Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria By Mamma Mia Opens October 24 In La Mesa With A Slice Of New York And A Touch Of Sicily

La Mesa’s dining scene is about to get a dramatic new addition - and a serious upgrade in East Coast–style pizza. Gino & Gianni’s Pizzeria by Mamma Mia will officially open its doors on Friday, October 24, next to the family’s beloved Mamma Mia Market & Sicilian Deli.

Chula Vista Brewery Alleges Racial Bias After State Orders 45-Day Liquor License Suspension

A wave of controversy has hit one of South County’s most celebrated craft beer producers. Chula Vista Brewery, co-owned by Timothy and Dali Parker, has been forced to shut down its flagship Third Avenue location for 45 days after the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control issued a suspension order earlier this month - a move the owners say carries “racial undertones” and reflects discriminatory enforcement compared with other businesses along the same downtown corridor.

Fundraiser Launched For Security Guard Stabbed Outside Mavericks Beach Club In San Diego's Pacific Beach

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Francisco “Franny” Garcia, one of the three security guards injured in the weekend stabbing outside Mavericks Beach Club in San Diego's Pacific Beach. 

NASCAR Unveils Map For 2026 Naval Base Coronado Race, Bringing High-Speed Action To San Diego Bay

NASCAR has officially released the long-awaited course map and digital renderings for its historic 2026 Naval Base Coronado race, giving fans their first look at what promises to be one of the most ambitious events in the sport’s history. The 3.4-mile, 16-turn street circuit will run across portions of the active military base - marking the first time NASCAR has ever held a race on a functioning U.S. military installation.

San Diego Icon Mary Hennessy, Beloved Founder Of Mary’s Donuts, Has Passed Away

San Diego has lost one of its sweetest souls. Mary Hennessy, the beloved founder of Mary’s Donuts, has passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy that has fed generations not just with warm pastries, but with love, laughter, and community.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On San Diego's Mission Beach After Engine Trouble

Beachgoers at Mission Beach witnessed a dramatic scene Tuesday morning when a small private airplane made an emergency landing along the shoreline following apparent engine trouble.

San Diego Chef Faces Heartbreaking Loss After Tragic Crash Involving His Children

The San Diego restaurant community is rallying around one of its own following an unimaginable tragedy that has left a local chef grieving the loss of his child and caring for two others who were seriously injured.

Mom’s Chicken & Waffles Launches GoFundMe To Help Revive Legendary Lucky’s Breakfast Space In San Diego's North Park

The team behind Mom’s Chicken & Waffles, the family-run comfort food favorite best known for its crispy buttermilk tenders and golden waffles, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help bring their new home - the historic former site of Lucky’s Golden Phenix in San Diego's North Park - back to life.

Claudette Zepeda Departs Leu Leu After Just Eight Months, Continuing A String Of Short Lived Restaurant Tenures For The San Diego-Based Celebrity Chef

Native San Diego Celebrity chef Claudette Zepeda, known for her bold cooking style, TV fame, and a string of short-lived restaurant tenures, has announced her departure from Leu Leu, the globally inspired restaurant and lounge she launched earlier this year in Encinitas’ Leucadia neighborhood.

New Mexican Brunch Concept From Cazadores And Cotijas Ownership Replacing Comedor Nishi In Longtime Coffee Cup Space In La Jolla

Another change is coming to one of La Jolla Village’s most recognizable restaurant spaces, as a new concept from the family behind Cazadores Mexican Food and Cotija’s Taco Shop is preparing to take over the corner property formerly home to Comedor Nishi - and, for nearly three decades before that, the beloved Coffee Cup Café.

Artillery Shell Prematurely Detonated Over North County San Diego's I-5 During Marines’ 250th Anniversary Celebration At Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

A live-fire demonstration intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps ended in a safety scare Saturday in North San Diego County when a 155-millimeter artillery shell prematurely detonated over a closed section of Interstate 5, sending fragments onto a California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle and a motorcycle supporting the vice-presidential motorcade.

Multiple People Injured In Saturday Night Stabbing At Mavericks Beach Club In San Diego's Pacific Beach

A large law enforcement response descended on Mavericks Beach Club in San Diego’s Pacific Beach neighborhood just after midnight on Saturday night following reports of multiple stabbings outside the popular bar and restaurant.

The Farmacy Faces Fallout After Abrupt Flagship Restaurant Closure As Newly-Opened San Diego Location Draws Backlash

Once celebrated as a community-minded brunch favorite in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill, The Farmacy has now become the center of controversy - closing abruptly in New Mexico, leaving nearly 20 employees unpaid, and facing a growing backlash at its recently opened downtown San Diego location.

Round Table Pizza Closes After 45 Years In La Mesa’s Severin Drive Center

After an incredible 45-year run serving the La Mesa community, the Round Table Pizza location on Severin Drive has permanently closed its doors.

Ramen Station Brings DIY Instant Noodle Craze To San Diego’s Kearny Mesa

A new spot in Kearny Mesa is giving San Diegans a reason to play chef - and it’s all centered around one of the world’s simplest comforts: instant noodles. Ramen Station, now open in a small plaza near the heart of the Convoy District, offers a build-your-own ramen experience that blends the convenience of an Asian convenience store with the casual comfort of a café.

San Diego Halloween Film Fest Returns To Mission Hills With A Wicked Night Of Indie Cinema, Costumes, And Live Music

San Diego’s spookiest movie night is back. The San Diego Halloween Film Fest returns Friday, October 31, transforming Mission Hills’ beloved open-air Cinema Under the Stars into a catered, costume-driven celebration of independent horror, comedy, and the wonderfully weird. The 21+ evening blends screenings from local and national filmmakers with a cocktail party, live music, and after-hours revelry - very much a Halloween made in San Diego, for San Diego.

I-5 CLOSED: Camp Pendleton Live-Fire Event Shuts Down Freeway For Marine Corps 250th Celebration With With Vice President JD Vance Visit

In an unprecedented move, California officials shut down Interstate 5 through Camp Pendleton today after the military confirmed that live-fire artillery rounds will be launched over the freeway as part of a large-scale Marine Corps anniversary event attended by Vice President JD Vance.

Review: SLANDER Turn San Diego's The Rady Shell Into A Waterfront Rave - Lasers, Fire, Drones And A Sold-Out Sea Of Bass

On a breezy October night, San Diego’s serene waterfront cracked open as emerging EDM standout SLANDER transformed The Rady Shell from a symphony stage into a pulsing temple of light, sound, fire, drones and collective euphoria.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (October 10 - October 16) 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 October 10 - 16, 2025.