San Diego City Council Votes To Substantially Increase Police Budget Despite Growing Nationwide "Defund The Police" Campaign

June 8, 2020

Despite a growing "Defund the Police" campaign gaining traction across the United States, San Diego's City Council voted 8-1 this evening to increase the San Diego Police Department's budget by $27 million for a total of $566 million for 2021, constituting more than 36% of the city's general fund budget.

More Reopenings To Take Place This Week In San Diego County

June 8, 2020

San Diego officials announced today that more area businesses will be permitted to open this week, including gyms and fitness centers, pools, bars, wineries, bowling alleys and more.

Family Entertainment Destination Boomers! San Diego Permanently Closes

June 8, 2020

Boomers in San Diego's Kearny Mesa has long been a local entertainment destination, featuring an onsite arcade, go-kart track, batting cage and mini golf course, but the company took to social media this morning to announce its permanent closure.

San Diego County Fair May Be Cancelled For This Year But You Can Still Get Your Fair Food Fix

June 7, 2020

The San Diego County Fair may be cancelled for this year, but hungry San Diegans can still get their fair food fix, as Chicken Charlie's has launched his stand in East County and the fair is hosting select food vendors every weekend throughout June.

San Diego Paddle For Peace - June 6, 2020

A paddle out off the coast of San Diego's Pacific Beach to honor George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others tragically lost to social injustice, police misconduct and institutionalized racism.

 

Landini's Pizzeria Owner To Open Italian Restaurant Scuderie Italia In San Diego's Pacific Beach

June 5, 2020

The owner of San Diego's popular Landini's Pizzeria is opening a full service Italian restaurant in Pacific Beach. Scuderie Italia will open later this year in the standalone building that last housed Caffè Bella Italia.

San Diego Boardwalks, Piers & More Parks To Reopen Next Week

June 4, 2020

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced this afternoon that starting next week, San Diego boardwalks and piers will reopen, as well as more area parks.

America’s Foundational Disease

Photo by @and_rew_and_you

June 3, 2020

By Mikey Knab - Co-Founder, Business For Good San Diego

Stream of consciousness this morning:

It strikes me now that in 'normal' times, every black American risks their life every time they leave their homes. They risk being attacked, arrested, killed, lynched, for the crime of being black while driving, while jogging, while watching birds. Hell, lives are at risk even at home, ask Botham Jean.

Those were 'normal' times.

Support Black-Owned San Diego Restaurants

June 3, 2020

Several local publications have curated lists of black-owned San Diego restaurants to support during this tumultuous time when the world pleads for equality and better leadership in the wake of George Floyd's murder in Minnesota. Check them out and support local businesses.

Scenes From A Weekend Of Protests Around San Diego

June 3, 2020

Our talented friend Orin Louis of Pacific Reverie Photography spent this past weekend documenting protests around San Diego County. Check out his amazing work!

Where Do We Go From Here?

June 1, 2020

What am I supposed to write about today? This site started when my partner and I first moved to San Diego as a means of self-motivation to explore the local food scene. It evolved into hospitality news and event promotion. Now, what do we talk about? We have reached a period in our collective history when it seems completely obtuse to write about anything other than the systemic injustices that have led to our nation's divide and the tumultuous situation we are now in. How do we make sense of it and where do we go from here?

La Mesa Leaders Were Wholly Complicit In Their City's Chaos

May 31, 2020

A week of protests and rioting following George Floyd's well-publicized murder in Minneapolis, MN, culminated in a fiery Saturday "Hell Night" around the United States. Leaders in San Diego's La Mesa were in a better position than most precincts to demonstrate apologetic sympathy, following an evidently wrongful arrest of a young man that went viral earlier in the week, yet they chose to do the opposite, escalating violence by firing tear gas and rubber bullets into crowds of protestors. Shame on La Mesa City & their police department. You are complicit in the damage that occurred in your community.

Longtime Local Chef Hanis Cavin Leaves San Diego

May 29, 2020

A longtime stalwart in the San Diego culinary community, Carnitas' Snack Shack founder Chef Hanis Cavin has moved away from America's Finest City.

Introducing The SanDiegoVille Lobster Mac N' Cheese Dog From Doggos Gus In Imperial Beach

May 29, 2020

We are teaming up with some of our favorite San Diego eateries to develop special menu items to drum up business during this tumultuous and difficult time. Our first collaboration is the SanDiegoVille Lobster Mac N' Cheese Dog from Doggos Gus in Imperial Beach, available for a limited time.

Passive Activities Permitted On San Diego County Beaches Starting Next Week

May 28, 2020

It was announced this afternoon that starting next week, passive activities will be permitted at San Diego County beaches, provided people maintain physical distancing or wear a face covering when close to others.

Video Showing La Mesa Man Arrested For Assault On Police Officer Going Viral As Many Believe Encounter To Be Racially Motivated

May 28, 2020

A video of a La Mesa man being detained and ultimately arrested is going viral, as many believe the officer was racially motivated.

Mother's Saloon Permanently Closes In San Diego's Ocean Beach

May 27, 2020

After almost 9 years in business, Mother's Saloon in San Diego's Ocean Beach took to social media today to announce its permanently closure, citing an inability to negotiate its lease.

Previously Homeless San Diego Choir Group Voices Of Our City Earn Golden Buzzer In America's Got Talent Premier

May 27, 2020

San Diego's own Voices of Our City Choir, a musical group made up of previously homeless individuals, took home the "Golden Buzzer" at last nights America's Got Talent season 15 premiere.

New Jersey's Popular Broad Street Dough Company Opening San Diego Location

May 26, 2020

New Jersey's popular Broad Street Dough Company will bring customizable, baked fresh to-order donuts to San Diego later this year.