K Pasta Grand Opening on 13th and Donax Tuesday

K Pasta, a new home cooked pasta restaurant, opened in Imperial Beach Tuesday.

Katy's Cafe Celebrates Five Years

Loyal customers, family and former or current staff came to a celebration of Katy's Cafe making it five years.

With One of The Best Views in Town, Woodies Cantina Opens its Doors Tonight

Woodies used to only be open in the summer but after new renovations the newly revamped bar and restaurant will now be open year-round.

Frugal Family: Dining Discounts; Car Tune-Up Coupons

IB Patch scoured the city and found five local savings for your family.

San Diego County Gasoline Price Falls For 11th Consecutive Day

The price fell to $4.19 a gallon Tuesday, six cents less than a week ago but $1 more than this time last year.

Masala Cottage Indian Food

The Cottage makes their food fresh in their El Cajon kitchen and bring it to the IB Farmers Market every Friday.

Discount Savings on Printing Services, Healthy Habits and More

Save this week around town on printing services, healthy kicks, haircuts and more.

Blooming Mother’s Day: The Busiest Time of Year For Amor Flowers and Tux

Mother’s Day is one of the busiest times of the year for family owned Amor Flowers and Tux.

Frugal Family: Calligraphy Savings; Beauty Discount

Save this week on some pampering, sweet treats, wedding stationary, and more.

10th Annual Imperial Beach Citywide Garage Sale April 30

IB declared April to be Environmental Awareness Month, with free community activities planned for upcoming weeks, extending into May.

Eat Like an Islander

How to make mas huni roshi, a traditional Maldivian breakfast. IB resident and Patch contributor Graig Graziosi shares an island recipe from the country where he teaches English abroad.

Unemployment Rate in Imperial Beach Up Slightly in March

The Employment Development Department releases employment figures for last month; the jobless rate in Imperial Beach increased by 0.1 percent.

Frugal Family: Discounted Photo Shoot, Furniture and More

Save on health, beauty, food, photos, and more.

Italian Family-Owned Restaurant Café Di Roma Opens in IB

Since opening March 29, Café Di Roma offers healthy and organic homemade dishes. Owners Robert and Mary Jabalee say they came to IB because of the business-friendly atmosphere.

Frugal Family: Save Big with Clearance and Sale Items

This week, we give you savings on beauty, fitness, meals and shopping.

Greentech Advice at the Farmer's Market

Green Technology Consultant Dana Stewart answers questions about solar, wind, home efficiency, and sustainability at the IB Farmers Market CED booth.

Want to Start a Business in IB? Attend the IB Business Expo, Today

Today, from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Marina Vista Community Center, representatives from various industries will lead discussions on issues of importance for business owners, including finance, tourism, and marketing.

Free Fitness; Steals on Meals

We found some local deals that will give you a free workout, your kids a free lesson in anti-bullying, and plenty of cheap food options.

VIDEO: Snooki Cookie? Sinatra Sandwich? It's a Jersey Thing

Jersey Boys Diner on Seacoast Drive will open within the next few weeks and serve New Jersey style food with a California twist.

Groovy Van, Man

Josue Merigo and Howard Woodward spent months painting artists and cultural symbols from the 1960s on a VW van you can find in front of the Beach Club Grille or around town.

Twisted Metal Kettle Corn

Eric Weikel makes kettle corn at the Imperial Beach and City Heights Farmers Markets every week.

Jersey Boys Diner to Open in a Few Weeks

Imperial Beach's new restaurant hopes to open in April after four months of renovations and inspections.

Spring Blossoms with Flowers at the Farmers Market

Alfredo Hidalgo sells all kinds of flowers freshly cut at the Imperial Beach Certified Farmers Market.

Imperial Beach, Chula Vista Added to 4th of July Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show in 4-3 Port Vote

Fireworks at the end of the Imperial Beach Pier will join Chula Vista and San Diego for the annual 4th of July Big Bay Boom fireworks show after the Port of San Diego board approved funding Tuesday.

Gas Prices Rise to Average $3.92 in San Diego County

The price of gas rose 32 times in the last 34 days and is now an average $3.92 Monday.

As Save-A-Lot and Miracle Shopping Center Close, Redevelopment Plans Continue

A new shopping center may include a Starbucks, Fresh & Easy and Panda Express, but local residents are concerned about where the city's less-well-off will shop.

Businesses Along Palm Avenue Open, Close and Make Changes

With more than 100 businesses on or near the city's main stretch of road, businesses are always opening, closing and making changes. Here is a rundown of a few of those changes made within the past few months.

Frugal Family: Discounts and Deals Around Town

This week, we help you save on your favorite snack food, home accents, and some art studio time.

IRS May Owe $1 Billion to Taxpayers Who Didn't File 2007 Returns

Taxpayers have until April 18 to claim refunds for the 2007 tax year.

Frugal Family: Savings for Surfers, Divers and Seniors

Local businesses save you money on food, hair and nail care, surf wear and diving necessities.

Frugal Family: Deals Around Town

This week, Patch scoured our local sources to come up with great deals on family health and fitness, all three meals for the day, and a new product designed to make separating laundry a thing of the past.

The Wagon Man of Imperial Beach

Meet Kermit Brown, aka Froggy, and his wife, Anne. Brown pulls advertisement-covered historic wagons up and down Palm Avenue with his motorized wheelchair.