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‘No breaks anywhere’ for San Diego-area restaurateurs — so many are opting to close up shop

‘No breaks anywhere’ for San Diego-area restaurateurs — so many are opting to close up shop

With numerous challenges facing many area restaurants, your next meal at one of your favorite eateries could be your last.

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego March 1, 2026March 2, 2026, 8:37 a.m.

Neighborhoods

Before the crowds: Balboa Park’s cherry trees and tea garden

Before the crowds: Balboa Park’s cherry trees and tea garden

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Students take on mental health for middle school students as part of community service project

by Cyril Reinicke • Special for Times of San Diego

Marine F-35C stealth jets from Miramar involved in Iran strikes

Marine F-35C stealth jets from Miramar involved in Iran strikes

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego

UCSD fencing joins new pro league to offer athletes more visibility, opportunities

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego

Latest News

San Diego Politics Show: Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe

San Diego Politics Show: Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego March 1, 2026March 1, 2026, 9:10 a.m.

Barrio Logan sounds alarm over threat to landmark murals, gentrification

Barrio Logan sounds alarm over threat to landmark murals, gentrification

by Roberto Camacho • Palabra March 1, 2026

San Diego photographer documents the fans, not the game, at SDFC matches

San Diego photographer documents the fans, not the game, at SDFC matches

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego March 1, 2026March 1, 2026, 1:12 p.m.

Five questions with Sara Petite: San Diego’s Americana angel has a new album due soon

Five questions with Sara Petite: San Diego’s Americana angel has a new album due soon

by Peter Blackstock • Special to Times of San Diego March 1, 2026

Public Safety

Long trial delay set in fatal March 2025 Hotel Circle shooting

by Neal Putnam • Special for Times of San Diego March 2, 2026March 2, 2026, 12:06 p.m.

Boyfriend suspected in death of woman found in Colina del Sol apartment

Boyfriend suspected in death of woman found in Colina del Sol apartment

by Staff and Wire Reports February 28, 2026Feb. 28, 2026, 6:08 p.m.

San Diego Central Jail inmate’s death ruled accidental OD

San Diego Central Jail inmate’s death ruled accidental OD

by City News Service February 28, 2026Feb. 28, 2026, 3:04 p.m.

Politics & Government

Trump’s deportation crackdown is hurting tourism

Trump’s deportation crackdown is hurting tourism

International travel to the U.S. has had nine straight months of decline in foreign visitors compared to the year before.

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main March 2, 2026

Rep. Jacobs warns of ‘foreign policy blunder’ as authorities watch for possible fallout from U.S. strike on Iran

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego February 28, 2026Feb. 28, 2026, 7:55 p.m.

Rep. Levin again opposes off-shore oil drilling as federal agency reveals plans for environmental study

by City News Service February 27, 2026Feb. 27, 2026, 6:51 p.m.

Analysis: No clear frontrunner for California governor, but new poll names 5 with best shot

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist February 27, 2026Feb. 27, 2026, 9:15 a.m.

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

Business

The Market Place in Bankers Hill has been slinging deli fare since the 1970s

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego March 2, 2026March 2, 2026, 10:46 a.m.

MarketInk: Greenhaus adds partners, launches behavioral insights product

MarketInk: Greenhaus adds partners, launches behavioral insights product

by Rick Griffin March 1, 2026March 1, 2026, 4:08 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce unveils new mission at 155th annual celebration

Chamber of Commerce unveils new mission at 155th annual celebration

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego March 1, 2026March 1, 2026, 3:09 p.m.

Life

Half-billion in sight: Mega Millions jackpot Grows to $473 Million

Half-billion in sight: Mega Millions jackpot Grows to $473 Million

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego February 28, 2026Feb. 28, 2026, 11:39 a.m.

SD County property online auction deadline is March 5

by City News Service February 28, 2026Feb. 28, 2026, 9:05 a.m.

Fahey knew everyone, but ink has dried on advertising rep’s 38-year newspaper career

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego February 27, 2026

Quarterly EDC report:1.4% increase in employment for S.D. region

by City News Service February 27, 2026Feb. 27, 2026, 8:55 a.m.

Rain went away, now it’s hot as heck – it’ll be a sunny, hot February weekend in San Diego

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports February 26, 2026Feb. 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Sports

Padres’ Cronenworth, Pivetta on baseball labor fight: Salary cap is a nonstarter

Padres’ Cronenworth, Pivetta on baseball labor fight: Salary cap is a nonstarter

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego February 28, 2026Feb. 28, 2026, 4:48 p.m.

Oceanside Pop Warner won two national titles. But soaring costs are making it hard to find a home

Oceanside Pop Warner won two national titles. But soaring costs are making it hard to find a home

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego February 27, 2026Feb. 27, 2026, 3:17 p.m.

Del Norte High alum Ferree has fairy-tale start to SDFC career in front of hometown fans

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego February 26, 2026Feb. 26, 2026, 3:02 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: How we can reduce the ‘Unfairness Tax’ San Diegans pay

Opinion: How we can reduce the ‘Unfairness Tax’ San Diegans pay

by Terra Lawson-Remer

Opinion: Serving Seniors turns homeless count into dignity for older adults

Opinion: Serving Seniors turns homeless count into dignity for older adults

by Melinda Forstey

Opinion: Mentors matter in education and work because success is rarely a solo act

Opinion: Mentors matter in education and work because success is rarely a solo act

by Bob P. Benson III

Education

Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’

Wave of California teacher strikes ‘is no coincidence’

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters March 2, 2026March 2, 2026, 11:16 a.m.

Ex-Dehesa principal sues school district for alleged whistleblower retaliation

Ex-Dehesa principal sues school district for alleged whistleblower retaliation

by City News Service February 28, 2026Feb. 28, 2026, 2:51 p.m.

SDUSD school bus collides with bus from other school district

SDUSD school bus collides with bus from other school district

by City News Service February 27, 2026Feb. 27, 2026, 9:30 a.m.

Arts

Christian St. Croix steps up as first artist ambassador for San Diego Theatre Month

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego February 28, 2026Feb. 28, 2026, 7:51 p.m.

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.

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

by Luis Monteagudo Jr. • Times of San Diego February 26, 2026

Photos: Contributions of California immigrants often go unseen, underappreciated

by Capital & Main staff February 26, 2026

Military

Pentagon: Iranian missiles targeting USS Abraham Lincoln ‘didn’t come close’

Pentagon: Iranian missiles targeting USS Abraham Lincoln ‘didn’t come close’

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego March 1, 2026March 1, 2026, 8:28 a.m.

Liberty Station’s naval past: Sailors, stories and the Silver Screen

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego February 27, 2026Feb. 27, 2026, 11:06 a.m.

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.

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