Rancho Santa Fe Post-Election Report: Flock Cameras, E-Bikes, the Art Jury & a Community on the Brink

Well, I'll be dipped in organic kombucha and declared a threat to the architectural integrity of The Covenant. America has held another election. And judging by Nextdoor…approximately half the population believes democracy has been saved…the other half believes civilization has collapsed…and a woman in Del Mar is threatening to move to Portugal despite having never been east of Scottsdale.

California Weather Alert: San Diego, CA Coastal Flooding Nov 7–10

San Diego, CA — Rising ocean water, dangerous rip currents and temperatures approaching 90 degrees are creating a striking November weather contrast across Southern California. While sunshine warms inland neighborhoods, coastal communities face flooding concerns that could disrupt beach access and low-lying roads through Tuesday.

Future of Midway District at stake as City Council considers $4.2 billion Midway Rising housing project

A plan to redevelop the area surrounding San Diego’s 60-year-old Pechanga Arena and build a new state-of-the-art arena and thousands of housing units on city-owned land heads to the city council for approval on Monday. If built as proposed, the Midway Rising project, led by billionaire developer and professional...

Volunteers fulfill donation goal of 25,000 lbs at NTC Park food drive

More than 200 volunteers gathered at NTC Park to host a Veterans Day food drive organized by the World Mission Society Church of God and the International Military Bible Academy to benefit the San Diego Food Bank.

SeaWorld San Diego reports surge in seabird rescues

SeaWorld San Diego's Rescue Team reported a surge in seabird and shorebird rescues in 2026, totaling 486 cases so far, and urged the public to report injured or stranded birds.

San Diego medical examiner's officer seeks help solving cold cases

Architect Patrick McInerney’s Private San Diego Sanctuary Lists for $3.5 Million

Tucked away in San Diego’s historic and architecturally eclectic Mission Hills neighborhood is a striking, sharp-edged, angular home characterized by interconnected smooth, light gray stucco and stone pavilions that open to a central courtyard with floating stone steps and a tranquil water feature. Created by noted architect Patrick McInerney —a former protégé of London design legend David Chipperfield —the contemporary gem rests amid a canyon hillside on just under a quarter-acre ringed with lush greenery. A San Francisco Mansion With Ties to a Nobel Laureate and a Brothel Lists for $25 Million Built as McInerney’s personal residence and known as Villa K—a cryptic moniker that mirrors its restrained blueprint—the steel-framed structure was completed in 2013. Featured in Architectural Digest soon after, the residence came from the architect’s desire for absolute structural tranquility. Dismissing traditional visual clutter, he sought a hyper-minimalist aesthetic—one defined by his signature “disappearing design” philosophy, which seeks to seamlessly blend switches, outlets, cords, and hardware directly into the surroundings. Wood shelving and a minimalist fireplace are built into the living area’s smooth plaster wall. Gary Kasl RELATED : Russell Wilson and Ciara Relist Their Sprawling SoCal Home for a Reduced $45 Million Now, on the market for

Fully Leased San Diego Defense-Tech Business Park Sells for $26.5 Million

A 71,597-square-foot industrial property at 5965 and 5975 Santa Fe St. in San Diego has sold for $26.5 million, changing hands after being fully renovated and leased to a pair of defense-technology tenants. The buyer, Sukut Real Properties, picked up the fully occupied 5&52 Business Park from its prior owners in a deal brokered by commercial real estate giant CBRE.

Empowerment coats that double as sleeping bags help North County homeless prepare for El Niño rain

VISTA (KGTV) — As more rain is expected to move through North County during El Niño season, one faith-based organization is working to protect some of the community's most vulnerable residents with water-resistant "empowerment coats" that double as sleeping bags. Michael Aplikowsky from Convicted 4 Christ Ministries is...

San Diego mayor projects deficit to be eliminated next fiscal year

Mayor Todd Gloria Friday painted a more palatable picture of the city’s budget, claiming victory after battling a structural deficit the last three years that at times looked insurmountable. “In the 20 years that San Diego has published this forecast, it has never shown the coming budget year in...

