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SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing

The Triton women are the only local team going to the Big Dance.

News

March Madness is coming to San Diego this year, but only one local team will be dancing.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego State University men&#x27;s basketball team" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/06/san-diego-state-basketball-teams-march-madness-chances" data-vars-content-id="59951e78-0f48-43e7-be12-3a6c6b9d8a2d" data-vars-headline="SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/06/san-diego-state-basketball-teams-march-madness-chances" target="_self">San Diego State University men&#x27;s basketball team</a> missed the cut for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, a day after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="losing the Mountain West title game" data-vars-click-url="https://www.si.com/college/san-diego-state/basketball/san-diego-state-loses-mountain-west-title-game-utah-state-ncaa-tournament-hopes-jeopardy" data-vars-content-id="59951e78-0f48-43e7-be12-3a6c6b9d8a2d" data-vars-headline="SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.si.com/college/san-diego-state/basketball/san-diego-state-loses-mountain-west-title-game-utah-state-ncaa-tournament-hopes-jeopardy" target="_blank">losing the Mountain West title game</a>. It&#x27;s the first time the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aztecs didn&#x27;t make the bracket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/15/san-diego-state-left-out-of-ncaa-tournament-for-first-time-since-2019/" data-vars-content-id="59951e78-0f48-43e7-be12-3a6c6b9d8a2d" data-vars-headline="SDSU misses March Madness, but UCSD is dancing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/15/san-diego-state-left-out-of-ncaa-tournament-for-first-time-since-2019/" target="_blank">Aztecs didn&#x27;t make the bracket</a> since 2019.

San Diego events shift amid Chávez allegations

Some local events are renamed, canceled or under review as new allegations raise concerns.

Politics

Some San Diego César Chávez event organizers are scrambling to respond amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new abuse allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" data-vars-content-id="05404e99-7026-4483-90df-57071efd40f8" data-vars-headline="San Diego events shift amid Chávez allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/17/united-farm-workers-ufw-cesar-chavez-march-allegations" target="_self">new abuse allegations</a> against the iconic labor leader, including from labor and civil rights leader <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dolores Huerta" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-dolores-huerta-latino-voters" data-vars-content-id="05404e99-7026-4483-90df-57071efd40f8" data-vars-headline="San Diego events shift amid Chávez allegations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-dolores-huerta-latino-voters" target="_self">Dolores Huerta</a>.The big picture: While some events remain scheduled this month, the abuse allegations threaten to tarnish the legacy of Chávez, one of the most celebrated Latino labor leaders in U.S. history.

Hawk Watch feeds eagle research in Ramona

The Ramona program raises awareness and funds for raptor research.

Environment

Hundreds of people got to see <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hawks, owls and falcons" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/11/21/pbs-doc-san-diego-america-wildest-city" data-vars-content-id="7e42c15c-8ae9-4d45-b30e-49ae71ea8f2b" data-vars-headline="Hawk Watch feeds eagle research in Ramona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/11/21/pbs-doc-san-diego-america-wildest-city" target="_self">hawks, owls and falcons</a> up close and personal during weekly Hawk Watch events in Ramona over the last two months.Why it matters: These free events are a chance to get a good look at some really cool birds, but they also serve a larger purpose: raising awareness and money for local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="golden eagle research and conservation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/news-events/overview.html/article/2020/08/04/the-power-of-birds-audubon-advocates-speak-up-on-behalf-of-golden-eagles" data-vars-content-id="7e42c15c-8ae9-4d45-b30e-49ae71ea8f2b" data-vars-headline="Hawk Watch feeds eagle research in Ramona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegobirdalliance.org/news-events/overview.html/article/2020/08/04/the-power-of-birds-audubon-advocates-speak-up-on-behalf-of-golden-eagles" target="_blank">golden eagle research and conservation</a>.

Child care costs squeeze San Diego families and providers

Infant care alone can top $21,000 a year.

