San Diego Icon “Slomo” Spotted At Trader Joe’s With Wild Tan Lines As He Nears 83rd Birthday

Few people in San Diego are as instantly recognizable as Dr. John “Slomo” Kitchin, and this week, it wasn’t the rollerblades that gave him away. It was the tan lines. Spotted inside a local Trader Joe’s, the Ocean Front Walk fixture appeared in his familiar uniform, revealing a striking pattern across his lower legs: a distinct white-brown-white contrast created by years of skating with knee pads and rollerblades that leave only a narrow band of his calves exposed to the sun.

Sugarfish Targets Early May Opening In San Diego, Begins Hiring For First Local Restaurant

After years of anticipation, one of Los Angeles’ most recognizable sushi brands appears to be entering its final pre-opening phase in San Diego. Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa is now actively building out its kitchen team ahead of an anticipated early May debut in Little Italy, signaling that the long-awaited opening is nearing reality.

San Diego Location Of Black Bear Diner Ordered Closed Following “Major” Vermin Violation And Multiple Health Issues

The sole San Diego County outpost of national comfort food chain Black Bear Diner has been forced to temporarily shut down after health inspectors uncovered a series of violations, including a “major” vermin issue.

Chubby Cattle Bringing All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu Yakiniku BBQ To San Diego

A fast-growing luxury BBQ concept known for its high-end wagyu offerings is making its San Diego debut. Chubby Cattle is expanding into the former Red Lobster space in Mira Mesa, introducing its premium all-you-can-eat Japanese yakiniku experience to the local dining scene.

San Diego Concertgoers Raise Safety And Conduct Concerns At SOMA Live Music Venue After Reported Incident During Recent Show

A newly reported injury at a recent concert is adding to mounting scrutiny surrounding SOMA San Diego, a longtime Midway-area music venue that now faces not only persistent public criticism but also multiple active civil lawsuits alleging negligence and unsafe conditions.

As War Expands Abroad, San Diego Finds Itself Quietly Moving Toward the Center of It

San Diego is not watching this war from a distance, it is living inside its consequences. The ships leaving the harbor are not abstractions; they carry neighbors, parents, and entire Marine units pulled from local bases with little warning. The ripple effects are immediate and measurable, from rising gas prices to tightened security to quiet conversations about enlistment, escalation, and what comes next. As the conflict with Iran enters a more uncertain phase, this city sits at the intersection of military strategy and civilian reality, where global decisions translate into visible departures, economic pressure, and a growing sense that the stakes are closer to home than most Americans are willing to acknowledge. 

Ironside Fish & Oyster Reopens In San Diego's Little Italy Following Major Renovation And Kitchen Overhaul

One of San Diego’s most influential seafood destinations is back in service. Ironside Fish & Oyster officially reopens in Little Italy this week following a more than month-long closure that delivered a sweeping interior transformation alongside significant operational upgrades.

Viral North County San Diego Post Alleging Teen Was Filmed Near Oceanside Starbucks Triggers Community Alarm, Doxxing, And Calls For Action

A viral Instagram post out of North County San Diego is fueling widespread concern after a Carlsbad mother alleged that an older man repeatedly watched and filmed her 16-year-old daughter outside a Starbucks near the Oceanside-Carlsbad border. 

JOEY La Jolla Sets April Opening At Westfield UTC As San Diego Mall’s High-Profile Dining Expansion Accelerates

San Diego’s Westfield UTC is preparing to welcome one of its most anticipated restaurant openings, with JOEY La Jolla now confirmed to debut this April. The Canada-based hospitality group’s first San Diego location will anchor a newly built section of the La Jolla shopping center, marking a significant addition to the mall’s evolving culinary lineup.

Disgraced Former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher Reemerges Online As Questions About His Past And Public Narrative Persist

Disgraced former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher has returned to public-facing social media for the first time in roughly three years, presenting a narrative of personal growth and redemption following the scandal that led to his 2023 resignation. But his reemergence is already raising renewed questions about accountability, public memory, and how unresolved allegations are reframed over time.

