San Diego, CA
Celebrate San Diego at These Can't-Miss Events
There are many ways to approach a visit to San Diego. You could organize your trip by neighborhoods, attempting to try the best foods in each corner of the city. Or you could get even more specific, sampling only the best, say, rooftop bars or wellness activities. But these itineraries risk missing out on some of the best year-round events, festivals, and celebrations that the city has to offer. Since temps rarely go below 60 degrees, that means the city can stay happening all year long. Check out these options to get you started:
Plane geeks, history buffs, and anyone who can appreciate some aeronautical acrobatics flock to Miramar for this performance — a show-off of some of the best flying in the world. Everything from WWII-era P-51 planes to the uber-futuristic, vertical-landing F-35Bs are highlighted at this show, plus plenty of stunt flying from the Blue Angels and Red Bull’s Air Wing teams. Visitors can even tour the inside of several planes, including massive cargo haulers flown by the Marines Corps. It’s a great chance to see some of the most awe-inspiring technology the military is allowed to disclose to the public.
CRSSD — September 28-29, 2024
Hosted alongside the lush fountains of Waterfront Park, CRSSD (you can pronounce it “Crossed,” if you’d like) is San Diego’s largest electronic music festival, bringing dozens of big names in house and techno to three stages. This year’s lineup includes well-known draws like Disclosure and Four Tet as headliners, but even the undercard has some heavy hitters on it: Nora En Pure, Neil Frances, and Quest, among many others. CRSSD also has the perk of being less swampy than your typical rave, thanks to breezes off the San Diego Bay that make it easy to maintain your stamina all night long.
October is the best month to be a kid in San Diego thanks to Kids Free, a program that opens up over 50 city museums and attractions to kids, free of admission. The variety to choose from is enormous, ranging from pop culture exhibits like the Comic-Con Museum or LEGOLAND California to historic and scientific museums like the Fleet Science Center, the San Diego Zoo, and the Birch Aquarium. It’s an amazing opportunity for the family to explore all that San Diego has to offer — including local history hotspots like the California Surf Museum or Maritime Museum of San Diego.
San Diego’s hottest chefs — plus others flying in across the country — show off their stuff during this seaside enclave’s food festival. The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival hosts six days of specially-crafted dinners across San Diego, harvest celebrations, and ingredient-themed events, culminating in The Grand Tasting on the former polo grounds at Surf Sports Park in Del Mar. The individual events are jam-packed with celebrity guests and chefs — including a pickleball tournament hosted by Drew Brees — but don’t think it’s all just for fun. The event also aims to raise $25,000 for hunger relief group Feeding San Diego, so your ticket price goes towards a good cause.
If you want to see the city all dressed up, look no further than the Breeders’ Cup World Championship (i.e., the end of international horse racing’s season). Hosted at the spectacular Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, the event puts on several races of different age groups in a weekend-long celebration of luxury. It’s a chance to see the Del Mar at its most elegant, which is saying something for an already-glamorous European-style beach town. The racing events themselves are thundering and adrenaline-inducing, with over $31 million on the line, but the event is worth a visit just to explore the race grounds alone.
Wave FC is San Diego’s beloved women’s fútbol club who call the new Snapdragon Stadium their home. Despite having only been around for a few years (2022 was their debut season), the team has an impressive win record, taking home the NWSL Shield for best regular season record in 2023 and winning the NWSL Challenge Cup this year. As of this writing, they’re in contention for the Champions Cup. Games will be played throughout the fall, with a final home game scheduled for November 3, but be sure to check out Snapdragon’s other offerings: they host the San Diego State Aztecs, the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby, and are the home of the Holiday Bowl.
This expansive series of food-focused events celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, and will feature over 300 chefs, wineries, farmers, artists, and brands over the course of the week. The events include documentary screenings, vineyard tastings, and neighborhood-specific tours of San Diego’s best culinary scenes. This series culminates in a Grand Tasting as well as a Grand Fiesta (including a taco taste-off), both held right on the scenic waterfront of San Diego Bay, just steps from downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter.
