How Should Restaurants & Businesses Approach Those Who Do Not Wear Face Coverings

May 23, 2020

Due to COVID-19 coronavirus precautions, in many areas of the country and here in San Diego, it is now mandatory to wear a facial covering when entering into public spaces, open businesses, or coming within 6-feet of a non-household member. As businesses begin to reopen, many are apprehensive about possible legal repercussions of denying entry to anyone refusing to wear a face mask. We break down the issue here and offer advice on best practices.

El Prez In Pacific Beach Is Trying To Ruin It For The Rest Of Us | San Diego County Shuts Down Restaurant Following Raucous Reopening

May 22, 2020

Restaurants around the city were permitted to open yesterday, as San Diego was given the green light to move further into Stage 2 of California's reopening plan. At least one local restaurant chose to forgo the mandates requiring facial coverings and social distancing, instead throwing an absolute rager. Hey El Prez Pacific Beach, please don't ruin it for the rest of us!

San Diego's San Onofre Nuclear Station To Dump Radioactive Matter Into Pacific Ocean To Kick Off Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2020

As if things weren't dire enough between COVID-19 and the constant Tijuana sewage spills, on Friday, May 22, to kick off Memorial Day Weekend 2020, the decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station will release 21,420 gallons of non-radiological and radiological matter into the Pacific Ocean as part of a planned "Liquid Batch Release".

San Diego County Gets Go-Ahead To Reopen Restaurants For Dine-In & Retail For In-Store Shopping

May 20, 2020

California's governor has approved San Diego County Board of Supervisors plan to allow restaurants to open for dine-in and retail shops for in-store shopping, effective immediately.

After 12 Years In Business, Whisknladle Permanently Shutters In San Diego's La Jolla

May 20, 2020

After more than 12 years serving farm-to-table comfort food in San Diego's La Jolla, Whisknladle has announced its permanent closure.

Chef Shakeup - Longtime The Fishery Chef Moves To The Lodge At Torrey Pines

May 20, 2020

The longtime chef behind The Fishery restaurant in San Diego's Pacific Beach has moved to The Lodge at Torrey Pines and has been replaced by an alum of local hospitality group Consortium Holdings.

California Gives San Diego County Leeway To Move Further Into Reopening, Including Restaurants For Dine-In, Retail & Salons As Early As This Week

May 18, 2020

California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a change to his previously issued county variance requirements that could allow San Diego County to move forward in easing more restrictions, including reopening restaurant and retail as early as this week. San Diego County Board of Supervisors will vote on a plan to submit to the state tomorrow to run a pilot program that will allow us to lead the rest of the state in reopening.

Modernized 10,000 Square-Foot 7-Eleven With In-Store Taco Shop, Growler Fill Station & Frozen Yogurt Bar Opens In San Diego

May 17, 2020

A new-age, 10,000 square-foot 7-Eleven convenience store has opened in San Diego's Normal Heights, which includes an onsite fast-casual taco shop with handmade tortillas, organic Slurpees, self-serve frozen treats, and a specialty drink bar.

Slomo Responds To SanDiegoVille's Petition To Allow Him To Skate On Boardwalk

May 16, 2020

The man, the myth, the legend, San Diego's iconic Slomo has responded to our Change.org petition that asks city officials to allow him to return to his daily routine of skating on Ocean Front Walk boardwalk between Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. Watch below and be sure to sign the FREE SLOMO petition!!! Let him skate!

San Diego's 43-Year-Old Burger Destination Rocky's Crown Pub To Reopen On May 26

May 16, 2020

After a more than two month closure due to COVID-19 coronavirus precautions, San Diego's 43-year-old burger destination Rocky's Crown Pub will reopen for take-out starting on Tuesday, May 26.

Five Guys Permanently Shutters Location In San Diego's Pacific Beach

May 15, 2020

Five Guys Burgers & Fries has permanently shuttered its Pacific Beach location after nearly a decade in business.

San Diego's Wonderfront Festival Cancels 2020 Event Amid Continued COVID-19 Coronavirus Precautions

May 15, 2020

After a successful debut last fall, San Diego's Wonderfront Festival has announced the cancellation of its 2020 installment, citing continued concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Mediterranean Street Food Chain Nick The Greek To Open San Diego Location

May 15, 2020

Rapidly expanding souvlaki and gyro chain Nick The Greek is opening in downtown San Diego, taking over the East Village space that last housed Oscars Mexican Seafood.

Coronado's Primavera Ristorante Permanently Shutters After More Than 30 Years In Business

May 14, 2020

The owners of Primavera Ristorante in Coronado took to social media today to announce their restaurant would permanently close after more than three decades in business.

FREE SLOMO: A Petition To Reopen San Diego's Ocean Front Walk For At Least One Man

May 14, 2020

For many San Diegans, the picturesque "boardwalk" known as Ocean Front Walk between Mission Beach and Pacific Beach makes for a welcome respite from the daily grind, but for one man that space is life. We are asking San Diego County & City officials to open Ocean Front Walk to Slomo, San Diego's most well-known celebrity-on-wheels! He needs it. And we need him! Please sign our petition to FREE SLOMO!

Dancing Bartender Dive Bar Chain Coyote Ugly Saloon Ends Run In San Diego's Gaslamp

May 13, 2020,

After 6 years slinging drinks and dancing on bars, Coyote Ugly Saloon has shuttered its location in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

California Announces Guidelines For Reopening Restaurants & Eased Restrictions For More Businesses

May 12, 2020

At his daily press briefing this afternoon, California Governor Gavin Newsom laid out plans to allow for the reopening of restaurants throughout the state, although he has not explained when eateries will be permitted to open.

Tamarindo Latin Kitchen & Bar Ends Run In San Diego's North Park

May 11, 2020

Tamarindo Latin Kitchen & Bar has seemingly ended its run in San Diego's North Park neighborhood, which could spell trouble for the company's second location that was scheduled to open this year in Del Mar Plaza.

San Diego's Viejas Casino & Resort Will Reopen On May 18

May 10, 2020

Viejas Casino & Resort in San Diego's East County has announced that it will reopen with increased safety measures on May 18 after a nearly 2 month closure.