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San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday

A march at Waterfront Park is part of 3,000 planned events expected to draw massive crowds.

Politics

Organizers in San Diego are planning a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Kings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" target="_self">No Kings</a> Day of Nonviolent Action on Saturday, one of 3,000 events to be held across the country.The big picture: Progressive political groups, labor unions, and human and civil rights organizations expect Saturday&#x27;s nationwide demonstrations to surpass last year&#x27;s No Kings rallies in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="June" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" target="_self">June</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="October" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" target="_self">October</a>.

San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal

It's a homecoming for the international women's soccer star who grew up playing in Del Mar.

Sports

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego Wave FC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/12/san-diego-wave-game-houston-dash-2026-nwsl-home-opener" data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/12/san-diego-wave-game-houston-dash-2026-nwsl-home-opener" target="_self">San Diego Wave FC</a> signed U.S. Women&#x27;s National Team forward Catarina Macario in a record-breaking deal that makes her one of the highest paid players in the National Women&#x27;s Soccer League.Why it matters: The soccer star coming home to San Diego helps elevate the team into an NWSL Championship contender as it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rebuilds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/14/wave-angel-city-game-2025-nwsl-season-womens-sports-bar" data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/14/wave-angel-city-game-2025-nwsl-season-womens-sports-bar" target="_self">rebuilds</a> with international and young talent.<ul><li>Her <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lucrative contract" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48224025/cat-macario-record-nwsl-deal-san-diego-wave" data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48224025/cat-macario-record-nwsl-deal-san-diego-wave" target="_blank">lucrative contract</a> has been reported as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="highest-value deal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sportico.com/personalities/athletes/2026/catarina-macario-contract-nwsl-san-diego-wave-1234887043/#:~:text=Cat%20Macario%20Signs%20Record%20NWSL,to%20join%20the%20club%20imminently." data-vars-content-id="f30e3aef-2f64-41ae-b384-79c7cf9d983d" data-vars-headline="San Diego Wave sign USWNT star Cat Macario in record NWSL deal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sportico.com/personalities/athletes/2026/catarina-macario-contract-nwsl-san-diego-wave-1234887043/#:~:text=Cat%20Macario%20Signs%20Record%20NWSL,to%20join%20the%20club%20imminently." target="_blank">highest-value deal</a> in the history of women&#x27;s professional soccer.</li></ul>

Five things to do in San Diego this weekend

From waterfront races to a downtown opera, here's how to make the most of sunny San Diego days.

Things to Do

The weather will be San Diego-perfect this weekend, and there are plenty of things to do.The big picture: Soak in the sunshine at outdoor events, or take in a little culture at the theater, or both.

7 San Diego concerts worth seeing

From surf legend Tom Curren to jazz at Balboa Theatre, here's what to see live in San Diego.

If you&#x27;re looking to dive into San Diego&#x27;s live music scene, start here.The big picture: From laid-back surf sounds to country to soul, there&#x27;s a lot to choose from over the next two weeks.

New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres' 2026 season

New bites, local vendors and classic ballpark eats make baseball games a foodie destination.

The San Diego Padres 2026 season is here, which means <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new food options" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/padres/ballpark/food" data-vars-content-id="50bc4ae6-5c7f-4cc3-99b4-b89fce6accde" data-vars-headline="New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres&#x27; 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/padres/ballpark/food" target="_blank">new food options</a> for those who want to indulge in more than a Friar Frank at Petco Park.Dig in: Fans and foodies can try two new spots in the ballpark this season and new menu items from their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite local vendors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/24/new-food-petco-park-padres-2025-mlb-season" data-vars-content-id="50bc4ae6-5c7f-4cc3-99b4-b89fce6accde" data-vars-headline="New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres&#x27; 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/24/new-food-petco-park-padres-2025-mlb-season" target="_self">favorite local vendors</a>.

Coco & Jules' cookies are a seriously sweet treat

The bakery's freshly baked selection of gluten-free cookies changes daily.

Food and Drink

Shoutout to our readers for suggesting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coco &amp; Jules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cocojulescookies.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnZEaJBiAXISsOqZdMaYBIFLAwOr5-FE2O9mhmgiL0NnsMJYIpQF9-KZwr6ZI_aem_qMECfSEpBCBOtD5xrcBSZw" data-vars-content-id="0d9caf1c-6cab-4239-87ee-5ce1cf0db822" data-vars-headline="Coco &amp; Jules&#x27; cookies are a seriously sweet treat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cocojulescookies.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnZEaJBiAXISsOqZdMaYBIFLAwOr5-FE2O9mhmgiL0NnsMJYIpQF9-KZwr6ZI_aem_qMECfSEpBCBOtD5xrcBSZw" target="_blank">Coco &amp; Jules</a> in Normal Heights on my mission to find San Diego&#x27;s best chocolate chip cookie.Dig in: This local bakery&#x27;s chewy classic chocolate chip cookie made with oats and sprinkled with sea salt is definitely a contender.

