Ben J. Costas

The culinary landscape of Little Italy is about to embrace the flavors of Spain with the upcoming debut of Barra Oliba, a new spot for wine enthusiasts and tapas lovers, opening tomorrow. Tucked neatly along Kettner Boulevard, the restaurant promises a cozy yet chic interior complemented by additional sidewalk tables and a streetside parklet, expanding the ambiance from within to the vibrant street outside.

San Diegans seeking reprieve from the recent spell of extreme weather conditions can anticipate a transition over the weekend. The National Weather Service San Diego forecasts a cooling trend beginning late Monday into Tuesday following this weekend's relative warmth. Coastal areas saw highs today ranging from 67 to 73 degrees, with the inland areas being 5 to 10 degrees warmer, especially in the mountains.

The U.S. Navy has announced the removal of Cmdr. Cayanne McFarlane from her position as the commanding officer of the Naval Information Warfare Training Group (NITWG) San Diego. According to an official statement from the Navy, Cmdr. McFarlane was relieved by Capt. Meredith Schley, commodore of Naval Information Warfare Training Group, based on a "loss of confidence in her ability to command." The statement, released yesterday, specifies that personal misconduct influenced the decision. The information, reported by the

Residents of Southern California are looking at another stretch of dry weather, with temperatures forecasted to shift slightly as the week unfolds. Data from

In a tragic event on Mira Mesa Boulevard, a deadly collision occurred between a pedestrian and a 2023 Tesla, as reported by the San Diego Police Department. The incident occurred early at 1:52 AM when a 31-year-old male driver headed west on the boulevard. According to Officer D. O'Brien, the watch commander, a 29-year-old male attempted to cross at the intersection of Mira Mesa Bl and Westmore Rd against a red light and was fatally struck by the vehicle.

A serious car collision in Bay Park claimed the life of a 45-year-old man early this morning, according to the San Diego Police Department. The incident occurred on Clairemont Drive, as a 2004 BMW 645CI reportedly veered unexpectedly.

This week, San Diegans experienced fluctuating weather patterns as a swift-moving low-pressure system directed cooler air and the potential for showers across the region this Veterans Day. NWS San Diego noted that coastal and valley areas were 4 to 8 degrees cooler than the previous Sunday. They also reported highs in the coastal areas ranging between 64 to 70 degrees today.

Chula Vista police have taken a Bonita Vista Middle School student into custody following an anonymous tip about a potential school shooting. The alert, received this morning through the P3 Tips mobile application, led officers to contact and arrest the student at their home before the school day began. An investigation, which included examining messages on Discord, resulted in the student's arrest for making criminal threats, as reported by the City of Chula Vista's official website.

The forecast in San Diego calls for warmer and drier conditions today, with temperatures rising 5 to 10 degrees above Tuesday's highs. According to

In a push to combat the grim fatalities of DUI incidences, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan has secured an $899,425 grant to target the problem, particularly among young drivers. The funding, sourced from the California Office of Traffic Safety, flows into the county's coffers for the eleventh consecutive year in hopes of curbing the disturbing trend of DUI-related deaths.