiliated operators.

San Diego County Fair Unveils 45 Wild New Food Creations Competing For 2026 Fair-tastic Food Crown

The San Diego County Fair may not open until June 10, but the battle for this year's most outrageous, inventive, and Instagram-worthy food creation is already underway. Fair officials have unveiled the 45 semi-finalists competing in the 2026 Fair-tastic Food Competition, showcasing a dizzying array of over-the-top culinary creations ranging from lobster-covered nachos and blueberry-brie hot dogs to bacon-wrapped pizza wands, fried mangonadas, and even a Dr Pepper-flavored version of Dippin' Dots. 

WARN Layoff Notice Filed For 77 Employees At The Shout! House And Garage Kitchen & Bar, But Operators Say No Jobs Will Be Lost

A California WARN notice filed this week by CHW Entertainment, Inc., the longtime operator of The Shout! House and Garage Kitchen & Bar in downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, lists 77 employees as being affected by a planned August 3, 2026 layoff, but current ownership claims all staff will be hired by new management. 

San Diego Paralympian Beatriz Hatz Makes Love Island USA History As First Amputee Contestant

A San Diego-based Paralympian medalist is bringing a groundbreaking new level of representation to one of television's most popular reality dating franchises. Beatriz Hatz, a 25-year-old Team USA Paralymian who resides in San Diego, made her debut Tuesday night as one of the original cast members on Season 8 of Love Island USA, becoming the first contestant with a limb difference ever featured on the American version of the hit dating competition series.