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California suspends Cruise driverless vehicles in San Francisco

The DMV said Cruise cars pose an "unreasonable risk to public safety."

Economy & Business

El Niño may bring extreme weather to West Coast, models suggest

Here's what that could look like, based on what region you're in.

News

California rolls out pilot for digital driver's license program

The pilot program, currently authorized in limited capacities, aims to speed up ID checks in a quick and secure manner.

California schools now offer girls' flag football

It's the latest state to officially add the sport to its athletics programs.

2-minute San Diego Seals season preview

San Diego's pro lacrosse team is ready to start a new season, once again with championship aspirations.

Sports

San Diego&#x27;s pro lacrosse team is back.Driving the news: The San Diego Seals are kicking off their fifth season at Pechanga Arena, and are once again title contenders in the National Lacrosse League.

Austin Staats takes a hit to the neck against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs

Helping San Diego's vast veteran population

San Diego is home to one of the country's largest veteran populations.

More than 1.29 million veterans live in California, according to census data.<ul><li>That&#x27;s about 4% of the state&#x27;s population.</li></ul>

Weekend things to do in San Diego | Nov. 10-12

A jam-packed veterans benefit concert, a novel art exhibit and the Gulls are in town.

Things to Do

Here&#x27;s a quick rundown of weekend activities in San Diego you could add to your free-time schedule:

Adams Ave Theater presents "Abnormal" comedy show

The monthly "Abnormal Nights" comedy show features local standups.

There are many reasons to check out the Normal Heights neighborhood, and the laughs you&#x27;ll get at the historic Adams Avenue Theater is one of them.Driving the news: The theater hosts the &quot;Abnormal Nights&quot; comedy show every month, featuring wildly talented local standups and some from out of town.

Explore Liberty Station Arts District with a scavenger hunt

The historic Naval grounds have been repurposed into a hub of art, shopping and dining.

Is there a better way to explore San Diego&#x27;s former Naval Training Center than through public art?What&#x27;s happening: Visitors can explore <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Liberty Station" data-vars-click-url="https://libertystation.com/" data-vars-content-id="d2aafe39-b84b-45c3-8689-a1c13ef59436" data-vars-headline="Explore Liberty Station Arts District with a scavenger hunt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://libertystation.com/" target="_blank">Liberty Station</a> with a scavenger hunt throughout the historic 100-acre site.

A mural on a wall with a sign for a scavenger hunt with a QR code. 

Archiving San Diego's lowrider legacy

California legalized cruising this month, but a professor archiving lowriders in San Diego said that doesn't necessarily give the community access to public streets.

Cruising is no longer a crime in California, but a local professor who&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="archiving the legacy of lowrider culture" data-vars-click-url="https://daily.jstor.org/the-san-diego-lowrider-archival-project/" data-vars-content-id="487f0564-03d4-424e-9b7e-149441e3a013" data-vars-headline="Archiving San Diego&#x27;s lowrider legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://daily.jstor.org/the-san-diego-lowrider-archival-project/" target="_blank">archiving the legacy of lowrider culture</a> in San Diego is holding his applause.Driving the news: Gov. Gavin Newsom legalized cruising statewide earlier this month when he signed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AB 436" data-vars-click-url="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB436" data-vars-content-id="487f0564-03d4-424e-9b7e-149441e3a013" data-vars-headline="Archiving San Diego&#x27;s lowrider legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB436" target="_blank">AB 436</a>, authored by San Diego <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Assemblymember David Alvarez" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/AlvarezSD/status/1713041662723666408" data-vars-content-id="487f0564-03d4-424e-9b7e-149441e3a013" data-vars-headline="Archiving San Diego&#x27;s lowrider legacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/AlvarezSD/status/1713041662723666408" target="_blank">Assemblymember David Alvarez</a>. It revoked two types of lowrider restrictions.

David Aguilar from the Chicano Brothers Car Club with a 1965 Chevrolet in 1980

San Diego Beer Week is back, without marquee events

The craft beer industry's 10-day celebration won't include its opening and closing marquee events this year.

