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‘All in, committed to winning’ – Padres new billionaire owners pledge upon approval of team sale

MLB on Monday announced the unanimous vote in favor of the sale. José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones lead the sixth ownership group in Padre history.

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego August 17, 2026Aug. 17, 2026, 1:23 p.m.

Neighborhoods

Oceanside reopens Crown Heights community center after $5M renovation

Oceanside reopens Crown Heights community center after $5M renovation

by Staff and Wire Reports

Agua Caliente: The Tijuana resort that made San Diego a gateway to glamour

Agua Caliente: The Tijuana resort that made San Diego a gateway to glamour

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Sweetwater Valley all-stars clinch spot in Little League World Series

Sweetwater Valley all-stars clinch spot in Little League World Series

by Staff and Wire Reports

Stolen cars drop in San Diego, but Pacific Beach drivers and Jeep owners remain at risk

Stolen cars drop in San Diego, but Pacific Beach drivers and Jeep owners remain at risk

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln ‘fake’

Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln ‘fake’

by Staff and Wire Reports August 17, 2026Aug. 17, 2026, 3:28 p.m.

MarketInk: San Diego’s Julie Smith-Taylor honored by Public Relations Society of America

MarketInk: San Diego’s Julie Smith-Taylor honored by Public Relations Society of America

by Rick Griffin August 16, 2026

‘You can’t predict fire. But you can trade on it’ – Senators warn prediction market activity on wildfires could encourage arson

‘You can’t predict fire. But you can trade on it’ – Senators warn prediction market activity on wildfires could encourage arson

by Alysa Horton August 16, 2026

As San Onofre dismantling continues, experts to discuss how to handle nuclear waste that remains

As San Onofre dismantling continues, experts to discuss how to handle nuclear waste that remains

by Thomas Murphy • Special to Times of San Diego August 17, 2026Aug. 17, 2026, 1:02 p.m.

Public Safety

Drive-by shooting leaves woman, 28, dead, man wounded in Chula Vista

Drive-by shooting leaves woman, 28, dead, man wounded in Chula Vista

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports August 17, 2026Aug. 17, 2026, 5:40 p.m.

Evacuations orders lifted as fire crews battle Campo brush fire

Evacuations orders lifted as fire crews battle Campo brush fire

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego August 17, 2026Aug. 17, 2026, 8:15 p.m.

Man in custody in connection with weekend Sorrento Fire

Man in custody in connection with weekend Sorrento Fire

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego August 17, 2026Aug. 17, 2026, 1:16 p.m.

Politics & Government

California craft liquor delivery is about to go away thanks to big money lobbying

California craft liquor delivery is about to go away thanks to big money lobbying

Distillers say powerful alcohol companies, the wine industry and Teamsters killed a possible extension of deliveries.

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters August 15, 2026

‘For many Americans it is a spiritual battle’ – RFK Jr. visits San Diego to announce faith-based approach to homelessness

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego and Alysa Horton August 12, 2026Aug. 13, 2026, 9:07 a.m.

Opinion: Who should pay when California utilities’ power lines cause wildfires?

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist August 12, 2026

Longtime National City mayor Ron Morrison announces he won’t seek re-election

by City News Service August 10, 2026Aug. 10, 2026, 12:45 p.m.

Best of La Mesa, Uptown & Downtown: Nominate and vote for your favorite businesses

Business

Mr. Charlie’s vegan knockoffs of McDonald’s fare are put to the taste test

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego August 17, 2026Aug. 17, 2026, 11:44 a.m.

San Diego airport to add new non-stop flight to Austin in spring of 2027

San Diego airport to add new non-stop flight to Austin in spring of 2027

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports August 14, 2026Aug. 14, 2026, 5:29 p.m.

Residents clash at public forum about Midway Rising and state legislation to push it through

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego August 14, 2026Aug. 14, 2026, 2:29 p.m.

Life

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

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.

‘I thought the house was coming down’: Cali survivor recounts earthquake as San Diego rallies to help Colombia

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego August 11, 2026Aug. 11, 2026, 5:24 p.m.

Animal welfare groups ‘overwhelmed’ after spate of mass surrenders, rescues

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego August 11, 2026Aug. 12, 2026, 10:25 p.m.

San Diego Restaurant Week to highlight fresh, seasonal ingredients from local growers

August 10, 2026

First raccoons ‘graduate’ from SDHS’s wildlife nursery, return to wild

by Staff and Wire Reports August 7, 2026Aug. 7, 2026, 12:51 p.m.

Sports

Point Loma football holds high hopes for this season

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego August 17, 2026Aug. 17, 2026, 11:34 a.m.

Coach Gwynn: SDSU alum France, last of MLB players once guided by Hall of Famer, having standout season with Padres

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego August 15, 2026Aug. 15, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

San Diego Dons Water Polo Club dominates at USA Water Polo’s Junior Olympics

by Andi Ruiz • Times of San Diego August 13, 2026Aug. 13, 2026, 1:42 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: 250 years later, the American voice is still worth celebrating

Opinion: 250 years later, the American voice is still worth celebrating

by Scott Bedingfield

Opinion: Digital fraud threatens everyone — here’s how to protect your finances

Opinion: Digital fraud threatens everyone — here’s how to protect your finances

by Estela Soriano

Opinion: San Diego shouldn’t need a political fight to keep bathrooms open

Opinion: San Diego shouldn’t need a political fight to keep bathrooms open

by Raul Campillo

Education

New data on English learners could help California schools pinpoint needed support, experts say

New data on English learners could help California schools pinpoint needed support, experts say

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource August 16, 2026

Sacramento City Unified remains on path to state takeover after Thurmond rejects appeal

Sacramento City Unified remains on path to state takeover after Thurmond rejects appeal

by Diana Lambert • EdSource August 15, 2026

2026 La Jolla High Vikings football: A team built on community

by Ed Piper • Special for Times of San Diego August 11, 2026

Arts

San Diego Music Hall of Fame reveals 2026 inductees, including Mojo Nixon, Big Mountain

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego August 17, 2026Aug. 17, 2026, 5:55 p.m.

East Village’s Wonder Bread building to be transformed into Live Nation music venue

by City News Service August 17, 2026Aug. 17, 2026, 2:56 p.m.

‘Dropping like flies’ — San Diego bids goodbye to heavy metal haven Brick by Brick

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego August 13, 2026Aug. 13, 2026, 6:22 p.m.

Alicia Keys captures energy of ‘90s NYC in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ musical at Civic Theatre

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego August 13, 2026

Military

Trump to Navy: scrap General Atomics electric catapults and return to steam

Trump to Navy: scrap General Atomics electric catapults and return to steam

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego August 14, 2026Aug. 14, 2026, 6:33 p.m.

New carrier to replace long-deployed USS Lincoln amid morale concerns

New carrier to replace long-deployed USS Lincoln amid morale concerns

by Associated Press August 13, 2026Aug. 13, 2026, 11:39 a.m.

Reports: USS Lincoln sailors face mental health issues in long deployment off Iran

Reports: USS Lincoln sailors face mental health issues in long deployment off Iran

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego August 12, 2026Aug. 12, 2026, 4:53 p.m.

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