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Trump order puts wolf protections — and Julian’s California Wolf Center expansion — in spotlight

Trump order puts wolf protections — and Julian’s California Wolf Center expansion — in spotlight

The center recently announced an expansion, but as it looks to invest millions in a new campus, it faces uncertainty over federal protections for wolves.

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego September 24, 2026

Neighborhoods

We’re asking readers to support our fall fundraising campaign. Here’s why it matters.

We’re asking readers to support our fall fundraising campaign. Here’s why it matters.

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego

New mixed-use development to transform La Jolla’s Pearl Street

by Senna Ihab Omar • Times of San Diego

La Playa Taco Shop closes after owner deported by ICE

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego

Growing Stronger: Community Effort Launches Garden Improvement Project

Growing Stronger: Community Effort Launches Garden Improvement Project

Latest News

Navy secretary confirms 8 sailors in Lincoln strike group attempted suicide

Navy secretary confirms 8 sailors in Lincoln strike group attempted suicide

by Associated Press September 24, 2026Sept. 24, 2026, 9:32 a.m.

Councilmembers trash Mayor Gloria over garbage fee error that overcharged 87,000 households

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego and Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego September 23, 2026Sept. 24, 2026, 11:27 a.m.

Gospel icon and civil rights activist Mavis Staples brings message of hope to Poway

Gospel icon and civil rights activist Mavis Staples brings message of hope to Poway

by Donovan Roche • Special to Times of San Diego September 24, 2026

Padres on cusp of clinching, but final weekend of season will determine if Wild Card round is at Petco

Padres on cusp of clinching, but final weekend of season will determine if Wild Card round is at Petco

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego September 24, 2026Sept. 24, 2026, 3:53 p.m.

Public Safety

Cessna flew ‘erratically’ before Labor Day crash that killed flight instructor, student

Cessna flew ‘erratically’ before Labor Day crash that killed flight instructor, student

by City News Service September 24, 2026

Teenager arrested in Imperial Beach, suspected of leaving antisemitic graffiti on homes

Teenager arrested in Imperial Beach, suspected of leaving antisemitic graffiti on homes

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports September 22, 2026Sept. 22, 2026, 5:18 p.m.

Father accused of murder, abuse in death of 7-month-old baby

Father accused of murder, abuse in death of 7-month-old baby

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports September 22, 2026Sept. 22, 2026, 4:07 p.m.

Politics & Government

SDPD now discloses why officers search Flock license plate readers. Nearly 4,000 times, the reason was ‘other.’

San Diego Police Department is now listing the reasons for searches of Automated License Plate Readers.

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego and Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego September 20, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 5:44 a.m.

Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good

by Lynn La • CalMatters September 20, 2026Sept. 20, 2026, 9:19 p.m.

‘Billionaires shouldn’t exist.’ Why California unions are fighting for a wealth tax

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main September 19, 2026

Plaintiffs won a court battle over the Green Card Lottery shut down by Trump. But with a key deadline looming, time is not on their side

by JW August • Times of San Diego September 18, 2026Sept. 20, 2026, 9:30 p.m.

Business

Ocean Beach’s Grateful Dead Mondays aren’t going anywhere, but they won’t be at Winston’s anymore

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego September 22, 2026Sept. 23, 2026, 12:06 p.m.

Wise Owl Gym in Santee packs a punch for those fighting Parkinson’s

by Sean Monney • Special for Times of San Diego September 21, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 2:28 p.m.

Act-II in La Mesa — Continuing a resale fashion legacy

by Thaïs Giraudet • Times of San Diego September 21, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 9:15 a.m.

Life

La Mesa to fund city’s first Pride event, coming in 2027

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 21, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 11:04 a.m.

Gallon of gas in San Diego County again jumps to more than $6

by City News Service September 11, 2026Sept. 11, 2026, 1:39 p.m.

Ramona farm says officials never asked for egg recall following salmonella outbreak

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego September 5, 2026Sept. 5, 2026, 3:55 p.m.

Best beach bites – Satisfy your coastal cravings for National Beach Day

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego August 29, 2026

One of two water projects at Sea World Drive, Friars intersection close to completion

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego August 28, 2026Aug. 28, 2026, 1:07 p.m.

Sports

La Jolla Country Day football: Singing with a chorus of angels

by Ed Piper • Special for Times of San Diego September 24, 2026Sept. 24, 2026, 1:50 p.m.

His Hot Wheels full circle: Childhood toy becomes monster-sized profession for disabled vet

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 19, 2026

Pitbull Cruz, now training in San Diego, to defend title on Saturday’s fight card at Pechanga Arena

by Gayle Lynn Falkenthal September 18, 2026Sept. 22, 2026, 4:44 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Deal over Paramount-Warner merger may not cure Hollywood’s ills

Opinion: Deal over Paramount-Warner merger may not cure Hollywood’s ills

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Opinion: Dorm-style housing could end homelessness for hundreds in San Diego

Opinion: Dorm-style housing could end homelessness for hundreds in San Diego

by Deacon Jim Vargas

Opinion: Close the legal loophole that lets local police moonlight for ICE

Opinion: Close the legal loophole that lets local police moonlight for ICE

by David Myers

Education

Foothiller Footsteps — September Edition

by Connie Baer • Special for Times of San Diego and Lynn Baer • Special for Times of San Diego September 22, 2026Sept. 22, 2026, 2:08 p.m.

$400,000 per bed? Why it costs so much to build affordable student housing in California

$400,000 per bed? Why it costs so much to build affordable student housing in California

by William Melhado • EdSource September 20, 2026

California K-12 schools with military-style rifles don’t always disclose them as law requires

California K-12 schools with military-style rifles don’t always disclose them as law requires

by Phoebe Huss • CalMatters September 18, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

Arts

The asbestos factory that once operated in Pacific Beach

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 24, 2026

Oscar winner Viola Davis becomes latest Film Fest Gregory Peck Award honoree

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego September 23, 2026

‘The Debut,’ directed by Jesse Eisenberg, to open San Diego International Film Festival

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego September 23, 2026

San Diego International Film Festival not just a place to see the latest movies. Fans can find community too

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego September 23, 2026

1906: The morning Cathedral Rock collapsed in La Jolla

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 23, 2026

Military

Experts: Extended USS Abraham Lincoln deployment exposed lack of Iran War endgame

Experts: Extended USS Abraham Lincoln deployment exposed lack of Iran War endgame

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego September 9, 2026Sept. 9, 2026, 2:20 p.m.

Navy video shows life aboard USS Boxer as it enforces Iran blockade

Navy video shows life aboard USS Boxer as it enforces Iran blockade

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego September 3, 2026Sept. 3, 2026, 4:46 p.m.

USS Abraham Lincoln makes rest stop in Thailand before return to San Diego

USS Abraham Lincoln makes rest stop in Thailand before return to San Diego

by Associated Press September 2, 2026Sept. 2, 2026, 8:21 a.m.

Events