San Diego’s top weekend events: Aug. 12 to 15
Puppies, Barbie dolls and sandcastles are just some of the things happening in San Diego this weekend.Thursday, Aug. 12Flicks on the BricksHosted by Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, the annual...
All Stories
San Diego’s top weekend events: Aug. 12 to 15
Puppies, Barbie dolls and sandcastles are just some of the things happening in San Diego this weekend.Thursday, Aug. 12Flicks on the BricksHosted by Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, the annual...
Rooftop Cinema Club ofrece proyecciones mas temprano para peliculas familiares
Rooftop Cinema Club está haciendo grandes cambios: el público de todas las edades podrá ahora disfrutar de una noche de cine bajo las estrellas.El popular lugar —oficialmente llamado Rooftop Cinema...
Rooftop Cinema Club offers earlier showtimes for family-friendly films
Rooftop Cinema Club is making some big changes: audiences of all-ages will now be able to enjoy an evening of cinema under the stars.The popular series — officially titled Rooftop...
ArtWalk Liberty Station returns as in-person event
This weekend, over 200 artists will head to Arts District Liberty Station for the latest installment of ArtWalk, San Diego's venerable art festival. Liberty Station’s Ingram Plaza will showcase works...
San Diego’s top weekend events: Aug. 5 to 8
Thursday, Aug. 5"Top Gun" at Cinema Under the StarsThe 1986 blockbuster will have a four-night screening at Cinema Under the Stars in Mission Hills. Whether you want to relive moments...
San Diego’s top weekend events: Aug. 5 to 8
Thursday, Aug. 5"Top Gun" at Cinema Under the StarsThe 1986 blockbuster will have a four-night screening at Cinema Under the Stars in Mission Hills. Whether you want to relive moments...
ArtWalk Liberty Station returns as in-person event
This weekend, over 200 artists will head to Arts District Liberty Station for the latest installment of ArtWalk, San Diego's venerable art festival. Liberty Station’s Ingram Plaza will showcase works...
Boots in the Park brings splashy music festivals back to San Diego
Boots in the Park is a good, ol’ fashioned country music festival happening this week at Waterfront Park.The all-day event features performances from country powerhouses like headliners Old Dominion, a...
“Boots in the Park” brings splashy music festivals back to San Diego
Boots in the Park is a good, ol’ fashioned country music festival happening this week at Waterfront Park.The all-day event features performances from country powerhouses like headliners Old Dominion, a...
San Diego’s top weekend events: July 29 to Aug. 1
Thursday, July 29Tiki OasisTiki Oasis celebrates its 20th anniversary with this five-day celebration at San Diego's Town and Country Resort. Billed as "the largest and longest-running Tiki festival in the...
San Diego’s top weekend events: July 29 to Aug. 1
Thursday, July 29Tiki OasisTiki Oasis celebrates its 20th anniversary with this five-day celebration at San Diego's Town and Country Resort. Billed as "the largest and longest-running Tiki festival in the...
San Diego’s top weekend events: July 22 to 25
Here are the best things to do in San Diego from Thursday, July 22 through Sunday, July 25:Thursday, July 22Kimbles 'n Bits Comedy Night Kimbles Hume hosts a full night...
San Diego’s top weekend events: July 22 to 25
Here are the best things to do in San Diego from Thursday, July 22 through Sunday, July 25:Thursday, July 22Kimbles 'n Bits Comedy Night Kimbles Hume hosts a full night...
8 things we’re excited about at this year’s Comic-Con@Home
Comic-Con International is normally a time when San Diego shines in the international spotlight. Downtown transforms into a movie-and-pop-culture-lovers’ wonderland, with highly anticipated movie trailers dropping, breaking news in the...
8 things we’re excited about at this year’s Comic-Con@Home
Comic-Con International is normally a time when San Diego shines in the international spotlight. Downtown transforms into a movie-and-pop-culture-lovers’ wonderland, with highly anticipated movie trailers dropping, breaking news in the...
Liberty Station’s Hire Heroes USA helps military veterans and spouses find their place in civilian world
San Diego County has a storied military background — it's the home of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Naval Base Point Loma and others....
The best things to do in San Diego this summer
San Diego summer is back! Though we're still in a pandemic, the county is opening back up with a docket of concerts, festivals and other favorite events. From the inaugural...
The top 15 things to do in San Diego this summer
San Diego summer is back! Though we're still in a pandemic, the county is opening back up with a docket of concerts, festivals and other favorite events. From the inaugural...