San Diego Cheese & Libation Expo Returns To Liberty Station May 15–17 With Unlimited Tastings | Promo Code SDVILLE Saves On Tickets

San Diego’s most indulgent tasting event is back. The San Diego Cheese & Libation Expo returns to BRICK Liberty Station from May 15-17, bringing a full weekend of unlimited cheese, bottomless beverages, and curated bites, with promo code SDVILLE saving $10 per ticket.

San Diego’s Barely-Clad Former Mayoral Candidate Takes Over HBO’s Most Unhinged Finale Yet

A familiar and decidedly unconventional San Diego figure has landed in the national spotlight. Daniel “Danny” Smiechowski, the longtime local runner, serial political candidate, and self-styled “Million Mile Man,” is the focus of the season finale of HBO’s new documentary series Neighbors, a chaotic and deeply uncomfortable hour of television that turns one of San Diego’s strangest neighborhood personalities into the centerpiece of a national character study.

Taiwanese Bakery Chain 85°C Bakery Café Expanding To East County With New Santee Location

One of the world’s most recognizable Asian bakery brands is continuing its San Diego County expansion, with a new 85°C Bakery Café location planned for Santee, marking a notable move into East County’s rapidly growing retail corridor.

San Diego-Based Social Media Activist Draws National Attention With ICE Patrols, Viral Encounters, And Growing Controversy

A San Diego-based social media activist who built his following documenting protests is now at the center of a rapidly intensifying debate over immigration enforcement, public safety, and the evolving role of independent digital activists.

REVIEW: Foreigner* With The San Diego Symphony At The Rady Shell Delivers A Night Of Hits In A World-Class Setting

There are few concert venues in America that can rival The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. With the San Diego skyline glowing to one side, Coronado shimmering across the bay, and the open-air acoustics carrying sound across the waterfront, it remains one of the most spectacular places to experience live music. On Friday night, that setting once again did much of the heavy lifting.

Nexstar Closes $6.2 Billion Tegna Deal, Consolidating Several San Diego TV News Stations Under One Owner As Layoff Fears Grow

San Diego’s local television landscape has undergone a dramatic shift overnight. With federal approval secured and the deal officially closed, Nexstar Media Group has completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, placing four major San Diego broadcast outlets - FOX 5, KUSI, CBS 8, and The CW - under a single corporate umbrella for the first time.

San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (March 13 - 19) Due To County Health Department Inspections

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 March 13 - 19, 2026.

“No Kings” Protests Set For March 28 Across San Diego County As Movement Builds Momentum Nationwide

A coordinated series of “No Kings” protests is set to take place across San Diego County on Saturday, March 28, with organizers planning more than 20 events spanning nearly every region of the county. The demonstrations are part of a broader national mobilization that has grown rapidly over the past year, drawing millions of participants across the United States and positioning itself as one of the largest ongoing protest movements in recent American history.

Kyoto-Inspired Matcha Cafe Andreane To Open In Former Cabo Cantina Space In San Diego's Pacific Beach

A new Japanese-inspired matcha destination is preparing to open in the heart of Pacific Beach, bringing a markedly different concept to the prominent Garnet Avenue address that for nearly two decades housed Cabo Cantina. 

Peace Pies To Close Leucadia Location, Ending Short-Lived Return For Beloved Vegan Eatery

Another chapter in San Diego’s plant-based dining scene is coming to an end as Peace Pies has announced it will close its Leucadia location later this month, marking a significant loss for North County’s vegan community.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Beloved Platypus Eve Dies, Marking Another Animal Loss In A Difficult Year For Wildlife Alliance

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has announced the death of beloved platypus Eve, one of its most extraordinary and internationally significant animals, marking yet another emotional loss for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance during a year already defined by transition, scrutiny, and a string of high-profile animal deaths.