Golden Hill Cafe Loses Customers as Construction Crews Hog Street Parking

At Golden Hill Cafe, the lunch and breakfast crowd has been thinning out, and staff say they know exactly why: construction crews building a new apartment complex down the block have been parking their trucks and vans in the street spaces customers used to count on. Trudi Erickson, who has worked at the cafe for 36 years, put it bluntly: “My customers can’t find a place to park.”

San Diego Man Bakes 15 Pizzas a Week in His Apartment, and More Than 3,500 People Chase the Slots

AJ Miller bakes 15 New Haven-style pizzas a week in his Ocean Beach apartment, and more than 3,500 people chase slots that sell out in under 30 seconds. The post San Diego Man Bakes 15 Pizzas a Week in His Apartment, and More Than 3,500 People Chase the Slots appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

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...

Rain moves into San Diego area; advisory issued for local beaches, bays

A storm system brought rain to parts of the San Diego region Friday, with scattered showers expected later in the day and into Saturday. "Light to moderate showers will continue this morning with chances of isolated thunderstorms over the coastal waters locally into the beaches," according to the National Weather Service.

Hillcrest Hall Breaks Ground, Bringing 98 Affordable Homes to University Avenue

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced that Hillcrest Hall has broken ground, calling it a project that will bring affordable homes to a neighborhood close to jobs, transit, schools and opportunity. The announcement, posted Tuesday, marks a milestone for a development that has been winding through city and housing commission approvals for roughly three years.

El Camino erases 19-point deficit to stun Grossmont in playoff opener

OCEANSIDE — El Camino walked into the locker room at Herb Meyer Stadium on Friday night down 19-0 to Grossmont at halftime of its Division II section playoff opener in what appeared to be a merciful ending to a difficult regular season. The Wildcats had lost their first eight...

‘Global Conference for Israel’ at Chula Vista's Gaylord Pacific prompts protests

A multiday “Global Conference for Israel” in Chula Vista is prompting protests from some groups in the San Diego community. The conference began Thursday and runs through Sunday at the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center. On Thursday, there was a significant security presence both around and inside...

San Diego Home Prices Slip While Inventory Climbs

San Diego buyers found more options and lower asking prices than a year ago, with inventory up and the median list price down to $889,000.

Opinion: Dia de Los Muertos altar at Balboa Park’s Centro Cultural de la Raza promoted hate

As part of their celebration of the Day of the Dead, Balboa Park’s Centro Cultural de la Raza put up an ofrenda (altar) honoring, among others, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 massacre that killed over 1,200 Israelis, and Qasem Soleimani, the deceased leader of the Iranian Quds Force responsible for hundreds of American and coalition deaths in Iraq.

Encanto Veteran's Wife of 25 Years Detained by ICE at Routine Check-In

Imperial Regional Detention Facility — Reported ICE Detention Site. A disabled Vietnam veteran in Encanto says he is now without the wife who has cared for him for 25 years after immigration officials detained her during what was supposed to be a routine check-in appointment. Elton Stovell, Sr., who is 100% disabled, relies on his wife Blanca for daily care, and his family says she was taken into custody in San Diego on Nov. 5 and remains held at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility.

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

Solento Organic Tequila Debuts Its High-Proof Blanco and Reposado, Celebrating the Purity of Organic Agave and Volcanic Water

San Diego California — Solento Organic Tequila, the single-estate organic tequila, today introduced High Proof Blanco and High Proof Reposado. Both are bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV), proofed with deep volcanic well water, and made for slow, neat sipping. The pair will be available now. The flavor starts...

San Diego Council Certifies Environmental Review for Midway Rising, Clearing Path for 4,254 Homes and New Arena

San Diego City Council certified the Midway Rising EIR, clearing the way for 4,254 homes (2,000+ affordable), a 16,000-seat arena, retail

San Diego City Council advances exploration of public power alternative to SDG&E

Just days after SDG&E requested increased rates for 2028, the San Diego City Council's Environment Committee voted to take the next steps in its analysis of what a nonprofit public power utility would look like in San Diego. Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera and Council President Joe LaCava voted in favor of...

LA CONEXION: Santee Welcomes The Heritage Steakhouse, a New Upscale Dining Destination in East County

SAN DIEGO, CA – East County is getting a new spot for special occasions and upscale nights out. The Heritage Steakhouse is set to open this Friday, Nov. 13, in Santee, bringing a classic American steakhouse experience to the area’s dining scene. Located on the sixth floor of...

For these Gen Z California kids, college's hottest club is Costco

Students are obsessed with the bulk-buying behemoth.

Jaguars to make history-making debut in state playoffs

The Star-News offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Southwestern College’s football team will embark on a history-making trip to Mt. San Antonio College on Saturday to participate in its first National Southern Division championship playoff game. The top six teams in each of...

Aztecs Set for Pac-12 Championship Match at No. 24 Oregon State

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego State men’s soccer team plays at No. 24 Oregon State in the Pac-12 Championship match Saturday at 6 p.m. SDSU earned a 2-2 draw at Oregon State in the Pac-12 opener Sept. 30. Aztec Tidbits. - If the Aztecs win, they will...

Brian Dutcher praises Jeremiah 'Bear' Cherry's toughness after physical San Diego State win

Jeremiah “Bear” Cherry of the San Diego State Aztecs took everything the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats could dish out, and more.  The 6-foot-10, 270-pound forward sp

San Diego Approves Higher Labor Enforcement Fee

The San Diego City Council approved an increase in the City’s Minimum Wage and Labor Standards Enforcement Fee on October 26, raising the charge from $1.47 to $2.82 per covered employee, an increase of approximately 92%. The decision followed concerns raised by the City’s Small Business Advisory Board about the financial impact on local businesses.