Culture

Beer Week is shifting styles.Driving the news: The annual celebration of the region&#x27;s craft beer industry runs Nov. 3-12, and is now focusing on smaller, more local events, the San Diego Brewers Guild announced in a press release last week.

Brewers gather to brew the "Capital of Craft" IPA for San Diego Beer Week

USC and Louisville are set for Holiday Bowl tilt

The second Holiday Bowl at Petco Park brings two marquee programs to downtown San Diego.

The Holiday Bowl matchup is set.Driving the news: Louisville and USC will face off in the 45th Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 at Petco Park, bowl officials <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced Sunday" data-vars-click-url="https://holidaybowl.com/" data-vars-content-id="524b1ae2-246c-4781-8da5-0cdacad41440" data-vars-headline="USC and Louisville are set for Holiday Bowl tilt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://holidaybowl.com/" target="_blank">announced Sunday</a>.

Petco Park set up for the 2022 Holiday Bowl

San Diego says goodbye to the pandas (again)

Pandas are again leaving a U.S. zoo to head home to China.

Washington, D.C. said goodbye to its beloved pandas — and San Diego feel their pain.Driving the news: The National Zoo&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="giant pandas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2023/09/06/national-zoo-pandas-party" data-vars-content-id="0ff5244a-b314-4faa-9c27-e09e4849affb" data-vars-headline="San Diego says goodbye to the pandas (again)" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2023/09/06/national-zoo-pandas-party" target="_self">giant pandas</a> started their 19-hour <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="journey back to China" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/08/giant-pandas-national-zoo-return-china-flight?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="0ff5244a-b314-4faa-9c27-e09e4849affb" data-vars-headline="San Diego says goodbye to the pandas (again)" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/08/giant-pandas-national-zoo-return-china-flight?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" target="_self">journey back to China</a> on Wednesday, marking the end of an extended 10-year lease agreement with the Chinese government.

The best Thanksgiving to-go meals in San Diego

Make cooking easy this Thanksgiving by letting someone else do it for you.

Food and Drink

Make cooking easy this Thanksgiving by having someone else do it for you.Driving the news: Whether you&#x27;re looking for a classic spread or delicious sides and sweets, meal kits and a la carte options from these local restaurants are sure to impress.

Illustration of turkey legs poking out of a styrofoam takeout box. 

Where San Diegans would go if they moved out of California

The not-so-scientific study offers a glimpse of what people love (and hate) about living in Southern California.

San Diegans seem to like what they&#x27;ve got living in Southern California.Driving the news: We asked Axios San Diego readers where they would move in the U.S. if they had to leave California, and the Pacific Northwest was the clear winner.

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San Diego lags behind in pickleball courts per capita

For years, pickleballers have pushed the city to build more dedicated public courts and tennis clubs are stepping up.

As pickleball continues to gain popularity in San Diego, parks and recreation departments have been assessing how to meet demand while navigating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recreational turf wars" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/features/battle-for-pickleball-courts/article_7cacbff8-9053-11ed-8085-c7225c834079.html" data-vars-content-id="78de6349-df47-48d2-accc-34faaab74fe3" data-vars-headline="San Diego lags behind in pickleball courts per capita" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/features/battle-for-pickleball-courts/article_7cacbff8-9053-11ed-8085-c7225c834079.html" target="_blank">recreational turf wars</a>.<ul><li>Without a designated public pickleball facility, private tennis clubs and resorts countywide are converting existing courts to boost profits, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Union-Tribune reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-07-02/pickleball-tennis-expansion-private-racquet-clubs" data-vars-content-id="78de6349-df47-48d2-accc-34faaab74fe3" data-vars-headline="San Diego lags behind in pickleball courts per capita" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-07-02/pickleball-tennis-expansion-private-racquet-clubs" target="_blank">Union-Tribune reported</a>.</li></ul>

Illustration of a pickleball racket and a tennis racket in a dueling position.