The NCAA season starts to heat up in November, and the best place to watch some of the biggest teams in college basketball is at LionTree Arena on the UCSD campus. This year, teams from Ole Miss, NC State, Purdue, and BYU will be among those facing off in the Thanksgiving tournament, which benefits Rady Children’s Hospital.
The earliest events of the PGA Tour naturally seek out warmer weather, and the Farmers Insurance Open is one of these, held at the public Torrey Pines golf course. A cliffside course with views of the Pacific, Torrey Pines gives city dwellers the chance to play a world-class round of golf for only $25. (Playing the course also then enables you to backseat the pros during the Open, opining on how you would’ve done things differently.) The Farmers Insurance Open sets the tone for the longer PGA season, and has historically been the launching point of many of golf’s biggest stars.
San Diego FC Season Kickoff — February 2025
San Diego FC, San Diego’s first men’s Major League Soccer team, kicks off its inaugural season in 2025. Also hosted in Snapdragon Stadium, the team is composed of an international roster of elite players, so new fans will have an easy time connecting with their favorites coming in from other leagues. As with the recently-formed San Diego Wave FC, this season represents a one-time opportunity to get on board with fandom before anyone else. The team’s culture and identity will be shaped by their inauguration and early games, so you won’t want to miss any of the season openers.
SoCal means classic cars, and America’s Finest City shines during the La Jolla Concours D’elegance where where 150+ cars are displayed along the pristine Pacific Ocean. This car show is the biggest all year, bringing in everything from early-automobile classics to more modern fan favorites. The categories range from “British Royalty” to “Japanese, 1967–1998” so there is something for all auto buffs to appreciate. For a taste of the gleaming chrome you can expect to see, take a peek at last year’s winners.
Although many San Diego festivals take advantage of the waterfront access that the city offers, few make as much of the space as Wonderfront. Boat flotilla parties and sunset cruises are part of the weekend, paired with huge names performing on stages across the bay. Although the lineup for 2025 hasn’t been announced yet, 2024’s headliners spanned several genres, including Weezer, T-Pain, and Beck, so you’ll be able to find something to like.
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PACIFIC BEACH (CNS) – Two San Diego police officers who were on foot in a Pacific Beach intersection were struck tonight by a car operated by a wrong-way driver who was believed intoxicated.
The crash occurred at 8:25 p.m. Saturday in the intersection of Thomas Avenue and Mission Boulevard, San Diego Police Department Officer Anthony Carrosco told City News Service.
The suspect’s Honda Civic was eastbound in westbound lanes when it struck the on-duty officers, Carrosco said. It was unclear what the officers were doing in the roadway.
One officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken by ambulance to a trauma center, he said. The other officer was not injured.
The man driving the Honda was arrested for suspicion of felony DUI, Carrosco said. The man’s name and age were not immediately released.
The intersection was closed for the investigation, he said.
Copyright 2025, City News Service, Inc.
Sez Me …
We should have known better. I’m an idiot for not guessing that making sense out of the College Football Playoffs would be about as pleasurable as getting a colonoscopy with a rusted rake left out in the snow.
As far back as I can remember — and those of us over 50 know this Unsocial Media’s Generation’s memory goes back a week — I’ve been shouting from the rooftops that we must have a college football playoff.
(Although I will admit to not spending much time on rooftops lately, now that TV antennas have gone the way of the carburetor.)
A four-team tournament was a good start, but obviously not large enough. When it went to 12, it appeared to be the ideal number. Those who bitched over not making the final four now were going to get a chance to prove themselves on the field of play.
The big deal today is Notre Dame being left out of the top 12, with James Madison and Tulane getting in because the system allows conference champions. Notre Dame is independent, thus no conference — in football only.
This is a real shame.
As you know, I’m no fan of the Irish. Up to this minute, they’ve been privileged beyond belief. Both ND and Miami finished with 10-2 records, but the Irish lost to the Hurricanes in the opener, and by the time the selection committee made its final list, it took head-to-head into account. Which is the way it should be, when both teams finish with the same records.
Pouting Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua, whose school has chosen not to appear in a menial (for them) bowl game, says few schools ever have had a more successful run than ND.
The programs the Irish beat in that 10-game span had an overall record of 55-65. Historic.
