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San Diego in for light rain after coastal flooding on New Year’s Day

San Diego in for light rain after coastal flooding on New Year’s Day

by City News Service January 2, 2026Jan. 2, 2026, 8:57 a.m.

Top Stories

From beacon to film: Point Loma Lighthouse on camera

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego January 2, 2026

San Diego Weekend Guide: Jan. 2-4 – Flying Cars & Fresh Starts

by Editor January 2, 2026

San Diego home prices decline again in latest Case-Shiller report

San Diego home prices decline again in latest Case-Shiller report

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego January 2, 2026

Latest News

Holiday Bowl attendees urged to use Green Line Trolley to avoid crowds

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego and City News Service January 2, 2026Jan. 2, 2026, 11:08 a.m.

Motorists warned of delays on I-5 near San Ysidro

by City News Service January 2, 2026Jan. 2, 2026, 11:01 a.m.

Notre Dame dethrones defending champs JSerra to win Holiday Classic

by Kristos Zafiropoulos • Special for Times of San Diego January 2, 2026Jan. 2, 2026, 10:36 a.m.

Opinion: America’s MAHA nutrition rules are coming — the science might not

by Mark Kern January 2, 2026

The Trump administration dismisses the endangered species list as ‘Hotel California.’ But there’s far more to the story

by Kiley Price • Inside Climate News January 2, 2026

Arizona to face SMU in 46th Annual Holiday Bowl Friday

by City News Service January 2, 2026Jan. 2, 2026, 8:54 a.m.

Neighborhoods

Five things you didn’t know about the famous Spreckels Pipe Organ

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego January 1, 2026Jan. 2, 2026, 9:12 a.m.

Mission Times Courier’s top 4 stories of 2025 – tragedy, triumph, growth

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego December 27, 2025

Public Safety

‘Turn around, don’t drown’: Sheriff’s officials urge public to avoid flooded areas following rescues

‘Turn around, don’t drown’: Sheriff’s officials urge public to avoid flooded areas following rescues

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego January 1, 2026Jan. 1, 2026, 9:24 p.m.

Sig Alert issued after big rig jackknifes on I-15 in Mission Valley

Sig Alert issued after big rig jackknifes on I-15 in Mission Valley

by City News Service January 1, 2026Jan. 1, 2026, 1:33 p.m.

Lifeguards rescue adult, child trapped in car in Fashion Valley

Lifeguards rescue adult, child trapped in car in Fashion Valley

by City News Service January 1, 2026Jan. 1, 2026, 9:28 p.m.

Politics & Government

Law closing loophole in California’s plastic bag ban takes effect in new year

Law closing loophole in California’s plastic bag ban takes effect in new year

Grocery stores may offer recycled paper bags at checkout, or consumers can use their own bags to carry out purchases.

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego January 1, 2026

Attorney Curtis Morrison ends congressional bid

by City News Service December 31, 2025Dec. 31, 2025, 10:25 a.m.

For Lourdes Ayón, San Diego lobbyist (and comedian), relationships are key

by Leah O’Tarrow • Capitol Weekly December 30, 2025

New statewide animal protection, vet care laws to take effect Jan. 1

by City News Service December 29, 2025Dec. 29, 2025, 6:16 p.m.

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Business

Sprinkles Cupcakes shuts doors suddenly, including La Jolla bakery

by Staff and Wire Reports December 31, 2025Dec. 31, 2025, 11:35 p.m.

California got new tech regulations — barely: 2025 in review

California got new tech regulations — barely: 2025 in review

by Ryan Tate • CalMatters December 30, 2025Dec. 30, 2025, 10:02 a.m.

MarketInk: Retired newsman expected a relaxing 2025 — then the SD Press Club called

MarketInk: Retired newsman expected a relaxing 2025 — then the SD Press Club called

by Rick Griffin December 28, 2025Dec. 30, 2025, 12:22 p.m.

Life

King tides could bring more coastal flooding Friday through Sunday

King tides could bring more coastal flooding Friday through Sunday

by City News Service January 1, 2026Jan. 1, 2026, 9:43 p.m.

City of San Diego activates inclement weather shelters as rain continues

by City News Service January 1, 2026Jan. 1, 2026, 2:47 p.m.

Flooding closes roads, prompts travel warnings across San Diego County

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego January 1, 2026Jan. 1, 2026, 12:56 p.m.

Thousands without power in Mid-City, Clairemont areas amid heavy rains

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego January 1, 2026Jan. 1, 2026, 1:03 p.m.

San Diego Airport access roads reopen after flooding, flight delays possible

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego January 1, 2026Jan. 1, 2026, 10:51 a.m.

Sports

Flight deck to football field: SMU, Arizona visit the USS Makin Island ahead of Holiday Bowl

by Kristos Zafiropoulos • Special for Times of San Diego December 31, 2025Dec. 31, 2025, 4:06 p.m.

When the game’s not the thing – casket tosses, Pop-Tarts and other bowl game oddities

When the game’s not the thing – casket tosses, Pop-Tarts and other bowl game oddities

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego December 28, 2025

Despite bowl game uncertainty, Holiday Bowl coaches make case for tradition in new era

Despite bowl game uncertainty, Holiday Bowl coaches make case for tradition in new era

by Kristos Zafiropoulos • Special for Times of San Diego December 28, 2025

Opinion

Opinion: California needs both clean energy and a nuclear-power backstop

Opinion: California needs both clean energy and a nuclear-power backstop

by Leonard Rodberg

Opinion: Lack of accountability undermines California public education

Opinion: Lack of accountability undermines California public education

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Opinion: Californians’ view of insurance must shift from piggy bank to safety net

Opinion: Californians’ view of insurance must shift from piggy bank to safety net

by Karl D. Susman

Education

Surveys: Principals, parents report anxiety among immigrant students

Surveys: Principals, parents report anxiety among immigrant students

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource December 31, 2025Dec. 31, 2025, 10:12 a.m.

Blocked by CSU, community college bachelor’s degrees closer to approval after new analysis

Blocked by CSU, community college bachelor’s degrees closer to approval after new analysis

by Michael Burke • EdSource December 27, 2025Dec. 29, 2025, 4:09 p.m.

New federal alert warns over 100 colleges in California produce ‘lower earnings’

New federal alert warns over 100 colleges in California produce ‘lower earnings’

by Amy DiPierro • EdSource December 27, 2025

Arts

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance wins Grand Marshal Award at 137th Rose Parade

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance wins Grand Marshal Award at 137th Rose Parade

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego January 1, 2026Jan. 1, 2026, 2:29 p.m.

Review: More than bangers, ‘Six’ a stellar story in musical form

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego December 31, 2025Jan. 2, 2026, 9:08 a.m.

Flashback: Dec. 31, 1914 — The night San Diego heard its first organ music

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego December 31, 2025

San Diego Public Library to hold Winter Reading Challenge through January

by City News Service December 30, 2025Dec. 30, 2025, 10:35 a.m.

Military

San Diego-based littoral combat ship launches Navy’s first attack drone

San Diego-based littoral combat ship launches Navy’s first attack drone

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego December 25, 2025Dec. 26, 2025, 11:07 a.m.

‘Hit like a freight train’: VP Vance joins SEAL training on Coronado

‘Hit like a freight train’: VP Vance joins SEAL training on Coronado

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego December 25, 2025Dec. 25, 2025, 8:12 a.m.

Trump calls for ‘fastest, biggest’ battleship – also plans to help Navy design it

Trump calls for ‘fastest, biggest’ battleship – also plans to help Navy design it

by Associated Press December 22, 2025Dec. 22, 2025, 6:31 p.m.

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