San Diego Mayor To Sign Executive Order To Allow Restaurants To Easily Expand Outdoor Service

July 7, 2020

Following yesterday's announcement mandating restaurants and other businesses cease indoor service, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced he will sign an emergency order to help eateries expand outdoor service by waiving permitting and parking requirements for the use of sidewalks and private parking lots for outdoor dining, which will go into effect this afternoon. Enforcement of municipal codes that would typically prohibit such operations will be suspended.

San Diego Padres To Open Shortened Season On July 24 At Petco Park

July 6, 2020

The San Diego Padres will open the coronavirus-delayed 2020 season on July 24 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park, Major League Baseball announced today.

San Diego Restaurants Among Many Area Businesses Forced To End Inside Operations This Week

July 6, 2020

It was announced today that many area businesses will have to end indoor operations this week, including all San Diego County restaurants, breweries and wineries starting on July 7. Bars must close all operations.

Coronado's Cheesecake-Factory-Owned The Henry Fails To Alert County Of Employee Who Tested Positive For COVID-19

July 6, 2020

Coronado's Cheesecake Factory-owned The Henry had an employee test positive for COVID-19 and rather than temporarily closing, alerting the County Health Department and advising the public, the restaurant continued to operate through the busy holiday weekend.

Normal Heights' SKA Bar & Downtown's Metl Latest San Diego Restaurants To Close Due To COVID-19 Positive Employee

July 5, 2020

SKA Bar & Restaurant in Normal Heights and Metl Bar & Restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter are the latest San Diego restaurants to announce its closure due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.

On 4th Of July, Ailing Bald Eagle Hospitalized In San Diego

July 4, 2020

On the 244th birthday of the United States of America, the U.S. national bird a bald eagle was found ailing on the ground at the Barrett Youth Correction facility in Alpine and taken to the San Diego Humane Society for treatment.

Aerial Footage Of San Diego's Pacific Beach On 4th Of July 2020

July 4, 2020

We used our new drone to shoot this aerial footage of San Diego's Pacific Beach on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Check it out!!

San Diego's The Giant Dipper Celebrates 95 Year Anniversary

July 4, 2020

Although currently closed due to COVID-19, San Diego's iconic The Giant Dipper at Belmont Park celebrates its 95th anniversary today, originally opening on July 4, 1925.

San Diego County Placed On California's COVID-19 Monitoring Watchlist With Impacted Businesses Advised To Prepare For Forced Closures Next Week

July 3, 2020

A record number of COVID-19 cases were reported in the past three days resulting in California officials notifying San Diego County it will be placed on the state's Monitoring List starting today, July 3. This is expected to result in the County closing or placing new restrictions on additional indoor business activities next week, including restricting any indoor dine-in service at restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, as well as closing other businesses starting on July 8.

Huntress Steakhouse Unveils This Weekend In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

July 2, 2020

Almost 2 years in the making, San Diego's RMD Group (Volcano Rabbit, Rustic Root, Side Bar, and Ciro's Pizzeria) will unveil its highly-anticipated 7,000 square-foot Huntress steakhouse this weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Point Loma's Cesarina Italian Restaurant Closes Due To COVID-19 Positive Employee

July 1, 2020

Point Loma's Cesarina Italian restaurant took to social media this afternoon to announce its temporary closure due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19 coronavirus.

San Diego County Likely To Be Added To California's County Restriction List As Early As Monday, July 6

July 1, 2020

Based on San Diego County's surging COVID-19 numbers, officials have indicated that we are likely to be included on California's County Monitoring List by Friday and if triggers for modifying health officer orders remain for three consecutive days, San Diego would have to close indoor operations at restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, zoos, family entertainment centers, museums, theaters and card rooms as early as Monday, July 6.

California Announces Roll Back Of Certain Restrictions & Increased Enforcement Measures As COVID-19 Numbers Continue To Surge

July 1, 2020

At his news conference today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced increased enforcement measures and the toggling back of certain precautionary restrictions due to surging COVID-19 statistics, including the closure of all state beach parking lots in Southern California for 4th of July weekend and the preclusion of many indoor business operations in certain counties.

Alpine Beer Company Founders To Launch New Brewery At Familiar Location

July 1, 2020

The founders of San Diego's popular Alpine Beer Company, which was purchased by Green Flash Brewing in late 2014, are launching a new concept at the site of the original Alpine Beer. McIlhenney Brewing is expected to open this fall.

Mastiff Sausage Team To Open Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Concept

July 1, 2020

The team behind San Diego's Mastiff Sausage Company is gearing up for the launch of Fluster Cluck, a Nashville-style hot fried chicken eatery opening this summer.

San Diego Barista To Receive More Than $100,000 "Tip" Following Viral Face Mask Outburst From Customer

July 1, 2020

Eight days ago, we broke the story of a San Diego Starbuck's barista who was in for a big tip ($8,000 at the time of publication) after a GoFundMe in his honor was launched following a viral post from a disgruntled "Karen" who he denied service to for refusing to wear a face covering as required by local and state mandates. More than one week later, the crowd-sourced campaign has raised more than $100,000 for the young man who wants to open a dance studio for children with the money.

San Diego Restaurants Must Close By 10pm Daily Starting July 1st

June 30, 2020

San Diego County officials announced today that in addition to the requirement that all bars, breweries and wineries not serving food must close starting tomorrow, all restaurants open for dine in must close for public consumption by 10pm daily.

San Diego's Craft & Commerce Reopens With Limited-Time-Only Fast Food Tribute Menu

June 30, 2020

After closing for a few months during the pandemic, Consortium Holding's Craft & Commerce has reopened in San Diego's Little Italy with a limited-time tribute menu devoted to fast food favorites.

San Diego County Announces Closure Of Bars, Wineries & Breweries That Do Not Serve Food Due To Rising COVID-19 Numbers

June 29, 2020

With the 4th of July holiday weekend nearly upon us, San Diego County officials announced today the rolling back of some restrictions due to rising COVID-19 numbers, including the closing of all bars that do not serve food.