An Ode to Horton Plaza’s Architectural Insanity
Back then, it was the haircut of Flock of Seagulls’ frontman as a mall—angular, wild to look at, confusing to old people. It was even perplexing to young people, who loved every single thing about malls. It was a real-life recreation of M.C. Escher’s painting, Relativity, with stairs that went everywhere and nowhere. Trying to escape the Horton Plaza parking garage was...
A North Park Icon Gets New Life This December
The neon lights of Pekin Cafe Chop Suey restaurant in North Park have gone unlit for seven years. During that span, the neighborhood has seen massive changes—some good (the iconic New Orleans-style building on 30th finally got a new tenant), some marquee (top chef Brad Wise opened his French steakhouse), some mixed bag (the bike lane debate continues), and some bad (massive...
San Diego couple pleads guilty to opening bank accounts and credit cards through massive...
LA MESA, Calif. — A La Mesa couple has pleaded guilty to running a massive mail theft ring and using the information to open fake bank accounts, cash fraudulent checks, open credit cards, and obtain rental cars with fake identities. According to a plea agreement obtained by CBS 8,...
One hospitalized following officer-involved shooting in East Village
SAN DIEGO — An investigation into a shooting involving San Diego Police is underway in East Village on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened shortly after 5 p.m. at the intersection of Island Avenue and 16th Street. Witnesses told CBS 8 they saw a woman wielding either a knife or something resembling an ice pick, threatening another person on the sidewalk at the corner of that...
Rolando BBQ Favorite Flips To Late-Night Bar At Busy El Cajon Corner
Corbin O’Reilly, the pitmaster behind long-running Corbin’s Q, has quietly given his Rolando storefront a new personality. The space is now Barlando, a neighborhood bar out front, while the barbecue lives on through catering. Inside, the focus has shifted to appetizer-style bites, weekly drink specials and handcrafted cocktails, but O’Reilly is still keeping tri-tip and pulled pork in the mix for...
14-year-old dirt bike rider hospitalized after collision with car
A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured when he collided with another vehicle while riding a dirt bike in San Diego's Encanto neighborhood, authorities said Wednesday. The crash happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when the teen on a westbound 90cc dirt bike struck the front corner on the right side of a northbound Chevy Suburban driven by a 45-year-old man. The...
County official demands Newsom declare state of emergency for toxic river
The pollution is a transnational problem, poisoning residents in South San Diego.
City officials: Video shows illegal dumping in front of Mira Mesa Senior Center
City officials say a man was caught on video illegally dumping debris at the Mira Mesa Senior Center. Code enforcement is investigating the brazen daytime incident.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in National City Right Now
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Here are a few free items currently available around National City — from furniture to tools and more. Details: Comes with a mattress (still wrapped) if you want it. The owner says it doesn’t fit in their new home.
Coast Guard detains Mexican nationals five miles off Point Loma
The US Coast Guard intercepted a boat that was seen crossing the maritime boundary off the coast of San Diego, and transferred three Mexican nationals on board to Border Patrol custody.
