Federal appeals court rules San Diego’s controversial yoga ban unconstitutional By David Garrick June 5, 2025 at 9:29 a.m. Court says city officials failed to show how the classes threaten public safety or prevent...
La Jolla Business Roundup: Reopenings newcomers in time for summer By Noah Lyons June 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Looking ahead to the fall, a new Italian restaurant is anticipated to open near La...
Tetrachromatic gallery owner explores the otherworldly with new Alchemy Lounge By Noah Lyons May 25, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. The Salon of Art owner Concetta Antico's latest endeavor is a hip-based monthly gathering featuring...
La Valencia Hotel to welcome summer with new spa By Ashley Mackin Solomon May 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The two-story facility will offer facials, body treatments, massages and an 'aroma journey' to hotel...
New North Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla set to open June 1 By Paul Sisson May 14, 2025 at 10:12 a.m. Seven-story structure is second half of $1.1 billion two-tower construction project.
Business Spotlight: La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic gives skin new life By La Jolla Light May 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Fay Avenue facility aims to make your reflection 'what you want it to be'
La Jolla homeowner gives citrus-based fire retardant a try and beckons others to do the same By Noah Lyons May 5, 2025 at 7:03 a.m. Many area residents have expressed interest in buying Citrotech and associated equipment, its maker says
Business Spotlight: Smart Fit Method uses high tech to take guesswork out of fitness By La Jolla Light April 30, 2025 at 11:03 a.m. La Jolla studio merges science, technology and personal training
La Jolla Business Roundup: Interior design, wine, art, men’s aesthetics, more By Noah Lyons April 29, 2025 at 12:07 p.m. Robert White Interiors, Haru Sushi, Lushful Aesthetics, L&G Projects, Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery, The...
Shores Association seeks artists and authors for ‘Tides of Creativity’ By Noah Lyons April 27, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. The event scheduled for June 21 will spotlight creatives from around La Jolla Shores, as...
With spring comes asparagus: 3 new takes on preparing slender, tender spears By Caron Golden April 29, 2025 at 6:24 p.m. Executive chef Kelli Crosson at The Lodge at Torrey Pines shares recipes to take advantage...
Meals and memories: The Marine Room’s new executive chef looks to bring in ‘the next wave’ By Ashley Mackin Solomon April 17, 2025 at 4:18 p.m. Ananda Bareño, who is in charge of all the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club's...
La Jolla’s Events.com acquires La Jolla Concours d’Elegance By Robert Vardon April 17, 2025 at 5:19 p.m. The purchase comes just over a week before the 19th annual car show April 25-27
Spotlight: La Jolla Community Center is a ‘home away from home’ for local adults By La Jolla Light April 16, 2025 at 8:03 a.m. The center, established in 1972, offers programs focused largely on helping seniors continue learning and...
Architecture and art collide in La Jolla exhibition By Noah Lyons April 7, 2025 at 8:03 a.m. Luce et Studio launches Et Galerie with pieces by artist Claudy Jongstra
Aiming for national rollout, Swirled puts its own spin on cinnamon rolls By Noah Lyons April 2, 2025 at 11:03 a.m. La Jollan Eli Moeller and baker Daria Nadar sell their array of rolls through their...
La Jolla Business Roundup: Contrast therapy, dining, optometry, apparel and more By Noah Lyons April 1, 2025 at 8:03 a.m. R3, Lucien, See Me Optometry, LSpace and Dreame Technology are some of the area's new...
La Jolla author gets down to business in re-released book By Noah Lyons March 18, 2025 at 10:03 a.m. Christian McClellan's 'Project Manager' has a new lease on life after his post-pandemic workload prevented...
Chuck Patton is in the coffee business again — this time without the grind By Noah Lyons March 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eight years after he sold Bird Rock Coffee Roasters while feeling burned out, Patton is...
Plans for new hotel taking shape in ‘special cultural area’ of La Jolla By Ashley Mackin Solomon March 17, 2025 at 12:11 p.m. The team behind the Orli Hotel now proposes to convert a 16,683-square-foot property at 484...
La Jolla Country Day grads go to great heights and lengths to promote new product By Noah Lyons March 13, 2025 at 3:35 p.m. Skydiving, skiing, running, bowling and fundraising were among 'The San Diego 10s' challenge to introduce...
