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Becerra, Hilton advance in California governor's race

Hilton had 25% of the vote and Becerra 27.9% with 91% of the vote counted this evening.

Politics

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are headed to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California governor&#x27;s race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/06/03/san-francisco-california-self-funded-candidates-chakrabarti-steyer-election-results" data-vars-content-id="0b1a3228-7252-4c9d-83e1-2b0ed32c2e70" data-vars-headline="Becerra, Hilton advance in California governor&#x27;s race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/06/03/san-francisco-california-self-funded-candidates-chakrabarti-steyer-election-results" target="_self">California governor&#x27;s race</a> in November, according to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Associated Press" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/california-primary-results-governor/" data-vars-content-id="0b1a3228-7252-4c9d-83e1-2b0ed32c2e70" data-vars-headline="Becerra, Hilton advance in California governor&#x27;s race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/california-primary-results-governor/" target="_blank">Associated Press</a>.The big picture: With 91% of the vote counted as of Tuesday evening: <ul><li>Hilton has 25% of the vote and Becerra 27.9%.</li><li>The top two vote-getters, regardless of party, face off in November.</li></ul>

BYOLaptop to Petco Park

The Padres are leaning into a local influencer's work-from-anywhere stunt.

Things to Do

The Padres want fans to clock in from Petco Park for a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Remote Work Wednesday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/padres/tickets/specials/theme-games/remote-work-wednesday" data-vars-content-id="0a92bbde-7f4a-48b6-abea-c9a113d936fb" data-vars-headline="BYOLaptop to Petco Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/padres/tickets/specials/theme-games/remote-work-wednesday" target="_blank">Remote Work Wednesday</a>&quot; theme game against the Cincinnati Reds.Why it matters: A midday baseball game with a beer in hand seems like a great place to take video calls, answer emails and finish that slide deck your boss has been hassling you about.

Hundreds of Padres fans turn Petco Park into a remote office

Fans brought laptops, joined meetings and watched a Tatis walkoff at the ballpark.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Petco Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/05/padres-remote-work-wednesday-game-petco-park-reds" data-vars-content-id="db6de003-fef7-4050-8d11-be919eaed7ca" data-vars-headline="Hundreds of Padres fans turn Petco Park into a remote office" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/05/padres-remote-work-wednesday-game-petco-park-reds" target="_self">Petco Park</a> isn&#x27;t the most productive place to work, but it was San Diego&#x27;s most fun office space Wednesday afternoon. Why it matters: The vibes were high. Focus level, not so much.

Cheaper trash and free Balboa parking could return

The proposal would reduce pickup fees, scrap Balboa Park parking charges and cost millions.

You could be paying less for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="trash" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/26/san-diego-budget-deficit-fee-hikes-trash-parking-water-2025" data-vars-content-id="4426c3e5-3f1a-42f9-9ea1-e796ccba518a" data-vars-headline="Cheaper trash and free Balboa parking could return" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/26/san-diego-budget-deficit-fee-hikes-trash-parking-water-2025" target="_self">trash</a> and nothing for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Balboa Park parking" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/25/more-free-parking-city-residents-balboa-park" data-vars-content-id="4426c3e5-3f1a-42f9-9ea1-e796ccba518a" data-vars-headline="Cheaper trash and free Balboa parking could return" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/25/more-free-parking-city-residents-balboa-park" target="_self">Balboa Park parking</a> next year.The big picture: The City Council is considering a new deal Monday after outrage ensued over new fees that it passed last year.<ul><li>It made concessions to avoid a potential lawsuit and a ballot measure, which could have blown a massive hole in city finances.</li></ul>

The mall's biggest attraction isn't shopping anymore

Upscale restaurants now fill far more mall space as owners chase visitors beyond shopping.

Food and Drink

Take a stroll around the UTC or Fashion Valley mall and you&#x27;ll soon see that the days of eateries like Sbarro and Orange Julius are a thing of the past.Why it matters: Instead, fine dining restaurants are increasingly unfurling their tablecloths in local malls in what industry experts call a symbiotic relationship — restaurants get more foot traffic and malls get extra reasons for people to visit.

