Editor’s Note, October 2026: Inhale, Exhale
Editor Emma Veidt reflects on her dad’s lung transplant at UCSD Health last year, and her appreciation for the city’s medical ecosystem
San Diego’s Artists Need More Than Applause
Jonathon Glus and Grant Oliphant discuss the emerging Art + Design District and the bigger ecosystem needed to support San Diego’s creative community
San Diego’s Top Doctors: The Annual List, 2026
Your guide to the area’s best physicians nominated by their peers and chosen by the San Diego County Medical Society
The Stars Align For Gemini Twins Bakery
The in-demand sourdough treats from ultra-small batch, family-run microbakery are popping up more and more across San Diego
Leading the Charge in Cardiac Arrhythmia Care
Scripps electrophysiologists not only deliver the latest therapies, they help develop them
Back on Track
An innovative spinal procedure helps a marathon runner go the distance
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: October 2026
From food festivals and Fashion Week to hockey games and Oktoberfest, these are the best events to add to your calendar in October
From Supper Clubs to Pop-Ups, Bik-Lun Is Finding Its Place in SD
Chantal Partolan’s growing food business blends her Filipino and Chinese heritage with a creative, memory-driven approach to cooking
SDFC Is Building More Than a Soccer Club
Through its Playmakers initiative, San Diego FC is working with artists, musicians, and other local creatives to shape the identity of the city’s newest professional sports team
High-Protein Mochi Arrives in San Diego
Jacob Chen’s Made for MeiMei adds protein and fiber to flavors like ube, black sesame, and PB&J
Special Activations at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Fest’s Grand Tasting
Chef collaborations, cooking demonstrations, DJs, games, photo ops, and plenty of reasons to keep wandering on Oct 3 and Oct 4
Koshna Is Bringing Single-Origin Indian Spices to San Diego
Founder Dharti Jadav sources cumin, turmeric, coriander, and more directly from small-scale farms across India for fresher, more flavorful results
Marcella Johnson’s Comfort Cubs Help Families Carry Grief
The San Diego nonprofit grew from Johnson’s experience losing her infant son and now provides therapeutic teddy bears to grieving families and survivors of violent crimes
Who Was San Diego’s Original Theater Star?
A century ago, there was a stage actress known as San Diego’s Sweetheart—we traced her footprint through history, up to modern day
Experiential Zones at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Fest
Some problems are worth having—like too many things to eat, sip, and do in one afternoon
Fall Into Luxury: Fall Escapes & West Coast Wineries 2026
Eight West Coast destinations to wine and dine the end-of-summer blues away
Preserving Military History Aboard the USS Midway Museum
More than 750 volunteers help support the decommissioned aircraft carrier and share its “Midway Magic” with over 1 million guests each year
In Photos: The Country Friends’ Art of Fashion
The 72-year-old nonprofit hosted its annual Art of Fashion runway show and luncheon, with proceeds benefiting dozens of local nonprofits
Sea Monster Is Bringing Poke and Matcha to Mission Valley
The new Hawaiian- and Japanese-inspired cafe will serve locally caught bluefin, fresh spring rolls, housemade sauces, and plenty of matcha
The Art of Sharpening Knives
Kuya Sharpens owner Joshua “Jhun” de Andres turned a meditative practice into a business caring for prized kitchen knives—one whetstone at a time
8 Charitable Events to Attend in October
Here’s where to celebrate, connect, give back, and make a difference this month
Where to See Celebs at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival
Check out the stacked lineup of talent participating in this year’s celebration of food, cocktails, wellness, and SoCal energy
What Will It Take to Make San Diego a Global Arts City?
Jonathon Glus on the Art + Design District, investing in the creative economy, keeping artists in the city, and what we can learn from places like London and Chicago
Vi at La Jolla Village – Senior Living in the Heart of Everything
At Vi at La Jolla Village, residents don’t have to choose between security and adventure, connection and independence. They get all of it.
San Diego FC’s Vision Goes Beyond the Soccer Field
A conversation with Sebastián Morúa on art, community, and why the club’s future heroes should include the creatives helping build it
A Taste of Osaka Is Popping Up Around San Diego
Surf’n Slaw founder Kumi Alexander is introducing local farmers market crowds to okonomiyaki, the savory Japanese pancake she grew up eating
