Reality Show ‘Overhaulin'’ Restores Local Man's Car

The Velocity by Discovery Channel show revealed the secret fix for an Imperial Beach man at a fundraiser held Tuesday to benefit the family of a late Coronado-based Navy SEAL.

Pier South Opening Delayed Until Summer

The hotel that will replace the Seacoast Inn is now scheduled to open by July or mid-summer.

Cohn Restaurant at Pier South to Serve Baja Med Cuisine

The Cohn Restaurant Group signed a deal to run a restaurant and serve food at Pier South last month. The eatery will occupy the hotel's ground floor and serve food for a rooftop patio, banquet rooms and room service.

Supporters Push for So. Cal Drone Test Range

Proposed drone test range could cover much of Southern California. Industry backers want San Diego to become the nation's drone capitol.

New 13th Street Businesses, Apartments Near Complete

Construction of the new business and residential spaces is expected to finish in the next two months, the owner said.

Know of a Business in Imperial Beach Opening or Closing?

Share who’s moving in, moving out and shaking things up in Imperial Beach.

State Approves Bikeway Village Ecotourism Zone

The state Department of Finance still needs to approve funding for the Bikeway Village from the now inoperative Imperial Beach Redevelopment Agency.

Burglars Steal Dancing from Barbershop

Phil's Barbershop no longer offers dance classes after burglars stole his music supply and equipment last June. Dance will return to the barbershop Thursday for a brief dance session for Phil, his friends and former students.

Brazilian Cuisine in IB

Try pasteles at the Imperial Beach Certified Farmers Market.

San Diego County Economy Faces Uncertain Future if Sequester Shrinks Budgets

As a result of sequestration cuts, federal agencies and contractors will have fewer funds beginning Friday.

Imperial Beach Journalist Khari Johnson Honored in New York City

Johnson was named one of five winners of Patch PROPS award in Manhattan ceremonies.

Seaside Gyros to Replace Rolando's Taco Shop on Seacoast

Seaside Gyros will replace the new taco shop across the street from the new Pier South hotel.

Company Plans to Re-Open Railroad Line to El Centro

The Desert Line—opened by John D. Spreckels in 1932—links San Diego to El Centro through northern Mexico and East San Diego County.

Filippi's Opens Saturday in Imperial Beach

Filippi's Pizza Grotto will open its newest location in Imperial Beach Saturday.

Filippi's Pizza May Open By Mid-February

Filippi's owner Bob DePhilippis expects the restaurant to open its doors within the next two weeks.

Mom’s $5 Million Lawsuit Targets ‘Toxic’ Frozen Pizzas Sold Locally

Katie Simpson notes trans fats and says pizzas have PHVO, a food additive banned worldwide.

Super Bowl Food and Drink Specials in Imperial Beach

A few places to go to get free or discount food and drinks and watch the Super Bowl Sunday in Imperial Beach.

Manager of Corvette Diner, Prado May Open Restaurant in Pier South Hotel

The prominent restaurant group has 15 restaurants in San Diego. Pacifica spoke to the local business community Thursday about jobs, when the hotel will open and the sort of clientele they hope to attract to the hotel.

What Will They Chug at Sleep Train Amphitheatre? Music Venue Renamed

Live Nation sells five-year naming rights for former Cricket Wireless locale in east Chula Vista.

Dunkin' Donuts to Expand to California, Taking Company Coast to Coast

The company stated in a news release Tuesday that it will open shops in San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura and Orange counties within two years.

Six Tips for Returns and Exchanges of Those Holiday Gifts

Here's a quick list of tips to look over before you decide to switch out a holiday gift.

Council Fails to Find Consensus on July 4th Fireworks

Since no action was taken to devote money to the event at a meeting last week, IB may not have fireworks launched from the pier next year. Another event IB is known for, the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition, entered the debate.

Port Fails to Live Up to Pond 20 Public Input Promise

Plans for how to develop the land known as Pond 20 were to be shared at a final public meeting last week. That never happened.

Fresh & Easy May Close Stores; May Impact 9th and Palm Shopping Center

The British-based grocery chain prepares to pull the plug on its 199 U.S. supermarkets. Offers to buy the chain are already surfacing.

Shop Locally in Imperial Beach for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24

Start your holiday shopping at locally owned stores during Small Business Saturday.

Pamper a Vet for Veterans Day with Massage, Classic Razor Shave

The new End Zone BarberSpa will offer a hair cut, hot towel and neck message for $10 Sunday and Monday for veterans.

Scientists Create Cream Believed to Heal Battlefield Wounds

The scientist, Dr. Burt Ensley CEO of DermaPlus, Inc. has taken part in three federally funded research projects and hopes to have FDA approval soon for his "battlefield cream."

New Walmart Near Palm Avenue to Open Friday

The new store will be open 24 hours a day during the holiday season, from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and will offer some produce.

Patch Makes a Splash with 24 Awards at San Diego Press Club Dinner

Patch in San Diego County claimed 9 firsts—and was second only to U-T San Diego in honors.

Gas Prices Near IB Fall Below $4 a Gallon

Among 11 gas stations in or near IB, 3 have prices below $4 a gallon.

IB Unemployment Falls Below 14 Percent

Local, county and state unemployment rates continue to decline.

Block the Beach, Charge a Fee to Pay for New Sandcastle Competition

Organizers want to apply a "reverse marketing" campaign to limit Sun & Sea Festival crowd size on the Imperial Beach shoreline that at one time hosted the largest sandcastle competition in the world.

El Camino Motel Demolition Begins

The motel that opened in the 1960s will be completely torn down within the next 10 days, the property owner said.

24-Hour Walmart to Open in November

A new Walmart in the Southland Plaza Shopping Center is expected to open in November, a representative of the company said, and will be open 24 hours a day.

Dinner Show, Irish Sports Field Among Possible Pond 20 Developments

A final recommendation on how to best develop Pond 20 will be made by Port of San Diego staff by the end of the year.

UFC & Live music at The Salty Frog

Dancehall/ Reggae from: Piracy Conspiracy @ The Salty Frog

Live music @ The Salty Frog From The Pacific Rails

Best in Show

5th Annual Kiwanis Sunset Wine Tasting Gala