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San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars

San Diego hosted California's Michelin Guide ceremony for the first time Wednesday.

Food and Drink

San Diego&#x27;s fine <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dining scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/14/san-diego-county-restaurants-california-michelin-guide" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/14/san-diego-county-restaurants-california-michelin-guide" target="_self">dining scene</a> has a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin-starred restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/14/san-diego-county-restaurants-california-michelin-guide" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/14/san-diego-county-restaurants-california-michelin-guide" target="_self">Michelin-starred restaurant</a> — Lucien in La Jolla — while <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Oceanside&#x27;s Valle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2023/07/19/san-diego-michelin-star-restuarant-valle" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2023/07/19/san-diego-michelin-star-restuarant-valle" target="_self">Oceanside&#x27;s Valle</a> lost its star.Why it matters: San Diego hosted <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California&#x27;s Michelin Guide ceremony" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/06/24/san-diego-has-a-new-michelin-starred-restaurant-but-it-loses-another/" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/06/24/san-diego-has-a-new-michelin-starred-restaurant-but-it-loses-another/" target="_blank">California&#x27;s Michelin Guide ceremony</a> for the first time Wednesday, bringing together the state&#x27;s top chefs and restaurateurs to see who would <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="win the prestigious food awards" data-vars-click-url="https://michelinmedia.com/pages/blog/detail/article/c0/a1474/" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://michelinmedia.com/pages/blog/detail/article/c0/a1474/" target="_blank">win the prestigious food awards</a>. <ul><li>Hosting the event gave our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="food scene some much-deserved credit" data-vars-click-url="https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/food-news/michelin-chooses-san-diego-for-its-big-show/" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/food-news/michelin-chooses-san-diego-for-its-big-show/" target="_blank">food scene some much-deserved credit</a>.</li></ul>

9 ways to celebrate summer across San Diego this weekend

From concerts to festivals and family fun, here's how to make the most of your San Diego weekend.

Things to Do

It&#x27;s officially summer and we have your weekend plans right here.The big picture: From ice cream to chili to the Beach Boys, there&#x27;s plenty to do to celebrate the sunshine and summer vibes.

Mapped: World Cup watch parties in San Diego

Find neighborhood spots, local soccer bars and big events to catch every game.

There&#x27;s a new tool to find a place that matches your vibe for watching World Cup games.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Watch Party Radar" data-vars-click-url="https://watchpartyradar.com/?city=san-diego" data-vars-content-id="aa4b3eda-bf39-40d0-a36c-b28731b1c62a" data-vars-headline="Mapped: World Cup watch parties in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://watchpartyradar.com/?city=san-diego" target="_blank">Watch Party Radar</a> shows you where to catch the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. men&#x27;s games" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/teams/usa/fixtures" data-vars-content-id="aa4b3eda-bf39-40d0-a36c-b28731b1c62a" data-vars-headline="Mapped: World Cup watch parties in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/teams/usa/fixtures" target="_blank">U.S. men&#x27;s games</a> or any match at hundreds of bars and venues around San Diego. </li></ul>Why it matters: If the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="biggest watch parties" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/05/27/san-diego-world-cup-watch-parties-snapdragon-friendlies-sdfc-fan-zone" data-vars-content-id="aa4b3eda-bf39-40d0-a36c-b28731b1c62a" data-vars-headline="Mapped: World Cup watch parties in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/05/27/san-diego-world-cup-watch-parties-snapdragon-friendlies-sdfc-fan-zone" target="_self">biggest watch parties</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="popular soccer bars" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/11/how-and-where-to-watch-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-in-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="aa4b3eda-bf39-40d0-a36c-b28731b1c62a" data-vars-headline="Mapped: World Cup watch parties in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/11/how-and-where-to-watch-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-in-san-diego" target="_self">popular soccer bars</a> aren&#x27;t your scene, you can filter through this map to find a spot in your neighborhood that has deals, big screens or outdoor seating.

5 San Diego County cities where starter homes top $1 million

Even entry-level buyers are seeing seven-figure price tags.

Real Estate

San Diego County is home to five cities where the typical <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="starter home" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/10/17/unaffordable-starter-homes-income-salary" data-vars-content-id="638ade07-b1c8-46c1-b3e8-fc37597b1514" data-vars-headline="5 San Diego County cities where starter homes top $1 million" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/10/17/unaffordable-starter-homes-income-salary" target="_self">starter home</a> costs $1 million or more, according to new Zillow data shared with Axios.

Here's what California put in America's Time Capsule

One of the treasures that'll be uncovered in 250 years is from San Diego.

