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

La Mesa’s newly appointed city treasurer, Emmett Stewart, is the youngest officeholder in San Diego County.

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

Neighborhoods

What makes San Diego cool? Design Week has a six-day answer

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego

San Diego’s troubled reservoirs brace for ‘Super’ El Niño. How the city is addressing downstream risks

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego

A day of music near the beach kicks off weeklong Sessions Surf Festival in Encinitas

A day of music near the beach kicks off weeklong Sessions Surf Festival in Encinitas

by Peter Blackstock • Special to Times of San Diego

An epic victory: San Diego-trained Latak wins U.S. Open Juniors singles final

An epic victory: San Diego-trained Latak wins U.S. Open Juniors singles final

by Michael Lewis • Special for Times of San Diego

Latest News

San Diego officials tout water investments while other Southwest communities brace for Colorado River cuts

San Diego officials tout water investments while other Southwest communities brace for Colorado River cuts

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego September 13, 2026Sept. 14, 2026, 9:59 a.m.

Newsom has the chance to stand up for farmworker wages

Newsom has the chance to stand up for farmworker wages

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main September 14, 2026Sept. 14, 2026, 10:05 a.m.

MarketInk: Ex-Chargers QB Ryan Leaf returns to Pac-12 roots as USA Network football analyst

MarketInk: Ex-Chargers QB Ryan Leaf returns to Pac-12 roots as USA Network football analyst

by Rick Griffin September 13, 2026

Public Safety

Residents ordered to shelter in place after ‘suspicious packages’ found in Oceanside neighborhood

Residents ordered to shelter in place after ‘suspicious packages’ found in Oceanside neighborhood

by City News Service September 13, 2026Sept. 13, 2026, 5:47 p.m.

Public comment open on court release of two sexually violent predators

Public comment open on court release of two sexually violent predators

by City News Service September 12, 2026

Friars Road Speedway: SDPD issued more speeding tickets on Friars than any other road

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego September 9, 2026Sept. 10, 2026, 4:46 p.m.

Politics & Government

Housing groups sue SANDAG for blocking development near Oceanside, Solana Beach train stations

Californians for Homeownership and California Housing Defense Fund argue SANDAG misinterpreted state housing law.

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego and Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego September 10, 2026Sept. 10, 2026, 4:42 p.m.

California could soon end child marriage after years of debate

by Mariel Padilla • The 19th September 9, 2026Sept. 9, 2026, 1:07 p.m.

Voters could fund what Trump and California lawmakers will not

by David Jensen • Special to Capitol Weekly September 7, 2026

Chris Ward bill offering tax credits to news outlets passes state Assembly

by City News Service September 6, 2026Sept. 6, 2026, 11:01 a.m.

Business

No seed oils and only organic ingredients at Sourpuss Donuts

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego September 12, 2026Sept. 12, 2026, 9:44 a.m.

Merchants Association offers La Jolla Savings Pass

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego September 8, 2026Sept. 11, 2026, 1:12 p.m.

Rush Bowls offers a fresh, nutritious alternative in Pacific Beach

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego September 8, 2026Sept. 8, 2026, 10:31 a.m.

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

Part-time San Diego resident Marcel Latak shocks the tennis world; will compete for U.S. Open Junior singles championship

Part-time San Diego resident Marcel Latak shocks the tennis world; will compete for U.S. Open Junior singles championship

by Michael Lewis • Special for Times of San Diego September 11, 2026Sept. 11, 2026, 4:44 p.m.

Musgrove and Padres are attacking his elbow problems ‘from every angle,’ but still stuck on when he’ll be able to return

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego September 10, 2026Sept. 11, 2026, 4:06 p.m.

Veteran goalkeeper Paños’ confidence rises after debut as starter with San Diego Wave

Veteran goalkeeper Paños’ confidence rises after debut as starter with San Diego Wave

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego September 10, 2026Sept. 10, 2026, 11:12 a.m.

Opinion

Opinion: San Diego’s 20-year-old strong-mayor system is overdue for a tuneup

Opinion: San Diego’s 20-year-old strong-mayor system is overdue for a tuneup

by Mat Kostrinsky

Opinion: Water for California’s future hinges on outcome of 4 intertwined battles

Opinion: Water for California’s future hinges on outcome of 4 intertwined battles

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Opinion: A local safety plan is urgently needed for San Onofre nuclear waste

Opinion: A local safety plan is urgently needed for San Onofre nuclear waste

by Sarah Mosko

Education

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

Do later school start times help California students? Here’s what new study says

Do later school start times help California students? Here’s what new study says

by Vani Sanganeria • EdSource September 7, 2026Sept. 9, 2026, 12:53 p.m.

SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch

SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch

by Kevin Hardy • Stateline September 6, 2026

Arts

The San Diego gemstone that ended up in China’s Imperial Court

The San Diego gemstone that ended up in China’s Imperial Court

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 11, 2026Sept. 14, 2026, 10:21 a.m.

Muse blends new music, fan favorites at amped-up Chula Vista show

by Donovan Roche • Special to Times of San Diego September 10, 2026

This Pacific Beach woman and her nursery helped make San Diego green in the 1920s

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 10, 2026Sept. 10, 2026, 12:50 p.m.

New book documents 15 years of Murals of La Jolla

by Karen Pearlman • Special to Times of San Diego September 9, 2026

When artists came to the Cove: La Jolla’s Green Dragon Colony

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 9, 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.

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