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Kenny Loggins, the subject of a new film, discusses yacht rock, drugs, possible Broadway musical and more

SAN DIEGO — Kenny Loggins was a boy in the 1950s when his dad brought him from Los Angeles to see one of San Diego’s most famous landmarks. Today, nearly 70 years later, the two-time Grammy Award-winner and 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee still has vivid memories of his first visit to the Hotel del Coronado.

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Seven California Bakeries Where Families Still Line Up For Pan Dulce Every Weekend

Saturday and Sunday mornings in California have a ritual that never made it onto a postcard. Families grab a tray and tongs, walk past rows of conchas and cuernos, and fill a paper bag with sweet bread for the week ahead. The seven panaderias on this list stretch from San...

California · 8d

northcountydailystar.com

I Like Beer The Podcast AleSmith: 31 Years of Beer, ,394 & San Diego Craft Beer

Peter Zien from AleSmith joins Jeff, Jeff, and San Diego Brewers Guild President Esthela Davila for a deep dive into more than three decades of San Diego beer. From a tiny 3,300-square-foot brewery and five employees to a 109,000-square-foot operation, Peter shares how AleSmith grew one beer at a time—and how winning Small Brewer of the Year in 2008 helped change everything. Through it all, the philosophy stayed the same: make the best beer possible and worry about everything else afterward.

San Diego, CA · 6d

Yahoo!

7 Frequent Customer Complaints About Golden Corral

Buffets are convenient because you can fill up on precisely what you want, rather than picking a general selection from a menu. Golden Corral is known for this focus, as its buffets feature a wide variety of items. The company offers options for any meal of the day, for adults and children, as well as for various nutritional needs. Whether you're keto or vegan, the food chain advertises that you can find something to nosh on.

Schererville, IN · 8d

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Editorial: The Comic-Con Community Mourns the Loss of Three ‘Star Trek’ Fan Favorite Actors

San Diego Comic-Con and fandoms go together like franks and beans, and one of the first fandoms to embrace SDCC was Star Trek. Trekkies have been part of Comic-Con from the very beginning, and Star Trek has become one of the most popular franchises at the con. Star Trek‘s annual...

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Lemon Grove Voters Decide Fate of Pet-Store Birds as Shop Owner Threatens Exit

Tropic Island Bird & Supply — Shop Opposing Measure, May Relocate. Lemon Grove voters are deciding whether to bar pet stores from selling commercially bred birds, a measure that has pushed the owner of one longtime local bird shop to the brink of leaving town. Measure E would extend the city's existing rescue-only pet sales restriction, currently covering dogs, cats and rabbits, to birds as well, requiring pet stores to source their birds only from animal shelters, humane societies or nonprofit rescue organizations.

Lemon Grove, CA · 8d

ABC 10 News KGTV

SD Humane Society highlights older animals for 'Adopt a Senior Pet Month'

The San Diego Humane Society encouraged animal lovers on Monday to consider opening their homes to older pets in honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month.

theresandiego.com

Meet the New Kitchen Crew Behind The Lion’s Share’s Fall Menu

The Lion’s Share has handed more of its kitchen to two cooks who have been working alongside the Romero brothers for years. Xavier Verdugo is the new chef de cuisine, Kass DeLeon is the new sous chef, and the fall menu is the first place you’ll taste what they’re doing.

whatnow.com

Philadelphia Sandwich Co. Builds on Nearly Five Decades of Tradition

When the Shlemon family took over Philadelphia Sandwich Co. a few years ago, it was about more than acquiring another restaurant. It was an opportunity to carry on a legacy of the longtime San Diego sandwich shop, built over nearly five decades at 6904 Miramar Road. The business was opened...

San Diego, CA · 10d

UCSD Guardian

The happiest hours in San Diego: Budget-friendly restaurants

If enjoying a beverage with friends costs you an arm and a leg in San Diego, you’re likely not taking advantage of the city’s abundance of happy hours! A happy hour refers to the select period when restaurants and bars offer both light refreshments and drinks at lower prices — a great excuse to go out on a weekday without staying out until 2 a.m.

KPBS

Coming Home: From Shadowland to Spiritworld

Premieres Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encore Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. After 170 years of displacement, a Kashia Pomo elder guides two young tribal members on journeys reclaiming ancestral land, renewing ceremony, confronting historical trauma, and searching in Russia for ancient connections to their women gone missing.

