Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/top-stories en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 09:41:24 -0700 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:41:24 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Coachella-Day-I-202847141.html Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:17:36 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*160/166467602.jpg
Southern California's destination music festival, Coachella, kicked off Friday in the desert.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Could-George-Clooney-Film-in-Coronado?/205004671 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:55:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Coronado-Bridge-0318.jpg
Multiple entertainment websites are reporting George Clooney is very interested in a storyline that happened in Coronado.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/holiday-lights-2012-san-diego-181117051.html Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:28:11 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Parade-of--Lights-1217.jpg
Have you seen some good holiday lights in San Diego? Send your photos to isee@nbcsandiego.com to be featured in our slideshow! Keep watching for some of the best light displays in America's...

Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Navys-27th-Annual-Bay-Bridge-RunWalk-Coronado-207779521.html Thu, 16 May 2013 14:47:51 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Coronado-Bridge-0318.jpg
Thousands of runners and walkers will take over the Coronado Bay Bridge on Sunday for the Navy’s 27th annual Bay Bridge Run/Walk.

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There's plenty of yuletide festivities for the whole family to enjoy this holiday season.

Photo Credit: SeaWorld San Diego

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/Black-Joe-Lews--the-Honeybears--USS-Midway-Museum-203020821.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:27:16 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Midway+0152.jpg
San Diegans set sail on the Midway on Sunday night on a lineup of music sponsored by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey.

Photo Credit: John Audley

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Westvleteren-12-belgian-beer-san-diego-183428001.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:04:24 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Westvleteren.jpg
A few lucky beer connoisseurs snagged a rare brew in San Diego Wednesday.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/San-Diegos-Late-Night-Grub-202427251.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:07:07 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/240*120/Lucha.jpg
SoundDiego picks out 15 hot spots to get good eats after a show.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/san-diego-new-years-eve-new-years-182577671.html Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:09:51 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/nyetoast.jpg
This Dec. 31 why not treat yourself to the best meal of 2012? After all, it’s customary to celebrate the end of a year with a full stomach.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/San-Diego-Zoos-New-Koalas-Get-Check-Up-195793551.html Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:49:31 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/180*120/KoalaExam_003_Web.jpg
It was a busy day for bears – koala bears, specifically – at the San Diego Zoo Wednesday.

Photo Credit: Ken Bohn/ San Diego Zoo

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/entertainment/the-scene/West-Inn-and-Suites-Carlsbad-Hotel-Ranked-Top-Family-Friendly-Spot-195786231.html Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:35:03 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/WestInn_0306.jpg
A hotel in Carlsbad has been ranked one of the top family-friendly hotels in the United States, according to a list released by TripAdvisor.

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=209278f374828063770dafa87672de53&p=4 209278f374828063770dafa87672de53 ]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:35:03 -0700 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/lebron-corks-san-diego-rare-sneaker-194057301.html Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:00:03 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/corksshoes.jpg
More than 100 people lined up on a downtown street Thursday, for a chance to buy a pair of Nike Lebron "Corks."

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/San-Diego-Padres-FanFest-Petco-Park-Baseball-190611341.html Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:06:31 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Padres-Fans-Generic-2013.jpg
The San Diego Padres held their annual FanFest Saturday at from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petco Park. Padres fans got up close and personal with their favorite players at the free event and even got to...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Farmers-Market-Headed-to-Downtown-El-Cajon-March-21-190544231.html Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:29:49 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/TomatoesGeneric_0923.jpg
A brand new farmers’ market will soon set up shop in downtown El Cajon, city officials confirmed.

Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/entertainment/the-scene/Reality-TV-Casting-Call-Headed-to-San-Diego-186572301.html Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:14:45 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/television_generic.jpg
Reality TV junkies, take note: a casting call for a reality TV show featuring affluent local ladies living the fabulous life is headed to San Diego.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/snow-ski-snowboard-san-diego-los-angeles-big-bear-185453702.html Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:47:56 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/snowski.jpg
Now that the winter chill has settled in to Southern California, it’s time to take advantage of snow at local mountains.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/trade-in-gift-cards-for-cash-recycle-184848191.html Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:14:48 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/giftcardgeneric.jpg
Now that Christmas is over, many people are lining their wallets with one of the most popular presents this year: Gift cards.

