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Eric Swalwell withdraws from gubernatorial race

Eric Swalwell withdraws from gubernatorial race

Swalwell’s departure creates a vacuum among Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates.

by Arturo Garcia April 12, 2026April 13, 2026, 7:19 a.m.

Neighborhoods

Skateboarding ‘mecca’ of San Diego produces three top picks in inaugural X Games League draft

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego

San Diego Unified middle school boys and girls hit the wrestling mats

by Sam Litvin • Special to Times of San Diego

Throwback or prime wedding destination? Both – new pergola hearkens back to Balboa Park roots

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

‘It’s never too late’: Navy spouse builds veterinary career to fit with frequent moves

‘It’s never too late’: Navy spouse builds veterinary career to fit with frequent moves

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Artemis II crew used modern photography to tell the visual story of their lunar journey – and update some classic Apollo images

Artemis II crew used modern photography to tell the visual story of their lunar journey – and update some classic Apollo images

by Jennifer Levasseur • The Conversation April 12, 2026April 12, 2026, 4:39 p.m.

Trump wanted California Republicans to back Steve Hilton — but they didn’t listen

Trump wanted California Republicans to back Steve Hilton — but they didn’t listen

by Maya C. Miller • CalMatters April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 8:25 a.m.

San Diego Politics Show: CA-48 candidate Brandon Riker

San Diego Politics Show: CA-48 candidate Brandon Riker

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego April 12, 2026April 12, 2026, 4:08 p.m.

MarketInk: (W)right On Communications launches new specialized agencies

MarketInk: (W)right On Communications launches new specialized agencies

by Rick Griffin April 12, 2026

Public Safety

Pair of kidnapping attempts at a Mission Valley mall traumatized victims, parents tell judge

by Neal Putnam • Special for Times of San Diego April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 12:21 p.m.

Santee business owner arrested after threatening to shoot deputies

Santee business owner arrested after threatening to shoot deputies

by City News Service April 12, 2026

Gun buyback event set for April 18 in San Marcos

Gun buyback event set for April 18 in San Marcos

by City News Service April 11, 2026

Politics & Government

House Ethics Committee launches probe of misconduct allegations against Rep. Swalwell

House Ethics Committee launches probe of misconduct allegations against Rep. Swalwell

The announcement comes one day after Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor.

by Associated Press April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 11:52 a.m.

State GOP convention ends without endorsement in gubernatorial race

by City News Service April 12, 2026

Rep. Scott Peters joins Dem calls for Swalwell to drop gubernatorial campaign

by Staff and Wire Reports April 11, 2026April 11, 2026, 2:43 p.m.

California blew a hole in environmental planning law — now, lawmakers are trying to fix it

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde • CalMatters April 11, 2026

Best of Point Loma: Nominate, vote for your favorite businesses

Business

Report paints dismal picture of California’s jobs market

Report paints dismal picture of California’s jobs market

by Chris Woodward • The Center Square April 13, 2026

Despite apocalyptic warnings, California fast food wage hike didn’t kill any jobs

Despite apocalyptic warnings, California fast food wage hike didn’t kill any jobs

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main April 12, 2026April 13, 2026, 10:41 a.m.

‘A false front’: The California agency failing to stop abuse by conservators

‘A false front’: The California agency failing to stop abuse by conservators

by Byrhonda Lyons • CalMatters April 11, 2026

Life

Mammoth Mountain ski resort extends its season after major spring snowstorm

Mammoth Mountain ski resort extends its season after major spring snowstorm

by Associated Press April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 1:49 p.m.

Beloved African lion Jillian dies at Alpine animal sanctuary

by City News Service April 10, 2026

Have an upcoming move? Here’s what to look for in a moving company

April 10, 2026

Keep it Saucy! – Cooling recipes for heat wave days

by Margo Schwab • Special to Times of San Diego April 9, 2026

The Social Diary: Mille Fleurs epic luncheon with fashion for Country Friends

by Margo Schwab • Special to Times of San Diego April 9, 2026

Sports

Patrick Henry High School track program looks to grow with a crop of young talent

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego April 10, 2026April 10, 2026, 10:38 a.m.

Why did a Torrey Pines High alum commit to PLNU hoops? ‘Home is greater than anything else.’

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego April 9, 2026April 9, 2026, 2:52 p.m.

SDFC tries to bounce back at home after 4-match winless streak

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego April 8, 2026April 8, 2026, 10:34 a.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Exorbitant new fees could stifle California public records requests

Opinion: Exorbitant new fees could stifle California public records requests

by David Snyder

Opinion: Sheriff’s office must investigate alleged rapes at Otay detention center

Opinion: Sheriff’s office must investigate alleged rapes at Otay detention center

by David Myers

Opinion: From a park to a prison at the U.S.-Mexico border

Opinion: From a park to a prison at the U.S.-Mexico border

by Pedro Rios and The Border Chronicle

Education

San Diego hosting Magnet Schools of America national conference this week

San Diego hosting Magnet Schools of America national conference this week

by City News Service April 13, 2026

Three California Western School of Law students make their case at legal competition

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego April 10, 2026April 10, 2026, 12:03 p.m.

As San Diego prepares for splashdown, scientists excited about Artemis II discoveries

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego April 9, 2026April 9, 2026, 10:42 p.m.

Arts

Flashback April 10: Emerald Plaza — San Diego’s own Emerald Tower

Flashback April 10: Emerald Plaza — San Diego’s own Emerald Tower

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego April 10, 2026April 10, 2026, 4:28 p.m.

A rousing St. Paul and the Broken Bones takes The Sound to church

by Donovan Roche • Special to Times of San Diego April 10, 2026April 11, 2026, 1:17 p.m.

Hat trends for spring stand out with confidence and personality

by Diana Cavagnaro • Special for Times of San Diego April 10, 2026

Flashback: SD’s April 9, 1872 election after reincorporation

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego April 9, 2026April 9, 2026, 11:15 a.m.

Military

Navy’s USS John P. Murtha to meet Artemis II astronauts at local splashdown

Navy’s USS John P. Murtha to meet Artemis II astronauts at local splashdown

by City News Service April 7, 2026

Yemeni politician sues ex-Navy SEAL, another special forces vet, accusing them of attempt on his life

Yemeni politician sues ex-Navy SEAL, another special forces vet, accusing them of attempt on his life

by Associated Press March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 4:22 p.m.

Camp Pendleton Marine charged with stealing weapons, ammunition

Camp Pendleton Marine charged with stealing weapons, ammunition

by Associated Press March 30, 2026March 30, 2026, 11:23 a.m.

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