Historic Chop Suey Space In San Diego’s North Park Set For Revival As Dual-Concept Lounge & Dining Experience Following $2 Million Renovation

A nearly century-old restaurant space in San Diego’s North Park is preparing for a highly anticipated return, as the historic home of the former Chop Suey Peking Café is undergoing a $2 million renovation to reopen as a new dual-concept venue blending dining, cocktails, and late-night culture.

La Jolla’s Pizza On Pearl Expanding To North Park With Second San Diego Location

La Jolla’s Pizza On Pearl is expanding within San Diego, with a second location in the works for North Park, taking over the former Sipz restaurant space that has seen several concepts come and go in recent years.

Former Padres Star Adrián González Opens Tres Dos Tres Taco Shop In San Diego’s South Bay

Former San Diego Padres All-Star Adrián González is returning to familiar territory with the opening of his fast-casual taco concept, Tres Dos Tres, in San Diego’s South Bay, marking a homecoming for one of the region’s most accomplished baseball players.

From Oceanside To Viral Stardom: Jordan The Stallion Links Up With Fernando Tatis Jr. Over San Diego’s Most Famous Burrito

One of the internet’s biggest food personalities just teamed up with San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. over one of the city’s most viral dishes.

GoFundMe Launched For San Diego Family After Fatal San Marcos House Fire Allegedly Caused By Arson

A San Diego County family is grieving an unimaginable loss following a fatal house fire in San Marcos that authorities believe may have been intentionally set, as a newly launched GoFundMe campaign seeks community support in the aftermath of the tragedy.

San Diego Set To Play Critical Role In NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission

For the first time in more than half a century, humans are returning to the Moon, and when they come home, San Diego will be part of the final chapter.

El Agave Tequileria Owner Taking Over Former Barrio Star Space In San Diego’s Bankers Hill

A new chapter appears to be forming at one of Bankers Hill’s most recognizable restaurant spaces, as a public records show that ownership behind San Diego's decades-old El Agave Tequileria is stepping into the former Barrio Star location on Fifth Avenue.

Playa Kitchen Opens In La Jolla, Highlighting Rise Of Office Park Dining Destinations Across San Diego

A new coastal café has quietly opened in La Jolla, but its significance extends well beyond breakfast bowls and craft coffee. Playa Kitchen, a chef-driven daytime concept from Clique Hospitality, is the latest example of a growing shift in San Diego’s dining landscape, where office parks and life science campuses are becoming unlikely culinary destinations.

San Diego Ballot Battle Brewing: Effort Launched To Repeal Balboa Park Parking Fees As Signature Drive Kicks Off

A newly organized effort to overturn paid parking at Balboa Park is officially underway, as local leaders and business stakeholders prepare to launch a citywide signature drive aimed at placing the issue before voters in November 2026. The initiative, titled the “Balboa Park Free Parking Restoration Act,” seeks to fully repeal the recently implemented parking fees that have sparked months of controversy, backlash, and measurable declines in visitation.

Ultimate List Of Things To Do In San Diego - April 2026 Edition

April in San Diego is stacked from end to end, with the kind of month that can take you from Padres baseball and waterfront concerts to major art exhibitions, food crawls, theater premieres, and some of the most anticipated cultural events of the spring. The city’s calendar is especially dense this year, with Petco Park in full swing, festival season ramping up, and a deep live music lineup stretching from El Cajon to Del Mar to the bayfront.

Sysco’s $29 Billion Acquisition of Restaurant Depot Raises Concerns For San Diego’s Independent Restaurant Community

A massive $29 billion deal announced this week could reshape how restaurants across San Diego source their food, and not everyone in the local industry is celebrating.

Padres Closer Mason Miller Debuts Explosive Korn Entrance At Petco Park As Lights Go Dark For First Save And Win Of 2026

San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller made an unforgettable first impression in his new role on Saturday night, debuting a dramatic, lights-out entrance set to Blind by Korn before recording his first save of the 2026 season in the team’s first win of the year.

Santee Swap Meet Gets Temporary Reprieve, Will Continue Operations Through August 2026

The Santee Swap Meet, one of East County San Diego’s last remaining large-scale open-air market experiences, has received a temporary extension, with operators confirming the longtime weekend attraction will continue at its current location through at least August 2026.

San Diego’s Gator By The Bay Music, Food & Crawfish Festival Returns This May 7-10 | Save On Tickets With Promo Code SDVILLEGATOR

The largest Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou returns to San Diego’s Spanish Landing Park this May 7-10, and promo code SDVILLEGATOR saves on tickets. Gator By The Bay once again brings four days of live music, dancing and Southern flavors to the waterfront, featuring more than 100 musical acts across seven stages, plus 10,000 pounds of fresh crawfish trucked in from Louisiana.

Blockbuster-Themed Bar Arcade Emerges In La Mesa, Raising Legal Questions And Déjà Vu From Souplantation Saga

A familiar blue-and-yellow relic from the past is turning heads across San Diego this week, after a classic Blockbuster sign was spotted being hand-painted onto the exterior of a La Mesa commercial building. What initially sparked nostalgia and speculation about a possible revival now appears to have a clearer explanation, though one that introduces a new layer of legal uncertainty.

Downtown San Diego’s American Comedy Company Facing Renewed Backlash Over Mandatory Fees And Vitriolic Responses To Online Reviews

American Comedy Company, a longtime downtown San Diego comedy venue, is facing renewed backlash after two separate online forums gained traction this week, amplifying criticism over its pricing structure and combative responses to customer reviews.

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Returns To San Diego April 24–26, 2026 | Save 10% On Tickets With Promo Code SDVILLE

Known as one of the premier automotive showcases in the United States, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance returns to the shores of San Diego this April 24–26, and promo code SDVILLE saves 10% on tickets. Set against the scenic backdrop of La Jolla Cove, the annual event transforms Ellen Browning Scripps Park into an open-air museum of automotive excellence, featuring more than 150 rare, vintage and exotic vehicles.

San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (March 20 - 26) Due To County Health Department Inspections

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 March 20 - 26, 2026.

San Diego Pizzaiolo Fred Santos Of Square Pizza Co. Takes Top Honors At International Pizza Expo 2026

San Diego’s pizza scene just earned a major international spotlight, as Fred Santos of Square Pizza Co. delivered a standout performance at the International Pizza Expo 2026, capturing a first place world championship in one of the competition’s most demanding categories before finishing second overall in the grand finale among the world’s top pizzaioli.

Inside The $3 Billion Battle For The San Diego Padres: The Billionaire Bidders, Power Players, And What It Means For San Diego

San Diego’s most valuable sports asset is moving toward a potential record-breaking sale, and the list of bidders reveals just how high the stakes have become. With final offers due in early April and a sale potentially closing within weeks, four heavyweight ownership groups, each already embedded in global sports, are now competing to control the future of the San Diego Padres. What follows is a breakdown of the key players, their track records, and what their ownership could realistically mean for the franchise and the city.

San Diego’s Historic The Waterfront Bar Temporarily Closed After County Inspection Finds Major Vermin Violation

San Diego’s oldest tavern has been temporarily shut down by county health officials after inspectors documented a series of violations, including a “major” vermin issue. The Waterfront Bar & Grill in Little Italy was listed as “Ordered Closed” following a March 25 routine inspection by the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, according to county records provided through the department’s public inspection database.