Major Calif. city increases pot tax rate even as sales decline nearly 50%
The increased costs come as legal pot shops are already going out of business.
Mayor Gloria’s $10/Hour Parking Meter Fee Hike Draws Huge Backlash From Downtown San Diego
Backlash is reaching a fever pitch as San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s plan to fill a budget deficit by enacting downtown Special Event Parking Regulations moves closer to reality. Downtown residents and merchants are upset, the Gaslamp Quarter Association has issued a stinging rebuke and even the San Diego...
13 arrested in human trafficking sting operation during San Diego Comic-Con weekend
Over a dozen people were arrested during a sting operation that took place during San Diego Comic-Con weekend, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Tiki Oasis, soul food and Hillcrest CityFest: San Diego’s best weekend events
Hop on that group chat and let them know about these eight great ways to spend your weekend. 🍹 Tiki Oasis is in its 25th year celebrating tiki culture with seminars, a luau, vendors, art exhibits, live music, a burlesque show and more, at the Town and Country Resort all weekend.
Construction workers not slowing down as days heat up
In 2020, construction workers made up 7% of the U.S. workforce but experienced 38% of all heat-related deaths, according to the Center for Construction Research and Training.
Cool Zones open across San Diego County as triple-digit heat expected
With scorching temperatures gripping San Diego County, officials are urging residents to seek relief at designated Cool Zones as part of a seasonal program aimed at protecting the public during extreme heat.
The 11 Best Steakhouses in San Diego
This sky-lit Michelin Guide-recommended steakhouse in Little Italy is the place to be for a special night out, offering art deco interiors and stellar food and drinks. Be sure to flag down the martini cart to kick the evening up a notch. Enjoy waterfront views while digging into beautiful steaks...
SeaWorld’s new Orca Encounter is ‘love letter’ to whales, guests
Building on 60 years of marine animal rescue and education, SeaWorld San Diego recently unveiled its “next generation” Orca Encounter — an immersive experience designed to deepen public understanding of the park’s longtime and beloved ambassadors. SeaWorld said the new program is a part of its...
Forced Treatment Hasn’t Flooded Hospital Emergency Rooms – Yet
County supervisors postponed implementing a state conservatorship expansion law after hospitals warned it could overwhelm San Diego emergency rooms. Yet there hasn’t been a dramatic influx of patients in the months since the county implemented the state law in January, just over a year after supervisors considered...
Woman from Dulzura dies after crashing vehicle in Jamul
A woman died in Jamul after her vehicle overturned onto a freeway embankment early Wednesday morning.
