La Jolla Breaks Ground on West Outpatient Pavilion With 23-Hour Surgery Recovery

UC San Diego Health marked a groundbreaking ceremony this week for the Gary and Mary West Outpatient Pavilion, a new La Jolla facility designed to handle orthopedic, spine and neurosurgical care without requiring patients to check into a hospital bed. The project is targeted to open in 2030 and will include a 23-hour post-surgical stay unit that the health system describes as the first of its kind at UC San Diego Health.

San Diego lifeguard captain sues over chief appointment

A lawsuit has been filed alleging gender discrimination following the appointment of Daniel Orloff as the new San Diego Lifeguards chief.

San Diego police officers failing firearm qualifications in higher numbers

More San Diego police officers are being pulled from street duty after failing the department’s firearms qualification test, with the number of officers requiring remedial training nearly doubling this year, compared to previous years. Although those failures only account for about 1 percent of the force, the police union...

Election 2026: Ehlers closes gap, trails Viskanta by 19 votes

ENCINITAS — Several key races in Encinitas are coming down to the wire. Mayoral challenger Rimga Viskanta’s lead over incumbent Bruce Ehlers narrowed to 19 votes in the latest unofficial returns, down from 73 votes in a Nov. 6 count. Viskanta, a school board trustee, had 13,753 votes,...

Introducing our new bar & restaurant roster

Since launching this outlet in 2020, San Diego Beer News has maintained an always up-to-date list of every brewing company and brewery-owned venue in San Diego County. It’s been a helpful tool that we’ve been proud to provide. Now, we’re extending our efforts by adding an extensive list of local bars and restaurants that put an emphasis on carrying beers from craft breweries in an effort to help locals and visitors alike find quality spots throughout the county.

Veterans honored at one of the most beautiful spots in San Diego county

In a region that features endless beautiful views, the one from atop Mount Soledad stands out. Three-hundred-sixty degrees across a large swath of San Diego county pairs with a vista of the Pacific Ocean to create a very special place. “We strive on a daily basis to project this memorial...

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.

Veterans Day Parade, Street Closures Downtown San Diego

If you’re looking for a great way to mark Veterans Day, head downtown today.

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.

San Diego approves massive Midway Rising development project

The San Diego City Council on Monday has “agreed to trade its sprawling sports property” in the Midway District for desired public benefits after it “took all the actions required to approve the complex Midway Rising transaction” following a “marathon meeting that extended for more than seven hours.” The city leaders “unanimously voted to approve” a 105-year lease and redevelopment deal for the 48.5-acre property with master developer Midway Rising. The development team is planning to build 4,254 residential units, a 16,000-seat replacement arena and more commercial space, parks, plazas and public space. Midway Rising is composed of market-housing builder Zephyr, affordable housing developer Chelsea Investment Corp., and sports-and-entertainment venue operator Legends. The Kroenke Group, a subsidiary of billionaire Stan Kroenke’s real estate firm, is the entity’s lead investor and limited partner. The city’s timeline is “structured around a 2029 construction start date.” The project is “expected to be completed in its entirety by 2050,” according to the city’s phasing plan (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 11/9).

La Mesa weighs changes to Flock camera program after millions of license plate scans

The La Mesa Police Department has decided to review its policy governing automated license plate readers to provide greater oversight and accountability for the surveillance tool. The announcement comes following a Times of San Diego analysis of La Mesa’s use of license plate readers and the high frequency with which...

San Diego responds to grand jury report on police oversight commission

The San Diego City Council on Tuesday approved a response to a grand jury report that criticizes the city's rollout of a voter-approved police oversight commission. The Commission on Police Practices (CPP) was established after 2020's Measure B, which passed with 75% of the vote. The measure gave the commission new powers to conduct independent investigations into officer misconduct complaints.

San Diego Corvette Shop Closes After Nearly 50 Years, With Classic Cars Headed to Auction

After nearly 50 years in business, Corvette Specialty in San Diego is closing. Owner Dave Meyer is retiring. Decades of cars, parts, and shop tools are going up for auction as he prepares to leave ... Read more

California Missions Road Trip: 21-Mission Itinerary

A California missions road trip is the oldest road trip in the state. Between 1769 and 1823, 21 Spanish missions were built along El Camino Real, the Royal Road, from San Diego to Sonoma — about a day’s journey, roughly 30 miles, apart. Today you can drive the whole chain in seven days, visiting the oldest building in San Francisco, the largest mission church in California, the chapel where Junípero Serra is buried, and the site of the Bear Flag Revolt.

5 Things Never to Do With a Clothes Dryer, According to Fire Officials

Fire officials list 5 dryer mistakes: no lint filter, overloading, running it unattended, boxes nearby and drying solvent-soaked clothes.

The B-52s & DEVO bring ‘Cosmic De-Evolution’ to San Diego

Avant-garde artists DEVO and The B-52s brought their Cosmic De-Evolution Tour to Chula Vista’s North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on October 30th, 2026. This outdoor venue — tucked between downtown San Diego and the Mexican border — attracted an eclectic pre-Halloween crowd this night, many of whom wore costumes celebrating the bands.

SDG&E's proposed 8.6% rate hike draws pushback at public meeting

In tradition, Rosh Chodesh goes back to the era of the Golden Calf

Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of each Hebrew month, has long been considered a special observance for Jewish women. According to tradition, women were rewarded with this holiday for refusing to contribute their jewelry to the creation of the Golden Calf. The moon’s monthly cycle has also been associated with women’s...

Gayle Skidmore to Los Tigres del Norte to cholo-goth pioneers, Prayers — this week in live music

It’s all in the name. Faux Fest, which takes place at The Holding Company on Nov. 14, features a day-long roster of tribute acts and cover bands, perfect for fans of classic rock. Kicking off at noon, music fans will be treated to sets from the Faux Fighters (Foo Fighters), CA/DC (AC/DC), Jagged Pill (Alanis Morrisette), Zep Tune (Led Zeppelin), and Soak Up The Sun (Sheryl Crow), as well as more general cover bands such as Flannel Rock and The Exploits. Anyone who enjoys the music of the artists being tributed will find much to appreciate, with short sets from the bands turning the Holding Company into a live jukebox for the day.

City Says Naming Rights Can Help Bring In Big Bucks

San Diego’s pretty broke, so city leaders want to make it way easier and faster for people or companies to pay big money to name a park, bridge, or other city asset.