Healing Slab City
Searching for lost soldiers in the lawless California desert town, hoping to reconnect veterans with benefits
Roberto Alcocer’s Road to a Michelin Star
Eight years after a devastating blow, the Mexican chef and his Oceanside restaurant, Valle, earn one of the food world’s highest honors
Covering 75: December 2023
Encinitas artist Taylor Chapin offers a psychedelic take on our January 1965 cover
3 San Diego Things We’re Loving This December
This month, meet local makers, shop for unique jewels, and say hi to Santa
5 of LA’s Weirdest & Wildest Museums to Visit
Bunnies, cults, mosaics made from butterfly wings—all the makings of a great art adventure
The Food Hit List: December 2023
SDM staff shouts out their favorite food finds this month
How to Create the Perfect Charcuterie Board With Local Products
Impress party guests with a photogenic spread packed with SD-made cheeses, meats, spreads, and more
4 Artists Shaping Tijuana’s Art Scene
The city’s art scene has seen a resurgence in recent years, and these local creatives are helping lead the way
San Diego Arts Preview 2024: Art Exhibitions, Shows, & More
Highlighting the most colorful exhibitions, plays, concerts, festivals, and events coming next year
Editor’s Note: Little, Magic, Time-Traveling Works of Art
A look inside this month’s issue where we talk art conservation, Tijuana’s art scene, and local hip-hop roots
San Diego’s Toughest Athletes Aren’t On the Team You Think
The city’s women-led, grassroots roller derby scene runs on solidarity and strength
Covering 75: November 2023
Chef Claudia Sandoval and TikTok’s Shavone Charles recreate San Diego Mag’s June 1956 cover
Home Tour: The Sweetest Mission Hills Oasis
Inside the remodeled 1970s craftsman of local pastry chef and Extraordinary Desserts owner Karen Krasne
San Diego’s First Mental Health Center Designed for Women
Monima Wellness Center is providing a much-needed safe space for mental health treatment
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
