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Brute Force Games to Open Second Location in La Mesa
Brute Force Games, a San Diego game store specializing in Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, board games, and Dungeons & Dragons, is expanding into East County with a second location in La Mesa, according to an announcement on the store’s social media. The new store will be located near...
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Fiesta Island Balloon Launch Set for Oct. 17, Expected to Reach Nearly 18 Miles Above Earth
A weather balloon is set to lift off from Fiesta Island at noon Saturday, climbing roughly 18 miles above the Earth as part of HamTastic San Diego 2026, the annual gathering that draws amateur radio operators, families and curious onlookers to Mission Bay. The free event begins at sunrise on Oct. 17 and continues until organizers leave, with radio gear displays, satellite demonstrations, vintage equipment and a slate of presentations rounding out the day.
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Coronado's Village Ace Hardware To Close At End Of Year
After more than three decades of serving the Coronado community, Village Ace Hardware on Orange Avenue will close its doors at year’s end. The closure comes as longtime owner Glenn Shirer, a familiar face to generations of local customers, prepares to retire, closing a chapter of local retail history.
hoodline.com
San Diego’s Rental-License Rules Leave an Eviction-Tracking Question Before Campbell’s Exit
San Diego still cannot say whether evictions since the short-term-rental loophole came to light resulted in new licenses. The question now meets a deadline: Jennifer Campbell has 59 days left on the City Council, and inewsource reported that her office plans to bring proposed amendments to a committee hearing on Oct. 21.
hoodline.com
Apple Fights San Diego Jury's Record $5.7 Billion Haptic Patent Verdict
Apple has asked a federal judge in San Diego to throw out a $5.7 billion patent verdict, the largest in U.S. history by more than $3 billion, after a jury found that the Taptic Engine powering vibrations in iPhones and Apple Watches infringed two patents held by haptic-technology company Taction Technology. The company filed a motion for judgment as a matter of law or, alternatively, for a new trial on October 13.
sandiegoville.com
Stone Brewing’s Founders Sold Out for $165 Million, Then Sold Their Distribution Empire, Now They’re Coming Back to Save Their Escondido Landmark
After cashing out of the craft beer company they built and watching its iconic Escondido headquarters face closure under corporate ownership, Stone Brewing founders Greg Koch and Steve Wagner are returning to the sprawling restaurant and beer garden that helped define San Diego’s brewing culture. But their comeback comes with an uncomfortable dose of irony: the men who once championed independence and railed against corporate beer acquisitions are now attempting to rescue a landmark caught in the aftermath of their own multimillion-dollar exit.
NBC San Diego
Bounced paychecks leave Del Mar restaurant workers struggling to pay bills
Employees at Jimmy O's, a popular bar and restaurant in Del Mar, say repeated bounced paychecks have left them struggling to pay rent, buy groceries and cover basic expenses. Two workers are now pursuing wage theft claims with the state. The employees say Jimmy O's closed on Oct. 5 and...
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Big Dog Gaming Center to Debut in San Diego
A new gaming store is preparing to open in San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood. According to its Facebook page, Big Dog Gaming Center plans to open at 2744 Midway Drive. Big Dog Gaming Center will bring together tabletop role-playing games, tabletop wargaming and trading card games in a space designed for players to meet, play and connect. The gaming center will feature games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. The business has also announced plans for at least four private rooms available to rent in three-hour blocks.
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Former Jimmy O’s Employees Pursue Wage Claims After Check Problems
Jimmy O’s, a Del Mar bar and restaurant, closed Oct. 5 and had not reopened as of the week of NBC 7’s report. The station reported that two former employees are pursuing state wage claims over pay they say they did not receive. NBC 7 said it sought comment from the restaurant’s ownership multiple times but had no response by its reporting deadline: NBC 7 San Diego.
San Diego Channel
San Diego Pride faces financial troubles, warns that changes are coming
SAN DIEGO (KGTV)- San Diego has celebrated Pride for more than 50 years, but the organization behind one of the city's largest events is now facing financial challenges that could change how future celebrations look. San Diego Pride says it has seen revenue decline, especially in corporate sponsorships and grant...
Coast News
Escondido City Council opposes county sales tax ballot measure
ESCONDIDO — The city has come out against the county’s proposed half-cent sales tax measure, which would bring the city’s sales tax to the state cap if approved by voters this November. The Escondido City Council voted Oct. 7 to oppose Measure B, also known as the...
Courthouse News Service
American Airlines to face former cadets' racial discrimination claims
SAN DIEGO (CN) — A racial discrimination lawsuit against American Airlines’ pilot training program and a flight school in San Diego will move forward in federal court after clearing major hurdles on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Cynthia Bashant ruled mostly in favor of a group of 20 nonwhite...
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Cush Medical Plaza Breaks Ground in La Mesa, California
Rainbow Investment Co. announced that construction is underway on Cush Medical Plaza, a 52,600-square-foot Class A medical office development. Located within the Sharp Grossmont Hospital area in La Mesa, California, Cush Medical Plaza offers healthcare providers a rare opportunity to secure space in a facility designed exclusively for medical tenants.
Times of San Diego
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...
California Jobs Desk
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.