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October is the season of changing leaves, fall harvests, pumpkin spice, and of course, a celebration of all things spooky culminating with Halloween. Although the spirits honored on All Hollow’s Eve are typically make-believe, tales of true hauntings abound.

They spend their days rolling around in mud or napping under a small wooden table. Such is the life of three pigs named Wendi, Mesa, and Grande at the Little Bitty Animal Sanctuary in Ranchita, just northeast of Santa Ysabel. The three pigs were rescued in October of 2022 by...

From the legendary Whaley House, which is widely regarded as America's most haunted house, to Highway 94 being ranked among the top 20 most haunted roadways in the country, there are plenty of ghost stories to entertain those with a penchant for the paranormal. One of these ghosts stories surrounds that of the oldest standing structure in downtown San Diego.

Old Town just wrapped up its annual “Guac Off” competition, and we’ve got a new king of the dips. Casa Guadalajara emerged victorious, claiming the title of best guacamole in town. Battle of the Dips. Five of Old Town’s finest restaurants, a crowd of 125 hungry judges,...

Iron Maiden’s Future Past Tour 2024 kicked off with one heck of a rocking start at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheater in Chula Vista, CA. Opening for the legendary heavy metal band was none other than the incredibly innovative and widely popular Mongolian folk metal band, The HU.

This create-your-own superfood cafe currently has seven locations

Those who’ve been on the island long enough will remember 1015 Orange Ave as home to Leroy’s Kitchen & Lounge – an eclectic farm-to-table restaurant that opened in 2011 and remained until the 2020 pandemic prompted vast business and restaurant closures worldwide. One year after its closure,...

Mona Holmes is a reporter for Eater Los Angeles and a regular contributor to KCRW radio. She has covered restaurants, dining, and food culture since 2016. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated her for a Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award. In 2024, two impressive operators became recent additions to...

San Diego is a hotspot for bats, which play a crucial role in U.S. ecosystems—as humans expand, some species are suffering.

It’s been a while, but I’m very happy we came back to Café Sevilla,located in downtown San Diego in the gaslight district. As you walk in you are greeted by the friendly staff to take you to your seat. The ambience and decor are very unique and creative. The menu is very Spanish related, but do not miss the paella. We split the black squid seafood paella and the traditional marinara/saffron seafood paella with their family portion.