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Democrats fear voters don’t know their new district is a key battleground for control of Congress

Democrats fear voters don’t know their new district is a key battleground for control of Congress

One of the five newly flippable California seats is Rep. Darrell Issa’s 48th District, almost evenly split between San Diego and Riverside County voters.

by Dan Friedell • Special to Times of San Diego February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 7:15 p.m.

Neighborhoods

New Children’s Museum expands art class offerings — for grown-ups

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

The Flower Fields are back with 80 million blooms blanketing 55 acres

The Flower Fields are back with 80 million blooms blanketing 55 acres

by Luis Monteagudo Jr. • Times of San Diego

San Diego Unified approves Clairemont High mascot change

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego

10 questions every home seller should ask before hiring a listing agent

10 questions every home seller should ask before hiring a listing agent

Latest News

Elo-Rivera’s second home tax advances to full Council hearing

Elo-Rivera’s second home tax advances to full Council hearing

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego February 26, 2026Feb. 26, 2026, 11:32 a.m.

Baja California cautiously reopens after weekend of unrest

Baja California cautiously reopens after weekend of unrest

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 2:36 p.m.

‘Tonight isn’t about bullets and targets. It’s about boundaries’: Escondido residents denounce ICE contract

‘Tonight isn’t about bullets and targets. It’s about boundaries’: Escondido residents denounce ICE contract

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters February 26, 2026Feb. 26, 2026, 12:11 p.m.

California governor’s race gives preview of Democrats’ housing agenda

California governor’s race gives preview of Democrats’ housing agenda

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS February 26, 2026

Public Safety

Man arrested after SWAT standoff at Midway Drive motel

Man arrested after SWAT standoff at Midway Drive motel

by Staff and Wire Reports February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 7:01 p.m.

Man sentenced to life without parole for Barrio Logan double murder

Man sentenced to life without parole for Barrio Logan double murder

by City News Service February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 1:54 p.m.

Pacific Beach community mourning another hit-and-run victim

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Politics & Government

Voter ID act is bigger threat to elections than ‘cheating’ Trump claims is happening, Democrats warn

Voter ID act is bigger threat to elections than ‘cheating’ Trump claims is happening, Democrats warn

At a panel organized by California Sen. Alex Padilla, attendees emphasize how the SAVE America Act is a broader effort to “take over” federal elections.

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS February 26, 2026

Newsom takes heat from Republicans, LGTBQ+ lawmakers during book tour

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press February 25, 2026

HUD looks to pull federal housing assistance for families with mixed immigration status

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS February 25, 2026

California joins other states to sue Trump admin over childhood vaccine changes

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 11:11 a.m.

Best of Ocean Beach and Mission Times: Vote for your favorite businesses

Business

Sempra quarterly and annual earnings fall, but beat estimates and stock rises

Sempra quarterly and annual earnings fall, but beat estimates and stock rises

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego February 26, 2026Feb. 26, 2026, 10:11 a.m.

Campbell’s accused by SD city attorney of improperly labeling workers as contractors

Campbell’s accused by SD city attorney of improperly labeling workers as contractors

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 7:37 p.m.

Mr. Charlie’s opens in PB as the vegan version of McDonald’s

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 7:51 p.m.

Life

Chula Vista partners with Catholic Charities to open South Bay’s first city-run food pantry

Chula Vista partners with Catholic Charities to open South Bay’s first city-run food pantry

by City News Service February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 9:28 p.m.

Keep It Saucy! – Celebrating St. Paddy’s Day!

by Margo Schwab • Special to Times of San Diego February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 12:57 p.m.

La Mesa awarded more than $3.5 million for pair of infrastructure improvements

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 12:34 p.m.

Nearly dead bobcat kitten found in bushes rejoins wild after SD Humane rehab

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego February 23, 2026Feb. 23, 2026, 6:42 p.m.

La Jolla’s iconic Mushroom House is now a public nuisance and graffiti canvas. Its future is anyone’s guess

by Thomas Murphy February 23, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 4:49 p.m.

Sports

Helix Charter High girls’ water polo sinks first-ever CIF title

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 11:17 a.m.

Prep girls water polo: The trajectory of three top teams

by Ed Piper • Special for Times of San Diego February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 10:57 a.m.

Mission Bay boys soccer’s promising season ends in dramatic loss

by Hector Trujillo • Special for Times of San Diego February 25, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: Homeless and struggling with substance use? Compassion is the answer

Opinion: Homeless and struggling with substance use? Compassion is the answer

by Deacon Jim Vargas

Opinion: As our borrowing soars, get ready for the ‘Greater Recession’

Opinion: As our borrowing soars, get ready for the ‘Greater Recession’

by David B. Zlotnick

Opinion: Teacher union wrong to endorse Richard Barrera for state superintendent

Opinion: Teacher union wrong to endorse Richard Barrera for state superintendent

by Todd Walters

Education

Emergency housing program helps California college students

Emergency housing program helps California college students

by Khadeejah Khan • CalMatters February 24, 2026

Special education has become a flashpoint in teacher negotiations

Special education has become a flashpoint in teacher negotiations

by Emma Gallegos • EdSource February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 6:20 p.m.

San Diego Mesa and Southwestern colleges can offer new bachelor’s degrees, despite CSU objections

San Diego Mesa and Southwestern colleges can offer new bachelor’s degrees, despite CSU objections

by Michael Burke • EdSource February 20, 2026Feb. 20, 2026, 11:46 a.m.

Arts

Six shows (and some rooftop movies) to see in San Diego this weekend

Six shows (and some rooftop movies) to see in San Diego this weekend

by Matthew Lickona • Special for Times of San Diego February 26, 2026Feb. 26, 2026, 12:49 p.m.

Photos: Contributions of California immigrants often go unseen, underappreciated

by Capital & Main staff February 26, 2026

Music Notes: 2026 SD Music Award noms, Field of Dreamz Fest and an end for the Eagles?

by Donovan Roche • Special for Times of San Diego February 25, 2026

Eight concerts to see this week in San Diego

by Matthew Lickona • Special for Times of San Diego February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 10:45 a.m.

Military

San Diego-born Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95

San Diego-born Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95

by Associated Press February 16, 2026Feb. 16, 2026, 1:13 p.m.

‘City of wood’ — La Jolla’s secret World War II training ground Camp Callan

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego February 8, 2026

After 74 years, Escondido Korean War ace Royce Williams gets Medal of Honor

After 74 years, Escondido Korean War ace Royce Williams gets Medal of Honor

by City News Service February 5, 2026Feb. 5, 2026, 5:39 a.m.

Events