Capital of Craft Beer Festival returns to San Diego The Capital of Craft Beer Festival is back on Saturday, Nov. 8, marking the kickoff for San Diego Beer Week. More than two dozen local breweries will pour over 50 craft beers at the Harley‑Davidson Festival Grounds on Morena Blvd for a four‑hour tasting event. What the festival is and why it matters Organized by the San Diego Brewers Guild, the festival brings together brewers, food … Read More

San Diego homesteader Heather Thelen: Business as classroom Heather Thelen runs Hawthorne Country Store in Escondido and treats the shop as more than a business — it’s a hands-on classroom for her children and grandchildren. Rooted in family traditions of canning, sewing and “make what you need,” the store aims to make homesteading practical and accessible across San Diego County. Roots of homesteading in a San Diego family Thelen’s homesteading approach grew from her parents’ … Read More

Carlsbad seeks bids for Veterans Memorial Park Carlsbad has opened the door to construction for its largest park yet: a 94-acre Veterans Memorial Park along Faraday Avenue. City leaders authorized advertising for bids as they move toward awarding a contract this winter and beginning work next year. What the project includes The new Veterans Memorial Park will combine developed recreation areas with a substantial nature preserve. Key features announced by the city include: 94 acres … Read More

San Diego Ballet Plans Art-Inspired Shows At Balboa Park Museum The San Diego Ballet opens its 2025–26 season with “Landscapes — Art of the Americas,” a program created in residence at The San Diego Museum of Art. The company pairs choreography with works from the museum’s collection and offers same-day museum admission with ballet tickets. What the residency means for local audiences The residency continues a long partnership between the museum and the ballet. Performances … Read More

San Diego County pilots help small businesses land contracts San Diego County has launched two pilot programs — CORE and BUILD — to help local small businesses and nonprofits prepare for and win county contracts. The initiatives provide bookkeeping, compliance, bonding and insurance support aimed at boosting competitiveness and economic mobility across the region. What are CORE and BUILD? The county introduced two targeted pilots to reduce barriers for small contractors and community-based organizations competing … Read More

3 Massive Affordable Housing Complexes Open Throughout San Diego More than 550 new affordable apartments opened in San Diego this month, adding units in downtown, Clairemont Mesa and the Midway District. City and county leaders say the projects — aimed at extremely low‑income households, veterans and people exiting homelessness — expand permanent housing and on‑site services at a critical moment. Where the new housing is and who it serves Harrington Heights — Downtown (East Village) … Read More

Community Events In San Diego County: From Rolling Pumpkins San Diego County is packed with family-friendly fall and Día de los Muertos events through the end of October and into early November. This guide highlights key community happenings across Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Encinitas, La Jolla, Old Town and other neighborhoods so you can plan outings, volunteer, or celebrate with neighbors. Quick overview: what’s happening now Expect pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, free cultural celebrations and kid-focused … Read More