News

California is hoping future generations will be impressed with its technology when they open <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America&#x27;s Time Capsule" data-vars-click-url="https://america250.org/time-capsule/" data-vars-content-id="c4804aba-90be-46f9-884b-d75b1bfb2612" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what California put in America&#x27;s Time Capsule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://america250.org/time-capsule/" target="_blank">America&#x27;s Time Capsule</a> in 250 years.The big picture: Seven <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="treasures from our state" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/06/15/governor-newsom-and-first-partner-siebel-newsom-highlight-californias-contributions-to-the-america250-time-capsule/" data-vars-content-id="c4804aba-90be-46f9-884b-d75b1bfb2612" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what California put in America&#x27;s Time Capsule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/06/15/governor-newsom-and-first-partner-siebel-newsom-highlight-californias-contributions-to-the-america250-time-capsule/" target="_blank">treasures from our state</a> will be buried in a 900-pound <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="steel capsule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/usa250/2026/06/16/america-250-time-capsule-contents/90527898007/" data-vars-content-id="c4804aba-90be-46f9-884b-d75b1bfb2612" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what California put in America&#x27;s Time Capsule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/usa250/2026/06/16/america-250-time-capsule-contents/90527898007/" target="_blank">steel capsule</a> in Philadelphia as part of a nationwide project to preserve pieces of U.S. history as part of the country&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="250th anniversary celebration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/06/03/america-250-freedom-250-national-mall-white-house-drama" data-vars-content-id="c4804aba-90be-46f9-884b-d75b1bfb2612" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what California put in America&#x27;s Time Capsule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/06/03/america-250-freedom-250-national-mall-white-house-drama" target="_self">250th anniversary celebration</a>.

San Diego approves new e-bike restrictions for kids

New rules will ban riders under 12 and limit passengers.

San Diego is cracking down on e-bikes with new rules banning young kids from riding and limiting passengers.Why it matters: E-bikes are popular but sometimes dangerous vehicles, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="crashes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/05/06/san-diego-ebike-crashes-rise-kids-injuries-speed-safety-rules" data-vars-content-id="dc035560-4202-4739-a199-df88833da161" data-vars-headline="San Diego approves new e-bike restrictions for kids" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/05/06/san-diego-ebike-crashes-rise-kids-injuries-speed-safety-rules" target="_self">crashes</a> are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sending more kids to the hospital" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/05/21/e-bike-injuries-top-pediatric-trauma-cases" data-vars-content-id="dc035560-4202-4739-a199-df88833da161" data-vars-headline="San Diego approves new e-bike restrictions for kids" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/05/21/e-bike-injuries-top-pediatric-trauma-cases" target="_self">sending more kids to the hospital</a> for traumatic injuries.

How San Diego real estate agents turn social media into sales

Local agents say sharing neighborhood news helps earn trust long before a client calls.

San Diego real estate agent Bern McGovern can&#x27;t go out in North County without being recognized. Not because he&#x27;s sold everyone&#x27;s house, but because of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="his Instagram" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/northcounty_sd/" data-vars-content-id="81806f79-657c-4c33-82e6-8777185ac2cb" data-vars-headline="How San Diego real estate agents turn social media into sales" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/northcounty_sd/" target="_blank">his Instagram</a>.Why it matters: McGovern and other local agents are leveraging social media to build clientele and their brand in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="market where buyers, sellers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/04/san-diego-boomers-empty-nesters-family-size-homes-millennials-redfin" data-vars-content-id="81806f79-657c-4c33-82e6-8777185ac2cb" data-vars-headline="How San Diego real estate agents turn social media into sales" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/04/san-diego-boomers-empty-nesters-family-size-homes-millennials-redfin" target="_self">market where buyers, sellers</a> and dreamers eat up <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="real estate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/real-estate" data-vars-content-id="81806f79-657c-4c33-82e6-8777185ac2cb" data-vars-headline="How San Diego real estate agents turn social media into sales" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/real-estate" target="_self">real estate</a> content.<ul><li>&quot;You have to separate yourself somehow,&quot; McGovern told Axios.</li></ul>

Mountain View's "Black Family" statue returns home

A beloved landmark honoring Black families has been rebuilt and unveiled after years of advocacy.

The &quot;Black Family&quot; statue is finally standing tall again at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Neal Petties Mountain View Community Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/02/09/neal-petties-mountain-view-community-park-name-meaning" data-vars-content-id="e386e4c0-9a68-46a7-a6ab-ec52ff51d010" data-vars-headline="Mountain View&#x27;s &quot;Black Family&quot; statue returns home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/02/09/neal-petties-mountain-view-community-park-name-meaning" target="_self">Neal Petties Mountain View Community Park</a>.Why it matters: The original 6-foot wooden sculpture created by artist Rossie Wade was installed in 1974 and served as an inspiring landmark and meetup spot for Black families.<ul><li>But it deteriorated to only a plaque and an empty brick base over time, and local residents have been waiting years to see it restored.</li></ul>

What to know about NASCAR's Coronado race weekend

The race taking over Naval Base Coronado is expected to draw 50,000 fans daily.