This St. Patrick’s Day meal is the real deal By Caron Golden March 12, 2025 at 3:57 p.m. Menu from chef-owner Maeve Rochford of Sugar and Scribe harkens back to her Irish grandmother's...
La Jolla window-cleaning business brings Coastal Clarity to brothers’ career path By Noah Lyons March 5, 2025 at 2:04 p.m. David and Chris Kunz, ages 20 and 25, team up to offer window and solar...
La Jolla Business Roundup: Organic food, cancer services, workspace, French treats By Noah Lyons March 5, 2025 at 10:10 a.m. Salt + Soil, Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego, Bodhe Co. and Parfait Paris have...
Breakfast Republic closing La Jolla location at end of the week By Noah Lyons March 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The restaurant cites a lease buyout from the property owner on Pearl Street
La Jolla gets a new Think Tank for Children By Ashley Mackin Solomon February 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The learning center for kids ages 6-11 run by local resident and retired educator Mary...
San Diego needs more money to enforce vacation rentals so it’s raising licensing fees By Lori Weisberg February 12, 2025 at 11:56 a.m. Hosts who rent out their entire homes for at least 90 days out of the...
Owner of La Jolla interiors store reflects on ’emotional’ final weeks in business By Noah Lyons February 10, 2025 at 10:35 a.m. Cathy Allen looks to her future after dealing with the 'big loss' of closing her...
La Jolla Business Roundup: Ownership change, James Beard semifinalist, Gallery Nights and more By Noah Lyons February 4, 2025 at 11:07 a.m. A look at the latest developments with Robina Apparel & Accessories, Le Coq restaurant, Roam...
La Jolla merchants group looks to update bylaws and implement strategic plan By Ashley Mackin Solomon January 12, 2025 at 8:01 a.m. The plan for 2025 includes recruiting new , increasing associate hips and rotating the areas...
Business Spotlight: Jackson Design & Remodeling forecasts top design trends for 2025 By Jackson Design Remodeling January 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Home looks will emphasize coziness that soothes the senses, according to the company's design team
La Jolla Business Roundup: Jewelry, wedding gowns, art, dining, clothes and more By Noah Lyons January 14, 2025 at 10:35 a.m. Vintage Ivy, Full Moon Bridal, The Salon of Art Gallery, Roseacre and Lucien are among...
The science of shopping: What happens in our brains when we buy? By Christine Clark December 20, 2024 at 12:16 p.m. UC San Diego neuroeconomist Uma Karmarkar explains
San Diego’s Wonderfront music festival to expand after acquisition by La Jolla’s Events.com By George Varga December 11, 2024 at 7:39 a.m. San Diego's Wonderfront music festival has been acquired by Events.com, which will expand and enhance...
Business Spotlight: Greenway Landscape Design & Build helps transform San Diego’s outdoor spaces By Philip Jordan December 6, 2024 at 5:29 p.m. The company has over 30 years' experience in high-end residential landscape design
La Jolla Business Roundup: Food, facials and furniture available at new spots By Noah Lyons December 3, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Many businesses held openings in November, with more coming soon
Voters overwhelmingly backed Prop. 36. What will the anti-crime measure mean for San Diego? By Teri Figueroa December 5, 2024 at 9:39 a.m. Retailers say they feel empowered to report theft, and prosecutors expect to bring more cases
This artist sees 100 million colors. Her art is on display at new store in La Jolla By Noah Lyons November 27, 2024 at 10:24 a.m. Concetta Antico discovered in 2012 that she has tetrachromatic vision — a condition that affects...
Anime Con keeps La Jolla event planner on the Silk Road to success By Noah Lyons November 26, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. People in Your Neighborhood: This month's event by Dennis-Michael Broussard's Silk Road Productions was one...
Business Spotlight: Chimney Sweeps helps clients brush up on home safety and maintenance By La Jolla Light November 27, 2024 at 6:34 a.m. Longtime family-owned company operates throughout San Diego County
La Jolla Village merchants group accepts more than $57K in grants By Ashley Mackin Solomon November 18, 2024 at 6:10 p.m. The board also welcomes 10 recently elected and chooses officers
San Diego tourist spending is up despite fewer visitors. Here’s who’s not coming By Lori Weisberg November 17, 2024 at 4:06 p.m. Spending by visitors last year hit a record $14.6 billion but the return of international...