Meet a San Diego influencer: craft beer’s Megan Stone
Name: Megan StoneInstagram: @IsBeerACarb Followers: 35,000 Follow if you like: Craft beer, advocacy, colorful photosWhen North Park's Megan Stone originally set up her Instagram , @IsBeerACarb, she wanted to give...
San Diego’s top weekend events: July 15 to 19
From Pride to the Del Mar races, here are the top events in San Diego from July 15 to 19.Thursday, July 15"Say Their Names"The San Diego African American Museum of...
San Diego’s top weekend events: July 15 to 19
From Pride to the Del Mar races, here are the top events in San Diego from July 15 to 19.Thursday, July 15"Say Their Names"The San Diego African American Museum of...
Meet San Diego influencer: craft beer’s Megan Stone
Name: Megan StoneInstagram: @IsBeerACarb Followers: 35KFollow if you like: Craft beer, advocacy, colorful photosWhen North Park's Megan Stone originally set up her Instagram , @IsBeerACarb, she wanted to give her...
San Diego’s top weekend events: July 8 to 11
Thursday, July 8Charley Crockett The Texas songwriter performs his soulful blues and country tunes for the second of a two-night gig at Belly Up. Jenny Don't and the Spurs opens....
San Diego’s top weekend events: July 8 to 11
Thursday, July 8Charley Crockett The Texas songwriter performs his soulful blues and country tunes for the second of a two-night gig at Belly Up. Jenny Don't and the Spurs opens....
Noted Pacific Beach volunteer has new lease on life after heart transplant
Pacific Beach resident Ellen Citrano has dedicated her life to serving others — first, as a critical care nurse for 40 years and then as a volunteer in her beloved...
San Diego’s top weekend events: July 1-4
From fireworks and comedy to movie musicals and a New Wave dance party, here are the top events happening in San Diego from Thursday, July 1 through Sunday, July 4.Thursday,...
San Diego’s top weekend events: July 1-4
From fireworks and comedy to movie musicals and a New Wave dance party, here are the top events happening in San Diego from Thursday, July 1 through Sunday, July 4.Thursday,...
Celebrations for a fabulous Fourth of July in San Diego
Fourth of July is here, and that means San Diego will have plenty of parties, fireworks and events. Whether you're gathering with friends or heading out, here's a guide to...
San Diego’s Baja Jerky brings Baja-inspired flavors to beef jerky
Ready for a healthier, tastier beef jerky option made in San Diego? If the drugstore checkout varieties aren’t cutting it, Baja Jerky is a good option for foodies who are...
San Diego’s top weekend events: June 24-27
From beachfront concerts to live theater, here are San Diego's top weekend events for June 24 to 27.Thursday, June 24"Once on This Island"Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista presents a lavish production...
San Diego’s top weekend events: June 24-27
From beachfront concerts to live theater, here are San Diego's top weekend events for June 24 to 27.Thursday, June 24"Once on This Island"Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista presents a lavish production...
You & Yours Distilling founders bringing signature style to Tappers Mini Golf and Cocktails at The Loma Club
In January 2020, Laura Johnson took over operations of The Loma Club, the venerable golf course that dates to the early 1900s.Those who follow the local bar scene may recognize...
Baja Jerky, de San Diego, ofrece carne seca con sabores inspirados en la Baja
¿Estás listo para una opción de carne seca más sana y sabrosa hecha en San Diego? Si las variedades que encuentras junto a la caja de tu tienda de la...
San Diego’s Baja Jerky brings Baja-inspired flavors to beef jerky
Ready for a healthier, tastier beef jerky option made in San Diego? If the drugstore checkout varieties aren't cutting it, Baja Jerky is a good option for foodies who are...
Navy helicopter pilot sidelines as “Just Tryna Make Friends” show promoter
Julie Roland grew up in an extremely creative Bay Area household. Her mother was both a health researcher and a poet and made sure that there was plenty of opportunity...
Local artist and residents team up to beautify PB Rec Center with surfboard murals
Residents of Pacific Beach are about to get a much splashier look for their recreation center thanks to a collaboration between local artist Rob Tobin and the Pacific Beach Town...
Three of Point Loma troop are among first female class of Eagle Scouts
For as long as it had been in existence, the Boy Scouts of America’s prestigious Eagle Scout rank was limited to male . But that changed in 2018, when the...
