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

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

Cal Labor Federation president Lorena Gonzalez says Prop. 40 — opposed by the ultra-rich — is needed to maintain basic health care services.

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main September 19, 2026

Neighborhoods

Fall is almost here. The season will bring top artists to San Diego arenas, concert halls and more

by Peter Blackstock • Special to Times of San Diego

The National Audubon Society kept its name. These chapters are leaving it behind.

The National Audubon Society kept its name. These chapters are leaving it behind.

by Robert Ito • Capital & Main

Adams Avenue Street Fair: Eight acts to try for adventurous and open-minded music fans

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego

Breast Cancer 101: What You Should Know

Breast Cancer 101: What You Should Know

Latest News

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

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

Five ‘connected’ cases of mumps reported on SDSU athletic team

Five ‘connected’ cases of mumps reported on SDSU athletic team

by City News Service September 19, 2026

Imperial Beach home vandalized with antisemitic graffiti for second consecutive week

Imperial Beach home vandalized with antisemitic graffiti for second consecutive week

by City News Service 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

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. 18, 2026, 1:50 p.m.

Public Safety

Three people spotted leaving scene after vehicle sinks in Oceanside Harbor

Three people spotted leaving scene after vehicle sinks in Oceanside Harbor

by City News Service September 19, 2026

North Park man in custody after allegedly mailing threats to East County campus

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports September 18, 2026Sept. 19, 2026, 11:19 a.m.

PETA criticizes SDPD for sending burned K-9 into situation ‘too dangerous for human officers’

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 18, 2026Sept. 18, 2026, 2:40 p.m.

Politics & Government

101 Ash Street gets new name, and plan for affordable housing

The San Diego City Council is proceeding with a plan to convert its troubled office tower into 249 affordable units.

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 17, 2026Sept. 18, 2026, 9:18 a.m.

San Diego moves to require warning signs on cryptocurrency ATMs to prevent scams

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports September 17, 2026Sept. 17, 2026, 3:43 p.m.

San Diego City Council passes resolution to regulate Waymo and autonomous vehicles

by Thaïs Giraudet – Times of San Diego September 14, 2026Sept. 17, 2026, 11:08 a.m.

La Mesa appoints its youngest officeholder ever, 20-year-old UCLA student, as treasurer

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 14, 2026Sept. 14, 2026, 10:05 a.m.

Business

Aromi Restaurant: A Culinary Journey Through Italy

by Robin Dohrn-Simpson September 15, 2026Sept. 15, 2026, 5:04 p.m.

A chic culinary hub is coming to La Mesa’s old Maytag Appliance Center next year

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego September 15, 2026Sept. 15, 2026, 4:02 p.m.

Shifting ownership, layoffs, new hires all part of Stone Brewing’s 30th anniversary

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego September 15, 2026

Life

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

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.

Long-lost poodle rescued from storm drain, reunited with owner

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego August 13, 2026Aug. 13, 2026, 6:08 p.m.

Sports

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

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. 18, 2026, 5:48 p.m.

Padres coming up big in September, putting them in thick of Wild Card hunt

Padres coming up big in September, putting them in thick of Wild Card hunt

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego September 18, 2026Sept. 18, 2026, 12:56 p.m.

Long snapper Joe Cardona takes pride in being prepared. As an NFL vet, the East County native’s hard work has paid off

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego September 14, 2026Sept. 14, 2026, 4:56 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: San Diego’s driverless future requires a public report card

Opinion: San Diego’s driverless future requires a public report card

by Shikha Bansal

Opinion: Newspapers slash staff as Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs state aid

Opinion: Newspapers slash staff as Gov. Gavin Newsom weighs state aid

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Opinion: Measure B offers an important choice about funding community needs

Opinion: Measure B offers an important choice about funding community needs

by Mark Stuart

Education

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, 2026

California math scores are far below grade level. This screener will test students’ skills early

California math scores are far below grade level. This screener will test students’ skills early

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters September 15, 2026Sept. 15, 2026, 9:42 a.m.

Community colleges suddenly oppose plan to let them offer more bachelor’s degrees

Community colleges suddenly oppose plan to let them offer more bachelor’s degrees

by Mikhail Zinshteyn • CalMatters September 12, 2026

Arts

North County native Chris Thile brings Grammy-winning Punch Brothers and their ‘wild adventure’ to UCSD

by Peter Blackstock • Special to Times of San Diego September 19, 2026Sept. 19, 2026, 8:27 p.m.

The rise of roadside motor lodges in San Diego

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 18, 2026Sept. 18, 2026, 6:27 p.m.

Virginia Brissac: The San Diego actress who played James Dean’s grandmother

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 17, 2026Sept. 18, 2026, 10:35 p.m.

When opera singer Lillian Russell drove the first car to the top of Grossmont in 1913

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 16, 2026Sept. 16, 2026, 11:14 a.m.

Luminist Michael James Slattery turns Ocean Beach Pier and city icons into ghostly fine art

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego September 16, 2026Sept. 16, 2026, 5:57 a.m.

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.

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