San Diego's favorite gelato shop debuts ube summer scoops

The local star is also seeking a three-peat as America's best ice cream shop.

If you&#x27;re in need of a unique sweet treat, go get a scoop of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="An&#x27;s Dry Cleaning&#x27;s gelato" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/06/18/ans-dry-cleaning-best-ice-cream-america" data-vars-content-id="2c29991c-5a4b-427f-9a5b-fdb5b450d643" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s favorite gelato shop debuts ube summer scoops" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/06/18/ans-dry-cleaning-best-ice-cream-america" target="_self">An&#x27;s Dry Cleaning&#x27;s gelato</a>.<ul><li>The ice cream shop is a local favorite and just launched a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lineup of five ube flavors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY5OahevaHp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-vars-content-id="2c29991c-5a4b-427f-9a5b-fdb5b450d643" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s favorite gelato shop debuts ube summer scoops" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY5OahevaHp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">lineup of five ube flavors</a> to start the summer. </li></ul>

San Diego's food scene adds new neighborhood spots

You might find a new favorite for sushi, tacos, pizza, bagels, brunch, brews or cocktails.

In case you missed it, more than a dozen new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="places to eat and drink" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="def37392-2ed0-4a21-8f9c-bc4d151c70f8" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s food scene adds new neighborhood spots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/food-and-drink" target="_self">places to eat and drink</a> popped up around San Diego in May.Here&#x27;s a rundown of some fresh spots to check out:

Grandson Steaks brings affordable steakhouse to San Diego

Patio dining and a good deal on juicy, tender steaks? Say less.

There&#x27;s a hot new deal on tender, juicy steaks in town.Dig in: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Grandson Steaks" data-vars-click-url="https://grandsonsteaks.com/" data-vars-content-id="8ddceb9e-ebd6-41c5-90f5-d8012f5ddf1b" data-vars-headline="Grandson Steaks brings affordable steakhouse to San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://grandsonsteaks.com/" target="_blank">Grandson Steaks</a> in Liberty Station opened in April as an affordable option for a steak dinner or lunch &quot;at roughly half the price of high-end steakhouse,&quot; the restaurant boasts.<ul><li>The menu features seafood and Mexican-style dishes such as birria and tacos, not just traditional steaks and sides.</li></ul>

Las Cuatro Milpas is back in Barrio Logan

The beloved family-run Mexican restaurant reopens Tuesday after a months-long closure.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Barrio Logan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/09/20/here-in-sd-chicano-park-murals" data-vars-content-id="559f320b-ef15-4e35-bb17-c4ac43a28b54" data-vars-headline="Las Cuatro Milpas is back in Barrio Logan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/09/20/here-in-sd-chicano-park-murals" target="_self">Barrio Logan</a>&#x27;s beloved Las Cuatro Milpas is reopening its doors Tuesday in a new space.Why it matters: The family-run Mexican <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/09/san-diego-doordash-restaurant-survival-rates-2025" data-vars-content-id="559f320b-ef15-4e35-bb17-c4ac43a28b54" data-vars-headline="Las Cuatro Milpas is back in Barrio Logan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/09/san-diego-doordash-restaurant-survival-rates-2025" target="_self">restaurant</a> that drew long lines out front had been a staple of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego neighborhood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/10/01/fresh-tacos-fish-guts-barrio-logan" data-vars-content-id="559f320b-ef15-4e35-bb17-c4ac43a28b54" data-vars-headline="Las Cuatro Milpas is back in Barrio Logan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/10/01/fresh-tacos-fish-guts-barrio-logan" target="_self">San Diego neighborhood</a> for nearly a century before it closed in December.

Santee to get New York-style steakhouse

A luxury steakhouse with Sinatra vibes and airport views aims to fill a dining gap in East County.

Santee is getting a New York-style steakhouse this July.The big picture: There&#x27;s a strong market for a classic American steakhouse in East County, especially among older residents, and The Heritage Steakhouse will fill that need, backers told Axios.

This Lemon Grove backyard serves an Egyptian feast

A mother-daughter duo hosts intimate dinners, and now brunch, at their home in Lemon Grove.

