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University of California pushes for $12B scientific research bond to counter federal cuts

For the bond to appear on the ballot, the state Legislature first needs to approve Senate Bill 895, sponsored by both the UC and UAW 4811.

by Michael Burke • EdSource June 8, 2026

Neighborhoods

90-acre brush fire in Sorrento Valley prompts multiple evacuations

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego and Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego

Police offer reward for suspect who destroyed 200 door locks at Patrick Henry High School

by Taylor Rau • Special to Times of San Diego

AIDS Memorial Quilt on display as UCSD’s Owen Clinic holds vigil for those lost to HIV

by Nicole Abrams • Times of San Diego

It’s summer. Here are some fun-in-the sun safety tips

It’s summer. Here are some fun-in-the sun safety tips

Latest News

A state housing bill would raise wages to $28 — so why do some unions hate it?

A state housing bill would raise wages to $28 — so why do some unions hate it?

by Ben Christopher • CalMatters June 8, 2026June 8, 2026, 11:27 a.m.

San Bernardino family demands answers after video shows deputy shooting beloved dog

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego June 8, 2026June 8, 2026, 12:53 p.m.

San Diego Food Bank to buy new distribution truck following contract with city

San Diego Food Bank to buy new distribution truck following contract with city

by City News Service June 8, 2026June 8, 2026, 1:58 p.m.

San Diego’s forgotten beer giant: How Aztec Brewing helped shape a city

San Diego’s forgotten beer giant: How Aztec Brewing helped shape a city

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego June 9, 2026June 9, 2026, 7:45 a.m.

Public Safety

A Flock license plate reader linked a San Diego man to a violent crime. He was five miles away.

by Jesse Marx • Special to Times of San Diego and Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego June 7, 2026June 7, 2026, 1:02 p.m.

Lakeside man arrested in FBI probe of alleged plot to support ISIS

Lakeside man arrested in FBI probe of alleged plot to support ISIS

by City News Service June 6, 2026

Murder case paused in death of Escondido ‘Trump House’ owner

Murder case paused in death of Escondido ‘Trump House’ owner

by City News Service June 6, 2026June 6, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

Politics & Government

Justice Department appears to be quietly scrapping ‘command center’ to monitor Election Day emergencies

Justice Department appears to be quietly scrapping ‘command center’ to monitor Election Day emergencies

Trump’s DOJ has canceled election-integrity training for prosecutors and FBI agents and gutted DOJ’s Public Integrity Section.

by Jose Pagliery • NOTUS June 9, 2026

Complete election results for June 2 primary in San Diego County

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego June 8, 2026June 8, 2026, 7:26 p.m.

En el Distrito 4 de San Diego la diferencia entre candidatos es de tres votos

by Alejandro Maciel • Tiempos de San Diego June 8, 2026June 8, 2026, 3:29 p.m.

California’s Lithium Valley dreams meet reality at the only restaurant in town

by Rebecca Plevin and Zoë Meyers • Capital & Main June 7, 2026June 8, 2026, 11:45 a.m.

Best of La Jolla: Nominate, vote your favorite businesses

Business

MarketInk: SD County Fair wields record $1.3 million ad budget for 2026 season

MarketInk: SD County Fair wields record $1.3 million ad budget for 2026 season

by Rick Griffin June 7, 2026

California’s economy runs on the same labor force the Trump administration wants to deport

California’s economy runs on the same labor force the Trump administration wants to deport

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main June 7, 2026June 7, 2026, 1:17 p.m.

UCLA forecast: California economy outperforms nation, but job market weak

UCLA forecast: California economy outperforms nation, but job market weak

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego June 3, 2026

Life

Lifeguards rescue man who jumped off Oceanside Pier

Lifeguards rescue man who jumped off Oceanside Pier

by City News Service June 7, 2026

More than 300 pets find furever homes after Humane Society waives adoption fees

by City News Service June 7, 2026

SeaWorld one new home in Canada’s plan to move whales, dolphins from closed-down park

by Associated Press June 4, 2026June 4, 2026, 2:42 p.m.

Alpine shelter welcomes American black bear from Minnesota

by City News Service June 4, 2026

‘Red flags all over the place’ — How one nonprofit never gave up effort to save neglected animals at troubled Julian sanctuary

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego June 3, 2026June 3, 2026, 2:28 p.m.

Sports

Colombia takes charge, beating Jordan 2-0 in final San Diego World Cup warm-up

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego June 8, 2026June 8, 2026, 10:52 a.m.

‘Golf is a game of life’: Football legend Reggie Bush takes to the course to mentor young players

by Steve Anderson • Special to Times of San Diego June 7, 2026

Australia and Switzerland reach 1-1 tie as Snapdragon Stadium hosts World Cup tune-ups

Australia and Switzerland reach 1-1 tie as Snapdragon Stadium hosts World Cup tune-ups

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego June 6, 2026June 6, 2026, 6:01 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: California population stagnates as immigration and birth rates fall

Opinion: California population stagnates as immigration and birth rates fall

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Essay: Panic turns to fun as a high school student tries a swordfighting class

by Kylie Wisdom

Opinion: Hard-working tenants can’t wait — they need rent control now

Opinion: Hard-working tenants can’t wait — they need rent control now

by Patrick Range McDonald

Education

Grossmont High School grads celebrate the beginning of a new chapter

by Karen Pearlman • Special for Times of San Diego June 5, 2026June 5, 2026, 2:32 p.m.

‘It’s a family’: How California tribal colleges open doors for Indigenous students

‘It’s a family’: How California tribal colleges open doors for Indigenous students

by Ella Carter-Klauschie • CalMatters June 5, 2026

Point Loma High graduates its 100th class

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego June 3, 2026June 3, 2026, 2:38 p.m.

Arts

Mission Valley’s milk lines: When the valley ran on cows and morning routes

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego June 8, 2026June 8, 2026, 8:08 a.m.

The Music Company is transforming the music scene for emerging San Diego artists

by Ashlyn Lipori-Russie • Special for Times of San Diego June 7, 2026

Council members Lee, Foster propose restoring San Diego arts funding, with help from Prebys Foundation

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego June 5, 2026June 5, 2026, 5:12 p.m.

When Ocean Beach danced: The sounds of yesteryear on the sand

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego June 5, 2026June 5, 2026, 8:21 a.m.

Military

F-18 jet from USS Abraham Lincoln disables another Iran-bound tanker

F-18 jet from USS Abraham Lincoln disables another Iran-bound tanker

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego June 9, 2026June 9, 2026, 9:11 a.m.

No injuries reported after fire breaks out on Navy ship at NASSCO shipyard

No injuries reported after fire breaks out on Navy ship at NASSCO shipyard

by City News Service June 7, 2026

‘We are on the front lines’: Asm. Ward and veteran groups spotlight bill protecting trans troops

‘We are on the front lines’: Asm. Ward and veteran groups spotlight bill protecting trans troops

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego June 6, 2026

Events