Sports

San Diego, you might want to avoid Coronado this Father&#x27;s Day weekend unless you&#x27;re going to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NASCAR street race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/10/22/see-the-course-for-san-diego-s-nascar-street-race" data-vars-content-id="adbb33ff-ec37-45a2-b68d-551895da2138" data-vars-headline="What to know about NASCAR&#x27;s Coronado race weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/10/22/see-the-course-for-san-diego-s-nascar-street-race" target="_self">NASCAR street race</a>.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-speed, three-day event" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nascarsandiego.com/" data-vars-content-id="adbb33ff-ec37-45a2-b68d-551895da2138" data-vars-headline="What to know about NASCAR&#x27;s Coronado race weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nascarsandiego.com/" target="_blank">high-speed, three-day event</a> is expected to draw 50,000 daily spectators to Naval Base Coronado — the first active military base to host a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NASCAR race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/23/san-diego-nascar-street-race-coronado-navy-base" data-vars-content-id="adbb33ff-ec37-45a2-b68d-551895da2138" data-vars-headline="What to know about NASCAR&#x27;s Coronado race weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/23/san-diego-nascar-street-race-coronado-navy-base" target="_self">NASCAR race</a>.

A rare chance to see inside San Diego's Mormon temple

Visitors can tour the landmark LDS temple for the first time in more than 30 years.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening its iconic San Diego <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="temple" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/10/06/latter-day-saint-new-temple-construction-slowdown" data-vars-content-id="716893f1-7689-4719-a48b-eaf6ff4adfa2" data-vars-headline="A rare chance to see inside San Diego&#x27;s Mormon temple" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/10/06/latter-day-saint-new-temple-construction-slowdown" target="_self">temple</a> to the public after recent renovations.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the first time the church has let visitors inside the sparkling white landmark in more than 30 years.

Your guide to San Diego's public pools

From water slides to splash pads, neighborhood pools offer affordable fun and free swim lessons.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego&#x27;s beaches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/01/san-diego-beaches-recover-after-el-nino-coastal-erosion" data-vars-content-id="8fe4b610-95fb-45c8-b728-3f8b921e2c0f" data-vars-headline="Your guide to San Diego&#x27;s public pools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/01/san-diego-beaches-recover-after-el-nino-coastal-erosion" target="_self">San Diego&#x27;s beaches</a> are hot spots all <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/22/san-diego-summer-bucket-list-bingo-card" data-vars-content-id="8fe4b610-95fb-45c8-b728-3f8b921e2c0f" data-vars-headline="Your guide to San Diego&#x27;s public pools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/22/san-diego-summer-bucket-list-bingo-card" target="_self">summer</a>, but the city&#x27;s public <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/04/04/mission-beach-plunge-marks-100-years" data-vars-content-id="8fe4b610-95fb-45c8-b728-3f8b921e2c0f" data-vars-headline="Your guide to San Diego&#x27;s public pools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/04/04/mission-beach-plunge-marks-100-years" target="_self">pools</a> offer fun, affordable, chlorinated spots to catch some rays and cool off.The big picture: There are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="14 neighborhood pools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiego.gov/pools" data-vars-content-id="8fe4b610-95fb-45c8-b728-3f8b921e2c0f" data-vars-headline="Your guide to San Diego&#x27;s public pools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiego.gov/pools" target="_blank">14 neighborhood pools</a> open this summer, offering recreation and lap swimming, fitness classes, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="kids water polo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/waterpolofree.pdf" data-vars-content-id="8fe4b610-95fb-45c8-b728-3f8b921e2c0f" data-vars-headline="Your guide to San Diego&#x27;s public pools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/waterpolofree.pdf" target="_blank">kids water polo</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="free swim" data-vars-click-url="https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/avs-free-swim-ages-6-and-upenglish" data-vars-content-id="8fe4b610-95fb-45c8-b728-3f8b921e2c0f" data-vars-headline="Your guide to San Diego&#x27;s public pools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/docs/avs-free-swim-ages-6-and-upenglish" target="_blank">free swim</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lessons" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/cityheightspoolevent.pdf" data-vars-content-id="8fe4b610-95fb-45c8-b728-3f8b921e2c0f" data-vars-headline="Your guide to San Diego&#x27;s public pools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/cityheightspoolevent.pdf" target="_blank">lessons</a>.

CLEAR, TSA launch biometric eGates at San Diego airport

There's a new shortcut through security lines in Terminal 2 for Clear+ members.

There&#x27;s a new shortcut through security lines at the San Diego Airport as CLEAR and the TSA opened <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="biometric eGates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/tsa-clear-airport-security-atlanta-dc-seattle" data-vars-content-id="482a536a-2fdf-4c81-a022-a7b9e46f6f45" data-vars-headline="CLEAR, TSA launch biometric eGates at San Diego airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/tsa-clear-airport-security-atlanta-dc-seattle" target="_self">biometric eGates</a> in Terminal 2. Why it matters: Now, CLEAR+ travelers don&#x27;t just get to skip the line, they don&#x27;t have to check in with a TSA officer at all and can go straight to the bag and walk-through screening.

Hundreds of Padres fans turn Petco Park into a remote office

Fans brought laptops, joined meetings and watched a Tatis walkoff at the ballpark.

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