San Diego’s 26 Greatest Burgers In 2026: From Crispy Smash, To Juicy Classics & Everything In Between

In honor of National Burger Day 2026, we’ve once again taken on the glorious, grease-soaked responsibility of ranking San Diego County’s burger elite - from old-school tavern legends and decadent steakhouse beasts to razor-thin smashburgers with crispy edges so perfect they deserve their own Michelin category. If a burger in this city is generating buzz, lines, arguments, or borderline religious devotion, chances are we’ve already eaten it, debated it, photographed it, and probably gone back for another round.

Urbana Mexican Restaurant’s Impending Closure Adds To Growing Questions About Del Mar’s Struggling Sky Deck Dining Experiment

One of the original restaurants at Del Mar’s ambitious Sky Deck food hall is shutting down, adding fresh scrutiny to a high-profile dining project that, despite enormous investment, architectural ambition, and years of hype, still appears to be struggling to establish itself as a sustainable long-term dining destination.

REVIEW: "The Sound Of Music" At San Diego Civic Theatre Was A Near-Perfect Celebration Of Why Timeless Theater Still Matters

Some productions entertain you. Others remind you why certain stories survive for generations. Broadway San Diego’s touring production of The Sound of Music, which opened this week at the San Diego Civic Theatre, somehow managed to do both with astonishing ease. 

Lorena Gonzalez Reignites Nathan Fletcher Scandal By Posting Screenshot Of Former Accuser’s Alleged Criminal Case And Launching Scathing Public Attack

More than three years after the scandal that destroyed Nathan Fletcher’s political career, the controversy surrounding the former San Diego County Supervisor has erupted back into public view after his wife, former California Assemblymember and current California Labor Federation president Lorena Gonzalez, publicly posted screenshots appearing to reference a criminal case involving Fletcher’s former accuser Grecia Figueroa while simultaneously unleashing a blistering and highly personal attack against her character, credibility, and motives.

San Diego Councilmember Calls On New Padres Owners To Reset Relationship With City After $3.9 Billion Sale

San Diego City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera has issued a pointed open letter to incoming Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, urging the franchise’s next leadership group to rebuild trust with the city, continue the civic legacy of late owner Peter Seidler, and reconsider the team’s posture on public costs, worker wages, homelessness and community investment.

San Diego Residents Question Legality Of Recurring ‘Tow Away’ Parking Restrictions Outside Downtown’s US Grant Hotel During Padres Games

Questions are mounting over a series of recurring temporary “No Parking / Tow Away” signs that have appeared outside the historic US Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego during Padres games and other major event days, prompting residents to question whether public curbside parking spaces are effectively being reserved for private use.

Man Killed In Late-Night Stabbing Outside Barons Market In San Diego’s Point Loma; Brother Arrested

A 19-year-old man was killed in a late-night stabbing outside Barons Market in San Diego’s Point Loma area, and police say the victim’s older brother has been arrested in connection with the homicide.

Pali Wine Co. Little Italy Space Being Marketed As Landlord Explores New Tenant Options After Nearly Decade-Long Run

Pali Wine Co.’s longtime Little Italy tasting room is being marketed for potential lease takeover after nearly a decade on India Street, raising questions about the future of one of the neighborhood’s more established wine destinations. 

Owner Of San Diego County's ‘Trump House’ Reportedly Dies After Brutal Attack Outside His Home

The San Diego man known locally for transforming his North County home into a sprawling display of pro-Donald Trump banners, American flags and patriotic signage has died days after he was brutally attacked outside the property.

Missing Pet Toucan Spotted All Across San Diego After Months On The Loose

A missing pet toucan named Marley has become one of San Diego’s most unusual neighborhood sightings after residents reported seeing the tropical bird flying through communities from Chula Vista and Imperial Beach to Rolando Park and La Mesa.

Branch Of Popular San Diego Pizza Chain Mr. Moto Temporarily Shut Down Following County Health Inspection

One location belonging to popular San Diego-born pizza chain Mr. Moto Pizza has been temporarily ordered closed following a routine inspection by the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality.

Latina-Owned Pacific Beach Swimwear Brand Tulux Selected Among Just 10 Designers For Vogue Runway At Miami Swim Week

A small independently owned swimwear boutique tucked just blocks from the sand in Pacific Beach is about to step onto one of fashion’s biggest international stages. Tulux Resortwear, the San Diego-based luxury swimwear label founded by designer Yamhed Torres, has been selected as one of only 10 emerging brands chosen to participate in the Vogue Mexico & Latin America runway showcase during Miami Swim Week at the prestigious Paraíso Tent later this month - a major milestone for a business that officially launched less than a year ago.

San Diego's TNT Pizza Finally Opens Long-Awaited Chula Vista Location With Retro NYC Pizzeria Vibes

After more than two years in development, San Diego’s cult-favorite TNT Pizza has finally unveiled its long-awaited second location, officially taking over the former Attitude Brewing Company space in downtown Chula Vista with a nostalgic old-school pizza parlor aesthetic straight out of 1970s and 1980s New York City.

Moniker Coffee Expanding Into Downtown San Diego With New Café At Base Of 37-Story West Tower

Moniker Coffee is preparing to expand deeper into downtown San Diego with plans for a new café inside the ground floor of West SD Apartments, a newly constructed 37-story luxury residential tower rising along Union Street.

REVIEW: Kevin Morby Brings Dylan-esque Americana And Intimate Magic To Music Box San Diego

Kevin Morby delivered a mesmerizing Memorial Day weekend performance at San Diego's intimate Music Box venue in Little Italy, showcasing songs from Little Wide Open alongside fan favorites.

Heavy Police Presence Descends On San Diego Zoo After Reports Of Possible Armed Threat; SDPD Says No Suspect Found

A massive police response unfolded Sunday afternoon at the San Diego Zoo after reports of a possible armed threat triggered concern among guests and prompted a significant law enforcement mobilization during one of the busiest tourism weekends of the year.