San Diego’s Stories of 2019
The biggest San Diego headlines you might have missed and news items that went viral this year
Ralph Rubio Is the Fish Taco King
How Rubio turned a recipe on a scrap of paper into the official dish of San Diego
How San Diego Are You?
Take our quiz to see where you land on the newcomer to old-timer spectrum
Women Firsts in San Diego
16 women get candid about getting there first in their field
2019-2020 San Diego Arts Preview
A curated list of under-the-radar and over-the-top performances, exhibits, and additional works gracing our stages and museums
A Deep Dive into the San Diego Fishing Industry
A little market, some big boats, and a $2 billion project are poised to revive San Diego’s commercial fishing industry
The Best of San Diego 2019
Our annual compilation of everything delicious, cool, and Instagrammable in San Diego (and Baja!). Dig into all 107 things we’re loving right now.
The Best of San Diego 2019
Our annual compilation of everything delicious, cool, and Instagrammable in San Diego (and Baja!). Dig into all 107 things we’re loving right now.
What Will San Diego Look like in 2069?
The City of San Diego is 250! Instead of looking back, we asked experts to predict how our city will look in 50 more years.
From 1969 to 2019: A Timeline of the Padres in the MLB
An overview on San Diego’s major league moments
The Guy Inside the San Diego Chicken
How Ted Giannoulas went from SDSU student to the most influential costumed sports mascot of all time
The Fan-Tastic Five: Padres Fans Share Their Memories
It’s not always easy being a Padres fan, but these boosters are as loyal as they come
Who Wore it Best: Padres Uniforms Through the Decades
Turns out, we’ll never shake that brown and gold
The San Diego Padres Turn 50
A look back on our home team’s 50 years in the MLB, plus the fans and one chicken who’ll always support them
Stunning San Diego Landscapes To Inspire Your Green Space
Consider it your no excuses guide to sprucing up your outside (and inside), with pointers from green-thumbed gurus, landscaping terms explained, how to style your houseplants, and more
Reforming Mexico’s Court System via a Local Law School
How a new institute at San Diego’s Cal Western School of Law is teaching lawyers to work in Mexico’s new public trial system
Putting a Face to San Diego’s Homeless
Three shelter residents share their stories, hopes, and fears with writer Kelly Davis
San Diego Date Ideas Every Couple Will Love
95 ways to explore the city with your partner (beyond just dinner and drinks!), free dating advice from experts, and five local couples divulge their go-to spots
The Big Family in Little Italy
Troy Johnson pulls up a seat for dinner with San Diego’s iconic Italian family, the Busalacchis
Finding Peace in a San Diego Prison
At Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, inmates are swapping out anger, violence, and stress for breath work, downward dog, and lingo like “namaste”
The San Diego Runner’s Guide
A deep dive into San Diego’s running culture, with tales from local Olympians and beginners finding their stride, conditioning and recovery tips, running clubs to join, and six trails you never knew existed
The Mindful San Diegan
Finding your zen has never been more mainstream. Here’s a local’s guide to the movement with input from the master, Deepak Chopra
Meet 6 of San Diego’s Unsung Heroes
A snapshot of the brave men and women who keep our city running—a teacher, detective, firefighter, and more—and the trials and triumphs of their professions
Holiday Gift Guide 2018: 100 San Diego Gifts
Six local tastemakers share what they’re gifting this season, plus editors’ picks
The Women Who Revolutionized San Diego’s Food Scene
A discussion with six iconic San Diego chefs and restauranteurs who helped make our culinary landscape what it is today
73 Must-Try Desserts in San Diego
‘Tis the season for cakes, cookies, pastries, pies, profiteroles, and other sweet treats—just don’t tell your dentist to send us the bill