Rubio’s and Richard Blais team up for a culinary adventure
The Rubio’s brand is all about adventure. So says Rubio's Coastal Grill co-founder Ralph Rubio , who first brought Baja-style fish tacos to the masses in San Diego in the...
Rubio’s and Richard Blais team up for a culinary adventure
The Rubio’s brand is all about adventure. So says Rubio's Coastal Grill co-founder Ralph Rubio , who first brought Baja-style fish tacos to the masses in San Diego in the...
Donde celebrar el Cinco de Mayo en San Diego
Puede que el Cinco de Mayo 2021 no sea la fiesta furiosa a la que estamos acostumbrados aquí en San Diego, pero cualquier cosa será mejor que el Cinco de...
Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in San Diego
Cinco de Mayo 2021 might not be the raging party we’re used to here in San Diego, but anything is better than Cinco de Mayo 2020, right? In a sign...
Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in San Diego
Cinco de Mayo 2021 might not be the raging party we’re used to here in San Diego, but anything is better than Cinco de Mayo 2020, right? In a sign...
Pacific Beach restaurant Our Green Affair is a family affair
If you're looking for a healthy meal with a cheeky twist, look no further than Our Green Affair, a restaurant that takes health foods to new, sexier heights.Having recently celebrated...
Shop, groove (and skate!) at the San Diego Made Summer Market
As San Diego slowly begins opening back up, vintage shoppers who love local goods can make their way to the San Diego Made Summer Market. Happening this weekend at Grossmont...
Our Green Affair is a family affair
If you're looking for a healthy meal with a cheeky twist, look no further than Our Green Affair, a restaurant that takes health foods to new, sexier heights.Having recently celebrated...
Our Green Affair restaurant in Pacific Beach is a family affair
If you're looking for a healthy meal with a cheeky twist, look no further than Our Green Affair.Having recently celebrated their one-year anniversary, owners (and sisters) Jackie Gaistman, 25, and...
Un nuevo mural en Bread & Salt sensibiliza al publico sobre el coronavirus
La artista local Tatiana Ortiz Rubio está trayendo más color a Barrio Logan gracias a la instalación de un mural en una pared de la galería Bread & Salt.El mural...
New mural at Bread & Salt brings public awareness about coronavirus
Local artist Tatiana Ortiz Rubio is bringing more color to Barrio Logan thanks to a mural installation on the silo of Bread & Salt gallery. The mural is displayed as...
New mural at Bread & Salt brings public awareness about coronavirus
Local artist Tatiana Ortiz Rubio is bringing more color to Barrio Logan thanks to a mural installation on the silo of Bread & Salt gallery. The mural is displayed as...
Kula is San Diego pioneer in vegan, gluten-free ice cream
San Diegans are known for living active, health-conscious lifestyles. So it was surprising to San Diego resident Libby Lefanowicz that there weren’t very many options available locally for vegan ice...
Liberty Station mural depicts ‘Women Who Persisted’
Point Loma's Liberty Station is known as a cultural mecca for local artists and art lovers, filled with various installations and exhibits. Recently, one such exhibit was installed on the...
Point Loma Boy Scout’s Eagle project: make and distribute 1,000 masks for homeless
Fourteen-year-old Killian Treppa likes to do the typical things young teenage boys like: He’s an avid gamer (Minecraft is a favorite). He likes card and board games. He enjoys spending...
EZE Ryders rolls into Point Loma
Spring of 2020 might not have seemed like the best time to launch a new business, but for Devin Raymond , the timing proved to be perfect. Raymond was working...
You & Yours’ Laura Johnson creates scholarship to help women enter distilling field
You & Yours Distilling Co. owner and founder Laura Johnson has accomplished quite a bit since opening her distillery in 2017. She was named a 2018 Eater Young Gun, made...
Pacific Beach restaurants helping international students test app that prevents food waste
Till Hartwig , 24, and Till Kuehn, 23, have more than just a home country and a first name in common. The two were students at 's Berlin School of...
International students create app to prevent food waste
Till Hartwig , 24, and Till Kuehn, 23, have more than just a home country and a first name in common The two were both students at 's Berlin School...
Paid parking proposal in Pacific Beach commercial district faces opposition
A proposed pilot program for Pacific Beach's Garnet Avenue commercial district that would include metered parking has yet to go to the City Council for a vote. But a growing...
You & Yours’ Laura Johnson creates scholarship to help women enter distilling field
You & Yours Distilling Co. owner and founder Laura Johnson has accomplished quite a bit since opening her distillery in 2017. She was named a 2018 Eater Young Gun, made...
