Tom Ham’s Lighthouse To Host 10th Annual Brews, Views & Chews For San Diego Beer Week On November 3

One of San Diego’s most beloved waterfront fall traditions returns November 3 as Tom Ham’s Lighthouse hosts its 10th Annual Brews, Views & Chews San Diego Beer Week event, bringing together more than 20 top local chefs and breweries for an evening of unlimited tastings, live music, and breathtaking views of the downtown skyline.

Review: The Revivalists Bring The House Down At San Diego's The Sound In Del Mar

The Revivalists brought pure, unfiltered energy to San Diego’s The Sound at Del Mar Fairgrounds on Friday night, performing to a completely sold-out, wall-to-wall crowd that turned the intimate venue into a roaring sea of rhythm, sweat, and joy. What unfolded wasn’t just a concert - it was a communal experience, a purifying celebration of sound that reminded everyone why live music still reigns supreme.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (October 17 - October 23) By County Health Department

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 October 17 - 23, 2025.

Menya Ultra Lists UTC Location For Sale Amid Competitive Ramen & Asian Food Landscape At Westfield Mall

Less than two years after opening at Westfield UTC, acclaimed Japanese ramen chain Menya Ultra has listed its La Jolla location for sale - a move that raises questions about the future of one of San Diego’s most celebrated ramen brands and highlights the increasingly saturated landscape of Asian dining at the luxury shopping center.

Review: Twenty One Pilots Ignites San Diego With A Soul-Stirring, Genre-Defying Spectacle

On Thursday night, Twenty One Pilots transformed San Diego's North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista into something far more than a concert venue - it became a living, breathing organism pulsing with light, fire, and emotion. The Columbus-born duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun delivered a show that was as explosive as it was intimate, as cinematic as it was deeply human. For two men on a massive stage, the sheer amount of sound, energy, and raw passion they generated felt almost supernatural.

After “Global Search,” San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Elevates Interim Leader Shawn Dixon To CEO - Drawing Scrutiny From Some Staff

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance on Thursday named Shawn Dixon its new president and chief executive officer, ending a seven-month interim stint and a board-touted “extensive global search” conducted by Korn Ferry. The organization framed the move as a seamless transition to a leader with deep institutional knowledge and local ties. But for many frontline workers still smarting from a year of bruising labor strife, the optics are complicated: the executive who helped steer - and, in their view, hard-line - negotiations is now officially in charge.

Cohn Restaurant Group's Casa Gabriela To Donate 100% Of Sales November 5 To Family Of Fallen La Mesa Police Officer

Casa Gabriela in La Mesa will donate 100% of sales on Wednesday, November 5 to the family of La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven, who was tragically killed last week while responding to a freeway crash on Interstate 8. The restaurant’s owners, Cohn Restaurant Group, announced the fundraiser as a way for the community to come together and support the family of the 25-year-old officer, whose death has deeply affected San Diego County’s law enforcement community.

La Corriente Mexican Seafood Opens In Coronado, Bringing Upscale Baja Mariscos To Orange Avenue

La Corriente Cocina del Pacífico, the acclaimed Mexican seafood restaurant group that made waves in La Jolla last year, has officially opened its second San Diego location - this time in the heart of Coronado.

After 17 Years, Phileas Fogg’s Bar & Restaurant To Close Its Doors San Diego's Northeast County

A beloved Northeast County San Diego institution is preparing for its final last call. Phileas Fogg’s Bar & Restaurant, the British-style pub that has served as a gathering place for Poway locals for nearly two decades, will permanently close this week.

For Second Time In A Year, A San Diego Breakfast Republic Location Forced To Temporarily Close Due To "Major" Vermin

For the second time in less than a year, county health inspectors have forced the closure of a Breakfast Republic restaurant in San Diego - this time hitting the brand’s original location in North Park, where the dwindling empire began. The restaurant was ordered shut this week after the health department documented multiple violations, including a “major” vermin issue, just as they did at another branch last year.

Mia’s Brings Bold Baja-Mediterranean Flavors To North County San Diego's Solana Beach

A new Baja-Mediterranean restaurant called Mia’s is now open in Solana Beach, blending bright coastal flavors from Baja California with rustic Mediterranean influences. The project comes from veteran restaurateurs Rick Staunton and Jimmy Ulcickas, the duo behind the acclaimed Bluewater Grill seafood chain, and takes over the former Alce 101 space along North Highway 101.

"World's Largest BBQ Chain" Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opening New San Diego Location Amid Ongoing Franchise Controversies Outlined In NY Times Investigation

Texas-based Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which has been dubbed the "world's largest BBQ chain,"is expanding its presence in San Diego County amid lawsuits and franchise controversy following a New York Times investigation earlier this year.

Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria By Mamma Mia Opens October 24 In La Mesa With A Slice Of New York And A Touch Of Sicily

La Mesa’s dining scene is about to get a dramatic new addition - and a serious upgrade in East Coast–style pizza. Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria by Mamma Mia will officially open its doors on Friday, October 24, next to the family’s beloved Mamma Mia Market & Sicilian Deli.

Chula Vista Brewery Alleges Racial Bias After State Orders 45-Day Liquor License Suspension

A wave of controversy has hit one of South County’s most celebrated craft beer producers. Chula Vista Brewery, co-owned by Timothy and Dali Parker, has been forced to shut down its flagship Third Avenue location for 45 days after the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control issued a suspension order earlier this month - a move the owners say carries “racial undertones” and reflects discriminatory enforcement compared with other businesses along the same downtown corridor.

Fundraiser Launched For Security Guard Stabbed Outside Mavericks Beach Club In San Diego's Pacific Beach

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Francisco “Franny” Garcia, one of the three security guards injured in the weekend stabbing outside Mavericks Beach Club in San Diego's Pacific Beach. 

NASCAR Unveils Map For 2026 Naval Base Coronado Race, Bringing High-Speed Action To San Diego Bay

NASCAR has officially released the long-awaited course map and digital renderings for its historic 2026 Naval Base Coronado race, giving fans their first look at what promises to be one of the most ambitious events in the sport’s history. The 3.4-mile, 16-turn street circuit will run across portions of the active military base - marking the first time NASCAR has ever held a race on a functioning U.S. military installation.

San Diego Icon Mary Hennessy, Beloved Founder Of Mary’s Donuts, Has Passed Away

San Diego has lost one of its sweetest souls. Mary Hennessy, the beloved founder of Mary’s Donuts, has passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy that has fed generations not just with warm pastries, but with love, laughter, and community.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On San Diego's Mission Beach After Engine Trouble

Beachgoers at Mission Beach witnessed a dramatic scene Tuesday morning when a small private airplane made an emergency landing along the shoreline following apparent engine trouble.