Experts Say These Are the 10 Best Hikes in California

Catch magical mountain and desert views on these pro-approved paths
Inside the Newly Opened 1 Hotel San Francisco

The City by the Bay’s latest property focuses on sustainability and opulent comforts
San Diego Neighborhood Guide: San Marcos

Where to eat, drink, shop, and play in this North County gem
First Look: Halcyon Hideaway

One of the city’s top commercial real estate brokers debuts a new holistic, design-forward retreat in Joshua Tree
How a Former Avocado Grove Blossomed Into a Black- and Female-Owned Winery

Denise Clarke is the woman behind one of San Diego’s best kept wine secrets, Altipiano Vineyard and Winery
9 Destinations on the California Coast You Should Visit This Summer

sometimes, even us sun-soaked San Diegans need a getaway of our own. Fortunately, unforgettable experiences are just a short trip away.
24 Road Trips We Can’t Wait to Take

When the open road calls your name again, we’ve rounded up 24 places at the top of our list
Things to Do in San Diego at a Distance in November

Drive-in shows, virtual races, and art festivals to keep you busy all month long
Road Tripping, Santa Barbara–Style

Where to stay and activities to enjoy in this quaint seaside town
Oceanside Co-Op Provides Much-Needed Space for Small Businesses to Connect

The Rising Co. provides more than a dozen San Diego businesses a home in a bright, open retail space
Healthy Meal Kits Feed Local Families

Plus, more good news for Balboa Park, the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, and schools
California Car Trips: 3 Reasons to Start Packing This Season

Glamping in Joshua Tree, wine festivals, and more
This Encinitas Refillery Is Paving the Way for Low-Waste Living

Check out The Nada Shop, a zero-waste shop in North County
The Hospitality Shift

The fries don’t need to be crispier or fluffier. The service is not too slow, forgetful, or distracted. The weird new safety protocols are not dystopian or annoying. Honestly the only thing that really matters is if the place is clean and safe. Constructive criticism of restaurants has its time and place, and now is […]
Staring at Food

Gerry Torres sat on the concrete outside his restaurant, City Tacos, a face mask dangling from his ear, exhaustion in his voice. He pointed his phone’s camera at some tacos on his lap—the meal he’s giving away free to anyone who shows up this week (his restaurants are otherwise closed). Tommy Nguyen of Cross Street […]
Ordering Pizza in a Pandemic

It’s March 21st. I am sitting in my car outside of Tribute Pizza in North Park. I’m a little nervous. I have never been nervous to order a pizza. The restaurant is closed. All restaurants have been ordered closed by the state of California, only allowed to do takeout and delivery. Boxes and boxes of […]
Jason Mraz Is Growing Coffee on a Farm in Oceanside

We spoke to the musician about all the whys — why food, why farming, why Oceanside, why coffee?
Stop Killing Restaurants, California

How the minimum wage hike is going to kill restaurants and employees
Time to Tax Liquid Smokes

Every American city should follow Berkeley and tax soda
THOUGHTS ON FOIE GRAS #5

Foie gras is a little scary.
THOUGHTS ON FOIE GRAS #4

MANY FOIE DRUG DEALS WERE MADE.
THOUGHTS ON FOIE GRAS #3

It’s a class war.
THOUGHTS ON FOIE GRAS #2

Some really bad foie gras is about to hit California.
THOUGHTS ON FOIE GRAS

#1: Lifting California’s foie gras ban is not about freedom.
MINIMUM WAGE: Todd Gloria Q&A
Council president responds to questions/accusations from restaurants
MINIMUM WAGE: Todd Gloria Q&A

Council president responds to questions/accusations from restaurants