Why Bacari is one of North Park's hot new reservations

From Moroccan cigars to schnitzel and spritzes, Bacari's menu is built for a night out with friends.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bacari" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eatwithbacari.com/" data-vars-content-id="40536d7e-14c9-47b0-896b-0674bf259202" data-vars-headline="Why Bacari is one of North Park&#x27;s hot new reservations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eatwithbacari.com/" target="_blank">Bacari</a> quickly became one of San Diego&#x27;s buzziest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="40536d7e-14c9-47b0-896b-0674bf259202" data-vars-headline="Why Bacari is one of North Park&#x27;s hot new reservations" 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">new restaurants</a> with elusive reservations when it opened in North Park in February.Dig in: The new LA-based Venetian restaurant and wine bar concept is breathing new life into a French Quarter-style building that&#x27;s been sitting vacant on 30th Street since <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Urban Solace closed in 2019" data-vars-click-url="https://sandiego.eater.com/2019/3/12/18262360/urban-solace-closing-solace-moonlight-lounge-north-park" data-vars-content-id="40536d7e-14c9-47b0-896b-0674bf259202" data-vars-headline="Why Bacari is one of North Park&#x27;s hot new reservations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sandiego.eater.com/2019/3/12/18262360/urban-solace-closing-solace-moonlight-lounge-north-park" target="_blank">Urban Solace closed in 2019</a>.<ul><li>Its Mediterranean-style sharable dishes make for a fun night out with friends, especially since the chef suggests two to three plates per person. </li></ul>

Little While's coffee and pastries are a new treat in North Park

The team behind Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean's opened a new café inspired by moments of connection.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Little While" data-vars-click-url="https://www.littlewhilesd.com/menu" data-vars-content-id="13770877-a5ff-4556-a312-94bd9a1e6dd9" data-vars-headline="Little While&#x27;s coffee and pastries are a new treat in North Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.littlewhilesd.com/menu" target="_blank">Little While</a> in North Park wants to be the neighborhood spot where you don&#x27;t choose between <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/05/13/selva-coffee-terra-bella-nursery-point-loma" data-vars-content-id="13770877-a5ff-4556-a312-94bd9a1e6dd9" data-vars-headline="Little While&#x27;s coffee and pastries are a new treat in North Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/05/13/selva-coffee-terra-bella-nursery-point-loma" target="_self">coffee</a> and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pastry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/10/15/sips-and-snacks-japanese-bakery-treats" data-vars-content-id="13770877-a5ff-4556-a312-94bd9a1e6dd9" data-vars-headline="Little While&#x27;s coffee and pastries are a new treat in North Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/10/15/sips-and-snacks-japanese-bakery-treats" target="_self">pastry</a> — you treat yourself to both.Dig in: The new café and roastery recently celebrated its grand opening, which drove a consistent line out the door on a Saturday morning.<ul><li>Spoiler alert: The globally inspired drinks and pastries were worth the wait.</li></ul>

Birria's boom fuels Mike's Red Tacos national expansion

The birria boom is fueling the expansion from local food truck to national franchise.

Mike&#x27;s Red Tacos opened its third San Diego location on Tuesday, but the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/16/best-dishes-cocktails-san-diego-restaurants-2025" data-vars-content-id="050fce91-99e2-4c67-a3fc-6a3576eadf39" data-vars-headline="Birria&#x27;s boom fuels Mike&#x27;s Red Tacos national expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/16/best-dishes-cocktails-san-diego-restaurants-2025" target="_self">local restaurant</a> group is taking its birria national with a burst of new franchises.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="popular taco joint" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/02/06/best-local-taco-shops-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="050fce91-99e2-4c67-a3fc-6a3576eadf39" data-vars-headline="Birria&#x27;s boom fuels Mike&#x27;s Red Tacos national expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/02/06/best-local-taco-shops-san-diego" target="_self">popular taco joint</a> that started as a food truck five years ago has more than 200 locations planned across the country over the next several years.

Eat lunch with elephants at Mkutano House

The new Mkutano House restaurant and bar has watering hole views.

You can have lunch with elephants at Mkutano House in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.Dig in: The new restaurant and bar with African-inspired dishes opens Thursday inside the Elephant Valley exhibit.<ul><li>It offers a waterfront dining and drinking experience in Escondido with a watering hole that separates diners from the animals.</li></ul>

How the cost of breweries' beer has risen

Federal data shows draft beer wholesale prices jumped 15% in five years.

