Popular California breakfast chain closes 3 restaurants, including its original location, amid expansion plans
Breakfast Republic, a San Diego-based breakfast and brunch chain, permanently closed its restaurants in North Park, Ocean Beach, and Encinitas on August 9th. The closures were announced in late July…
Deputies seek tips in Encinitas hit-and-run that injured pedestrian
ENCINITAS — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying a driver who seriously injured an Encinitas pedestrian in an Aug. 16 hit-and-run, releasing new details about the suspect vehicle as the victim faces a lengthy recovery. In a Sept. 8 release, the...
‘Relief is coming’: Hot, humid weather will finally break in Southern California
Friday will kick off a cooling trend across California, bringing relief to the Southland after days of brutal temperatures and abnormal humidity.
Inside the County’s Battle to Keep Misconduct Records Private
The county spent more than a year fighting the release of behavioral health misconduct records that have since created a firestorm. The county fired its behavioral health director and pledged changes last month when it released records that Voice of San Diego first requested in March 2025. The county initially...
Man sentenced to 40 years for drug trafficking conspiracy linked to double murder
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) - A man who took part in a drug trafficking conspiracy that led to the murders of two people, including a pregnant woman, was sentenced in San Diego federal court today to 40 years in prison. Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta, 25, pleaded guilty to his role in the...
How Pala’s Pink Tourmaline Once Dazzled China’s Imperial Court
Deep in the pegmatite dikes of Pala and Mesa Grande, San Diego County miners once pulled out a gemstone so prized it traveled straight into the imperial court of China's last empress. Between 1902 and 1910, San Diego County supplied China with roughly 120 tons of gem-quality pink tourmaline, according to the San Diego
Inside the viral San Diego pizza that sells out in seconds
AJ Miller has transformed his Ocean Beach apartment into a birthplace for what his legions of online followers are calling life-changing pizza. The big picture: The pizza is crispy and extremely exclusive. He makes just 15 a week and sells out in under 30 seconds. His pies have also become...
Looking for a date-night spot? Zuma San Diego brings the wow factor
Zuma San Diego, a new contemporary Japanese restaurant located inside The Guild Hotel, offers a curated omakase dining experience and a vibrant atmosphere suitable for dates.
RV catches fire on southbound I-15 near Bonsall, blocking lanes
An RV fire on southbound Interstate 15 near Bonsall caused temporary lane closures and prompted an emergency response on Friday morning.
The California coastal city where realtors predict home prices will surge
A new real estate ranking has named the coastal hot spots where the cost of living is expected to go higher.
