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California Coastal Commission greenlights SeaWorld drone shows

The CCC voted unanimously in favor of drones versus fireworks at SeaWorld after presentations by staff and SeaWorld’s park president.

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 3:56 p.m.

Neighborhoods

San Diego’s honorary Bill Walton street might end up near local YMCA, while La Mesa chooses spot by Helix High

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

Capt. Katy Lynch, openly LGBTQ+ cop, admires two ‘giants.’ Her name will sit alongside theirs

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

Rolando’s rebranded Barlando is putting the bar in barbecue

by Calista Stocker • Times of San Diego

Hillcrest proudly unveils more than 100 Pride flags throughout the community

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Latest round of bids pushes potential Padres sale price near $3.5 billion

Latest round of bids pushes potential Padres sale price near $3.5 billion

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 16, 2026, 11:13 a.m.

Mayor’s budget proposal protects police, fire spending, but cuts arts, parks, libraries to plug $118 million gap

Mayor’s budget proposal protects police, fire spending, but cuts arts, parks, libraries to plug $118 million gap

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego and Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 4:49 p.m.

Thousands suffer nausea, delirium and other health issues from toxins in the Tijuana River

Thousands suffer nausea, delirium and other health issues from toxins in the Tijuana River

by Associated Press April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 8:32 a.m.

Tender ‘The Notebook’ musical adapts iconic love story to stage

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 10:52 a.m.

Public Safety

Three more arrested in fatal Barrio Logan stabbing

Three more arrested in fatal Barrio Logan stabbing

by City News Service April 16, 2026

Suspect in fatal holiday season shooting arrested while crossing border

Suspect in fatal holiday season shooting arrested while crossing border

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 10:49 a.m.

Police arrest driver after elderly pedestrian killed in Oceanside hit-and-run

Police arrest driver after elderly pedestrian killed in Oceanside hit-and-run

by City News Service April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 2:35 p.m.

Politics & Government

City committee takes conservative approach to reducing special event parking rates

The committee, chaired by Campillo, is made up of Councilmembers Kent Lee, Jennifer Campbell, and Henry L. Foster III.

by City News Service April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 3:45 p.m.

La propuesta presupuestaria del alcalde protege el gasto en seguridad, pero recorta en servicios públicos

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 2:18 p.m.

Department of Justice now investigating allegations against Eric Swalwell

by Reese Gorman • NOTUS April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 12:16 p.m.

California attorney who tried to overturn 2020 election loses law license

by Associated Press April 16, 2026

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Business

New Civic Center plan envisions multi-billion ‘re-energizing’ of downtown hub

New Civic Center plan envisions multi-billion ‘re-energizing’ of downtown hub

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 1:55 p.m.

J-K’s Greek Cafe’s new owners stay true to themselves — and to Greek food philosophy

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 15, 2026, 1:34 p.m.

The Black reopens: New owner begins a new generation for an OB landmark

by Steve Anderson • Special to Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 3:38 p.m.

Life

Fare hike proposed for bus, trolley riders in San Diego County

Fare hike proposed for bus, trolley riders in San Diego County

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 6:07 p.m.

Humane Society extending summer adoption hours to address overcrowding

by Staff and Wire Reports April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 12:15 p.m.

Someone chopped beloved OB beach chair to pieces. Neighbors are determined to fix it – again

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 11:58 p.m.

Mammoth Mountain ski resort extends its season after major spring snowstorm

by Associated Press April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 1:49 p.m.

Throwback or prime wedding destination? Both – new pergola hearkens back to Balboa Park roots

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 10, 2026April 10, 2026, 6:04 p.m.

Sports

Mansour is undefeated in the ring. With ‘SD Fight Night,’ he wants to be a force outside it too

by Gayle Lynn Falkenthal April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 7:03 p.m.

Snapdragon to welcome four World Cup teams in pair of June friendlies

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 3:27 p.m.

Even Trevor Hoffman is blown away by Mason Miller’s ‘Little League-ish’ numbers

Even Trevor Hoffman is blown away by Mason Miller’s ‘Little League-ish’ numbers

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 10:11 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: From Artemis to Trump, America as the ‘cradle of best and worst’

Opinion: From Artemis to Trump, America as the ‘cradle of best and worst’

by Peter C. Herman and Nathan M. Greenfield

Opinion: Taxpayers should be wary of a city takeover of the electric utility

Opinion: Taxpayers should be wary of a city takeover of the electric utility

by Mark Kersey

Opinion: Swalwell’s downfall could be opportunity for Mahan in governor’s race

Opinion: Swalwell’s downfall could be opportunity for Mahan in governor’s race

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Education

Crown Point music academy to dedicate new center to teacher, symphony veteran

by Mireya Miner • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 5:51 p.m.

Mission Bay High names valedictorians and salutatorian for Class of 2026

by Cyril Reinicke • Special for Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 11:42 a.m.

Opinion: I didn’t know my own hometown, but community schools changed that

Opinion: I didn’t know my own hometown, but community schools changed that

by Coraline Salazar • Special for Catalyst California April 14, 2026

Arts

Roxana Velásquez sees art as San Diego’s most powerful bridge

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 1:38 p.m.

Be Reilly took some good advice. Now his band, The Film Company, is up for two SD Music Awards

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 16, 2026, 11:34 a.m.

Fizz & flavor: Downtown San Diego’s lost soda fountains

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 5:04 p.m.

Poet laureate hopes community writing, video project help dispel myths about poetry

by Mireya Miner • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 3:47 p.m.

Military

San Diego destroyer USS Spruance forces Iranian ship to respect blockade

San Diego destroyer USS Spruance forces Iranian ship to respect blockade

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 6:44 p.m.

Video: Navy guided-missile destroyers threaten to board Iran-bound ships

Video: Navy guided-missile destroyers threaten to board Iran-bound ships

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 16, 2026, 6:52 a.m.

‘It’s never too late’: Navy spouse builds veterinary career to fit with frequent moves

‘It’s never too late’: Navy spouse builds veterinary career to fit with frequent moves

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego April 11, 2026April 11, 2026, 1:18 p.m.

Events