There&#x27;s a backyard oasis tucked away in Lemon Grove that&#x27;s serving home-cooked, Egyptian meals for an unexpected <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dining experience" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="e3f8d317-08d7-46da-aca0-06d402ce5f01" data-vars-headline="This Lemon Grove backyard serves an Egyptian feast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/food-and-drink" target="_self">dining experience</a>.Dig in: Chef Noura Bishay and her mother, Samia Khair, opened <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Hidden Gazebo Eatery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hiddengazebo.com/" data-vars-content-id="e3f8d317-08d7-46da-aca0-06d402ce5f01" data-vars-headline="This Lemon Grove backyard serves an Egyptian feast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hiddengazebo.com/" target="_blank">The Hidden Gazebo Eatery</a> in January, cooking a seven-course dinner out of their home.<ul><li>Now, they&#x27;re adding a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="four-course brunch menu" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hiddengazebo.com/brunch-menu" data-vars-content-id="e3f8d317-08d7-46da-aca0-06d402ce5f01" data-vars-headline="This Lemon Grove backyard serves an Egyptian feast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hiddengazebo.com/brunch-menu" target="_blank">four-course brunch menu</a> and we got to taste test the new dishes from their Egyptian homeland.</li></ul>

Poke Chop stands out in San Diego's crowded poke scene

Fresh fish, customizable bowls and quick takeout make this local spot worth a stop after a long day.

The takeout poke <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="competition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/08/24/island-life-hawaiian-food-san-diego-farmers-markets-festival" data-vars-content-id="72d0f076-21a0-419d-87aa-76cea2996161" data-vars-headline="Poke Chop stands out in San Diego&#x27;s crowded poke scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/08/24/island-life-hawaiian-food-san-diego-farmers-markets-festival" target="_self">competition</a> in San Diego is tough, but Poke Chop should be among the contenders.The big picture: The Hawaiian-style restaurant serves fresh ingredients and a simple menu at its four locations.

Local shops represent big at BagelFest West

Our growing bagel scene has some rising stars.

Several <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego bagel shops" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/04/09/new-york-style-bagel-shop-rise-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="410dce59-c315-470e-8342-f4b52f3f5b9d" data-vars-headline="Local shops represent big at BagelFest West" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/04/09/new-york-style-bagel-shop-rise-san-diego" target="_self">San Diego bagel shops</a> earned top marks for their dough, schmears and sandwiches at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 BagelFest West" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bagelfest.com/" data-vars-content-id="410dce59-c315-470e-8342-f4b52f3f5b9d" data-vars-headline="Local shops represent big at BagelFest West" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bagelfest.com/" target="_blank">2026 BagelFest West</a> in Los Angeles this week.Why it matters: Our growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bagel scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/06/26/best-bagel-shops-axios-reader-picks" data-vars-content-id="410dce59-c315-470e-8342-f4b52f3f5b9d" data-vars-headline="Local shops represent big at BagelFest West" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/06/26/best-bagel-shops-axios-reader-picks" target="_self">bagel scene</a> has some rising stars that are taking a bite out of the competition on the national stage.

Izakaya Sakura delivers authentic Japanese dining

From fresh sushi to standout yakitori, Izakaya Sakura is a go-to for classic Japanese dishes.

If you&#x27;re looking for an authentic <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Japanese dining" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/24/hinotez-convoy-sushi-spot-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="b61b2d34-cbd5-4401-b4e6-d243b0401283" data-vars-headline="Izakaya Sakura delivers authentic Japanese dining" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/24/hinotez-convoy-sushi-spot-san-diego" target="_self">Japanese dining</a> experience, you&#x27;ve got to try <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Izakaya Sakura" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/izakayasakra/" data-vars-content-id="b61b2d34-cbd5-4401-b4e6-d243b0401283" data-vars-headline="Izakaya Sakura delivers authentic Japanese dining" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/izakayasakra/" target="_blank">Izakaya Sakura</a>.The big picture: The cozy spot in Convoy serves up fresh sushi, plus tempura, yakitori, noodles and ramen, so there&#x27;s something for everyone (who likes Japanese food, that is).

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