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Los Angeles Times

SoCal Outback Steakhouse franchisee files for bankruptcy, citing California's labor costs

San Diego-based Cerca Trova Restaurant Group, which once operated nearly 100 Outback Steakhouse restaurants, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday.

California · 6d

hoodline.com

Shoots Fish Joint Plots Third San Diego County Spot in Leucadia for 2027

Shoots, the poke-and-taco spot that started as a takeaway counter in Oceanside, is planning a third San Diego County location in Leucadia, with the new restaurant slated to open at 914 N. Coast Hwy 101 in late 2027. The expansion comes with a rebrand: the business is dropping “Fish & Beer” from its name and will now simply go by Shoots.

San Diego County, CA · 12d

NBC Los Angeles

Kissing booth at the polling place: Lucky SoCal voters cuddled adoptable puppies

There were no texts about ballot propositions, nor mailers featuring the issues of the day, and a televised ad detailing an opponent's record?. That, too, was nowhere to be seen. But mailers and ads weren't needed Nov. 3 as furry cuddles, floppy ears, and button noses became a heartwarming focus...

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Clay Aiken Headlines Balboa Park's December Nights; 2025 Festival Estimated at 350,000

Clay Aiken is set to headline this winter's December Nights in Balboa Park, with the platinum-selling recording artist and American Idol runner-up scheduled to perform Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7:25 p.m. on the Organ Pavilion stage. The free two-day festival returns to the park Friday, Dec. 4, from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, from noon to 10 p.m., marking its 49th year.

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FOX 5 San Diego

Adoptable pups greet voters at Hilltop Community Park on Election Tuesday

Helen Woodward Animal Center brought adoptable puppies to Hilltop Community Park on Election Day to provide a positive experience for voters.

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Pirate Pop-Up Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern Sails Back Into San Diego's Gaslamp

The rum is flowing again at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego, where Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern has reopened inside LandShark Bar & Grill for a second holiday season of twinkling lights, nautical decor and treasure chests scattered around the Gaslamp Quarter restaurant. The pop-up transforms the usual beachy bar into what organizers call a holiday hideaway, complete with pirate-themed cocktails and seasonal bites, opening daily at 5 p.m.

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Times of San Diego

Local non-profit gets $30K grant to provide medical care for unhoused residents’ pets

A San Diego nonprofit has received a $30,000 grant to pay for spay/neuter procedures, microchips and vaccinations for 180 pets of homelessness people in the region, the group announced Saturday. Licensed veterinarians will perform the services in the Spay-Neuter Action Project’s mobile surgical suite, known as the “Neuter Scooter,” at...

San Diego, CA · 10d

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Built Different Brands Places a 36-Unit Bet on Birria, Bringing Mike’s Red Tacos to Florida

Built Different Brands has signed a 36-unit development agreement to bring Mike's Red Tacos — the San Diego-born birria fast-casual concept — to Florida, the two companies announced October 27. CEO Kal Gullapalli, who leads a platform of more than 80 franchise locations spanning Dave's Hot Chicken, Marco's Pizza, and PopUp Bagels, will develop the brand across the greater Tampa and Orlando markets and along the state's East Coast corridor. The first location is planned for 2027.

Florida · 7d

GoldDerby

Nia Long and Kenny Loggins to be honored at 2026 Coronado Island Film Festival

The road to Oscar will be heading through San Diego. The Coronado Island Film Festival has unveiled the official lineup and honorees for its 11th annual edition, running Nov. 4–8. 'La Bola Negra,' 'I Play Rocky' win top honors at the 2026 Denver Film Festival The 2026 Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards Gala will take place Nov. 4 at the Hotel del Coronado. Nia Long will receive the Leonard Maltin Award, celebrating her career and her recent role in Michael . Kenny Loggins takes home the Legacy Award for his new documentary, Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart . Rounding out the honorees are costume designer Amy Roth, earning the Artistry in Film Award for Paper Tiger and I Play Rocky ; casting director Victoria Thomas, receiving the Excellence in Casting Award for Michael and Misty Green ; and producer Coco Francini, who will receive the Industry Impact Award. The five-day festival will showcase more than 140 films, led by a strong slate of top awards-season contenders. Festivities kick off Nov. 4 at the Hotel del Coronado with the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Gala. It's official: 'Project Hail Mary' pulls a 'Martian,' goes comedy for Golden Globes Amazon MGM’s I