Business Spotlight: All-female Restore SD Plastic Surgery offers ‘unique perspective’ By La Jolla Light November 15, 2024 at 3:44 a.m. The La Jolla-area practice bills itself as a one-stop destination for comprehensive cosmetic care
Start-up company with UCSD roots seeks to eliminate ‘AI hallucinations’ By Noah Lyons November 8, 2024 at 3:41 p.m. CTGT co-founders Cyril Gorlla and Trevor Tuttle secured from billionaire Mark Cuban and a...
La Jolla Business Roundup: Technology-aided shopping, furniture, health and fitness and more By Noah Lyons November 6, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. Unscripted Spaces, The Way to Wellness Acupuncture, Thread + Seed, Honor Pilates, Alma Style and...
Business Spotlight: Comedor Nishi stresses technique over trends By La Jolla Light October 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. La Jolla breakfast and lunch place features chefs from two of Mexico City's top restaurants
Business Spotlight: La Jolla technology expert does his HomeWyrks By La Jolla Light October 29, 2024 at 7:01 a.m. Marc Russo's company helps clients stay up to date with computers and information tech
Taste of La Jolla raises $17,000 to benefit La Jolla High School By La Jolla Light October 31, 2024 at 10:18 p.m. Guests sample from 20 local eating and drinking establishments
Business Spotlight: Rancho La Puerta helps find a sanctuary for the mind By Rancho La Puerta October 23, 2024 at 11:54 a.m. The Baja California wellness resort has tips for creating a meditation space
La Jolla’s Ark Antiques gets ‘substantial’ donation to help animal charities By Ashley Mackin Solomon October 20, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. The longtime Girard Avenue store has given grants totaling $2.2 million to nearly 70 charities...
Meet Jack Wilkinson, a 17-year-old cold plunge entrepreneur By Noah Lyons October 18, 2024 at 1:40 p.m. The La Jolla High School junior is hungry to develop his business after launching Arctic...
From the slopes of the Czech Republic to The Lodge at Torrey Pines: New GM is ready to bring a culture of commitment By Noah Lyons October 17, 2024 at 12:41 p.m. Jakub Skyvara s the La Jolla resort with an extensive background in hospitality
Business Spotlight: VitaLab takes holistic approach to health and appearance By La Jolla Light October 16, 2024 at 8:01 a.m. La Jolla med spa provides wellness treatments, aesthetic services and regenerative medicine
Danish pharma giant buys San Diego company’s epilepsy drug for $2.6B By Natallie Rocha October 16, 2024 at 9:34 a.m. La Jolla-based Longboard Pharmaceuticals has developed a drug for rare forms of epilepsy
La Jolla mom achieves viral video success with culinary company Gretchy By Noah Lyons October 11, 2024 at 1:54 p.m. Inspired by her 'ancestral diet,' Gretchen Adler seeks to promote healthy, natural dishes
La Jolla Business Roundup: From ice cream to cleaning, new enterprises boost local offerings By Ashley Mackin Solomon September 29, 2024 at 9:46 a.m. Killer Whale Creamery, Beach Break Market, Lynnerup Fine Shirts and Coastal Clarity are among recent...
Business Spotlight: ATS brings wealth of experience to investment management By La Jolla Light October 4, 2024 at 5:05 a.m. The company, which started 30 years ago, covers investments, wealth strategies and tax solutions
Business Spotlight: Jackson Design & Remodeling celebrates 35 years By Jackson Design Remodeling September 18, 2024 at 2:52 p.m. The company designs and builds custom homes, whole-home remodels, additions, ADUs, outdoor living spaces, kitchens...
Kitchen fire shuts down Marisi restaurant in La Jolla By Tyler Faurot September 16, 2024 at 10:02 a.m. The Wall Street establishment likely will be closed for several days and will need to...
