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Good morning, San Diego ☀️
Here’s what we have for you today:
- Phil Mickelson was kicked out of The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe over alleged inappropriate advances, Golf Digest reports.
- La Mesa unveiled an honorary ‘Bill Walton Way’ street sign
- The World Cup is in full swing! The U.S. faces Paraguay today.
Jennifer Vigil
News editor
Top story
Fans live, carry, share fútbol in Mexico. They rallied around their team’s World Cup win in a borderland celebration
It’s been brewing for a long time. Everyone’s been talking about it – it’s in the States, well, all of North America, actually. Here’s a hint: GOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLL!
Yep, folks, the World Cup is finally upon us, and our neighbor to the south had good news Thursday to open one of the most-watched events on the planet.
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a match that, understandably, was quite a big deal in our San Diego-Tijuana binational region. Fans gathered at San Diego FC’s Soccer Celebration in Mission Beach, for a street party in Tijuana and even outside the Mexican consulate in Little Italy to root for El Tri, as Mexico’s national team is affectionately known. Alejandro Maciel and Adrian Childress were on the ground to capture the scenes.
All eyes turn to the U.S. team tonight. The U.S. has kicked booty and taken names at the Women’s World Cup. The men, not so much. We’ve never finished on top, yet hope springs eternal. Here’s our preview of the match against Paraguay, but keep this handy too – it’s our guide to the best bars, pop-ups and more in San Diego for catching the World Cup.
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Stories you should know about
🎷 Away from the fair, San Diego Weekend Guide: the East Village Blues Fest, Juneteenth celebrations, Kaylayaan Pista and Sober Pride are happening aorund town.
🚗 New parking restrictions coming to coastal parking lots from La Jolla to Ocean Beach: In an effort to curb criminal activity, certain locations will not allow parking during the night hours and lots will be equipped with gates.
💵 Governor announces release of millions intended to help clean up Tijuana River Valley: The state is sending $46 million in funding.
⚠️ Over 30 lawsuits filed, federal search warrant served after Orange County tank emergency: Some nearby residents say they experienced nausea and headaches several days after the chemical leak.
What else we’re reading
🛟 Lifeguards busy with rescues at beaches due to big waves and dangerous rip currents. (CBS 8)
🏡 City shuts down unlicensed short-term rentals in neighborhoods including Barrio Logan, North Park, Normal Heights and City Heights. (Union-Tribune
💻 Petco Park makes for a fun office alternative for remote workers. (Axios)
🛍️ Residents of Clairemont and Encinitas, rejoice. New Trader Joe’s locations are landing near you. (Union-Tribune)
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Locals Only
🌯 We asked you: What’s the best burrito spot in Point Loma/Ocean Beach? Here’s what San Diegans had to say:
🌮 Ortiz’s Taco Shop on Voltaire St. from Nate C.
🍻 Mike’s Red Tacos on Rosecrans St. from Lisa R.
🫔 Sunnie’s Ocean Beach on Point Loma Ave. from Lisa R.
🌯 La Perla #3 on Rosecrans St. from Lisa R.