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Two more federal officials tour Otay Mesa migrant center: ‘It really does feel like a criminal detention facility’

Two more federal officials tour Otay Mesa migrant center: ‘It really does feel like a criminal detention facility’

The national immigration crackdown has brought a resurgence of attention to conditions inside detention centers, including from Rep. Jacobs and Rep. Levin.

by Lillian Perlmutter • Times of San Diego April 2, 2026April 3, 2026, 10:25 a.m.

Neighborhoods

San Diego Weekend Guide: April 3-5 – Easter edition

by Editor

Desert View Tower in Jacumba: A century-old roadside landmark

Desert View Tower in Jacumba: A century-old roadside landmark

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

That mysterious vacant lot at the South Park Target may finally be close to construction

by Mireya Miner • Times of San Diego

Pointers chasing rare CIF championship three-peat

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Without Issa to run against, leading Dems in CA-48 race find themselves in a new race

Without Issa to run against, leading Dems in CA-48 race find themselves in a new race

by Dan Friedell • Special to Times of San Diego April 3, 2026April 3, 2026, 12:06 p.m.

California media outlets demand access to secret warrants in sheriff’s ballot seizure case

California media outlets demand access to secret warrants in sheriff’s ballot seizure case

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters and Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 3, 2026April 3, 2026, 10:25 a.m.

Unemployment rate increases in county, according to state EDD report

Unemployment rate increases in county, according to state EDD report

by City News Service April 3, 2026April 3, 2026, 10:14 a.m.

In Santa Barbara, ICE jailhouse arrests far more frequent than official reports show

In Santa Barbara, ICE jailhouse arrests far more frequent than official reports show

by Lillian Perlmutter • Times of San Diego April 3, 2026

Public Safety

Fatal collision on I-805 prompts closures, heavy congestion

Fatal collision on I-805 prompts closures, heavy congestion

by City News Service April 2, 2026April 2, 2026, 1:44 p.m.

County sues private equity firm, manufacturer over high cost of fire trucks, necessary parts

County sues private equity firm, manufacturer over high cost of fire trucks, necessary parts

by City News Service April 1, 2026April 1, 2026, 6:50 p.m.

Judge grants Pacific Beach murder suspect supervised release prior to preliminary hearing

by Neal Putnam • Special for Times of San Diego March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 3:23 p.m.

Politics & Government

San Diego’s new municipal golf tee time system is making money for $55 million golf fund

San Diego’s new municipal golf tee time system is making money for $55 million golf fund

The city of San Diego created a new tee-time reservation system that shut down brokers. It’s also making money that supports the city’s golf fund.

by JW August • Times of San Diego April 2, 2026April 2, 2026, 7:13 p.m.

A messy California governor’s race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

by Associated Press April 2, 2026April 2, 2026, 5:38 p.m.

City discusses what Heritage Preservation Program reforms mean

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 1, 2026April 1, 2026, 1:25 p.m.

Trump watches as Supreme Court pokes holes in his attack on birthright citizenship

by Jose Pagliery • NOTUS April 1, 2026April 1, 2026, 11:44 a.m.

Best of Point Loma: Nominate, vote for your favorite businesses

Business

Prediction markets challenging tribal casinos’ hard-won place in U.S. gambling

Prediction markets challenging tribal casinos’ hard-won place in U.S. gambling

by Associated Press April 2, 2026April 3, 2026, 11:03 a.m.

On National Burrito Day, tourism authority celebrates San Diego staple

On National Burrito Day, tourism authority celebrates San Diego staple

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 1, 2026April 1, 2026, 2:52 p.m.

Study: Rincon tribe resort in Valley Center is $739 million economic engine

Study: Rincon tribe resort in Valley Center is $739 million economic engine

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 1, 2026April 1, 2026, 11:54 a.m.

Life

Don Hansen, surfing champ whose shop became a fixture in Encinitas, dies at 89

Don Hansen, surfing champ whose shop became a fixture in Encinitas, dies at 89

by City News Service April 2, 2026April 2, 2026, 6:02 p.m.

SDPD officer, former Marine, dies of pancreatic cancer at 43

by City News Service April 1, 2026April 1, 2026, 2:30 p.m.

Barrio Logan raises its voice on César Chávez: Some call for not abruptly erasing his legacy

by Carlos Avilés • Special to Times of San Diego March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 5:09 p.m.

Sugar the Surfing Dog, famous for her love of the water, dies at 16

by Associated Press March 31, 2026

For César Chávez supporters, a painful question: What to do with his legacy now

by Associated Press March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 6:21 p.m.

Sports

Rancho Family YMCA gymnastics director named among San Diego’s ‘Women of Distinction’

Rancho Family YMCA gymnastics director named among San Diego’s ‘Women of Distinction’

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego March 30, 2026

Sycuan’s historic Singing Hills Golf Club in Dehesa marks 70th anniversary

Sycuan’s historic Singing Hills Golf Club in Dehesa marks 70th anniversary

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego March 28, 2026

San Diego Wave calls homecoming of Chelsea star Catarina Macario ‘monumental signing’

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego March 27, 2026March 29, 2026, 11:39 a.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Conservative ’empire of fraud’ charge against Newsom doesn’t stick

Opinion: Conservative ’empire of fraud’ charge against Newsom doesn’t stick

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Opinion: We can’t leave children out of the county’s behavioral health plan

Opinion: We can’t leave children out of the county’s behavioral health plan

by Erin Hogeboom

Opinion: San Diego nonprofits are counting on you for their survival

Opinion: San Diego nonprofits are counting on you for their survival

by Deacon Jim Vargas

Education

Special education experts urge California schools to invest in early education amid rising costs

Special education experts urge California schools to invest in early education amid rising costs

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource April 1, 2026

Cal State students widely use AI tools, but mistrust results, fear job impacts

Cal State students widely use AI tools, but mistrust results, fear job impacts

by Kate Rix • EdSource April 1, 2026April 1, 2026, 8:39 a.m.

Annual art show celebrates the Year of the Horse at CPJMA

by Cyril Reinicke • Special for Times of San Diego March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 11:19 a.m.

Arts

Flashback: April 1, 1884 — ‘Holy cow!’ Did cattle take over downtown San Diego?

Flashback: April 1, 1884 — ‘Holy cow!’ Did cattle take over downtown San Diego?

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego April 1, 2026

Is Louis XIV San Diego’s most misunderstood band? Unravel the mystery at the Festival of Beers

by Donovan Roche • Special to Times of San Diego March 31, 2026April 2, 2026, 4:07 p.m.

Nightmarish rock, jazz greats, a return of local stars: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 9:31 a.m.

Convention center, theaters leader awarded for downtown transformation

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego March 30, 2026March 30, 2026, 6:45 p.m.

Military

Yemeni politician sues ex-Navy SEAL, another special forces vet, accusing them of attempt on his life

Yemeni politician sues ex-Navy SEAL, another special forces vet, accusing them of attempt on his life

by Associated Press March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 4:22 p.m.

Camp Pendleton Marine charged with stealing weapons, ammunition

Camp Pendleton Marine charged with stealing weapons, ammunition

by Associated Press March 30, 2026March 30, 2026, 11:23 a.m.

A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the U.S.-Mexico border?

A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the U.S.-Mexico border?

by Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza • The War Horse March 29, 2026

Events