SDPD spends $1M-plus upgrading old Chargers training facility in Murphy Canyon
The San Diego Police Department is set to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate completion of more than $1 million in upgrades to the building known as Police Plaza, a former Chargers facility turned hub for SDPD training and recruitment. The ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. at 4020...
Opinion: You can’t be pro-housing and ignore the people who provide it
San Diego’s leaders are talking a lot about being “pro-housing.” We hear it in speeches, policy announcements, and campaign platforms. The mayor’s recent State of the City address made commitments to offer up more city land for housing, advance community plan updates, and launch a new Neighborhood Homes policy. We...
Chula Vista queenpin was hooked up with Sinaloa cartel, say prosecutors
A Chula Vista woman who prosecutors say held a leadership role in a drug trafficking organization with ties to the Sinaloa cartel was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years and three months in prison. Prosecutors said Wuendi Valenzuela Valenzeula led a trafficking operation originally ran by her brother, Jorge Valenzuela,...
Officer killed, police chief injured in Oaxaca ambush
This morning in the state of Oaxaca a police cruiser on patrol was suddendly approached by a truck carrying several gunmen who opened fire on the officers inside the vehicle.
Winter storm delivers rain, mountain snow to San Diego area
A blustery winter storm that moved into the Southland early this week brought more significant rainfall to the San Diego area today along with flurries of mountain snow. As of midday Tuesday, the bands of dark clouds had delivered precipitation amounts ranging from less than a tenth of an inch to over 3 1/2 inches...
Global Luxury Japanese Restaurant Brand Zuma Set To Open First San Diego Location
One of the world’s most recognizable names in high-end Japanese dining is officially headed to San Diego. Public records, a pending California liquor license, and active executive hiring confirm that Zuma Restaurant is preparing to open its first area outpost in the downtown San Diego, marking the brand’s first foray...
À L’Ouest opening in San Diego
À L’Ouest a long-anticipated French brasserie from one of San Diego’s most influential chefs, has officially opened in the North Park neighborhood. Located at 3002 University Avenue at the corner of 30th Street, the restaurant brings classic French brasserie technique and elevated wood-fire cooking to one of San...
Once-Empty Point Loma Hotel Flips Into 127 Celeste Apartments
The long-vacant Consulate Hotel in Point Loma is trading in suitcases for sofas as it reopens as Celeste Point Loma, a 127-unit apartment complex aimed at young professionals and students. The former hotel is now filled with studio and one-bedroom apartments that are being pre-leased, and management says move-ins are...
This Hidden Harbor Island Breakfast Spot Serves Tiramisu French Toast With Marina Views in...
San Diego’s Harbor Island holds a breakfast secret hidden inside a marina convenience store. The Funky Frenchie operates from Suite 200 at 955 Harbor Island Drive where outdoor seating offers stunning water views. The family-owned spot embraces 80’s/90’s/00’s pop-culture while serving French toast variations that put...
San Diego’s $7.8 Billion Fix-It Gap Puts Streets And Storm Drains On The Chopping...
San Diego is staring down a jaw‑dropping $7.8 billion infrastructure funding gap that threatens to slow or stall basic fixes in neighborhoods across the city, from crumbling storm drains to rough streets, dim streetlights and worn‑out beach lifeguard towers. The shortfall lands at a time when construction costs keep...
