Sheriff’s office: Hiker reported missing on El Cajon Mountain found dead
A hiker reported missing in the East County over the weekend was found dead, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.
Cup of Chisme: Too Messy for a Car Wash
Soapy Joe’s Car Wash is going to stick to lathering up cars at its current locations instead of expanding its empire to Barrio Logan. What went down: City Hall reporter Mariana Martínez Barba learned on Friday that the San Diego car wash chain abandoned its plan to purchase a property on Boston Avenue in Barrio Logan...
San Diego’s Historic Hotspots Rake In Millions In Quiet Tax Breaks
Some of San Diego County’s most recognizable buildings are getting some very friendly treatment from the taxman. A snapshot released today shows that historic-property tax breaks under California’s Mills Act sliced roughly $29 million off property tax bills across the county. The county’s accounting shines a...
Feng shui and Balboa Park: How city’s paid parking plan cluttered a beloved space...
The brouhaha over paid parking in and around Balboa Park became exceptionally clear to me after making two visits by car to our gorgeous public land in recent weeks. My first visit under the new revenue-generating program was on a balmy weekday in February. It was 50 days after the initiative was implemented in early...
San Diego community garden cuts ties with Cesar Chavez to honor Dolores Huerta
A San Diego community garden is cutting ties with Cesar Chavez following recent allegations, choosing to honor Dolores Huerta instead.
📅 Hillcrest Farmers Market returns March 22 on University Ave
The Hillcrest Farmers Market is back on Sunday, March 22, 2026, along University Avenue from Herbert Street to Park Boulevard in San Diego. Shoppers can browse fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, dairy, dry goods, prepared foods, and specialty treats. The market also features local art, crafts, jewelry, and...
MTS launches online affordability calculator to do the math for a cheaper commute
As rising gas prices and inflation continue to drain household budgets, San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System has introduced a new online tool designed to help commuters determine whether switching to public transit could save them money. The MTS Affordability Calculator allows users to compare the cost of driving...
From Dog Soundboards to Smarter AI: UC San Diego Professor on What Animal Communication...
UC San Diego’s Federico Rossano breaks down the science behind dogs’ “word buttons,” the global fascination it sparked, and what it means for studying minds — animal and artificial. Key Takeaways. Changing science culture to go beyond the lab: Real-home studies and citizen science can...
🚨 Hyundai Donates 32 New Vehicles to San Diego Lifeguards
The City of San Diego has announced a new partnership with Hyundai Motor America to boost lifeguard operations and water safety education. The agreement provides 32 brand‑new vehicles — including 18 Hyundai Santa Cruz trucks, 12 Palisade XRT SUVs, and 2 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles — all at no cost to the city. Hyundai...
Remembering Chuck Norris with Total Gym founders
Chuck Norris, a martial artist and actor, passed away at the age of 86, and was a supporter of the Total Gym, a San Diego-based fitness company.
