• The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Chula Vista, CA

    The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Chula Vista, CA,Cole Novak

    Stretching from highway 54 to the border, Chula Vista is the heavyweight of San Diego’s South Bay—a sprawling city of 275,000 with one foot in the past and the other stepping forward. On the west side, you’ll find old-school charm: a historic downtown, cozy neighborhoods, midcentury homes, a breezy

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  • Best Delta 9 Gummies of 2025 | Top Picks & Buying Guide

    Best Delta 9 Gummies of 2025 | Top Picks & Buying Guide,Partner Content

    Best Delta 9 Gummies in 2025: Top Picks, Benefits & Buyer’s GuideCurious about the buzz around Delta 9 THC gummies? You’re not the only one. These flavorful edibles have become a favorite for anyone wanting a calm, uplifting THC experience without the smoke.Due to the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp-derived De

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  • Caught in Immigration Upheaval, Muse Cheesecakes Marches On

    Caught in Immigration Upheaval, Muse Cheesecakes Marches On,Cole Novak

    Lada Sadovnyk and her family left Ukraine nearly two years ago in the midst of the ongoing conflict with Russia. It wasn’t easy to put down roots in another continent. But she was determined to start a new life and build a new home in San Diego, even if it meant a completely new career. She’d worked

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  • A Fresh Future For a Century-Old Julian Farmstand

    A Fresh Future For a Century-Old Julian Farmstand,Cole Novak

    Anyone who’s walked down the old-timey main drag in Julian knows the Cuyamaca Mountain town still feels a lot like it must have in the late 1800s. The area struck gold—literally—in 1869, and became an official town in 1870. But it wasn’t until a few years later that the quaint city 60 miles northeas

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  • 16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 16–20

    16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 16–20,Cole Novak

    Whether you’re a San Diego resident or a summertime visitor to America’s Finest City, this weekend offers a lineup of events that prove SD is the place to be. San Diego Pride brings a plethora of activities, including the free Pride Parade and the two-day festival at Marston Point in Balboa Park. Up

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  • 12 Ways to Enjoy Comic-Con 2025 Without a Badge

    12 Ways to Enjoy Comic-Con 2025 Without a Badge,Cole Novak

    No badge? No problem. Comic-Con might be the main event, but San Diego is bursting with offsite experiences anyone can get into. Whether you want to meet your favorite comic artist, dance the night away, pretend you’re in the Whoniverse, or simply grab a selfie in a life-size Barbie box, here are 12

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  • 15 Ways to Enjoy Comic-Con 2025 Without a Badge

    15 Ways to Enjoy Comic-Con 2025 Without a Badge,Cole Novak

    No badge? No problem. Comic-Con might be the main event, but San Diego is bursting with offsite experiences anyone can get into. Whether you want to meet your favorite comic artist, dance the night away, pretend you’re in the Whoniverse, or simply grab a selfie in a life-size Barbie box, here are 12

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  • The Sun Protection Routine San Diego Dermatologists Swear By

    The Sun Protection Routine San Diego Dermatologists Swear By,Cole Novak

    In San Diego, sunshine isn’t just a weather pattern; it’s our religion. We chase it, bask in it, and occasionally pine for it when June gloom overstays its welcome. As a longevity doctor who’s spent years preaching healthy habits, I’ve learned that worshiping Earth’s nearest star comes at a cost (he

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  • Things to Do in Encinitas This August – Your Local’s Guide

    Things to Do in Encinitas This August – Your Local’s Guide,Evan Larkin

    If there’s a best time to soak up Encinitas’ easygoing charm, it might just be August. With long, sunny days and cool coastal evenings, our town is buzzing with classic events, outdoor fun, and that surf-town energy you can’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a longtime local or just rolling throug

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  • How to Maximize Space in a Small Home, According to Design Experts

    How to Maximize Space in a Small Home, According to Design Experts,Cole Novak

    I’d been living in my Allied Gardens home for almost five years and had given up on ever finding a furniture arrangement that made any sense.My 1,100-square-foot house is identical in layout to many in the neighborhood. Much of Allied Gardens was developed in the 1950s as tract housing. “Built with

