HLB Quarantine Expansion in California

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced Oct. 1 that it was expanding the citrus greening (also known as huanglongbing or HLB) quarantined area in California. APHIS is adding 155 square miles to the quarantined Murrieta area of Riverside and San Diego counties. This...

San Diego’s events economy is creating new opportunities for bartenders — from weddings to corporate parties

San Diego is known for its beautiful coastline, outdoor venues, vibrant hospitality scene and year-round opportunities to celebrate special occasions. From beachfront weddings and private parties to business conferences and corporate celebrations, the city hosts a wide range of events that bring people together. And behind many of these experiences...

SDG&E holds public meetings on Golden Pacific Powerlink

San Diego Gas & Electric is hosting two public meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday to gather feedback on its proposed $1.62 billion Golden Pacific Powerlink project.

San Diego retail jobs: Crew, merchandiser, and store manager roles at Trader Joe’s, DICK’S, Journeys, and Spirit Halloween

San Diego’s retail openings span entry-level floor support, merchandising, and store leadership. Trader Joe’s is hiring Crew for customer service and store tasks across full-time and part-time schedules, while Advantage Solutions is seeking a part-time Retail Reset Merchandiser focused on displays and shelf resets. For management, DICK’S Sporting Goods has a full-time Retail Manager role centered on team leadership and loyalty programs, Journeys is looking for a Store Manager to run daily operations and sales, and Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween has a seasonal-style Store Manager role tied to store setup, teardown, and inventory control.

A new farmers market grows community at Sharp Grossmont

The last place you might expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, a loaf of sourdough bread and whipped honey is at a hospital. But since July, Sharp Grossmont Hospital has been home to one of San Diego’s newest certified farmers markets. Every other Friday morning, about 30 vendors...

New California ghost gun lawsuit takes aim at company that sells 3D printer filament

LOS ANGELES — San Diego County jumped into California’s sprawling ghost gun fight this week, suing a 3D printing filament manufacturer it says hocks material for homespun firearms in violation of state law. Working with the Giffords Law Center, the county counsel sued manufacturer Polymaker, alleging the company...

A Girl Nearly Died After Drinking Raw Milk. The State Did Little to Punish the Unlicensed Farmer Who Sold It.

California is teeming with black-market dairies, propped up by consumer demand fueled by misinformation. With evidence against one raw goat milk farm, regulators could have sought punitive action. But that’s not what happened.

San Diego healthcare jobs: scientist, RN leadership, physical therapy, and part-time LVN/LPN roles

San Diego’s healthcare listings cover lab science, care coordination, therapy, and nursing. Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a scientist focused on analytical chromatography and capillary electrophoresis in a laboratory setting, while Molina Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente are both hiring RN roles centered on utilization management and care coordination, with Molina emphasizing inpatient utilization management leadership and Kaiser’s post noted for outpatient palliative care coordination. OneStaff Medical’s physical therapist role is the only rehabilitation position in the group, and Sevita’s part-time LVN/LPN opening is tied to supporting individuals with developmental, behavioral, or related care needs.

Local businesses bracing for possible storm impacts as Post-Tropical Storm Rachel makes landfall

Bob Piva Roofing Conducts In-Person Roof Inspections and Provides Free Estimates to Escondido Homeowners Ahead of Rainy Season

Escondido, CA - October 10, 2026 - Bob Piva Roofing of Escondido is making in-person roof inspections and free written estimates available to residential and multi-unit property owners across North County San Diego ahead of the region's rainy season. With seasonal rains and Santa Ana wind events approaching, the company is urging homeowners to schedule a professional roof inspection before weather conditions expose existing wear, failed flashing, and unsealed penetrations that allow water into the building structure.

Popular Hillcrest breakfast spot sues city over loss of revenue

Hillcrest fixture Hash House A Go-Go is suing the city of San Diego, alleging a city storm drain replacement effort caused a dramatic drop in business. According to the lawsuit, the storm drain project turned Fifth Avenue into a construction zone, removing parking, blocking traffic, churning up dust, and driving away customers.

12 True Food Kitchen restaurants close amid bankruptcy

True Food Kitchen, the health-focused restaurant chain once backed by Oprah Winfrey and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing 12 of its locations across the country. The closures include two in New Jersey, one at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack and...

A San Diego Homeowner Questioned an Electrical Panel Bid. Another Homeowner's $6,000 Upgrade Included Trenching and a Battery.

A San Diego, California, homeowner wanted to replace a 60-year-old, 100-amp electrical panel with a 200-amp setup and hoped to add a home battery soon. The first quote was $3,500. In a thread from May 2025, the homeowner asked whether that price was reasonable, then raised a more basic question: Did it cover just the panel or the full service upgrade?

New California ghost gun lawsuit takes aim at company that sells 3-D printer filament

San Diego County authorities say Polymaker made a "strategic business choice" to market and sell 3-D printer filament to Californians for the express purpose of building illegal weapons.

Woman Leaves Her Stable Job to Start a Micro Bakery Working Out of Her Kitchen. Here’s Why She’ll Never Look Back (Exclusive)

“The bakery has changed my life so much for the good,” Joanna Walesiewicz, owner of Lucky Banana Bakery, tells PEOPLE

Iconic California brewery to close longtime home, putting more than 200 jobs at risk

A major California craft brewery is winding down operations at its longtime home, marking the end of an era for one of San Diego County’s best-known beer destinations. Sapporo USA…

True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy, closes San Diego location

Health-conscious restaurant chain True Food Kitchen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed 12 locations, including one in San Diego.

J.Crew to Return to Fashion Valley This November

J.Crew is making a comeback at San Diego’s Fashion Valley mall, according to a press release shared with What Now San Diego. The brand plans to open a redesigned location at Fashion Valley, 7007 Friars Road, in November 2026. The store is currently listed as “Coming Soon.”. Founded...

Lids to Open Second Fashion Valley Location in November

Lids plans to open a second location at Fashion Valley in November, according to the center’s announcement. The new store will sit near Cafe Terrace and will carry the retailer’s assortment of licensed headwear, team apparel, and fan-focused accessories. Founded in 1995, Lids describes itself as the world’s...