Family remembers 22-year-old father killed outside Vista apartment on Halloween

The family of 22-year-old Antonio Valencia spoke publicly about his fatal stabbing on Halloween night in Vista while San Diego County sheriff's investigators seek the public's help to identify the killer.

Soul & Saffron Targets January 2027 Opening in Liberty Station

2820 Historic Decatur Rd., Suite 009 — Approximate Planned Opening Location. Soul & Saffron is preparing to open in January 2027 at 2820 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 009, a new restaurant concept planned for San Diego's Liberty Station. The name is out ahead of the food. Andrés Villasuso, listed...

8 fun facts about San Carlos history

Lake Murray is known for its water sports and Cowles Mountain for its student-created landmark, both in San Carlos, but the neighborhood has more history than that. It is actually a newer community within San Diego that developed during the postwar housing boom and has some unique fun facts that make it a community worth exploring.

America's Test Kitchen: Fresh Takes On Thanksgiving Classics

Premieres Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make fresh takes on two Thanksgiving classics. Bridget makes a Maple Roast Turkey Breast, while Julia makes a Sausage and Apple Skillet Stuffing. And tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about cultured cream.

Aztec Softball Signs Trio for Freshman Class of 2028

SAN DIEGO – San Diego State softball head coach Stacey Nuveman Deniz announced her team’s three signees for the freshman class of 2028 on National Signing Day. The Scarlet and Black will be adding Kiley Abrojena from Northern California as well as Arizonans Lucy Burroughs and Jane Ord for the 2028 season, which will be the Aztecs’ second in the Pac-12 conference.

Lawsuit filed against California stores alleges receipt paper had toxic chemical

Hundreds of California businesses are being sued by a group that alleges the retailers and restaurants put consumers in harm’s way by having a toxic chemical in their receipt paper.

Protesters in San Diego demand release of 8-year-old detained by ICE

Slurp Targets November Opening at SDSU, Eyes Further San Diego Expansion

Slurp is preparing to open a new takeout-focused kitchen near San Diego State University, with a target opening date of November 20, pending permits. The location will extend the brand’s reach into the university area and nearby communities while its owners consider additional expansion opportunities across San Diego. Slurp...

REVOLVE to Open Fourth U.S. Store at Westfield UTC

Fashion retailer REVOLVE is preparing to open its fourth U.S. store at Westfield UTC in San Diego, marking the brand’s first location in the city. The store is expected to debut in late 2027. The announcement comes as the La Jolla shopping destination prepares to introduce a 70,000-square-foot luxury...

San Diego's High Society Jazz Band Plays Fallbrook on Nov. 15

San Diego's High Society Jazz Band is booked into Fallbrook on Nov. 15, a six-piece stop on Fallbrook Music Society's 49th concert season. The date was already on the society's eight-concert calendar when Village News previewed the season in August. On Nov. 12 the paper carried a society submission that put names, styles and ticket figures on the same booking.

Marcella Announces Permanent Restaurant Location in Coronado

Marcella, the San Diego pizza concept that has built a following through pop-up appearances, has found a permanent home in Coronado. The business recently shared the news on Instagram, announcing “a new chapter” and telling the community, “Coronado, we’re coming soon.”. Led by chef Guillermo Luna,...

Shop Chanel, Hermès, and Loro Piana in San Diego at Westfield UTC’s New Luxury Wing

Westfield UTC has unveiled its new 70,000-square-foot luxury wing. Five of the world’s most sought-after fashion houses are making their San Diego debuts there: Brunello Cucinelli, Bvlgari, Chanel, Hermès, and Loro Piana. The wing rounds out more than a decade of investment in the La Jolla center. Luxury...

Del Mar Beach Goes to the Dogs as Red Nose Run Marks 34 Years

The Del Mar Foundation’s Red Nose Run returns to Del Mar Beach on Dec. 5, raising money for two San Diego-based nonprofits. The family- and dog-friendly event is in its 34th year, with a 1 p.m. start next to Poseidon Restaurant, and includes a fun run and walk, according to event materials.

California's warm waters are drawing rare sea creatures north

El Niño and a marine heat wave are bringing warmer ocean water temperatures off the coast of California and with them, in recent weeks, an oddity of sea creatures. From endangered turtles nesting on beaches to a whale shark swimming off San Diego, the coast of Southern California is seeing a wave of marine species not typically found in the region. And while they may be fascinating sights to behold, the warmer waters do more than just pave the way for unusual sea creature sightings; such conditions can also pose risks to the local ecosystem. "It's important to remember that a lot of our local species that we normally find in San Diego aren't quite adapted for these higher temperatures, so we're very closely monitoring those species and trying to figure out how the warm water will affect them and how the ecosystem may change over time as our oceans continue to warm," Zach Merson, a PhD student at the Simmons Lab at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography , said in a Facebook video. What is El Niño? El Niño , a naturally occurring phenomenon that warms ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean,

More than just streaming: TwitchCon drives $60M economic boost in San Diego

Thousands of gamers and creators are taking over the Convention Center this weekend for TwitchCon, the ultimate tech and pop culture event for the live-streaming platform Twitch. While not as big as San Diego Comic-Con International, TwitchCon is still a major economic driver for the region. “TwitchCon is consistently one...

Volleyball Sweeps Point Loma to Reach PacWest Championship Match

COSTA MESA, California – Hawai'i Hilo Women's Volleyball swept Point Loma (25-21, 26-24, 25-21) on Friday afternoon in the Pacific West Conference Championships semifinal round at the Freed Center for Leadership and Service to advance to Saturday's championship match. Hawai'i Hilo will play for the PacWest Championships title on...

UC San Diego Students Protest After Enrollment System Crash Threatens Their Graduation Dates

UC San Diego's winter-quarter registration outages have put its new Triton Student System under scrutiny. Students said they could not secure some courses needed to graduate on time, raising concerns that delays could mean paying for an extra quarter. Associated Students organized a campus protest over the disruption. Student Affaan...

Utah State Hands Tritons First Setback

LOGAN, Utah – Utah State guard Mason Falslev scored 33 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, and the Aggies hit 21 three-pointers in a 120-82 victory over visiting UC San Diego Friday night at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Utah State (4-0) delighted the home crowd of 9,518, shooting 62% in the win. Six Aggies finished in double figures and nine made a three-pointer.