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  • Now Leasing: 800 Broadway Brings Unmatched Views & Amenities to Downtown San Diego

    Now Leasing: 800 Broadway Brings Unmatched Views & Amenities to Downtown San Diego,Julia Nasiell

    If you’re looking for a fresh start in the heart of downtown San Diego, there’s a new address worth checking out. 800 Broadway is the city’s newest high-rise community, designed for those who want to live well — with incredible amenities, unbeatable views, and walkable access to the best of downtown

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  • Ciccia Osteria Opening New Pizza Spot in Barrio Logan

    Ciccia Osteria Opening New Pizza Spot in Barrio Logan,Cole Novak

    When Ciccia Ostera opened in Barrio Logan—a neighborhood where taco shops outnumber trattorias* approximately 5,000-to-one—it felt, to some, a bit out-of-place. But after six years, it’s safe to say chef-owner Mario Cassineri’s brand of homey, high-quality Italian cuisine is exactly where it should

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  • Health & Wellness Summer 2025

    Health & Wellness Summer 2025,Partner Content

    Self-care is more than just a wellness buzzword. In today’s hectic world, where productivity equals success and the grind has become the norm, it’s easy to let self-care fall to the wayside. You may have mentally reserved treating yourself to something nice for some time further down the line—when t

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  • 10 Budget-Friendly Travel Destinations Near San Diego

    10 Budget-Friendly Travel Destinations Near San Diego,Cole Novak

    Many people view San Diego as the ultimate vacation destination. But as residents, we need our own getaways, too. Thankfully, living in San Diego means that we’re never too far from our next adventure. With costs across the country on the rise, however, we put together a list of nearby destinations

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  • Local Chef Wins First Season of Martha Stewart’s “Yes, Chef!”

    Local Chef Wins First Season of Martha Stewart’s “Yes, Chef!”,Cole Novak

    Chef Emily Brubaker is no stranger to glitz and glamour. For nearly two decades, she cooked her way through some of Las Vegas’ flashiest kitchens—from Joël Robuchon’s namesake three Michelin-starred restaurant at the MGM Grand, to Hubert Keller’s Fleur de Lys at Mandalay Bay, to opening Sage at Aria

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  • Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2025

    Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2025,Cole Novak

    Get ready to geek out—San Diego Comic-Con 2025 returns to the San Diego Convention Center from Thursday, July 24, through Sunday, July 27. This massive pop-culture celebration draws fans from around the world for panels, celebrity appearances, exclusive merch, cosplay, and major announcements from t

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  • 8 of the Most Scenic Hikes & Walking Paths in San Diego

    8 of the Most Scenic Hikes & Walking Paths in San Diego,Cole Novak

    San Diego is one of the most diverse places for spectacular views. We have beaches, coastal bluffs, grasslands, and mountains—all begging locals and visitors to lace up their hiking boots (or just sneakers) and explore its variety of landscapes. The next time you head out for a little exercise, or a

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  • 16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 9–13

    16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 9–13,Cole Novak

    With summer in full swing and a high 70s in the forecast for this weekend, there is no better time to be outside, especially with the return of marquee events like the Over The Line World Championships, Beethoven by the Bay and the University of San Diego Wine Classic. Outdoor activities also includ

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  • 10 Must-Try Dishes to Get at Mission Hills Restaurants

    10 Must-Try Dishes to Get at Mission Hills Restaurants,Cole Novak

    Mission Hills is a neighborhood of hills and heritage: missions, churches, palm-lined streets, and, now, a glorious food scene on the rise. Perched above the harbor, a 65-acre stretch of Mission Hills was purchased for just $16.25 in 1869 by Captain Henry James Johnston. His grandson, Henry Leverett

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  • 10 Must-Try Dishes in Mission Hills

    10 Must-Try Dishes in Mission Hills,Cole Novak

    Mission Hills is a neighborhood of hills and heritage: missions, churches, palm-lined streets, and, now, a glorious food scene on the rise. Perched above the harbor, a 65-acre stretch of Mission Hills was purchased for just $16.25 in 1869 by Captain Henry James Johnston. His grandson, Henry Leverett

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