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After years of racial discrimination complaints, San Diego set to pay police sergeant $3.1M to settle case

San Diego councilmembers are expected to vote on the SDPD racial discrimination settlement on Tuesday.

by Eileen Mamaghani • Times of San Diego July 9, 2026July 9, 2026, 4:59 p.m.

Neighborhoods

Former Hillcrest Rite Aid heads to market, sparking debate over site’s future

Former Hillcrest Rite Aid heads to market, sparking debate over site’s future

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego

Civil rights defenders honored with grand marshal role at Pride Parade

by Andi Ruiz • Times of San Diego

Point Loma’s forgotten whaling station: A little-known chapter in San Diego history

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

After years of racial discrimination complaints, San Diego set to pay police sergeant $3.1M to settle case

by Eileen Mamaghani • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Husband guilty of murder in 2021 disappearance of Maya Millete of Chula Vista

Husband guilty of murder in 2021 disappearance of Maya Millete of Chula Vista

by City News Service July 9, 2026July 9, 2026, 6:15 p.m.

New RecoverCA program offers aid to residents affected by January 2024 flooding

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego July 9, 2026July 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

After months of prep, Waymo nearly ready to launch driverless service in San Diego

After months of prep, Waymo nearly ready to launch driverless service in San Diego

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego July 8, 2026July 8, 2026, 4:35 p.m.

When Hollywood came to Del Mar: The stars who made the racetrack a summer tradition

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 10, 2026July 10, 2026, 8:37 a.m.

Public Safety

Family of 6-year-old killed by a hit-and-run driver in Pacific Beach blames city for dangerous road design

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego July 7, 2026July 7, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

San Diego man pleads guilty to sending threatening letter to conservative podcaster, associate of Charlie Kirk

by Andi Ruiz • Times of San Diego July 7, 2026July 7, 2026, 3:51 p.m.

Firefighters continue making progress on Pipeline Fire at Camp Pendleton

Firefighters continue making progress on Pipeline Fire at Camp Pendleton

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego July 7, 2026July 7, 2026, 3:14 p.m.

Politics & Government

‘California Dream’? Inside the Golden State’s booth at the Great American State Fair

‘California Dream’? Inside the Golden State’s booth at the Great American State Fair

The California booth at the Great American State Fair was as sparse as the crowd, offering little beyond a photo opportunity and a chance to beat the heat.

by Alysa Horton July 8, 2026July 8, 2026, 2:14 p.m.

Hombre de San Diego se declara culpable de enviar una carta amenazante a un podcaster conservador asociado de Charlie Kirk

by Andi Ruiz • Times of San Diego July 9, 2026July 9, 2026, 2:15 p.m.

How redistricting squeezed House Democrats’ fundraising

by Kadia Goba and Oriana González • NOTUS July 7, 2026July 7, 2026, 2:33 p.m.

Who is Steve Hilton? Here’s how he has rebranded himself multiple times

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters July 6, 2026

Best of Beach & Bay: Nominate your favorite businesses

Business

MarketInk: Kathy Townend of Encinitas named AMA’s Volunteer of the Year

MarketInk: Kathy Townend of Encinitas named AMA’s Volunteer of the Year

by Rick Griffin July 5, 2026July 5, 2026, 5:08 p.m.

Many California fishermen are nearing retirement — can the industry save its graying fleet?

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters July 4, 2026July 4, 2026, 3:25 p.m.

An explosion scare, then a warehouse fire: Californians want answers about hazardous chemicals

An explosion scare, then a warehouse fire: Californians want answers about hazardous chemicals

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde • CalMatters July 3, 2026

Life

Beyond the parade: Your guide to unofficial Pride events

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego July 9, 2026

Champions of breakfast: Where to fuel up on atypical morning fare during San Diego Pride

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego July 8, 2026

Pride’s new executive director KishaLynn Elliott on this year’s events — and LGBTQ+ perseverance

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego July 8, 2026July 9, 2026, 9:52 a.m.

‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Meet three queer San Diegans succeeding in dream careers

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego July 7, 2026July 9, 2026, 9:52 a.m.

County Animal Services releases results of independent report on strengths, weaknesses

by City News Service July 7, 2026July 7, 2026, 11:41 a.m.

Sports

Mason Miller, the Padres’ lone All-Star, is suddenly a prime trade candidate

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego July 7, 2026July 7, 2026, 6:06 p.m.

At Petco Park, fans watch U.S. fall to Belgium, eliminating the last host country

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego July 6, 2026July 6, 2026, 11:22 p.m.

San Diegan Bryce Nakashima wins Barnes Center Tournament

San Diegan Bryce Nakashima wins Barnes Center Tournament

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego July 6, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: A Pride history we forget is that socialism was always welcome

By Nicole Verdes – Lambda Archives

Opinión: La fila de las 5 a.m. es el nuevo ‘sueño americano’ en la frontera

Opinión: La fila de las 5 a.m. es el nuevo ‘sueño americano’ en la frontera

by Carlos Cesar Banuelos

Opinion: Turf war among California colleges underscores need for new plan

Opinion: Turf war among California colleges underscores need for new plan

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Education

Abortion pills could come to California community college health centers

Abortion pills could come to California community college health centers

by Andrea Baltodano • CalMatters July 9, 2026July 9, 2026, 8:42 a.m.

Point Loma High Pointer sports updates

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego July 8, 2026July 8, 2026, 2:55 p.m.

California school libraries blindsided by ‘catastrophic’ budget cut

California school libraries blindsided by ‘catastrophic’ budget cut

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters July 5, 2026

Arts

Five questions with Joey Harris: The Beat Farmers are back at the Belly Up for another Hootenanny

Five questions with Joey Harris: The Beat Farmers are back at the Belly Up for another Hootenanny

by Peter Blackstock • Special to Times of San Diego July 8, 2026July 8, 2026, 2:22 p.m.

‘Dead Dolly Lane:’ San Diego County’s creepiest roadside attraction

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 8, 2026July 9, 2026, 1:05 p.m.

Punk rock pioneers, psychedelic performers to jazz legends: This week in live music

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego July 7, 2026July 7, 2026, 11:21 p.m.

Toronto’s cootie catcher brings twee warmth, spiraling synths to Soda Bar

by Todd Benton – Special for Times of San Diego July 6, 2026July 6, 2026, 10:12 a.m.

Military

USS Boxer amphibious group with Pendleton Marines arrives in Middle East

USS Boxer amphibious group with Pendleton Marines arrives in Middle East

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego July 5, 2026July 5, 2026, 2:53 p.m.

As transgender troops leave the military, California seeks to help them start new lives

As transgender troops leave the military, California seeks to help them start new lives

by Kate Wolffe • CalMatters July 3, 2026

Federal charges dropped against San Diego resident in Navy bribery scandal

Federal charges dropped against San Diego resident in Navy bribery scandal

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego July 2, 2026July 2, 2026, 6:58 p.m.

Events