Albertsons unveils plans for new 51,000 SF VC store

After years of waiting, Albertsons has finally made their announcement of their plans to construct a new grocery store in Valley Center, delivering full-service retail, pharmacy, and e-commerce operations to the expanding northern San Diego County community. Scheduled to open in spring 2028, the store will be located on property owned by the San Pasqual Economic Development Corporation (i.e. San […] The post Albertsons unveils plans for new 51,000 SF VC store first appeared on Valley Roadrunner .

Concrete structures help marine life grow

Concrete isn't exactly what comes to mind when you think of marine life. But in San Diego Bay, specially designed concrete structures are giving sea life places to grow. The Port of San Diego tested this approach with ECOncrete and says the pilot was successful. “We started out with a...

Paint with Wool: Punch Needle Rug Hooking with Christie Beniston

Learn the basics or explore some of the finer points of punch needle rug hooking with artist Christie Beniston. Christie Beniston has been a public artist for over 35 years with commissions including Rady Children’s Hospital and the San Diego Airport. Always a student of design and craft, Christie was formally certified as an Oxford Punch Needle Instructor in 2018 by Amy Oxford, a renowned rug hooker and founder of the Oxford Rug Hooking School in Vermont.

Birch Aquarium opens axolotl exhibit

LA JOLLA — Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego opens its newest exhibit today, “The Axolotl’s Garden/El Jardín del Ajolote,” featuring the Mexican salamander. The exhibit, which kicks off Oct. 23, introduces guests to the world of the endangered axolotl...

French Cello-Piano Duo Marks 30 Years Together With San Diego Debut Friday

Jean-Guihen Queyras and Alexandre Tharaud have been playing cello and piano together for three decades, but Friday marks the first time San Diego audiences get to hear it in person. The duo performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Baker-Baum Concert Hall in La Jolla, and the event is listed at 7600 Fay Ave., with the show running until about 9:30 p.m.

I Like Beer the Podcast: Capital of Craft Beer Festival

There was a lot to occupy attendees’ time at the 2026 Capital of Craft Beer Festival, but especially the Jeffs, who spent the event grabbing interviews form members of San Diego’s craft-beer intelligentsia. That included catch-up sessions with familiar faces from Barley & Sword Brewing, Coronado Brewing, San Diego Brewing Co. and many more. Tune in for insights gained from that real-time, on-camera journalism plus the presentation of this year’s Golden Hop People’s Choice Award. It’s a very special episode that brings home how great it is to have this podcast available in video format. Cheers to that and to San Diego beer!

La Jolla's Athenaeum Jazz Turns 30, Opens Season With Joshua Redman

Athenaeum Music & Arts Library — Athenaeum Jazz Series Presenter. Thirty years after its first note sounded inside a converted science lecture hall, Athenaeum Jazz is kicking off a milestone anniversary season at the Scripps Research Auditorium in La Jolla. The series opens Nov. 3 with the Joshua Redman Quartet, marking the saxophonist's debut appearance for the Athenaeum and his first time bringing his own quartet to San Diego in 15 years.

Actor Faizon Love avoids trial in felony assault case in San Diego

Here's an old rental listing for the 'You Can See Everything' beach house in San Diego

It's unclear if Elizabeth Holmes' old Del Mar pad still comes with a yellow bowl.

Milan Design + Build: A San Diego Remodel Starts With a Clearer Picture

Before choosing cabinets or planning an addition, there’s a practical question to answer: what might the project cost? Milan Design + Build gives San Diego homeowners a place to start with an online estimate tool, then brings the conversation into its Carroll Road showroom. The tool provides an initial...

Copper Cowboy Plans to Bring Restaurant, Live Music and Hat Bar to San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter

Copper Cowboy, a Western-inspired restaurant and entertainment concept, is planning to open in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter in mid-January 2027, timed to coincide with rodeo season in the city. Located at 820 Fifth Avenue, the concept will combine an American restaurant, a live-music saloon, and a custom cowboy hat...

Tinlicker Brought a Slice of Life to San Diego

Dynamic trio Tinlicker swung through San Diego in the second half of their latest North American tour for an absolutely magical night. Micha Heyboer and Jordi van Achthoven, better known as Tinlicker, have been winning over the hearts and minds of progressive house and melodic techno lovers for years. As a duo, the two made a massive statement with two sensational albums, standout singles, and countless shows that had crowds wrapped around their fingers. Yet they’ve entered a new era with their third member, Hero Baldwin, who adds even more depth, dynamism, and emotion to their soundscapes.

Six California Mom-And-Pop Burger Joints Where The Patties Are Still Cooked On A Flat-Top

Some of the best burgers in California do not come from big chains or fancy dining rooms. They come from small counters where a hot flat-top griddle does most of the work and the menu fits on one board. The six spots on this list range from a decades-old stand...

BewBew Home Cafe to Open Second North County Location in Escondido

A Vietnamese café concept with a loyal following in San Marcos is expanding to Escondido. According to public filings, BewBew Home Cafe plans to open at 1022 W. El Norte Parkway. Operating under its parent brand, Oh My Pate, BewBew Home Cafe has built a following in San Marcos...

San Diego woman says passenger masturbated next to her on United Airlines flight