New Gather on Grand festival comes to downtown Escondido

Escondido is scheduled to host its first ``Gather on Grand'' street festival and ``Art in the Garden'' juried art show on Sunday, October 25th.

La Jolla's Athenaeum Jazz Turns 30, Opens Season With Joshua Redman

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library — Athenaeum Jazz Series Presenter. Thirty years after its first note sounded inside a converted science lecture hall, Athenaeum Jazz is kicking off a milestone anniversary season at the Scripps Research Auditorium in La Jolla. The series opens Nov. 3 with the Joshua Redman Quartet, marking the saxophonist's debut appearance for the Athenaeum and his first time bringing his own quartet to San Diego in 15 years.

Actor Faizon Love avoids trial in felony assault case in San Diego

Prep Pigskin Report Week 10: Newscast and Games

The 2026 season of the Prep Pigskin Report marks the award-winning show’s 28th season, bringing the best high school football highlights and student segments from across San Diego County. SeaWorld City Game of the Week: Point Loma at Cathedral Catholic SeaWorld City Game of the Week RAW: Point Loma at Cathedral Catholic National City South […]

Tinlicker Brought a Slice of Life to San Diego

Dynamic trio Tinlicker swung through San Diego in the second half of their latest North American tour for an absolutely magical night. Micha Heyboer and Jordi van Achthoven, better known as Tinlicker, have been winning over the hearts and minds of progressive house and melodic techno lovers for years. As a duo, the two made a massive statement with two sensational albums, standout singles, and countless shows that had crowds wrapped around their fingers. Yet they’ve entered a new era with their third member, Hero Baldwin, who adds even more depth, dynamism, and emotion to their soundscapes.

You’ll Feel Like You’ve Traveled Back To The 1700s At These 9 California Missions

Ready to visit stunning California missions that transport you straight back to the 1700s?. These 9 missions deliver incredible history and jaw-dropping architecture worth exploring!. 1. Mission San Antonio de Padua (Fort Hunter Liggett) Reaching Mission San Antonio de Padua is an adventure before you even set foot on the...

WAR’s Lonnie Jordan, a San Diego native, reflects on decades of creating ‘universal street music’

Few bands have soundtracked life quite like WAR. Fusing funk, soul, jazz, Latin rhythms, rock and streetwise storytelling, the Southern California group formed in 1969 has spent more than five decades confronting racism, gangs and crime while spreading a message of harmony and brotherhood. Songs such as “Spill the Wine,”...

Phil Wickham Sets Return of His SoCal Christmas Tour: ‘I Can’t Wait to Worship & Celebrate With You This Christmas’

Phil Wickham was just named artist of the year at the Gospel Music Association’s 2026 Dove Awards, and he’s already gearing up to bring his holiday tour back to Southern California. Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen, Brandon Lake, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Top GMA Dove Awards Winners Wickham has revealed the return of his Hallelujah! It’s Christmas With Phil Wickham Southern California tour, which will launch Nov. 30 at Water of Life Church in Fontana, California. The tour will also include a second show at Water of Life Church in Fontana on Dec. 1, as well as two shows at Maranatha Chapel in San Diego on Dec. 3-4 and a concert at Calvary Chapel Downey in Downey, California on Dec. 6. “Christmas is a reminder that God came near to us in the most beautiful and unexpected way,” Wickham said in a statement. “I love that Christmas music gives us an opportunity to pause, gather together, and celebrate the hope and joy we have because of Jesus. I’m so excited to bring this Christmas Tour back to Southern California and sing these songs with friends, family, and our church community. My prayer is that, in the middle of all the lights, traditions,

“The Princess Diaries” Star Erik von Detten Sued on Allegation of Elder Financial Abuse After Elderly Couple Claims They Lost $900,000

Erik von Detten has only acted once since 2010; the company he worked for, Rosland Capital, filed for bankruptcy on July 2

Model of San Diego’s historical Old Police Headquarters.

One cool thing about the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park is how several train layouts loosely recreate parts of San Diego, from downtown’s Santa Fe Depot and surrounding buildings to the scenic backcountry. The museum’s San Diego and Arizona Eastern HO scale layout depicts parts of...

Art and fashion standout at the San Diego International Film Festival

The Night of the Stars on Oct. 13 at The Conrad in La Jolla celebrated the 25th anniversary of the San Diego International Film Festival. The guests arrived dressed to impress in stunning evening wear as they came together to honor some of the film industry’s finest talents. This...

Toast the Holidays at Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar in San Diego

Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar is opening in San Diego, taking over the Beau Hotel for its first season in the city. The pop-up comes from Bucket Listers, Mariah Carey, and Black Irish, her Irish cream liqueur. This is their third holiday run together, and the biggest one they have put together yet.

Grossmont to bring back librarians next school year, ending labor complaint

The Grossmont Union High School District announced Wednesday that librarians will be back on its nine campuses starting next year. The reversal comes over a year after Grossmont’s elected board first decided to cut dozens of student-facing staff positions. While it was not the only controversial decision the board has made, it did receive the most widespread public backlash, with hundreds packed into board meetings to protest the staff cuts.

Skeleton crews aboard Maritime Museum ships!

The historic ships of the Maritime Museum of San Diego seem to have enlisted a crew of spooky skeletons! Some of those skeletons appear to be the grisly remains of pirates!. Are the ships Star of India, HMS Surprise and the Berkeley in truth Spectre-ships, arrived in San Diego from that famous poem Rime of the Ancient Mariner?

Birch Aquarium welcomes guests to explore the axolotl's garden in new exhibit

The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego will premiere its newest exhibit Tuesday, "The Axolotl's Garden/El Jardín del Ajolote," featuring the Mexican salamander. The exhibit introduces guests to the world of the endangered axolotl through animal encounters, contemporary art and conservation science inspired by...

Movie Theaters Deserve a Future in San Diego

Three notable movie theaters in San Diego County have closed over the last two years. The Landmark’s Cinema in Hillcrest, the Reading Cinemas in Clairemont and the Reading Cinemas at Grossmont Center. The closure of these theaters threatens not just the existence of movie theaters in San Diego but threatens one of the most vital cultural centers San Diego has.

Star of India Turns Haunted Thursday for Boozy Davy Jones Locker Hunt

The Star of India, the 1863 tall ship anchored at San Diego's waterfront, trades its usual daytime tours for a haunted after-dark affair this Thursday. Davy Jones Locker: Spirits on the Star runs from 7 to 10 p.m. on October 22, inviting guests 21 and older to wander the historic deck in costume while hunting for hidden clues tied to a mysterious cryptex.

Foresight Sports: America’s Best Golf Getaways for 2026

A new study from a golf simulator company, Foresight Sports, reveals vacation spots where golfers can get the best experience of their favorite hobby. Florida’s Streamsong resorts provide hotel rooms at just $89 per night, almost 5 times cheaper than premium options at the top. The most talked-about golf...