California Rolls Back Statewide Stay-At-Home Orders Once Again | Gyms, Churches, Salons & More Must Close In San Diego County

July 13, 2020

At his press briefing today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state will be rolling back stay-at-home orders, citing continually increasing COVID-19 cases. All indoor activities around the state now have to cease at restaurants, breweries, wineries and more. In addition, San Diego is one of 30 counties that also must close additional sectors, including fitness centers, offices of non-critical businesses, places of worship, indoor malls, and personal care services.

San Diego Schools To Remain Online-Only To Begin Fall Semester

July 13, 2020

San Diego County, California’s second largest public school district, announced today that instruction will be remote-only this fall due to surging COVID-19 infections that pose far great a risk for students and teachers.

Swami's Cafe To Open New Location In San Diego's Solana Beach

July 12, 2020

The popular San Diego-born healthy breakfast & lunch destination Swami's Cafe will open a new location within the space that last housed Beach Grass Cafe in Solana Beach.

City Tacos To Open Ballpark-Adjacent Location In Downtown San Diego

July 11, 2020

San Diego's popular City Tacos fast-casual chain of Mexican eateries has taken over the Petco Park adjacent space last occupied by Larry's Deli for the company's 8th area location.

Con Pane To Reopen In Liberty Station Thanks To San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group

July 10, 2020

Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe closed earlier this year after 20 years in business, but thanks to San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group, the bakery and restaurant will reopen later this fall.

Farmers Table Owner Takes Over Lake Murray Café For Incoming Smokey & The Brisket BBQ Restaurant & Bar

July 10, 2020

The experienced San Diego restaurateur behind such concepts as Farmer's Table and Farmer's Bottega is gearing up to launch Smokey & The Brisket, a motorcycle and car-themed barbecue restaurant heading into the 4,600 square-foot standalone building that last housed Lake Murray Café in La Mesa.

Del Mar Racetrack To Open Season Today Without Fans in the Stands

July 10, 2020

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will begin its 81st summer meet today with no fans in the stands for the first time because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Hillcrest's Natural Style Chicken To Become ZZAN Korean Restaurant & Bar

July 9, 2020

The Natural Chicken location in San Diego's Hillcrest is being rebranded to become ZZAN, an authentic Korean restaurant and drinking establishment.

Team Behind Buona Forchetta To Unveil Gelati & Peccati This Week In San Diego's North Park

July 8, 2020

This weekend, the crew behind San Diego's hit Italian restaurant group Buona Forchetta will unveil Gelati & Pecatti, an 800 square-foot fast-casual concept centered around Roman-style rectangular pizza and house made gelato.

San Diego's Empress Investments Takes Over Death By Tequila

July 8, 2020

San Diego-based Empress Capital Investments - which operates Wokou Ramen & Yakitori, Madero's and California Native - has purchased Death By Tequila in Encinitas and will reopen the eatery this Friday, July 10.

Ailing Bald Eagle Hospitalized On Independence Day Dies Amid Treatment

July 7, 2020

An ailing bald eagle that was found in San Diego's East County on the Fourth of July died today, the San Diego Humane Society reported.

San Diego Small Businesses Can Now Apply For County Stimulus Grant

July 7, 2020

Today, San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a program to distribute $17 million from the federal coronavirus aid bill as part of a small business stimulus program. Local small businesses and restaurants suffering financial losses due to COVID-19 can now apply for a grant from the County of San Diego.

A San Diego Comedy Club Uses Protest In Attempt To Skirt New Restrictions On Indoor Activity

July 7, 2020

In light of recent news that bars and restaurants must close indoor operations, downtown San Diego's American Comedy Co. will host its first "Open Mic Protest" this evening at 8pm, hoping to use constitutional protections for protest to skirt new restrictions.

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.