Opinion: Rodeos don’t belong in 2026 — not in San Diego, not anywhere
Call it an antiquated tradition. Call it speciesism. Call it cognitive dissonance. Call it wrong. The reality is this: in 2026, hosting a rodeo — knowing what we now know about animal sentience — means knowingly inflicting pain, fear, and suffering on animals for the sole purpose of human entertainment.
Cowboy Star opening new Banker’s Hill sister restaurant this summer
The team behind Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop is opening a new restaurant, She Rode West, in Banker's Hill, which will be a lighter, more feminine-chic counterpart to the rugged steakhouse.
‘Seafood City Late Night Madness’ explained
Seafood City Late Night Madness in San Diego was a viral success, with food, DJ's and dancing, and will return in 2026 for all ages to enjoy.
Shoppers adjust as California plastic bag ban goes into effect
A new California law has banned plastic carryout bags at checkout counters statewide, requiring stores to offer paper bags for a fee or encourage customers to bring their own reusable bags.
Woman Dies After Her Husband Allegedly Crashed Truck into Their Home on Purpose and...
Stephen Coates of San Diego faces a murder charge for the death of his wife, Monica Coates
CrossFit gym floods, members help clean up
San Diego CrossFit gym floods on New Year's Day but reopens next morning after members volunteer to help with cleanup efforts
Federal Prosecutors Seek Two-Year Prison Sentence For Boosie In San Diego Gun Case
Federal prosecutors in San Diego are recommending that rapper Boosie Badazz, born Torrence Hatch Jr., serve a two-year prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge tied to a 2023 arrest. The sentencing recommendation comes as part of a plea deal that also resolved additional gun-related charges.
Preserving Lemon Grove’s Past: A year of restoration, education, and community
2025 was a milestone year for the Lemon Grove Historical Society, as the group worked tirelessly to preserve the town’s heritage while expanding educational outreach and community engagement. From major restoration projects to new programs in local schools, the society has strengthened its role as a cornerstone of...
Char Car brings books to kids in hospitals, schools!
I ran into these good people this morning before the start of San Diego’s annual Holiday Bowl Parade. They operate the Char Car!. What’s the Char Car? A vehicle that celebrates Pokémon character Charmander, and that delivers books to kids in hospitals, schools and libraries!. Dr. Elizabeth...
Hummer crashes into fuel tanker on SR-67 in Poway
A driver was hospitalized with a head injury after a violent crash involving a GMC Hummer and a fuel tanker truck on State Route 67 in Poway, resulting in a minor fuel leak that was quickly contained.

