Rooftop Cinema Club presenta su temporada 2021
Después de cancelar la temporada 2020 por la pandemia del COVID-19, Rooftop Cinema Club vuelve con una programación completa de películas clásicas y favoritas, todas ellas proyectadas en un entorno...
Could palm weevil treatment harm Point Loma-OB’s parrots and other wildlife?
As the city of San Diego grapples with infestations of South American weevils on local date palms, questions have been raised about the safety of the insecticides used to protect...
Rooftop Cinema Club premieres 2021 season
After canceling the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rooftop Cinema Club is back with a full lineup of classic and beloved movies — all screened in a fun,...
Rooftop Cinema Club premieres 2021 season
After canceling the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rooftop Cinema Club is back with a full lineup of classic and beloved movies — all screened in a fun,...
Business Spotlight: EZE Ryders powers up electric bike sales and service in Point Loma
Spring 2020 might not have seemed like the best time to launch a new business, but for Devin Raymond, the timing proved to be perfect. Raymond was working in the...
Community activist, hotelier and entrepreneur Elvin Lai is Pacific Beach’s new honorary mayor
Elvin Lai might just be the busiest man in Pacific Beach. As the fourth-generation owner/operator of the Ocean Park Inn hotel on Grand Avenue, Lai has firmly entrenched himself in...
South American palm weevil wreaking havoc on Pacific Beach palm trees
The majestic palm tree is part of San Diego's classic iconography — symbolizing Southern California and the beach, the feel of a tropical paradise. Most of San Diego’s palm trees...
Cesarina Ristorante sirve comida italiana con corazon en Point Loma
Cesarina Mezzoni tenía solo 20 años cuando ella y su marido, Niccolò Angius , tomaron la decisión de mudarse a Estados Unidos en 2015 desde su hogar natal en Roma,...
Liberty Station’s ‘Installations at the Station’ aims to make public art more accessible
If you’ve ever spent time wandering around the Liberty Station commercial and cultural center, you’ve no doubt encountered pieces of art on display outside. What you might not know is...
Cesarina Ristorante serves Italian food with heart in Point Loma
Cesarina Mezzoni was only 20 years old when she and her husband, Niccolò Angius, made the decision to move to the United States in 2015 from their native home in...
8 COVID-safe activities to do this Valentine’s weekend
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and love is certainly in the air in San Diego. As restaurants and businesses slowly open up following the stay-at-home order, there’s plenty to do with...
South American palm weevil wreaking havoc on local palm trees
The majestic palm tree is part of San Diego's iconography — symbolizing Southern California and the beach, the feel of a tropical paradise. Most of San Diego’s palm trees are...
Cutwater Spirits debuts its first-ever Super Bowl ad
In the advertising world, there is no higher honor than a Super Bowl ad. And this Sunday, as San Diegans gather to watch the game between the Kansas City Chiefs...
Cutwater Spirits debuts its first ever Super Bowl ad
In the advertising world, there is no higher honor than a Super Bowl ad. And this Sunday, as San Diegans gather to watch the game between the Kansas City Chiefs...
Lysundra “Sunny” Lee brings new light to Discover PB
Lysundra “Sunny” Lee, the former executive director of Old Town in San Diego, is now in charge of promoting all things Pacific Beach.Lee is the new executive director of Discover...
San Diego beer influencer Megan Stone named ‘Woman/Person of the Year’
Megan Stone isn’t your average beer drinker. The 29-year-old — who hails from Baltimore but now lives in North Park —not only drinks beer, she eats, sleeps and breathes beer....
‘Becoming American’: Point Loma author recounts his immigrant experience on way to a life in law and politics
Point Loma resident Cary Lowe wears many hats: He is a teacher, retired lawyer, political activist and an author who worked with politicians such as Robert Kennedy, George McGovern, Jerry...
Pacific Beach leaders look ahead to 2021
As 2020 is drawing to a close, Pacific Beach leaders are looking to what the new year brings. Though 2020 was a year of unpredictable, catastrophic events, that doesn’t mean...
2020 year in review: Our favorite TV shows of the year
The world may have shut down in 2020, but thankfully there was plenty of good television to watch. From highbrow dramas to scandalous reality, here are our favorite shows of...
Our favorite TV shows of 2020
The world may have shut down in 2020, but thankfully there was plenty of good television to watch. From highbrow dramas to scandalous reality, here are our favorite shows of...
The pop culture moments of 2020: Everything’s fine!
