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Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls

Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls

Roughly one-quarter of U.S. adults had used an AI tool for health information or advice in the past 30 days as of late 2025.

by Associated Press April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 8:07 a.m.

Neighborhoods

J-K’s Greek Cafe’s new owners stay true to themselves — and to Greek food philosophy

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

Rolando’s rebranded Barlando is putting the bar in barbecue

by Calista Stocker • Times of San Diego

Blasts from the past, emergent stars, and local Americana: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego

Padres’ new City Connect uniforms offer nod to Día de los Muertos, Latino culture

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Criminal case against alleged Starbucks slasher paused for competency hearing

Criminal case against alleged Starbucks slasher paused for competency hearing

by Neal Putnam • Special for Times of San Diego April 15, 2026

Poet laureate hopes community writing, video project help dispel myths about poetry

Poet laureate hopes community writing, video project help dispel myths about poetry

by Mireya Miner • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 3:47 p.m.

Initiative to help creative communities with first-of-its-kind survey, grants

Initiative to help creative communities with first-of-its-kind survey, grants

by Staff and Wire Reports April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 6:11 p.m.

💰📅⚠️04.15.26.WhatsApp: Último día para pagar impuestos

💰📅⚠️04.15.26.WhatsApp: Último día para pagar impuestos

by Alejandro Maciel • Tiempos de San Diego April 15, 2026

Public Safety

Federal judge Roger Benitez, a polarizing figure, retires

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 1:07 p.m.

San Marcos resident, 26, drowns in Colorado River accident

San Marcos resident, 26, drowns in Colorado River accident

by City News Service April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 6:16 p.m.

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.

Politics & Government

President Trump endorses Jim Desmond in race to follow Darrell Issa in Congress

President Trump endorses Jim Desmond in race to follow Darrell Issa in Congress

President Trump on Tuesday endorsed Supervisor Jim Desmond in the race to succeed veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa in Congress.

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 2:34 p.m.

Swalwell’s exit from California governor’s race leaves Democratic field in disarray

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 1:56 p.m.

Mexico’s president takes tougher stance with Trump over migrant deaths, Cuba

by Associated Press April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 1:54 p.m.

How California bungled $1 million in a collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

by Adam Echelman • CalMatters April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 11:57 a.m.

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

Business

The Black reopens: New owner begins a new generation for an OB landmark

by Steve Anderson • Special to Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 3:38 p.m.

Study: Breeders’ Cup boosted economy, tourism during prestigious fall championships

Study: Breeders’ Cup boosted economy, tourism during prestigious fall championships

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Pacific Beach has ‘rising star’ in Mission Bagel – an award-winning sandwich too

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 6:37 p.m.

Life

Someone chopped beloved OB beach chair to pieces. Neighbors are determined to fix it – again

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 11:58 p.m.

Mammoth Mountain ski resort extends its season after major spring snowstorm

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

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

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 10, 2026April 10, 2026, 6:04 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

Sports

Poway native, SDSU alum Kraig Chiles ready to retire from SD Sockers, completing ‘great journey’

Poway native, SDSU alum Kraig Chiles ready to retire from SD Sockers, completing ‘great journey’

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 2:29 p.m.

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

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego April 12, 2026April 14, 2026, 11:07 a.m.

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

by Sam Litvin • Special to Times of San Diego April 12, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: Swalwell’s downfall could be opportunity for Mahan in governor’s race

Opinion: Swalwell’s downfall could be opportunity for Mahan in governor’s race

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Opinion: I didn’t know my own hometown, but community schools changed that

Opinion: I didn’t know my own hometown, but community schools changed that

by Coraline Salazar • Special for Catalyst California

Opinion: California’s clean energy goals don’t override environmental protection

Opinion: California’s clean energy goals don’t override environmental protection

by Nancy Graves

Education

Point Loma High students’ videos on school safety win districtwide contest

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 1:33 p.m.

Patrick Henry High students bloom with gardening work

by Kelly Wood • Special for Times of San Diego April 14, 2026

Community group helps student readers at Cabrillo Elementary

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 2:15 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

Video: Navy guided-missile destroyers threaten to board Iran-bound ships

Video: Navy guided-missile destroyers threaten to board Iran-bound ships

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 10:29 a.m.

‘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 April 11, 2026April 11, 2026, 1:18 p.m.

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

Events