Business Spotlight: Duke’s La Jolla keeps bringing the aloha By La Jolla Light September 10, 2024 at 10:01 a.m. Hawaiian-style restaurant strives to treat its guests like 'ohana'
La Jolla Business Roundup: New restaurants, boutique, barbershop and more By Ashley Mackin Solomon September 1, 2024 at 8:01 a.m. Comedor Nishi, Zentrl Kitchen + Bar, Tropical Punch and Maverick's are among the local newcomers
On the Menu: Leave culinary inhibitions at the door at The Promiscuous Fork By Larry Kaufman August 28, 2024 at 10:05 a.m. The menu aims to be as daring as the name, with a variety of flavors,...
Ed-citing: La Jolla sushi restaurant’s new roll has a familial flavor By Ashley Mackin Solomon August 24, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. To be clear, the Ed Not Ed is named for Ed — not Ed
Chef Tara Monsod is cultivating the French nouveau at Le Coq in La Jolla By Pam Kragen August 28, 2024 at 9:40 p.m. The stylish modern French steakhouse is anything but stuffy in its fresh-minded approach to classic...
From Jake the Alligator Man to La Valencia: La Jolla hotel’s new GM has been ‘immersed in hospitality’ By Ashley Mackin Solomon August 1, 2024 at 11:38 a.m. Troy Longwith has been working in the tourism industry since he was 12.
UCSD workers demonstrate for new contract By Paul Sisson August 1, 2024 at 2:38 p.m. Though they marched in a circle a bit east of the hospital’s main entrance, demonstrators...
La Jolla Business Roundup: New spots for burgers, chocolates, clothes and more By Ashley Mackin Solomon July 28, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. 858 Burger, Venchi, My Reiki RX, Paige and Forte Deux are open in the area.
‘Stay hungry and stay curious’: Alex Pailles takes over as La Valencia Hotel’s executive chef By Ashley Mackin Solomon July 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The San Diego native, formerly with La Jolla's Marine Room, moves over to the 'Pink...
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines resort sells for $165 million By The San Diego Union Tribune July 24, 2024 at 5:20 p.m. Purchase by L.A.-based investment firm is San Diego's single biggest hotel deal so far this...
Mural honoring Tony Gwynn goes up on La Jolla restaurant By Ashley Mackin Solomon July 19, 2024 at 4:50 p.m. Mandarin House owner Nelson Law sees the tribute to the former Padres star as a...
Pavilions supermarket in La Jolla is on sale list if Kroger-Albertsons merger goes through By City News Service July 10, 2024 at 12:10 p.m. The Girard Avenue location would be among 579 stores sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers, though...
La Jolla’s Ambrogio by Acquerello restaurant s Michelin Guide By Pam Kragen July 10, 2024 at 5:05 p.m. La Jolla's Ambrogio by Acquerello restaurant is the first local restaurant to Michelin guide...
Revival Vintage Eyewear focuses on ‘jewelry for the face’ By La Jolla Light July 3, 2024 at 8:01 a.m. Business Spotlight
La Jolla Business Roundup: Health, beauty and wellness offerings among openings By Ashley Mackin Solomon July 2, 2024 at 8:18 a.m. From sugaring to earscaping and skin care to lashes, the local commercial scene is getting...
Accelerated of La Jolla gets home remodeling projects moving ahead By La Jolla Light June 30, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Business Spotlight
Local group’s redevelopment plan for Chase Bank building in La Jolla is off after Chase buys it By Ashley Mackin Solomon June 28, 2024 at 2:23 p.m. The Girard Avenue property was to have been converted into a commercial-residential project.
Village sidewalk vendor triggers complaints in La Jolla By Ashley Mackin Solomon June 22, 2024 at 8:34 p.m. Some say street selling near businesses is unfair competition.
Business Spotlight: Soundproof San Diego tries to bring peace one decibel at a time By Soundproof San Diego June 19, 2024 at 12:29 p.m. Neil Hamovitch’s sensitivity to excessive noise led him to establish Soundproof San Diego. And now...
Peaks program coaches clients to enhance their personal and professional lives By La Jolla Light June 19, 2024 at 12:21 p.m. For more than 20 years, Frank Carter has been aiming to help people through his...
San Diego City Council shoots down effort to put municipal utility on November ballot By Rob Nikolewski June 13, 2024 at 2:57 a.m. San Diego City Council shoots down effort to put municipal utility on the November ballot....
