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Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 p.m.
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North Park News & Stories

Gonzo Report: Gentrification is scarier than Bandhaunt

“I wonder why my phone isn’t recognizing me,” says All Monster Revue guitarist Richard “Richie” Bonnin with counterfeit astonishment. The reason is pretty obvious: the facial recognition software can’t penetrate his stage makeup, which resembles …

Gonzo Report North Park Of Note
November 7, 2024
Is San Diego sucker city?

On September 27, a mysterious van crept through the PetSmart parking lot on Main Street in Chula Vista. Suddenly, it accelerated, and without warning, a man in the passenger seat hurled coins at Mark and …

Chula Vista Clairemont Neighborhood News North Park
October 21, 2024
El Cajon eases up on bars to bring nightlife to downtown

It's been decades since El Cajon banished new bars from its downtown — now it wants to bring them back. Faced with a night life that's been nodding off for years, the city is eyeing a …

El Cajon Escondido La Mesa Neighborhood News North Park
October 15, 2024
Could this be Queen Bee’s last North Park fab fair?

When The Beatles were first finding their sound, they played eight-hour long sets at a Hamburg, Germany club called The Indra. Because of the sets’ length, John Lennon said they had to put their hearts …

Gonzo Report North Park
October 4, 2024
Lager and empanadas for local Oktoberfest

“We originally brewed our Helles two years ago to have a crisp, refreshing lager that paired well with German fare for our Oktoberfest celebration,” says Pure Project Head Brewer, Demetra Hamill. “Brewed with all German …

Booze News Carlsbad Miramar North Park Vista
September 19, 2024

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3000 Upas Street #103, San Diego
Influx Café North Park

Influx Cafe adds a third location in the Northparker retail space at the corner of …

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2911 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego
Coffee & Tea Collective

In addition to the short menu of coffee and tea, the walls of the shop …

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3104 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego
North Park Pawn
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3033 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego
Royal Pawn
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3442 30th Street, San Diego
Veg-N-Out

People arrive at a vegan diet (that’s no meat, cheese, eggs, Jell-O, etc.) for a …

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2884 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego
Awash Ethiopian Restaurant and Market
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3090 Polk Avenue, San Diego
The Irenic

The Irenic is housed in an historic North Park church, which was built and established …

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3030 North Park Way, San Diego
Olive Branch Green Building Supply
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3408 30th Street, San Diego
The Smoking Goat

A French-inspired restaurant anchoring the south end of North Park’s restaurant row featuring quirky décor …

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2884 University Avenue, San Diego
Saiko Sake & Sushi Bar

Specializing in premium sake and sushi, Saiko rolls happy seven days a week from 4 …

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