San Diego needs more third spaces

Two years ago, I stood in the City Council Chamber amongst San Diego council members as they unanimously approved Phase 2 of the Mira Mesa Community Park improvements; a $55 million project in the neighborhood of Mira Mesa. The same project has since been completed and reopened on October 1,...

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.

A sea turtle full of plastic trash!

A large sea turtle at the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista is full of plastic trash! Discarded plastic bottles, that is!. The old sea turtle sculpture, I was informed, is what remains of an exhibition from years ago. Several sculptures had been displayed at the Living Coast Discovery Center to demonstrate how trash hurts wildlife and the natural environment.

Kobey's Swap Meet, other businesses express concern over Midway Rising approval

Four-star Gaige Weddle honored as a 2027 Navy All-American

Defensive back Gaige Weddle (San Diego, California/ Rancho Bernardo High School) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour. Weddle will play in the annual East vs. West matchup inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas...

Affordable housing coming to Hillcrest

Construction began Tuesday on a 97-unit development on the corner of University Avenue and Herbert Street. Known as Hillcrest Hall, it will remain affordable for 55 years for qualifying low-income San Diegans, which right now includes households earning between $47,250 and $110,200 for a family of three. The development is...

Formerly homeless veteran finds housing after 11-month journey

A formerly homeless veteran has found housing after an 11-month journey. “I had a desire to reclaim what many of us take for granted."

From league finals to CIF, Metro runners are ready for the chase … and beyond

The Star-News offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. While participation numbers have taken a bit of a hit this season, especially in the girls ranks, cross country continues to draw runners to the starting line. The Metro Conference held its annual league championship meet...

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...

Holiday Pop-Up Bars in San Diego 2026

Tinsel is up, the cocoa is spiked, and the best holiday pop-up bars in San Diego are officially unwrapping. The post Holiday Pop-Up Bars in San Diego 2026 appeared first on Fabulous California .

November events, activitiesin Downtown Chula Vista

The Star-News offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. There is a slight chill in the air and that can mean only one thing – fall has officially arrived in Downtown Chula Vista! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the neighborhood has everything needed to spend quality time with family and friends before the big day. Shop locally and get ready for the holidays!

Can a jetty prevent sewage from Tijuana?

In the early 1900s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built a massive jetty from the shore of North Island almost 1.5 miles into the mouth of San Diego Bay. The Zuniga Shoals Jetty Project was designed to create a deepwater port for vessels to enter and exit. But, it took over a decade to complete, cost far more than anticipated and, according to the San Diego History Center, was an epic failure: “…the rock structure did not solve the harbor’s problems.”

Neighbors push back on City Heights housing project

The City Heights Community Planning Group voiced its disapproval of a proposed housing project on 44th Street due to a lack of onsite parking. Documenter Jennifer Hua was at the group’s latest meeting and took notes on the conversation. The owner plans to build a 23-unit apartment complex in...

East Village Residents Reveal Possibility Of A Nuisance Case After Losing Noise Complaint Against Padres, City

The residents group that sued the San Diego Padres and the City of San Diego officially lost a lawsuit on November 11 that claimed noise code violations regularly occurred at concerts at Petco Park-adjacent Gallagher Square. In an unexpected twist, the Residents Concerned About Gallagher Square Noise revealed that due...

Rock 105.3’s Eddie Pappani on Life After the Second Mic

"I've never been the host. I've always been the second mic. But I kind of knew I could do it. I just never got the opportunity to do it." The post Rock 105.3’s Eddie Pappani on Life After the Second Mic appeared first on Barrett Media .

New investigation finds UCSD sent hundreds of cadavers to the military

For years, families donated their loved ones' bodies to UC San Diego for the purpose of medical and scientific research. But records obtained by the Times of San Diego found the university sent hundreds of bodies to the military. This reporting follows up on an investigation by student journalists at...

Ina Garten Talks Simply Ina Tonight at Jacobs Music Center

Ina Garten is due at Jacobs Music Center tonight for an onstage conversation about "Simply Ina," the cookbook she built around make-ahead work and, in her own phrasing, barely cooking. Downtown San Diego is one stop on a short tour that also takes her through Brooklyn, Boston, Costa Mesa and Chicago.

Bird Rock’s Wayfarer Bread & Pastry is Coming to North County

Wayfarer Bread & Pastry, the Bird Rock bakery with lines around the block, is expanding for the first time. The plan is a first North County location by the end of 2027, with Encinitas and Oceanside on the list of possible spots. It’s the start of a bigger idea, too:...

Darshana Patel wins California Assembly reelection

Indian American Democrat Darshana Patel has won reelection to the California State Assembly, defeating Republican challenger Carrie Espinoza Villanueva in the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections. Patel received 96,942 votes, or 60.2 percent, against Espinoza Villanueva’s 64,091 votes, or 39.8 percent, according to the November 10 election update published by...

Marine Group Boat Works Announces Major Facility Upgrades, Strengthening Cabo Location as the Region’s Premier Shipyard

Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), a leading full-service shipyard and marine services provider, is proud to announce significant upgrades and service enhancements at its Los Cabos facility. These improvements reinforce Marine Group’s commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure, expanded capabilities, and unmatched customer support for vessels operating throughout Baja California.