La Jolla Business Roundup: Here’s what’s coming and going in The Village and nearby By Ashley Mackin-Solomon June 2, 2024 at 5:02 p.m. Several businesses are looking to call La Jolla home, including eating spots and a medical-inspired...
Mexico’s Rancho La Puerta wellness resort is ‘only an hour away but a world apart’ By La Jolla Light May 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Rancho La Puerta is a 4,000-acre destination wellness resort in Baja California, Mexico, that for...
Taddey Dental keeps evolving as it nears a half-century in La Jolla By La Jolla Light May 22, 2024 at 7:22 p.m. Taddey Dental is nearing 50 years in La Jolla after being opened by Dr. John...
Will sixth time be the charm for Hotel La Jolla’s penthouse dining spot? By Lori Weisberg June 10, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. Eight months after closing its penthouse dining venue for renovation, Hotel La Jolla formally opened...
Measure aiming to replace SDG&E in San Diego doesn’t qualify for fall ballot By Rob Nikolewski June 10, 2024 at 12:29 p.m. Power San Diego, an initiative seeking to oust San Diego Gas & Electric by creating...
Le Salon de Musiques ending third season in La Jolla while looking ahead to 2024-25 By La Jolla Light May 14, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. Le Salon de Musiques, the chamber music concert series organized by founder and Artistic Director...
La Jolla merchants group revives associate hip program By Ashley Mackin-Solomon May 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. After a COVID-19-related pause, the La Jolla Village Merchants Association is bringing back its associate...
‘Seal-ebrity’ merchandise makes debut in La Jolla By Ashley Mackin-Solomon May 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. An apparel line featuring harbor seals like those found in La Jolla has officially been...
San Diego labor unions call on city to mandate $25 minimum wage for hotel and other service workers By Lori Weisberg May 1, 2024 at 1:41 a.m. Labor unions representing thousands of hotel, janitorial and convention workers are calling on the San...
La Jolla Business Roundup: Variety of enterprises merchant community By Ashley Mackin-Solomon April 29, 2024 at 2:01 p.m. From food to fitness and coffee to architecture, changes are underway in La Jolla’s business...
Estancia La Jolla Hotel unveils $26 million renovation By Ashley Mackin-Solomon April 27, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Just in time for its 20th anniversary, the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa recently...
Cheer Home Care in La Jolla sets out to give clients assistance with a smile By La Jolla Light April 24, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. Cheer Home Care is a La Jolla-based company that uses a team of professionals to...
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Specialists brings its skin services to La Jolla By La Jolla Light April 17, 2024 at 9:01 p.m. At Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Specialists, the name pretty much says it all. And in...
La Jolla merchants group plans ‘seal-ebrity’ merchandise and more tech By Ashley Mackin-Solomon April 15, 2024 at 7:01 p.m. A $50,000 grant from San Diego County may help the La Jolla Village Merchants Association...
Source Capital Funding offers alternative opportunities for investors and borrowers By La Jolla Light April 10, 2024 at 7:01 p.m. Source Capital Funding, founded by a La Jolla native 17 years ago, is a private...
GymGuyz brings the trainer and the gear for personalized in-home workouts By La Jolla Light April 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. GymGuyz, founded in 2008, bills itself as the first in-home mobile personal training and fitness...
La Jolla Business Roundup: New shopping, dining and fitness offerings are here or on the way By Ashley Mackin-Solomon April 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. La Jolla will be seeing new offerings over the coming weeks — everything from shopping...
Local surf enthusiasts launch buy-and-sell app for surfing equipment By Ashley Mackin-Solomon March 27, 2024 at 3:01 p.m. La Jolla native Will Salvato and frequent Windansea surfer Brendan Donovan have developed an app...
Ghiasi Designs aims to furnish clients with ‘extraordinary’ interiors By La Jolla Light March 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Ghiasi Designs is a furnishings and interior design business run by 24-year industry veteran Arash...
La Jolla merchants group to contract with Vibemap for new website and app By Ashley Mackin-Solomon March 17, 2024 at 6:01 p.m. Aiming to improve its web presence and help expose La Jolla residents and visitors to...