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]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a01e2aad9e26d090b924a21686d47d56&p=4 a01e2aad9e26d090b924a21686d47d56 ]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:14:48 -0700 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Weekend-Events-for-Dec-28-30-184842421.html Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:23:42 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/weekendgeneric1.jpg
With the end of the year just around the corner, celebrate some of the last bits of holiday events this weekend.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Things-to-Do-This-Weekend-Dec-22-23-184521031.html Sat, 22 Dec 2012 10:38:30 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Snowman1_1221.jpg
It’s the last weekend before Christmas and there are plenty of jolly, festive things happening around San Diego.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/fashion/drybar-blow-bop-dry-bar-naturale-hair-holidays-183228062.html Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:38:09 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/212*120/drybarsd2.jpg
Looking to feel a little extra polished when making the rounds at holiday parties? Then maybe it’s time to treat your tresses to a professional blow dry.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Drybar

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/Ice-Skate-Competition-Benefits-Make-a-Wish-183069671.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:53:47 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/ice-skating-frisco.jpg
The competition goes from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the Hotel Del Coronado’s Ice Rink.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/The-Nutcracker-Performed-by-California-Ballet/183052901 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:17:58 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/nutcracker_noon_SD.jpg
The Nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce your family to the power and beauty of classical dance. It will be performed by the California Ballet at the Civic Theater. For ticket...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Apple-Tree-Supermarket-Closing-OB-ocean-beach-183050461.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:48:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/appletree1.jpg
An Ocean Beach grocery store is shutting its doors at the end of the month.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Decembers-Newest-Restaurants-and-Breweries-182076381.html Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:15:27 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/cocktailsgen.jpg
If you want to take out-of-town visitors to some swanky new eateries in San Diego, you’re in luck. This month plenty of new places opened up just in time for the holidays.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/December-Nights-2012-182820781.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:20:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/DecemberNights2012_4.jpg
Images from December Nights at Balboa Park Dec 7 - 8, 2012.

Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/Filner-Lights-Grand-Menorah-Belmont-Park-San-Diego-Hanukkah-Chanukah-182816751.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:41:16 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Menorah-Lighting-1210.jpg
A ceremonial lighting at Belmont Park, led by the Chabad of Pacific Beach, helped mark the beginning of Hanukkah.

Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/san-diego-events-2013-182908201.html Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:38:33 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/San+Diego+skyline+generic+0302.jpg
Mark your calendars, San Diego, because it's going to be a big year. See which events we're looking forward to in 2013.

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Images of some of the most amazing gingerbread houses ever created.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/After-Surviving-Cancer,-Couple-Hopes-for-New-Years-Kiss/182878571 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:35:54 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/WEB_newyearskiss_722x406_11912771943.jpg
Ashley Bay and Evan Campbell are finalists in NIVEA's "Kiss of the Year" contest. They told NBC 7 anchor Mari Payton their love story and their survival story.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/New-Years-Eve-Parties-san-diego-182619411.html Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:44:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Barleycorn_NYE_2011_06.jpg
New Year's Eve might be on a Monday this year, but San Diego is still going all out to ring in 2013. Check out which hotspots throughout the county are having parties to welcome the New Year.

Photo Credit: Ken Steele

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/Justin-Bieber-san-diego-tour-182849511.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:41:21 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/justin-bieber-amas1.jpg
Justin Bieber will begin his 2013 "Believe" tour in San Diego this summer, according to live entertainment company AEG Live.

Photo Credit: Matt Sayles/Invision/AP

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Merry-Meltdowns-Children-with-Santa-Claus-182631661.html Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:56:49 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Meltdown_Santa-Picture.jpg
A trip to sit on Santa's lap can often end in tears -- lots and lots of tears. Here are some of the best "Merry Meltdowns" captured on camera and submitted by NBC 7 fans. Happy Holidays!