Despite all that, ND was one of the few teams that seemed capable of winning the national title. It certainly belonged in over Alabama, but the SEC has special powers.
The Irish will be in it soon enough. I suspect the tournament will balloon to 16 teams. The problem now is that with NIL and rampant portal transferring, we have parity as we’ve never had it before. And that’s not a good thing. It will be much harder for the James Madisons of the world to make it.
But this isn’t basketball. It doesn’t deserve to be in.
The Dukes lost 28-14 to Louisville, their only power conference opponent (and not a good one). And they’re a three-touchdown underdog to Oregon in the tournament. Notre Dame and Oregon would be close.
But that’s just too damn bad. …
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti is the most dour head football coach at any level I’ve seen. You can sit this guy down in front of “Blazing Saddles” and he’s watching “Camille.” …
Curt isn’t winning the national title, but he’s done a helluva job at Bob Knight’s school. Come to think of it, he’s Bob without the chair. …
The Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, who is leaning at the tape as the worst head coach to win a Super Bowl, worked all week with the Philly offense. Jalen Hurts had a 31.2 passer rating vs. the NFL Team That Used To Be Here on Monday night. Smokey Gaines, where are you? That’s 31.2 more than a dead man. …
Daiyan Henley tackling Tony Jefferson after his overtime pick vs. the Eagles was wise. But because it was OT, even if Jefferson had fumbled it away and Philly recovered, the game would have been over. No extra possessions allowed in OT. …
Philip Rivers, 44, who last played football in 2020, should stay as far away from the NFL as humanly possible, perhaps have another child. Alas, he can’t help himself. …
Philip has been signed by the Colts, moving his Hall of Fame eligibility up five more years — which could mean a few more kids. …
But he’s going to play. Probably Sunday. You know that. …
In fact, I’m certain Philip eventually will become the first great-grandfather to play in The League. …
Philip has to be in better shape than Justin Herbert, no? …
Jim Harbaugh is right. Herbert is a superhero. …
Patrick Mahomes is a great quarterback. But he is a lousy quarterback under pressure. Always has been. Except there’s more pressure now. Still, if the Judases give him time to throw Sunday, adios J’s. …
With that offensive line protecting Herbert the way Sarajevo cops guarded Archduke Franz Ferdinand, it remains a wonder the Judases can win a game. But it’s December, when defense matters. …
Told you. Joe Burrow is Andrew Luck waiting to happen. …
The only games the NFL should play on Christmas Day are the ones the athletes and coaches bought for the kids to open. …
Todd Bowles, we know you can cuss. Try coaching better before driving the bus over your players. …
Bill Johnston, for 39 years publicist for the NFL Team That Used To Be Here, and serving for the last nine with the Padres, is retiring. He learned from the best, Rick Smith, a bulldog, and Bill had that attitude as he battled relentlessly beside wife Ramona through her two-decade battle with Huntington’s Disease. One of the finest men I’ve known. …
Sherrone Moore has been fired as Michigan’s football coach because of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Sherrone then lost it and got thrown in stir for stalking and home invasion. Lane Kiffin still has time to change his mind and go to Ann Arbor. …
The Michigan job is near the top. Great history. Unlimited resources. …
USC’s Makai Lemon was the best receiver I saw all year. So he won the Biletnikoff Award. Amazing. Others agreed with me. …
The Padres have signed reliever Daison Acosta. Now there’s one with some teeth. …
The Padres and Diamondbacks will meet in Mexico City April 25 and 26? Why? Plenty of Mexican food here, and Richardson’s in Phoenix is the best Mexican in America. OK, international games are stupid. …
Now in his second year in the Fox booth, Tom Brady is getting better as he tries to earn all of that 10-year, $375 million salary. It’s what happens when Bill Belichick tells him what to say. …
Happens every week. During Steelers-Ravens, the officials screwed the Ravens into Fort McHenry. …
Officials finally got something right. They called 19 accepted penalties on the pathetic Falcons Thursday night vs. the Bucs. Atlanta still won. …
Hey, Bicycle Mayor and His Ham & Eggers: Have you taken a ride south on Kettner toward the I-5 South onramp, featuring the Rick Schloss bump? Hope you have four-wheel drive. What a disgrace. Welcome to San Diego, rental car users. …
Jeff Kent was a good baseball player. I never considered him a Hall of Famer. Still don’t. …
Army-Navy. Fastest game. As though Randy Jones were pitching. …
I was at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, which, I believe, makes me eligible for the FIFA Peace Prize. …
How can whistles be that clean?
