San Diego's Historic Balboa Theatre To Host Summer Of Cult Classics With 'Retro Rewind' Film Series

Following the success of its popular Silent Movie Mondays series, the historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego is doubling down on cinematic nostalgia this summer with the launch of its Retro Rewind Summer Film Series. The program will bring a lineup of six cult classics back to the big screen, offering movie lovers a chance to experience fan-favorite films in a setting as timeless as the stories themselves.

San Diego Shines As AVP League Returns, Proving It’s A Premier Beach Volleyball City

San Diego once again delivered a standout weekend of beach volleyball as the AVP League returned to town for the second consecutive year. Over the weekend, the city hosted the second stop of the 2025 AVP League season, drawing a packed and energetic crowd to Viejas Arena at San Diego State University. With massive support from the San Diego faithful, this event felt like just the beginning of what’s ahead for professional beach volleyball in the region.

The Friendly Restaurant Closes In San Diego's Pacific Beach After Three Years in Operation

The Friendly, the cult-favorite burger and pizza joint that expanded to Pacific Beach in 2022, has quietly shuttered its Garnet Avenue location after three years of service. 

Nelly Headlines San Diego’s Wildest 4th Of July Weekend Party: Almost Nakey Freedom Fest Returns July 5

The 5th Annual Almost Nakey Freedom Fest returns to San Diego’s iconic Belmont Park on Saturday, July 5, promising the biggest party of Independence Day weekend, and promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets.  

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (May 30 - June 5) 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 May 30 - June 5, 2025.

The Brew Inn Set To Take Over Former 1910 Tap House In San Diego's North County City Of Oceanside This Summer

San Diego's North County is about to welcome a fresh new hangout for sports fans and comfort food lovers alike. The Brew Inn, a revamped sports bar concept, is preparing to open this summer, replacing the recently shuttered 1910 Tap House in Oceanside.

Cars Keep Crashing Into La Mesa Restaurant Lot While San Diego County Delays Guardrail Fix

A popular San Diego restaurant has become the unlikely crash zone in a recurring string of alarming accidents - with cars hurtling off a nearby hillside and into its parking lot. Despite mounting incidents and years of warnings, the county has yet to take meaningful action.

Communal Coffee To Open Fifth San Diego Location In Bankers Hill This Summer

Nearly a decade after transforming a forgotten stretch of University Avenue into a beloved gathering place and revitalizing a vacant South Park lot with an espresso trailer and a stage tiled in handmade accents, Communal Coffee is once again expanding - with a fifth location opening this summer in San Diego’s Bankers Hill.

Roberto’s Taco Shop Owner Launching New Breakfast Spot In Hillcrest: Cherries & Batter Cafe Set to Open

A fresh face in San Diego's bustling breakfast scene is about to arrive in Hillcrest, courtesy of a familiar name. The owner of the beloved Roberto’s Taco Shop chain is preparing to open Cherries and Batter Cafe, a new morning-focused eatery specializing in pancakes and coffee.

Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival Returns To San Diego June 18-28 With Historic Mozart Premiere, New Artist-In-Residence & Star Soloists

The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, North America’s largest celebration of Mozart's music, returns to San Diego from June 18-June 28, bringing together concertmasters and principal players from more than 30 of the continent's top orchestras.

Buona Forchetta Reopens Most Locations After ICE Raid As GoFundMe Approaches $125,000 With Clarified Distribution Plan

Following the dramatic May 30 immigration raid that resulted in four arrests and a temporary shutdown of its entire restaurant group, Buona Forchetta has reopened five of its seven Southern California locations as of Wednesday, June 4. Meanwhile, the organizers of a GoFundMe campaign for the affected workers have clarified how the nearly $125,000 raised to date will be distributed. 

Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Returns June 20-22 With ALABAMA, Cody Jinks, and More | Save On Tickets With Promo Code SDVILLE

Southern California’s summer festival season is ready to soar - literally -with the return of the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, taking place June 20-22 at Lake Skinner Recreation Area. Tickets are on sale now, and fans can save by using promo code SDVILLE at checkout.

San Diego Beach Yoga Ban Overturned: Ninth Circuit Court Rules In Favor of ‘Namasteve’ In Major Free Speech Victory

San Diego yoga instructor Steve Hubbard - known to his students as "NamaSteve" - can once again return to the city's beaches to lead his popular yoga classes, thanks to a decisive victory in federal court that has overturned San Diego's public property yoga ban.

‘Attack of the Killer Tomatoes’ Returns To San Diego: Cult Classic Films New Sequel Around The County

Production is wrapping up this week in San Diego for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, the latest sequel in the long-running horror-comedy franchise that was born in the region nearly 50 years ago. Filming is currently taking place across Chula Vista, Mission Beach, and the Midway area as the crew puts the final touches on the fifth installment of the famously absurd saga about murderous produce.

Federal Document Reveals Potential Labor Exploitation Behind Buona Forchetta ICE Raid

A newly unsealed federal document is shedding light on the circumstances surrounding last week’s dramatic ICE raid at Buona Forchetta's flagship South Park location, indicating the popular Italian restaurant may have been violating several employment and labor laws.

Tijuana’s Michelin-Recognized Tacos El Franc To Open In San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, In Addition To South Bay Branch Launching June 11

In addition to its first U.S. branch opening later this month in National City, Tijuana's Michelin-recognized Tacos El Franc is launching a more central location in the historic Gaslamp Quarter.

San Diego’s 26 Greatest Burgers: From Smash, To Steakhouse & Everything In Between

We've assembled the definitive list of the top burgers in San Diego County - from thick, juicy steakhouse classics to perfectly crisped smash burgers to over-the-top, wildly creative builds. If it’s a burger worth knowing, trust us - we’ve had it.

San Diego Community Stands Up: South Park’s Fierce Response To ICE Raid Reverberates Across The Nation

When an ICE raid hit a beloved South Park restaurant, the community's immediate and visceral response not only shook San Diego - it captured the nation’s attention, igniting a viral conversation about civil liberties, community solidarity, and the reach of government authority.

Blink 182 Drummer Travis Barker Runs San Diego Rock ‘N’ Roll Half Marathon

San Diego’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon got a major surprise on Sunday when Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker was spotted running the 13.1-mile race, blending punk rock pedigree with athletic grit in his signature low-key style. Sporting a camouflage cut-off and unmistakable tattoos, Barker joined thousands of runners navigating central San Diego's iconic streets in the city’s flagship fitness event.