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A rice cooker and a local church bring Hawaii’s ‘aloha spirit’ to San Diego

A rice cooker and a local church bring Hawaii’s ‘aloha spirit’ to San Diego

Pastor Gordon Wong he brings the spirit of his home state, Hawaii, to his San Diego church, Mission Church.

by Sydney Brammer • Special to Times of San Diego March 12, 2026March 12, 2026, 7:02 p.m.

Neighborhoods

Eat Beat: Raise a glass March food & drink highlights from Irish to Adriatic

Eat Beat: Raise a glass March food & drink highlights from Irish to Adriatic

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Novelist sets book series in La Jolla with a sexy surfer and a determined reporter

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego

San Diego Weekend Guide: March 13–15 – Shamrocks & Sleeper Holds

by Editor

Ridership reaches record high for North Park bike lanes. Cyclists are happy, but some locals are still frustrated

Ridership reaches record high for North Park bike lanes. Cyclists are happy, but some locals are still frustrated

by Mireya Miner

Latest News

No imminent drone threat to California, says governor

No imminent drone threat to California, says governor

by Associated Press March 12, 2026March 12, 2026, 10:31 a.m.

The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor

The field is set: Meet the candidates officially running for California governor

by Yue Stella Yu • CalMatters March 12, 2026March 12, 2026, 12:08 p.m.

Wave FC added Ludmila and shook up the roster. There might be another big name to come

Wave FC added Ludmila and shook up the roster. There might be another big name to come

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego March 12, 2026March 12, 2026, 1:20 p.m.

Flashback: Sea of green — San Diego’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade marks 44 years

Flashback: Sea of green — San Diego’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade marks 44 years

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego March 13, 2026

Public Safety

Raid on smoke shops in Oceanside nabs suspected illicit drugs

Raid on smoke shops in Oceanside nabs suspected illicit drugs

by City News Service March 13, 2026March 13, 2026, 9:21 a.m.

Two teens to be sentenced for Chula Vista murder attempts on behalf of cartel

Two teens to be sentenced for Chula Vista murder attempts on behalf of cartel

by City News Service March 13, 2026March 13, 2026, 9:07 a.m.

Police ramp up patrols outside places of worship after Michigan synagogue shooting

Police ramp up patrols outside places of worship after Michigan synagogue shooting

by City News Service March 12, 2026March 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

Politics & Government

School district bows out, leaving Chula Vista short of polling places, but another district steps up

School district bows out, leaving Chula Vista short of polling places, but another district steps up

The 7,900 voters who used 10 polling places at Chula Vista Elementary School District sites in 2024 will need to find new polling spots.

by JW August • Times of San Diego March 11, 2026March 12, 2026, 3:23 p.m.

How to fix the pollution in the Tijuana River? A new report lays out the multi-step solution

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters March 11, 2026March 11, 2026, 1:07 p.m.

San Diego County sues federal government, demands inspections at Otay Mesa Detention Center

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego March 10, 2026March 11, 2026, 11:51 a.m.

Voter ID requirements could be headed to the California ballot

by Nadia Lathan • CalMatters March 10, 2026March 10, 2026, 1:38 p.m.

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

Business

SDSU, Samsung Heavy Industries launch maritime engineering center, partnership

SDSU, Samsung Heavy Industries launch maritime engineering center, partnership

by City News Service March 13, 2026March 13, 2026, 11:03 a.m.

Navore Market hub offers La Jolla residents fresh food from San Diego farms

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego March 12, 2026March 12, 2026, 12:32 p.m.

Cherryfish blends modern Japanese flavors in Pacific Beach

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego March 12, 2026

Life

San Diego County swelters under record heat wave

San Diego County swelters under record heat wave

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego March 13, 2026March 13, 2026, 9:17 a.m.

Vote for the Best of California’s State Parks 2026, including favorites from San Diego County

by Staff and Wire Reports March 11, 2026March 11, 2026, 9:20 p.m.

Bluff collapses in Del Mar, but no injuries reported

by City News Service March 11, 2026March 11, 2026, 12:29 p.m.

Some State Farm customers could see refunds after fires, while homeowner rate hikes stay put

by Levi Sumagaysay • CalMatters March 11, 2026

Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America — but not for long

by Associated Press March 10, 2026March 10, 2026, 12:58 p.m.

Sports

A paean to spring: 33 years of visiting Arizona baseball training

by Ed Piper • Special for Times of San Diego March 11, 2026March 11, 2026, 9:29 a.m.

If SDSU is to shake off regular-season doldrums heading into March Madness, rebounds are key

If SDSU is to shake off regular-season doldrums heading into March Madness, rebounds are key

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego March 9, 2026

La Jolla Country Day grad Kelsey Plum at Team USA training camp for World Cup qualifying

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 12:38 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: From San Diego, Iran war looks like military success, political uncertainty

Opinion: From San Diego, Iran war looks like military success, political uncertainty

by Ricardo A. Crespo

Opinion: Here’s what’s next in California’s unusually crowded governor’s race

Opinion: Here’s what’s next in California’s unusually crowded governor’s race

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Opinion: Don’t end TPS for immigrants threatened in their home countries

Opinion: Don’t end TPS for immigrants threatened in their home countries

by Jordan Liz

Education

Discussing his dyslexia, Newsom steps into K–12 spotlight

Discussing his dyslexia, Newsom steps into K–12 spotlight

by Kevin Mahnken • The 74 March 12, 2026

Eighth grade students play music to seniors for service project

by Cyril Reinicke • Special for Times of San Diego March 11, 2026

Mission Bay Cluster’s Lily Higman named Volunteer of the Year for SDUSD

by Cyril Reinicke • Special for Times of San Diego March 11, 2026March 11, 2026, 9:45 a.m.

Arts

Broadway SD announces its next season with ‘Operation Mincemeat,’ ‘Death Becomes Her’

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego March 11, 2026March 11, 2026, 8:42 a.m.

Bye Bye Birdie takes center stage at Patrick Henry High through March 14

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego March 10, 2026March 10, 2026, 9:23 a.m.

Rembrandt’s masterpiece hiding in plain sight in Balboa Park

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 11:56 a.m.

Before the dredges: The marsh that became Mission Bay

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego March 7, 2026March 7, 2026, 12:31 p.m.

Military

Camp Pendleton announces 2025 Financial Technician of the Year

Camp Pendleton announces 2025 Financial Technician of the Year

by City News Service March 13, 2026March 13, 2026, 10:53 a.m.

Report: FBI warns local police of Iran’s desire to attack California with drones

Report: FBI warns local police of Iran’s desire to attack California with drones

by City News Service March 12, 2026March 12, 2026, 6:59 a.m.

Videos: San Diego-based warships support U.S. military action in Iran

Videos: San Diego-based warships support U.S. military action in Iran

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego March 6, 2026March 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

Events