U.S. breweries have been charging bars, restaurants and distributors more for wholesale draft beer over the past five years, federal data shows.Why it matters: The rising cost offers some insight into why consumers might be seeing more expensive pints of lagers and IPAs on menus.

San Diego breweries squeezed as costs outpace prices

A pint of draft beer can hit $10 at taprooms as ingredient, labor and utility costs soar.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego brewery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/03/pizza-port-california-craft-brewery-sales" data-vars-content-id="c9dbdc3c-dfb6-4036-a408-b65f2b01916b" data-vars-headline="San Diego breweries squeezed as costs outpace prices" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/03/pizza-port-california-craft-brewery-sales" target="_self">San Diego brewery</a> bills are going up just like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local residents" 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="c9dbdc3c-dfb6-4036-a408-b65f2b01916b" data-vars-headline="San Diego breweries squeezed as costs outpace prices" 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">local residents</a>&#x27;, making it tougher to brew and sell beer.Why it matters: The financial strain from higher costs, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="more competition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/23/athletic-brewing-beer-dry-january" data-vars-content-id="c9dbdc3c-dfb6-4036-a408-b65f2b01916b" data-vars-headline="San Diego breweries squeezed as costs outpace prices" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/23/athletic-brewing-beer-dry-january" target="_self">more competition</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="less demand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/24/dry-january-february-athletic-beer" data-vars-content-id="c9dbdc3c-dfb6-4036-a408-b65f2b01916b" data-vars-headline="San Diego breweries squeezed as costs outpace prices" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/24/dry-january-february-athletic-beer" target="_self">less demand</a> is creating a crisis for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="once-booming craft beer industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/09/craft-beer-production-closings-gabf" data-vars-content-id="c9dbdc3c-dfb6-4036-a408-b65f2b01916b" data-vars-headline="San Diego breweries squeezed as costs outpace prices" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/09/craft-beer-production-closings-gabf" target="_self">once-booming craft beer industry</a> that&#x27;s leading to closures.<ul><li>Consumers are also feeling the squeeze as beer gets more expensive on draft lists.</li></ul>

Sips and Snacks: Burrito with a view

At Barefoot Bar in Mission Bay, flavorful food meets waterfront seating and live music.

The California Burrito at Barefoot Bar &amp; Grill is definitely not <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the biggest in the city" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/11/finding-san-diego-fattest-california-burritos" data-vars-content-id="5ead1067-a3fa-4612-a090-8ed9ba2f49d3" data-vars-headline="Sips and Snacks: Burrito with a view" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/11/finding-san-diego-fattest-california-burritos" target="_self">the biggest in the city</a>, but it may come with the best view.The big picture: This laid-back restaurant attached to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Paradise Point Resort in Mission Bay" data-vars-click-url="https://paradisepoint.com/san-diego-dining/mission-bay-restaurant-barefoot-bar-grill/" data-vars-content-id="5ead1067-a3fa-4612-a090-8ed9ba2f49d3" data-vars-headline="Sips and Snacks: Burrito with a view" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://paradisepoint.com/san-diego-dining/mission-bay-restaurant-barefoot-bar-grill/" target="_blank">Paradise Point Resort in Mission Bay</a> has surprisingly flavorful dishes and an ambiance that&#x27;s hard to beat.

New all-day coffee and matcha spot opens in Convoy

Labora Cafe is one of the few places you can count on for a late-afternoon caffeine fix or a full workday.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Labora Cafe" data-vars-click-url="https://laboracafe.com/" data-vars-content-id="20c989aa-1051-4db0-a743-722d79a58dd9" data-vars-headline="New all-day coffee and matcha spot opens in Convoy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://laboracafe.com/" target="_blank">Labora Cafe</a> just opened in Kearny Mesa, serving ceremonial matcha, Vietnamese slow-drip and espresso drinks.The new all-day <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="coffee shop" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/30/communal-coffee-new-location-work-space-bankers-hill" data-vars-content-id="20c989aa-1051-4db0-a743-722d79a58dd9" data-vars-headline="New all-day coffee and matcha spot opens in Convoy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/30/communal-coffee-new-location-work-space-bankers-hill" target="_self">coffee shop</a> is one of the few local spots you can count on for a full workday and a late-afternoon caffeine fix.

Food and Drink 🍽

New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres' 2026 season

Coco & Jules' cookies are a seriously sweet treat

About one-third of DoorDash deliveries in San Diego use bikes

Why Bacari is one of North Park's hot new reservations

Little While's coffee and pastries are a new treat in North Park