Family Behind National City's Coleta Brings Mexican Breakfast to Adams Avenue

A Mexican breakfast spot with coffee sourced straight from Mexico is coming to San Diego's Adams Avenue, with owners Norma and Diego Marquez targeting an early 2027 opening at 2611 Adams Avenue. The couple, who previously ran Coleta at Market on 8th in National City, is now building out their first restaurant entirely on their own, in the space most recently occupied by Una Más on Adams.

Little Italy's Tabac Plus Dishes Up Ottoman Palace Cooking, No Alcohol Required

At Tabac Plus in Little Italy, chef Mehmet Sarı draws on two strands of Turkish cooking: dishes associated with Ottoman palace kitchens and food made in Anatolian homes. He began cooking in Istanbul in 1998 and has worked with Turkish cuisine throughout his career. Sarı started his restaurant career...

November: The Giving Season Begins

While it’s a given that San Diego does not traditionally exude a dramatic fall presence of orange leaves and crisp air, there are still many reminders that we are in the fall season. After all, the saying “fake it til you make it” exists for a reason.

California Dining: New Eateries in LA, SD and SF

* The Aries Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge will open Nov. 11 on the top floor of the 11-story Hotel La Jolla on San Diego’s north side. The project is spearheaded by veteran restaurateur Alessandro Minutella and co-managing partner Giancarlo Guttilla, who together also run Zama and AKA in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Aries’ interiors were designed by Cassandra Builer of Huntress Decor and draw inspiration from the glamour of European seaside destinations such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, project backers said in a news release. The space has operated under several names over hotel’s 50-plus year history; it was most recently Sea & Sky, a seafood restaurant that opened in 2024. The hotel is a member of Hilton’s Curio Collection.

Palomar College Governing Board Selects Next Leader

SAN MARCOS, CA (November 5, 2026) — Following a national search that engaged district and community stakeholders, the Palomar Community College District (PCCD) Governing Board announced their selection of Dr. Tina Recalde as the Superintendent/President during a special meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2026. Dr. Recalde will be the 12th Superintendent/President in the 80-year history of the district. Employment contract details are being finalized and will be presented for formal approval at the Governing Board meeting on November 10, 2026. Dr. Recalde, has been serving as the district’s Interim Superintendent/President since December 2025.

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

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

Election update: Encinitas mayor’s race still close

The race for Encinitas mayor remained exceptionally close Friday, Nov. 6, with challenger Rimga Viskanta holding a 67-vote lead over incumbent Bruce Ehlers, down from her 73-vote advantage Thursday, according to unofficial results from the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. Viskanta received 10,990 votes, or 50.15%, compared with Ehlers’...

Encinitas skate competition empowers women, supports domestic violence survivors

Skateboarders from around the world gathered in Encinitas this weekend for the annual Exposure Skate competition, an event celebrating women's skateboarding while raising money and awareness for survivors of domestic violence. Founded in San Diego County in 2012, Exposure Skate has grown into what organizers describe as the world's largest...

Election update: Hargrave, Shen, Cocayne lead in Encinitas Union race

Three candidates maintained substantial leads Friday, Nov, 6, in the election for the Encinitas Union School District Board of Trustees, with Chris Hargrave, Bill Shen and Jillian Cocayne occupying the three available seats in unofficial returns. The election will fill three positions on the governing board of the elementary school...

San Diego State tops Colorado in Bill Walton Classic

Chance Gladden scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half and San Diego State cruised to a 77-66 win against Colorado on Saturday afternoon in the Bill Walton Classic at San Diego. Latrell Davis scored 18 points for San Diego State (2-0), which won its season opener 102-78 against visiting Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday. Barrington Hargress scored 33 points as the lone player in double digits for Colorado (1-1), which got off to a slow start and shot 20 percent from the floor in the opening 20 minutes, including 1-for-12 from 3-point distance. Colorado missed 14 of its first 16 field-goal attempts, as well as both free throws, allowing San Diego State to surge to an early 16-5 lead. Hargress ended the 9-0 run and a drought of 6:26 by scoring on a drive to cut it to 16-7 with 10:07 left in the first half. Gladden stole a pass and scored a layup at the other end, stretching the lead to 27-10 with 5:39 left and forcing a timeout by Colorado. The Aztecs finished the 8-0 run with their biggest lead of the first half at 28-10 and matched that again at 32-14 before Gladden scored