Essay: Growing Pains
College student Lili Kim reflects on navigating her university years with anxiety and loneliness during the height of Covid
Monster Jam & Fan-Fave Grave Digger Roar Into Snapdragon
Much as it promises high-stakes action, the monster truck extravaganza is ultimately a family affair
10 of San Diego’s Most Famous Dogs With Jobs
From first responders to full-time influencers, these canines with 9-to-5s are working hard in San Diego
CBP App Wreaks Havoc for Migrants in San Diego and TJ
Billed as a way for asylum seekers to secure appointments, the CBP One app is instead marked by long wait times and biased requirements
San Diego Rodeo Debuts at Petco Park Amid Protests
Despite activists’ attempts to shut the event down, performers saddled up for the park’s first event of its kind
10 of the Best Tattoo Artists in San Diego
From American traditional to whimsical fine lines, here are some of the best places to get inked around town
Q&A With Eat, Pray, Love’s Elizabeth Gilbert
The journalist and author joins PLNU’s Writer Symposium by the Sea series taking place February 20-23, 2024
4 Ways to Work Toward Emotional Healing Via Hiking
Local author Sydney Williams shares advice from her newest book on how to find self-love while on the trails
San Diego Sports Making Big Moves Ahead of 2024 Seasons
Padres trade Juan Soto, San Diego FC signs first player, Wave acquires Savannah McCaskill—what it could mean for our “small market” city
Artists Natalja Kent and Nick McPhail Bring Color and Light to Encinitas
On view at Oolong Gallery’s new location through Jan. 14, the exhibition traces the artists’ movements through the world
San Diego Band Crasher Releases Genre-Bending LP
With Speaking Terms, frontman and songwriter Dave Mead creates the perfect paradox
Ask an Expert: 7 Tips to Buying Your First Acoustic Guitar
Having built guitars for everyone from The Smiths to Death Cab for Cutie, local master luthier Brandon Madrid shares his advice on how to purchase your first axe
Behind the Cover: Q&A With Celebrity Chef Claudia Sandoval
We tapped the local chef to help us recreate San Diego Mag’s June 1956 cover
New Nova Kombucha Flavor Will Financially Support SDSU Student Athletes
Novo Brazil is crafting up a hard kombucha to pay SDSU basketball players following new NCAA policy
10 Lesser-Known San Diego Bands We’re Loving Right Now
Be the first to listen to these young up-and-coming local bands and artists
The Art of Teaching Fortune 500 Brands To Be Courageous
Return on Courage author Ryan Berman helps companies like Google and Snapchat get unstuck
Staff Picks: Our Favorite Articles of 2023
We asked our team to choose the best stories of the year—here are their picks
The 5 Best Lineups in San Diego Sports: December 2023
What not to miss on the local sports scene this month
Girls Flag Football Debuts in San Diego High Schools
San Diego Unified sees its first-ever teams following the sport’s new statewide CIF designation this past March
San Diego Mag’s Top 10 Most-Read Articles in 2023
The very best articles coming out of our 75th year, as chosen by readers
Bird Rock’s Newest Events Space Opens at the Beach
The 1,800-square-foot space joins retailers Collins & Coupe, Queen of Vase, Earth Based Goods, and others in the Bird Rock collective
6 Ethically Made Fall Fashion Finds You Need In Your Closet
Shop these looks from AYI, a space for woman- and BIPOC-owned, gender-inclusive, and slow-fashion brands and artists in South Park
13 Companies Powering Industry in San Diego
The big ideas that made these local brands a household name
Neighborhood Guide: Clairemont
The suburban community is home to hidden gems, local faves, and outdoor adventures
Neighborhood Guide: Point Loma
Rich with history, the oceanfront region offers stellar seafood and shopping
There’s Always Next Year for the San Diego Padres
The Padres’ disappointing season speaks volumes about San Diego, in a good way