Last year, in a roundup of my favorite pop culture moments of 2019, I wrote: “Another year has come and gone and as we get ready to bid it farewell,...
Holiday cocktails to get you into the spirit
There’s nothing like a holiday cocktail to get you in the mood to celebrate, even in difficult years like this one. While we aren’t able to gather or travel like...
Ocean Beach vet and San Diego Humane Society president pens children’s guides to pet training
Dr. Gary Weitzman is an Ocean Beach resident, a veterinarian and president and chief executive of the San Diego Humane Society. To say he is an expert on pets would...
Ocean Beach MainStreet Association debuts OB-themed jigsaw puzzle
Looking for a local gift with a little flair this year? The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association’s new OB-themed jigsaw puzzle might be just the ticket.Designed as part of the association’s...
A good read: The best celebrity memoirs of 2020
If the year 2020 gave us anything, it’s time — time at home, time away from regular life and time to cuddle up with a good book. And lucky for...
‘Holidays in Your Car’ is safe, family-friendly way to make the season bright
We can all agree that it’s not your average holiday season. The COVID-19 pandemic and spike in cases means that decking the halls needs to be done from at least...
Point Loma Association hopes to brighten Rosecrans Street with Village Anchor Lights
Part of Point Loma will get a little brighter if the Point Loma Association is able to flip the switch on its Village Anchor Lights project. The project involves installing...
Jenni Kayne vintage Airstream shopping experience coming to One Paseo
Fans of Jenni Kayne's classic California lifestyle brand will be pleased to know there'll be an exclusive shopping experience at Del Mar's One Paseo.From Dec. 9 through 15, a renovated...
A good read: The best celebrity memoirs of 2020
If the year 2020 gave us anything, it’s time — time at home, time away from regular life and time to cuddle up with a good book. And lucky for...
Donde ver luces navidenas este ano
Debido a COVID-19, se han cancelado muchos eventos en esta temporada de festividades de 2020. Pero una tradición que se mantiene es subirse al auto (con gente de su propia...
From Carlsbad to Santee, where to see holiday lights this year
Because of COVID-19, a lot of events are canceled this 2020 holiday season. But one tradition that remains is hopping in your car — with people from your own household...
Where to see holiday lights this year
Because of COVID-19, a lot of events are canceled this 2020 holiday season. But one tradition that remains is hopping in your car (with people from your own household), putting...
Proposed paid parking program for commercial district gains momentum in Pacific Beach
A one-year paid-parking pilot program proposed for Pacific Beach's Garnet Avenue commercial district is gaining traction. The program, including metered parking, was proposed by the Pacific Beach Community Parking District...
Getting into the swing of things at The Links at Petco Park
If you’re like me and not much of a golf or baseball fan, you might think that spending a morning hitting golf balls around a baseball stadium wouldn’t be enjoyable....
Holiday cocktails to warm you up this season
'Tis the season for holiday cocktails to be enjoyed at home with friends and family. Whether you're in the mood for a nutty Skrewball cocktail or a pumpkin-spiced treat, this...
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Style
Just because we're social distancing doesn't mean we can't be fashionable, too. These stylish gifts from local designers are always in vogue. MOTHER NATURE FRIENDLYSan Diegan Kate Gookin was only...
2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Drinks
The holidays are going to look a lot different this year, but you can keep the magic alive by gifting loved ones a jolly buzz.COCKTAIL MIXERSPerfect for times of social...
Nuevo lugar sostenible de Barrio Logan anuncia la llegada de mas socios
Dos nuevos puestos abrirán en The Boiler en Barrio Logan: ReBru Spirits, una micro-destilería que produce licores a partir de cerveza añeja, y Sideyard BBQ de HottMess, un restaurante que...
Sustainable Barrio Logan spot fires up San Diego’s barbecue scene
Two more spots are opening at The Boiler in Barrio Logan: ReBru Spirits, a micro-distillery producing spirits from outdated beer, and Sideyard BBQ by HottMess, a restaurant serving up authentic...
Surfing course at Point Loma Nazarene University offers new ways to view a favorite San Diego pastime
Students at Point Loma Nazarene University have been flocking in waves this semester to a new elective course — “The History and Culture of Surfing.” The course, co-taught by professors...
Skrewball Whiskey and The Holding Company shows local musicians some extra love this year
This year, Skrewball Whiskey and The Holding Company are donating 100 meals to local musicians through Feed the Musicians as part of Skrewball's "Skrew-It Forward" campaign. The first 25 commenters...