I-5 CLOSED: Camp Pendleton Live-Fire Event Shuts Down Freeway For Marine Corps 250th Celebration With With Vice President JD Vance Visit

In an unprecedented move, California officials shut down Interstate 5 through Camp Pendleton today after the military confirmed that live-fire artillery rounds will be launched over the freeway as part of a large-scale Marine Corps anniversary event attended by Vice President JD Vance.

Ramen Station Brings DIY Instant Noodle Craze To San Diego’s Kearny Mesa

A new spot in Kearny Mesa is giving San Diegans a reason to play chef - and it’s all centered around one of the world’s simplest comforts: instant noodles. Ramen Station, now open in a small plaza near the heart of the Convoy District, offers a build-your-own ramen experience that blends the convenience of an Asian convenience store with the casual comfort of a café.

San Diego Halloween Film Fest Returns To Mission Hills With A Wicked Night Of Indie Cinema, Costumes, And Live Music

San Diego’s spookiest movie night is back. The San Diego Halloween Film Fest returns Friday, October 31, transforming Mission Hills’ beloved open-air Cinema Under the Stars into a catered, costume-driven celebration of independent horror, comedy, and the wonderfully weird. The 21+ evening blends screenings from local and national filmmakers with a cocktail party, live music, and after-hours revelry - very much a Halloween made in San Diego, for San Diego.

Review: SLANDER Turn San Diego's The Rady Shell Into A Waterfront Rave - Lasers, Fire, Drones And A Sold-Out Sea Of Bass

On a breezy October night, San Diego’s serene waterfront cracked open as emerging EDM standout SLANDER transformed The Rady Shell from a symphony stage into a pulsing temple of light, sound, fire, drones and collective euphoria.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (October 10 - October 16) By County Health Department

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from October 10 - 16, 2025.

Port Greenlights Texas-Based The Rustic Music Bar & Restaurant To Replace Joe’s Crab Shack At Historic San Diego Rowing Club Site

The Port of San Diego has taken a big step toward rebooting one of the Embarcadero’s most visible waterfront restaurants. Commissioners this week officially approved an Option to Lease with The Rustic, a Texas-based dining and live-music brand, to activate the 9,000-square-foot historic San Diego Rowing Club building long occupied by Joe's Crab Shack and sited just behind the Convention Center and steps from The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

Review: Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers Win Over San Diego's The Sound - One Cowbell At A Time

Legendary actor and funny man Bill Murray showed up at San Diego's The Sound with bongos, cowbell…and a shockingly great “Like a Rolling Stone” rendition. It was weird at first, then kind of magical. Here’s how it won us over.

Corner Pizza Working On Fourth San Diego County Location - This Time In Downtown Encinitas

North County’s neighborhood pie shop is doubling down on its coastal roots. Corner Pizza is preparing a new location in the former East Village Asian Diner space in Encinitas and pushing the brand to four outposts across North County. 

San Diego-Based Jack In The Box Sells Entire Del Taco Company For $115 Million

Jack in the Box, the fast-food icon founded and headquartered in San Diego, is selling its entire Del Taco chain to Bay Area–based Yadav Enterprises for $115 million in cash, a move the company says will help retire debt and refocus on its core brand. The deal, announced Oct. 16 and expected to close by January 2026, transfers more than 550 Del Taco restaurants to Yadav, one of Del Taco’s largest franchisees and a major multi-brand operator.

Life Time Is Bringing An 85,000-Square-Foot “Athletic Country Club” To San Diego's South County This December

Life Time, the luxury fitness-and-lifestyle brand behind La Jolla’s sprawling “athletic country club,” will open its first ground-up San Diego County build this December: Life Time Otay Ranch in Chula Vista’s Côta Vera community. 

Fast-Casual Favorite The Stand Targets Mission Valley For Third San Diego Location

California-born American comfort food brand, The Stand, is adding a Mission Valley address to its San Diego map, launching inside Mission Valley Shopping Center in 2026.

San Diego's Historic Tip Top Meats Eyeing Early November Reopening In Company's Former Fish Market Space

Tip Top Meats is nearly back. After a year of permitting and build-out in the small storefront that formerly housed the company's Top Choice Fish Market & Eatery, the North County institution is targeting an early November opening, pending final inspections. 

Missiles Over San Diego's I-5? What We Know About Camp Pendleton’s Live-Fire Spectacle, Traffic Fears, And Saturday’s ‘No Kings Day’ Protests

Missiles over the 5, a nationally televised Marine Corps live-fire show, and mass “No Kings Day” protests around the county and country - San Diego’s busiest weekend just landed in the political crosshairs.

Review: ‘& Juliet’ Brings Pop Power, Heart, And Hilarious Energy To San Diego's Civic Theatre

If Shakespeare had ever met Britney Spears, & Juliet might’ve been his sequel. The smash-hit jukebox musical has landed at the San Diego Civic Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from October 14 to 19, and it’s a dazzling, laugh-out-loud reminder that there’s life - and a lot of glitter - after Romeo.

Rocko’s Modern Taphouse To Bring Craft Beer Focus To Former Martinis Above Fourth Space In San Diego's Hillcrest

A new craft beer bar and restaurant called Rocko’s Modern Taphouse is slated to open in San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood, taking over the historic second-story space that long housed the beloved Martinis Above Fourth.

Romanella Cucina Romana Brings The Flavors And Spirit Of Rome To San Diego's Bay Park

All roads may lead to Rome, but for San Diegans craving authentic Roman cuisine, the destination is now Bay Park. Romanella Cucina Romana has officially opened its doors on Clairemont Drive, transforming the former La Pastaia space into a warm, elegant homage to the Eternal City.

‘The Golden Girls’ Holiday Pop-Up Experience Coming To San Diego - Because Apparently We All Need More Cheesecake And Shuffleboard in Our Lives

Thank you for being a friend - and for apparently being willing to pay for the privilege of pretending you live in a pastel Miami bungalow. “The Golden Girls Christmas Experience,” a new holiday pop-up from the event company Bucket Listers, is making its way to San Diego’s Little Italy starting November 19 at Bayside Kitchen and Bar.

Mike Shildt Retires As San Diego Padres Manager After Two Consecutive 90-Win Seasons With Playoff Births

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has officially announced his retirement, concluding a 34-year career in baseball and two highly successful seasons leading the Friars. 

Relic Bakery & Kitchen Ready To Open Its First Brick-and-Mortar In San Diego’s East Village

After years of building a devoted following through pop-ups and special orders, Relic Bakery & Kitchen is ready to open its first brick-and-mortar location in San Diego’s East Village.