Finding affordable child care in San Diego is getting harder for parents as providers face rising costs to run daycares.Why it matters: The rising prices are piling onto <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local families&#x27; growing expenses" 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="426bc27b-9946-48c6-b2ca-853dd64adafa" data-vars-headline="Child care costs squeeze San Diego families and providers" 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 families&#x27; growing expenses</a> that make living in San Diego costly while <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="forcing some moms out of their jobs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/02/women-jobs-rto" data-vars-content-id="426bc27b-9946-48c6-b2ca-853dd64adafa" data-vars-headline="Child care costs squeeze San Diego families and providers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/02/women-jobs-rto" target="_self">forcing some moms out of their jobs</a>.

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.

Food and Drink

<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.

<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.

Sips & Snacks: Sayulitas 2-pound burrito hits hard

It's currently holds the title for heavyweight champ among San Diego's California burritos.

There&#x27;s a new heavyweight champ among <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego&#x27;s California burritos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/28/california-burrito-san-diego-cost-increase-restaurant-inflation" data-vars-content-id="388a0dd5-43c0-45d0-b0f9-5e0cb5670dd1" data-vars-headline="Sips &amp; Snacks: Sayulitas 2-pound burrito hits hard" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/28/california-burrito-san-diego-cost-increase-restaurant-inflation" target="_self">San Diego&#x27;s California burritos</a>.Dig in: On our search to find the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fattest burrito in town" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/11/finding-san-diego-fattest-california-burritos" data-vars-content-id="388a0dd5-43c0-45d0-b0f9-5e0cb5670dd1" data-vars-headline="Sips &amp; Snacks: Sayulitas 2-pound burrito hits hard" 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">fattest burrito in town</a>, readers recommended <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sayulitas" data-vars-click-url="https://sayulitaseats.com/" data-vars-content-id="388a0dd5-43c0-45d0-b0f9-5e0cb5670dd1" data-vars-headline="Sips &amp; Snacks: Sayulitas 2-pound burrito hits hard" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sayulitaseats.com/" target="_blank">Sayulitas</a> again and again. And rightfully so.

In search of San Diego's fattest California burritos

Weighing in at more than a pound, some local burritos are getting bigger and defying "shrinkflation."

As <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California burritos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/28/california-burrito-san-diego-cost-increase-restaurant-inflation" data-vars-content-id="7c01ee44-cb98-47ac-b8d9-41e971e0701e" data-vars-headline="In search of San Diego&#x27;s fattest California burritos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/28/california-burrito-san-diego-cost-increase-restaurant-inflation" target="_self">California burritos</a> are getting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="more expensive" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/28/rising-cost-ingredients-california-burrito" data-vars-content-id="7c01ee44-cb98-47ac-b8d9-41e971e0701e" data-vars-headline="In search of San Diego&#x27;s fattest California burritos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/28/rising-cost-ingredients-california-burrito" target="_self">more expensive</a> — and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="seemingly smaller" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/sandiego/comments/u6g4p1/carne_asada_burritos_at_my_typical_spot_are/" data-vars-content-id="7c01ee44-cb98-47ac-b8d9-41e971e0701e" data-vars-headline="In search of San Diego&#x27;s fattest California burritos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/sandiego/comments/u6g4p1/carne_asada_burritos_at_my_typical_spot_are/" target="_blank">seemingly smaller</a> — we wanted to see which San Diego spots are serving up the biggest, beefiest burritos.The big picture: We found that some local burritos are getting bigger and defying &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shrinkflation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/05/22/inflation-prices-walmart-amazon-mcdonalds" data-vars-content-id="7c01ee44-cb98-47ac-b8d9-41e971e0701e" data-vars-headline="In search of San Diego&#x27;s fattest California burritos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/05/22/inflation-prices-walmart-amazon-mcdonalds" target="_self">shrinkflation</a>,&quot; a bummer of a trend where businesses reduce sizes to save costs and keep prices the same or even raise them.

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