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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.

Esquire magazine features San Diego's best new restaurants

Esquire released its list of the best new restaurants nationwide, including two San Diego spots.

Food and Drink

San Diego&#x27;s seafood is gaining recognition.Driving the news: Esquire Magazine released its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Best New Restaurants of 2023" data-vars-click-url="https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/restaurants/a45847159/best-new-restaurants-in-america-2023/" data-vars-content-id="b19e8fd3-25bf-4d6c-a79e-f0f723a7d260" data-vars-headline="Esquire magazine features San Diego&#x27;s best new restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/restaurants/a45847159/best-new-restaurants-in-america-2023/" target="_blank">Best New Restaurants of 2023</a> list yesterday, featuring three in San Diego County.

Temecula wineries worth visiting for tastings and tours

Southern California's wine country is about an hour from San Diego.

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With Southern California&#x27;s wine country about an hour away from San Diego, Temecula is a great place for a fun day trip with friends or for visitors in from out of town.What&#x27;s happening: There are nearly 50 wineries to taste locally made wines, learn more about the process on a tour and sip a glass or share a bottle while taking in mountain views and sunsets over vineyards.

Views of a vineyard and valley at a winery in Southern California at sunset.

Brunch any day of the week with Madi in San Diego

It's a perfect spot to go with a group of girlfriends or on a cute morning date.

You can brunch daily in San Diego at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Madi" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/brunchlikemadi/" data-vars-content-id="fc4c22bd-adb3-4f0c-b772-1d83800e8dd2" data-vars-headline="Brunch any day of the week with Madi in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/brunchlikemadi/" target="_blank">Madi</a>, a delightful cafe that gives retro &#x27;70s vibes with a modern twist. What&#x27;s happening: It&#x27;s a perfect spot to go with a group of girlfriends or on a cute morning date on Adams Avenue in Normal Hieghts.

A table with pankcakes, a breakfast sandwich and potatoes and two brightly-colored cocktails. 

Get a taste of this famous Seattle bakery in San Diego

Piroshky Piroshky's Russian pastries are a favorite at Pike Place Market.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Piroshky Piroshky" data-vars-click-url="https://piroshkybakery.com/" data-vars-content-id="328a9fd6-222d-4794-920e-e88170b3cebe" data-vars-headline="Get a taste of this famous Seattle bakery in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://piroshkybakery.com/" target="_blank">Piroshky Piroshky</a>, a famous Seattle bakery, is delivering sweet and savory hand-crafted Eastern European pastries to San Diego this holiday season.Driving the news: The iconic bakery in Pike Place Market is popping up next month on its anniversary tour of the U.S.

Cool coffee shops to work from around San Diego

There are coffee shops with good vibes and natural light all around San Diego, these are some of our favorites.

If you work remotely like us, you need to get out of the house and having a go-to spot helps.There are so many coffee shops with good vibes and natural light around San Diego, but some welcome laptops and video calls — while others don’t have Wi-Fi.

People sit on a patio of a coffee shop overlooking a lagoon on a sunny day.

The best Thanksgiving to-go meals in San Diego

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

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.

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Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner out in San Diego

These restaurants are serving Thanksgiving dinner so you don't have to cook.

If you&#x27;d rather take the family out to eat on Thanksgiving, several San Diego restaurants offer holiday meals.<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Turf Club" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dmtc.com/tickets/detail/thanks" data-vars-content-id="059fd045-1595-4e84-bb36-0724ea02d71f" data-vars-headline="Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner out in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dmtc.com/tickets/detail/thanks" target="_blank">Turf Club</a> (Del Mar): Brunch at the Del Mar Racetrack with a three-course trackside meal that includes bottomless mimosas and a reserved table to watch the horse races.

This San Diego shop makes donuts with mochi and it's magical

Each Mochinut store offers rotating flavors ranging from ube to caramel apple to Nutella.

Mochi 🤝donut = 🤤. Do we need to say more?<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mochinut" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/mochinut_sd_convoy/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="8d90749f-1c1a-4f29-a14a-9a2815bc3f9b" data-vars-headline="This San Diego shop makes donuts with mochi and it&#x27;s magical" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/mochinut_sd_convoy/?hl=en" target="_blank">Mochinut</a> serves a sweet treat crafted with a unique dough that makes it light and crispy on the outside while stretchy and chewy on the inside.