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=12a7262b1f776887581b90a783e59a36&p=4 12a7262b1f776887581b90a783e59a36 ]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:56:49 -0700 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Parade-Of-Lights-Returns/182371501 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:41:13 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/WEB_USSSANTA3PIC_0.jpg
The 41st San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is to return to the Embarcadero and Shelter Island - Bay Bridge this December. Boats will be decked with holiday lighting, this year's theme is USS...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/fashion/Macys-Open-48-Hours-Weekend-Before-Christmas-182617261.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:42:11 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/black11.jpg
The megastore Macy's will be open for a straight 48 hours the weekend before Christmas.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/san-diego-bay-parade-of-lights-181120971.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:41:35 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/paradoflights.jpg
Were you bummed by this year’s fireworks disaster – aka: the Big Bay Bust? Well don’t worry – there’s another chance to see the bay radiate with lights this holiday season.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Beloved-Stuffed-Mascot-Returned-to-Pacific-Beach-Firehouse-Eatery-182305291.html Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:22:25 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/DeliBear.jpg
A beloved stuffed mascot stolen from a restaurant in Pacific Beach has made its way back home, safe and sound.

Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/San_Diegos_Very_Cute_Zoo_Babies_.html Thu, 09 May 2013 06:41:26 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/167*120/JagBirthday_001_Web.jpg
San Diego's own zoo babies and other adorable animal moments captured on camera.

Photo Credit: Ken Bohn

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Weekend-Events-for-Dec-7-9-181935361.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:31:32 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/weekendgeneric.jpg
This weekend is bursting with holiday events – so get ready to be festive.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/December-Nights-San-Diego-Balboa-Park-Parking-Information-Hours-181911091.html Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:30:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/DecemberNights1_1208.jpg
The event draws an estimated 300,000 to the heart of San Diego this weekend.

Photo Credit: NBC 7 San Diego

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-latina-girlfriend-paskin-182428761.html Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:52:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/alliwantforchristmas.jpg
La Jolla millionaire Marc Paskin, 62, purchased a billboard on the I-5 and 28th Street in Barrio Logan that states, “All I Want for Christmas is a Latina Girlfriend.”

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/87-New-Restaurants-and-Stores-Headed-to-Airport-182265091.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:08:46 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/161*120/airport+for+web.jpg
Over the next 15 months, 87 new restaurants and stores will land at Lindbergh.

Photo Credit: Gitzel Puente

]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=da4f7127f3415d6373d624f3b4cfaa84&p=4 da4f7127f3415d6373d624f3b4cfaa84 ]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:08:46 -0700 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/Trader-Joes-Opening-Soon-in-Mission-Valley-182051671.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:09:06 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/traderjoesmission.jpg
Trader Joe's is opening in Mission Valley early next year, according to a spokesperson for the grocer.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Big-Night-on-the-Ice/182010751 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:26:00 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/MentorIceNight.jpg
Charger Jeromey Clary joins a holiday ice skating party for the children and volunteer mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters outside NBC 7 San Diego studios downtown.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/fashion/Movember-Ends-with-Mustache-Friendly-Gala-181684511.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:11:36 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/181*120/Movember+11-30-12-5.jpg
“Movember” – a month-long event in which participants grow mustaches in order to raise money for men’s health issues – came to an end in San Diego with a special Movember Gala Parte at the Block

Photo Credit: Vito di Stefano

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/2013-Marks-10-Years-for-Wine--Food-Festival-181906891.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:09:33 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/foodwinefestsd.jpg
As the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival came to a close last month, serious wine connoisseurs already put next year’s event on their calendar.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/Rock-Center-Tree-181192051.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:45:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/tree_add_P7.jpg
After two weeks of prep, the most famous Christmas tree in the world is aglow and on display in New York's Rockefeller plaza.

Photo Credit: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/fashion/Style-logue-Kate-Middleton-125083194.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:52:04 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Kate+and+Will.jpg
Even before she wore a spectacular Alexander McQueen gown at her wedding to Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has had a distinctly chic sense of style, and her following has grown.

Photo Credit: WireImage

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/events/san-diego-art-museums-collaborate-timken-balboa-park-180938891.html Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:55:35 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/threemuseumscollide.jpg
Looking for a place to get cultured? How about three? Then you’re in luck, because three of San Diego institutions recently collaborated for a 4-month exhibit.

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