Paul Anka – Alive and kicking it at Humphreys On The Bay: Live music this week
From crooner Paul Anka to Brit post-punkers Echo and the Bunnymen: San Diego’s live music roundup
‘Where’s the Native American section?’ Rincon entrepreneur Ruth-Ann Thorn talks beauty, health, inclusion
Ruth-Ann Thorn was shopping with her daughter at a Sephora one day when her daughter asked a question that changed everything.
Nick Castellanos, past tiff with former manager, is settling in with the Padres
An ongoing dispute with his former manager derailed Castellanos’ time in Philadelphia. He’s getting comfortable in his new San Diego role.
San Diego tries again on its Civic Center redevelopment dream, this time with Community College District’s help
The plan outlined by city and community leaders would turn the aging convention center at the Civic Center into a “modern educational and cultural center.”
Las Cuatro Milpas, once feared lost, re-opens, starting new chapter for Barrio Logan icon
Las Cuatro Milpas will reopen its doors Tuesday at its new location, just blocks from the beloved restaurant’s long-time home on Logan Avenue.
A fault line halted plans for a 40-story tower. Years later, the site remains a ‘hole in the ground’
“There’s nothing that’s happened over the past four or five years on this,” a city project manager said of the site near San Diego City College.
Researchers, oversight board rebuke sheriff for withholding data in jail deaths study
Researchers wanted to study several issues related to jail deaths, but couldn’t due to lack of data from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
Person of interest in La Mesa assault arrested in downtown San Diego
Detectives from the La Mesa Police Department responded to the scene and arrested Alexis Moreno-Magana, 22, of San Diego.
Highbrow, lowbrow, and everything in between: San Diego’s live music roundup
San Diego’s spring music season is starting out strong in 2026, featuring everything from free opera to icons of punk rock.
County supervisors vote to increase affordable parking at county facilities downtown
“This is the kind of thoughtful, collaborative solution that delivers real benefits for our communities,” Anderson said.
One chef, two cultures, and an unexpected career twist for North Park resident
Almost immediately after earning a degree in fire science, the North Park resident ditched fighting flames in lieu of crafting sushi.
Historic Little Italy church throws stones at State Street bike lane
A Little Italy church objects to the placement of a bike lane in front of its doors.
Still homer-less, Tatis remains confident despite struggles at the plate
“The baseball gods are really mad at me right now,” said Fernando Tatis Jr., of his prolonged slump to start the season.
Andrew Gauna found his footing in community college and now he’s tearing up the league for USD
Gauna tops the University of San Diego, and is among league leaders, with a .388 batting average and a team-best .581 slugging percentage.
Gator by the Bay is thriving: Bayou bash adds free kickoff, late-night party in year 23
Year 23 of the annual Bayou bash is adding a free Thursday night kickoff party and Saturday late-night set.
Fire leaves one injured, commuters stuck in blocked traffic lanes
The cause of the fire, which left traffic lanes blocked in the immediate area through midday, was under investigation.
Researchers narrowed down where – and when – it’s most lethal to be behind bars in San Diego County’s notorious jails
A new report delves into 179 jail deaths over the course of a dozen years, but zeroes in on one facility – San Diego Central Jail.
Meet Jordan Markus, whose journey to become Michael Jackson on stage started in San Diego
The release of the “Michael” movie has reinvigorated the cast of the touring “MJ: The Musical,” with Jordan Markus playing the pop icon.
The lost restaurants of San Diego: Before the counter culture
Downtown San Diego’s dining culture did not begin as a destination scene. It began as a necessity.
Downtown News: May 1, 2026
Downtown News spotlights new Art Spectrum LGBTQ+ artists exhibit in Balboa Park’s Village; San Diego City College nursing program awarded nearly $2 million in state grant funding; plus ongoing backlash to Mayor Gloria’s budget cuts labeled “Hunger Games,” Gator by the Bay festival growing with new kickoff and after-dark events, and California Western law students…
The San Diego Music Awards are here, and much more: Live music this week
Yacht rock aficionados won’t want to miss an appearance from High Tide Society at Winston’s on May 1.
More than just a place with books: Library Foundation warns of budget cut ripple effects
Experts say library cuts will harm the region economically and culturally — and that public libraries have never been just about books.
Mesa College and San Diego History Center present Fashion Redux
The theme for this year’s event, presented by San Diego Mesa College and the San Diego History Center, was “Cocktail Hour.”
Alaska, Southwest launch new nonstops out of San Diego International Airport
San Diego’s airport now offers 87 nonstop destinations, the most in its history. The new nonstops will be added through August.
Horton Grand Hotel proves iconic in more ways than one
Only upon inspection does one realize the icon is actually a combination of two historic buildings joined together by an artful atrium.
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