San Diego Weekend: TwitchCon, Protests, Books & More It’s a busy weekend in San Diego, with major events downtown, neighborhood pop-ups, civic actions and seasonal community gatherings. Here’s your concise guide to what’s happening, why it matters, and how to navigate it like a local. TwitchCon takes over the Convention Center Thousands are streaming into the San Diego Convention Center for TwitchCon 2025, a three-day celebration of live streaming culture. Expect big-brand activations, freebies from … Read More

What Goldman’s VC move means for San Diego startups Goldman Sachs’ plan to acquire Industry Ventures puts venture-capital secondaries front and center—and that has real implications for San Diego’s founders, operators, and investors. With local momentum in biotech and cybersecurity, from Kailera Therapeutics’ $600 million round to a La Jolla cyber deal, our region could be an early beneficiary of easier liquidity and deeper capital stacks. Here’s what to know, why it matters locally, and … Read More

San Diego Weekend: TwitchCon, Book Fair Pop-Ups and Protests San Diego is buzzing this weekend with a major global convention, community pop-ups, civic demonstrations and family-friendly festivals. Whether you’re heading downtown for TwitchCon, book-browsing in North Park, or planning your ballot, here’s what to know, how to get around, and what’s next for our region. Downtown spotlight: TwitchCon 2025 takes over the Convention Center Thousands of creators and fans are in town for TwitchCon at … Read More

La Jolla Exhibit Celebrates UC San Diego Artist Duo The La Jolla Historical Society is unveiling a unique new exhibition at Wisteria Cottage, delving into the creative world of acclaimed husband-and-wife painters, Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson. Both artists shared a significant connection to UC San Diego, and this show offers an intimate look at their individual works and shared influences. “Double Bill”: A Glimpse into Artistic Lives Titled “Double Bill: The Art of Manny … Read More

San Diego Unified Welcomes International Educators The San Diego Unified School District is embarking on an innovative initiative to address critical teaching shortages for the upcoming school year. Through a new partnership with the International Alliance Group (IAG), the district plans to recruit qualified educators from abroad, ensuring students continue to receive the dedicated support they need across K-12 grade levels. Understanding the Need for New Teachers in San Diego Across the nation, school districts … Read More

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