Gaslamp Quarter

Ruth-Ann Thorn closed on the historic Yuma Building in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter last month. It’s believed she is the first Native American to own property in the famous business and entertainment area. The moment in history is not lost on the member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians.

NBC 7’s Joe Little tells us about the area’s history and why the sale may have taken generations too long.

The female had her leg run over by a train near the convention center, an official said

A law was already on the books prohibiting pedicabs from playing music or other noise audible from more than 50 feet away, but Monday’s passage banned speakers outright.

The city council will hold a meeting to consider banning the noise that some consider a nuisance. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry reports.

Video of a wild arrest in the Gaslamp Quarter over the weekend has been making the rounds on social media and getting some criticism.

San Diego police held a news conference to explain what led up to the arrest and why officers responded the way they did. NBC 7’s Jackie Crea reports from downtown, where the incident took place on Saturday.

Some parts of the Gaslamp Quarter could soon have a whole new look. City and community leaders are working to turn the area into a destination with more walkability and amenities.

Some parts of the Gaslamp Quarter could soon have a whole new look. City and community leaders are working to turn the area into a destination with more walkability and amenities. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry looks into the cost and how business owners feel about the plan.

San Diego police sought public help Tuesday tracking down the person who assaulted a security guard, leaving the victim partially paralyzed, during an altercation in the Gaslamp Quarter.

San Diego police are asking for help to find a trio accused of brutally beating a man outside the popular Tacos El Gordo restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter earlier this week.

The beating happened early Thursday morning in the Gaslamp Quarter. 

Whether you’re going to a baseball game, celebrating Mother’s day, or one of the many festivals happening this weekend, businesses at San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter say they are ready for the large crowds.

The MTS is also touting the project as a new source of “non-fare revenue.” It’s not yet clear just how much dough that will be, but, who knows? The screens may pay for themselves during Comic-Con.

The chilly weather didn’t stop people from partying in the Gaslamp Quarter this St. Patrick’s Day. NBC 7 photojournalist Andi Dukleth gives us an inside look at all the celebrations.

After more than a decade of driving, some say the pedicab industry has gotten out of step in San Diego, NBC 7’s Dave Summers reports.

Third District Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, whose district includes downtown, promised to author an ordinance that would address the loud music and other complaints about the pedicabs.

It was definitely 5 o’clock in the Gaslamp, with the music world mourning the loss of a legend. The Margaritaville Hotel and Restaurant celebrated the life of the artist they called a “true national treasure.” Jimmy Buffet fans, or Parrotheads as they call themselves, flocked to the hotel to enjoy what they say Buffet would also be doing.

Last year, the city of San Diego passed a sidewalk vending ordinance banning street vendors in the area. But business owners say street vendors are flocking back and that it isn’t fair.

Business owners say the street vendors are back, despite no vending laws and “no vending” signs.