A Taste of Japan in San Diego: Balboa Park’s Food & Sake Festival

The Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Festival comes to Balboa Park with street food, sweets, drinks, and sake to taste while exploring the gardens.

September 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM PDT

San Ysidro and Otay Mesa Border Crossings to Pause Briefly for 9/11 Anniversary

CBP will briefly halt operations Friday morning as the U.S. marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks.

September 9, 2026 at 2:27 PM PDT

San Ysidro’s New Motorcycle Crossing Faces Long Waits on First Day

Riders said they waited up to an hour after the dedicated access opened Tuesday morning.

September 9, 2026 at 12:53 AM PDT

Baja California Intensifies Promotion of Health and Medical Tourism

Baja California's initiative seeks to strengthen service providers and drive greater economic activity in Tijuana, Rosarito, and Tecate.

September 8, 2026 at 9:54 AM PDT

San Diego Approves Plan to Capture Contaminated Tijuana River Water on U.S. Soil

San Diego County has approved a plan to capture and treat contaminated water from the Tijuana River on U.S. soil.

September 7, 2026 at 9:23 AM PDT

San Diego Officials Move to Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

According to officials, the Tijuana River sewage crisis has plagued the South Bay region for decades.

September 6, 2026 at 8:48 AM PDT

New Motorcycle Access Coming to San Ysidro Border Crossing on September 8

The new access will operate weekday mornings near Lane 15 to help streamline traffic.

September 4, 2026 at 8:45 AM PDT

Mexican National Arrested at Otay Mesa Port of Entry with 24 Liters of Banned Pesticides

Juan Valderrain was arrested in August, when he attempted to enter U.S. territory with the substance hidden in his vehicle.

September 3, 2026 at 9:49 AM PDT

3rd Edition of San Diego-Tijuana Binational Race Set for October 25

The San Diego-Tijuana Binational Race aims to bring together more than 5,000 runners, strengthening social, cultural, and tourism ties.

August 31, 2026 at 9:28 PM PDT

San Diego Braces for Arrival of El Niño

The heat of the past few days is proving to be a preview of what officials expect will rank among the strongest El Niño seasons since 2015.

August 29, 2026 at 12:13 PM PDT

Man Arrested at San Ysidro Port of Entry for Attempting to Smuggle Woman Using Another Person’s U.S. Passport

Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have announced there were 71 border-related criminal cases this week.

August 29, 2026 at 11:53 AM PDT

California Tourists Continue Visiting Baja California Despite U.S. Security Alert

The Tourism Secretary said visitors from San Diego, Los Angeles and other parts of California continue traveling to the state

August 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM PDT

Authorities Warn Tijuana Drivers Crossing Into San Diego About Hidden Drug Shipments

Nearly 26 kilograms of methamphetamine were found hidden in a Tijuana vehicle.

August 27, 2026 at 9:03 AM PDT

Tijuana Esperanto Park Forum Earns Orchids & Onions Nomination

The Tijuana Esperanto Park competes in the Public Architecture category alongside projects from both sides of the border.

August 26, 2026 at 9:47 AM PDT

One of San Diego’s Iconic Pumpkin Patches Opens in Less Than a Month

Bates Nut Farm’s Valley Center pumpkin patch returns this September and the first gourds are already growing!

August 25, 2026 at 10:15 AM PDT

Escape to Greece at San Diego’s Cardiff Greek Festival

Savor authentic Greek food, live music, and dance at the Cardiff Greek Festival in San Diego in September.

August 24, 2026 at 9:48 AM PDT

Architecture and Cultural Infrastructure Take Center Stage at CECUT Forum

The event convened experts to discuss the design of accessible cultural infrastructure and to explore strategies for planning urban spaces that honor both historical heritage and social identity.

August 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM PDT

CBP San Diego Seizes Over $67 Million in Drugs During July

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in San Diego intercepted more than 8,300 pounds of illegal narcotics last month.

August 18, 2026 at 11:50 PM PDT

Free Twilight Concerts Return to Balboa Park This August

Twilight in the Park offers a diverse musical lineup that spans jazz, big band, rock, country, and tribute acts.

August 16, 2026 at 1:14 PM PDT

San Diego-Tijuana Binational Race to bring thousands of runners across the border

The third edition of the cross-border race will feature three distances and could draw up to 5,000 participants on October 25.

August 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM PDT