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Things to do in San Diego | Oct. 27-29

Jazz in Barrio Logan, Dia de los Muertos in Chula Vista and trick-or-treating in Little Italy.

The weekend has arrived. Let&#x27;s get into it:

Future is Color studio session in Barrio Logan on Oct. 19 2023

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.

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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

George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress

The House is slated to vote to expel Santos on Friday.

Politics & Policy

Ahead of a vote that could make him the first House lawmaker to be expelled in more than 20 years, Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/george-santos-expulsion-vote-republicans-majority" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) is introducing an expulsion resolution on Thursday targeting a House lawmaker from his own state. Why it matters: Santos — who faces an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="uphill battle in a vote" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/28/republicans-george-santos-resign-expulsion" target="_self">uphill battle in a vote</a> to remove him from office following a scathing House Ethics report — is seeking an expulsion vote on Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jamaal Bowman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" data-vars-content-id="c7450d99-da7b-4552-a983-4be840a7ed9c" data-vars-headline="George Santos introduces expulsion resolution in potential final act in Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/22/house-ethics-jamaal-bowman-fire-alarm" target="_self">Jamaal Bowman</a> (D-N.Y.), who pulled a fire alarm in one of the House office buildings.

George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers

Rep. Robert Garcia encouraged fellow Democrats to support Republicans' expulsion measure.

House Democrats and Republicans finally have something they agree on: booting Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" data-vars-content-id="4eec0a24-5338-46c4-8b6e-5526cda73c0f" data-vars-headline="George Santos expulsion spurs rare bipartisanship among House lawmakers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/30/george-santos-jamaal-bowman-expulsion-resolution" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) from Congress.Driving the news: In an email sent to Democratic congressional offices on Thursday, Rep. Robert Garcia&#x27;s (D-Calif.) office advocated for Republicans&#x27; resolution to expel the embattled Long Islander.

GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early

Multiple GOP lawmakers expect former House Speaker <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kevin McCarthy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" data-vars-content-id="dbdacc28-b2ed-40c2-a4cb-3bf4792a4d9b" data-vars-headline="GOP speculation mounts that McCarthy will exit Congress early" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/mccarthy-gop-elections-2024" target="_self">Kevin McCarthy</a> (R-Calif.) to step down from his seat before the end of the year, Axios has learned.Why it matters: The potential exit of McCarthy — who privately told donors he is looking to &quot;get the hell out,&quot; according to a source familiar with the conversation — could leave the House GOP with an even narrower majority.

Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social

Trump warned that his indictments have opened up a "very big and dangerous Pandora's Box."

Former President Trump has spent the last 24 hours on Truth Social unleashing a torrent of grievances, vengeful promises and links to online conspiracy theories about his political rivals.Why it matters: Trump&#x27;s online rhetoric has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frequently dipped into violent extremism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" data-vars-content-id="4ce9173c-4439-425e-8986-ec54c92037e6" data-vars-headline="Trump unleashes grievances, warnings in wild 24 hours on Truth Social" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/10/04/trumps-words-turn-violent-pressure-builds" target="_self">frequently dipped into violent extremism</a> since he left office, escalating as his legal troubles have mounted. Public fatigue and the pro-Trump echo chamber created by Truth Social have at times softened the shock value of the GOP front-runner&#x27;s daily musings.

Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote

Santos is the first Republican to be expelled from the House.

The House on Friday voted to expel Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Santos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/12/19/george-santos-republican-congress-biography" target="_self">George Santos</a> (R-N.Y.) over his many fabrications on the 2022 campaign trail and his two federal indictments.Why it matters: The vote makes Santos just the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sixth lawmaker" data-vars-click-url="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" data-vars-content-id="235bb126-9767-4b36-a5c3-4560ae03474e" data-vars-headline="Rep. George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Discipline/Expulsion-Censure-Reprimand/" target="_blank">sixth lawmaker</a> – and first Republican – to be expelled from the House in U.S. history.

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