San Diego, CA
San Diego State Edge Plans to Enter Transfer Portal After Rob Aurich Takes Nebraska Job
Nebraska’s defensive line overhaul under new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich is already appearing to create potential landing spots for veteran defenders across the country.
Less than a week after news broke that Aurich would be Nebraska’s next defensive coordinator, San Diego State junior and former three-star edge August Salvati announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal when it opens in January.
While it instantly creates a potential connection between the soon-to-be senior and his former coach, Salvati becomes a name to watch for a Nebraska program that is believed to be taking an aggressive approach to shoring up both lines of scrimmage over the offseason.
For the veteran defender, the move comes after his most productive collegiate season to date. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about the Clearwater, FL native
In 2025, Salvati totaled six tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one interception during the regular season while helping Aurich boast the nation’s No. 7 total defense for the year. His snap count was modest, but the production still stands, as Salvati’s sack total would instantly become a team-high on Nebraska’s squad during the same timeframe.
To put in the context the stark contrast between the Husker’s and Aztec’s ability to affect the passer, Salvati’s 3.5 sacks raked fifth highest on his team this fall. Three other San Diego State defenders totaled more than 6.5 sacks alone.
With that in mind, Salvati’s role under Aurich in the Golden State was situational, and he appears to be looking to parlay his success this year into a more impactful one in 2026. For a Nebraska program that needs all the help they can get, the veteran defender likely becomes attractive to Matt Rhule’s staff.
Salvati’s career mirrors that of many players in the modern era of college football. Out of high school, the 6-foot-3, 245-pound defender took his talents to Kilgore College in Texas. There, his first season of collegiate ball became a resounding success. Salvati totaled 29 tackles, 7.0 sacks, and a fumble recovery on his way to earning SWJCFC honors.
He then transferred to Florida Atlantic in 2024. In his lone season in Boca Raton, Salvati appeared in one game without recording any stats. After the season, that is where his timeline connects him to Aurich. Entering the transfer portal around this time last year, the, at the time, junior moved across the country to join Aurich’s Aztec squad, and the rest is history.
Under Aurich, San Diego State took a tremendous jump. In a season that saw the Aztecs go 9-3, Aurich oversaw a defense that allowed just 266.7 yards per game while holding opponents to 12.6 points on average.
His group slashed its yardage allowed by more than 154 yards per game en route to shutting out three different opponents on the year. The Aztecs also excelled in the area that Nebraska’s defense struggled in this fall. The Huskers totaled 19 sacks in 12 regular-season games, compared to the Aztecs’ 32. San Diego State also recorded the best red zone defense in all of college football, whereas Nebraska was slotted second-to-last.
On paper, the hire appears to be one in which Rhule struck gold. Every stop that Aurich has been, his teams have improved, and players have developed into all-conference level athletes. That’s yet another area the Huskers have struggled at in recent years. But from Aurich’s addition and impending announcements regarding Nebraska’s defensive line coaching position, the Huskers seem to be attempting to turn the page in that regard.
Whether Salvati does indeed end up in Lincoln next fall, or is just another name potentially linked to the Huskers’ program, Nebraska’s defense seems to be in good hands moving forward. Aurich has repeatedly proved himself to be resourceful and now has the resources needed to make an even bigger jump. Believe it or not, the Huskers are significantly more aligned in the NIL and revenue-sharing era of college football than any of their new defensive coordinator’s previous stops.
While that doesn’t mean the Huskers now have an unlimited budget, it does mean Aurich will not be limited while making additions over the coming months. He’s shown he can turn role players into NFL Draft picks, and now he’ll be asked to do the same at Nebraska.
For now, Aurich gets himself adjusted to Lincoln, but before you know it, he’ll be adding his first wave of reinforcements to his squad. The transfer portal opening date is just under three weeks away; expect more news to be had as soon as it hits.
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