Happy weekend, San Diego! In today’s happening-today edition: Roman-style pizza debut, kinfolk festival, and stained glass workshop + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community health partnership grows: TrueCare and Palomar Family Counseling will merge on Sept. 1 to preserve behavioral health and expand whole-person care in North San Diego County, serving 80,000 residents annually across multiple services -- learn about the merger.
Authentic Italian flavors: Family-owned Tanta Roba Pizzeria will bring Roman-style pizza and Tuscan schiacciata to Pacific Beach, with 72-hour fermented dough and burrata nduja honey pistachio toppings. Opening date not yet announced -- preview the new menu.
Waterfront access restored: Harbor Drive reopened after a week-long closure from a freight derailment near Petco Park, restoring Embarcadero access as crews stabilize a rail bridge, with no injuries or hazardous materials -- see Harbor Drive reopen.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh-catch taco run: When the craving hits, Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill delivers super-fresh fish tacos on fresh corn tortillas, finished with their homemade white sauce and your pick of marinades. Make it your midweek treat, let the grill team do their thing, and enjoy the kind of simple that tastes like sunshine.
Staycation on the Bay: Skip the long drive and camp right on Mission Bay at Campland on the Bay, where pools, pickleball, live music, and waterfront sunsets make a mini-vacation feel easy. Round up friends, let the kids wear themselves out, then toast s’mores while the bay does its thing.
Dial in your swing: Stadium Golf Center & Batting Cages has been San Diego’s go-to since 1995, with a 72-station range, real putting greens, batting cages, and a golf shop that actually knows gear. Sneak in a session this week or try the simulator bays when you want practice plus a little friendly chaos.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🪟 Stained Glass Workshop @ The Artist Outpost | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Stained Glass Workshop is guiding you from color picking to cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering a luminous masterpiece. It is process over perfection, you set the pace, and your quirks count as design. Fewer screens, more sparks, and a window that earns its keep.
🛍 Bazaar at the Barn: Summer in Santee @ Santee Historic Barn | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Summer in Santee means cruising the Barn for a curated bazaar of local artisans, makers, and a tour of the Historic Barn if you like your shopping with a little history. It is free, with parking behind the barn. Think neighborly browsing, zero mall lighting.
🎉 Kinfolk Festival @ San Diego, California | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats a Juneteenth celebration that actually feels like community, and Kinfolk delivers. Think live music, soul-soothing food, and vendors you will browse, family reunion energy without the awkward questions, all with the easy San Diego vibe. Fellowship and probably a new favorite maker await.
💃 Line Dancing in the Park @ International Houses at Balboa Park | Saturday (6/20) at 4:30 PM – Balboa Park’s International Cottages turn into a free, outdoor line dancing floor, portable panels and winter string lights included. Newbies and ringers both have room to two-step, laugh, and actually enjoy cardio. Donations appreciated, cowboy hats optional, bragging rights guaranteed.
🔄 Father's Day Swap Meet @ Discount Hobby Warehouse | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 AM – Trade your brunch reservation for a Father’s Day scavenger hunt behind the store, where rare finds, good deals, and neighborly small talk resurface like old vinyl. Free to browse, five bucks to sell, bring a table, and the shop opens early with specials.
💆 Father's Day Massage and Sound Bath @ Karma Relaxation Spa (3969 1st Ave, San Diego) | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – Ditch the Father’s Day scramble and give Dad a proper tune-up with 15 minutes of movement, a 30-minute Karma massage during a Hapa Yoga sound bath, and a private hour of sauna and cold plunge. Brunch can wait, spinal bliss cannot.
🎶 Apt 4 Music's 5th Annual Make Music Day Celebration @ Arts District Liberty Station | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Apt 4 Music throws Make Music Day at Arts District Liberty Station with a global mix, from taiko and Celtic folk to Mariachi. Free, family and dog friendly, and interactive, so kids play along as you enjoy tunes, and the dog pretends to be cultured. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The San Diego report Weather forecastToday — High: 71°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 71°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 0%
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