Local Stokes: November’s Hottest Picks
This November, explore women-owned companies vending planters made of plants, earrings that look like eggs, and bags that give back
Meet the Locals Behind Some of Your Favorite Video Games
A number of the most lucrative video games in the world have roots right here in San Diego
Carlsbad’s Aptera Goes After the EV Car Market With Solar
The local company has designed an ultra-efficient car that can travel up to 40 miles on sunshine—and, soon, they’re hoping to make 40 a day
The Black-Owned Company Reviving American Watchmaking
Local brother-sister duo Brianna and Evan Edwards launched their sleek line of watches earlier this year
SD-Based Genomatica Finds Fossil Fuel–Free Alternatives to Common Materials
Pulling in nearly $50 million a year in revenue, the company is changing the way big brands make products
5 of the Best Dishes to Try in Hillcrest Right Now
Eat your way through one of SD’s most vibrant neighborhoods
Talitha Coffee Brews Hope for Survivors of Sex Trafficking
The East Village shop provides training, jobs, and support networks to empower survivors as they build their futures
America’s Finest Holiday Gift Guide 2023: 77 Unique Ideas
The best local products and national must-haves for your loved ones this holiday season
I Tried It: Running With a US Gold Medalist
SDM’s managing digital editor enlists pro athlete Chari Hawkins to help her find her stride again
The San Diego Investor Funding Women Entrepreneurs Locally
The founder of Stella and Ad Astra Ventures has helped provide $100M in funding for women-led start-ups
The Food Hit List: November 2023
SDM staff shouts out their favorite food finds this month
Tootris’ On-Demand Services Help Combat the Childcare Crisis
The woman-founded company unites parents, employers, agencies, and more than 200,000 providers in one interface
Local Brand JIV Athletics Says “No Mo’ to Cameltoe”
The Del Mar-based company specializes in flattering undergarments to support the female anatomy under spandex
Pan Y Paz Set to Open New Brick-and-Mortar in 2024
The grassroots baking collective & first-woman owned baker’s cooperative sets its sights on a permanent home
Yes, She Canned
You and Yours Distilling Co. founder Laura Johnson on creating a distilling empire
Finding Home at MAKE Café in North Park
The immigrant-staffed restaurant & workforce program crafts some of SD’s most authentic international dishes
A Cider-Soaked Adventure Lodge Is Coming to North Park
Bivouac Ciderworks co-founder Lara Worm talks her new venture and finding success in a male-dominated industry
Joyride Brings the Magic of Books to Life on Four Wheels
Owners Katie Turner and Susie Horn’s mobile bookstore gives children everywhere access to new worlds
The Sweetest Sober Sanctuary for LGBTQ Youth in Hillcrest
Candy Pushers’ first queer owners rebranded the 27-year-old shop as safe place for teens in a bar-heavy gay scene
How Three Sisters Transformed a Medical Diagnosis Into a Skincare Brand
The founders of Dirt Don’t Hurt have one whammy ingredient to thank for their success
The Woman Behind Bitchin’ Sauce’s Dripping Success
Starr Edwards started slinging the almond-based sauce at San Diego farmers markets—now it’s a worldwide brand
Publisher’s Note: Embodying the Spirit of Ellen Browning Scripps
SDM CEO Claire Johnson on celebrating women in this year’s November edition
The Undead Come to Life at the Natural History Museum
The museum’s archive of deceased critters is helping researchers understand how to develop strategies to support native species
Step Inside the World’s Largest Rattlesnake Collection
The San Diego Natural History Museum is home to nearly 10,000 preserved serpents dating back to 1891
Getting Cozy With Tarantulas During Wandering Season
The founder of the San Diego Spider Society get us up-close-and personal with local arachnids
The Weird, Wild, Technicolor Adventures of EddieWorld
The 26,000-square-foot gas station off of Highway 15 is a must-visit on the road to Las Vegas
