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San Diego will seek EMS bids despite questions over former chief’s role with potential bidder

San Diego’s former fire chief could lead his new employer’s bid to take over city EMS services. He initiated the city’s bidding process.

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 11:35 a.m.

Neighborhoods

Gary Heffern, 72, punk rocker and songwriter, dies in Finland just after SD Music Hall of Fame induction

by Peter Blackstock • Special to Times of San Diego

One of San Diego’s largest landlords settles security deposit lawsuit for $19.25 million

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego

La Mesa baker turns a family passion into a full-time business

by Karen Pearlman • Special to Times of San Diego

Liberty Station’s Rosin Box Project beckons audience into playful spirit world with ‘Ghost Light Masquerade’

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Local leaders have long argued that one person should direct efforts to solve the Tijuana River pollution crisis. Now they’ve got her

Local leaders have long argued that one person should direct efforts to solve the Tijuana River pollution crisis. Now they’ve got her

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego October 19, 2026Oct. 19, 2026, 4:25 p.m.

Lawsuit blames San Diego Gas & Electric equipment for fire that destroyed Orange County homes

Lawsuit blames San Diego Gas & Electric equipment for fire that destroyed Orange County homes

by City News Service October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 11:50 a.m.

USS Abraham Lincoln set to depart San Diego, head to new homeport

USS Abraham Lincoln set to depart San Diego, head to new homeport

by City News Service October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 10:05 a.m.

San Diego Wave owners propose stadium at Del Mar Fairgrounds, seek exclusive negotiation rights

by Roman Aguilar October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 12:18 p.m.

Public Safety

Council passes law to require anti-fraud warnings on cryptocurrency ATMS

by City News Service October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 4:49 p.m.

Escaped sexually violent predator found dead off Fairmount Avenue

Escaped sexually violent predator found dead off Fairmount Avenue

by City News Service October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 3:41 p.m.

Search suspended for 11 missing off Ensenada coast in apparent case of human smuggling

Search suspended for 11 missing off Ensenada coast in apparent case of human smuggling

by City News Service October 19, 2026Oct. 19, 2026, 11:30 a.m.

Politics & Government

Council committee to discuss resolution to terminate services with Flock Safety

The Budget and Government Efficiency Committee will discuss the item Wednesday, Oct. 21.

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

San Diego City Council approves appointment of new COO

by City News Service October 19, 2026Oct. 19, 2026, 6:03 p.m.

SD County set to announce Bridget Premont as first pollution crisis chief

by City News Service October 19, 2026

County Supervisor Jim Desmond flies himself to campaign events in a plane he bought from two donors

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego October 18, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 9:18 a.m.

Business

Casa de Pico celebrates 55 years of Mexican flavor, color and community

by Robin Dohrn-Simpson October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 12:32 p.m.

MarketInk: ‘Shotgun’ Tom Kelly is ‘overwhelmed’ as he’s inducted into National Radio Hall of Fame

MarketInk: ‘Shotgun’ Tom Kelly is ‘overwhelmed’ as he’s inducted into National Radio Hall of Fame

by Rick Griffin October 18, 2026Oct. 18, 2026, 5:44 p.m.

From an East Village studio to a state-of-the-art bakery in Sorrento Valley —IZOLA to open second location

by Thaïs Giraudet • Times of San Diego October 16, 2026Oct. 16, 2026, 2:21 p.m.

Life

A San Diego holiday jewelry guide: Meaningful gifts for every California style

A San Diego holiday jewelry guide: Meaningful gifts for every California style

October 15, 2026Oct. 15, 2026, 9:02 a.m.

First extreme heat, then tropical storm, now high winds in store for San Diego

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports October 14, 2026Oct. 14, 2026, 6:34 p.m.

San Diego takes ‘big, monumental step’ for future of Balboa Park, launching first new update to master plan in almost 40 years

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 14, 2026Oct. 14, 2026, 6:12 p.m.

$2.2 million Powerball ticket sold in Lakeside

by City News Service October 11, 2026

UPDATED: Tropical storm watch issued for San Diego County from Friday evening through Tuesday

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego October 9, 2026Oct. 10, 2026, 11:31 a.m.

Sports

Mission Bay football undeterred after blowout loss

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 12:50 p.m.

SDSU waterski team seeks another national title after losing most of championship roster

by Roman Aguilar October 16, 2026Oct. 16, 2026, 4:31 p.m.

Aztecs, snakebit during inaugural Pac-12 season, try to overcome poor play and a contagion to draw fans back to Snapdragon

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego October 16, 2026Oct. 16, 2026, 1:15 p.m.

Opinion

Commentary: California voters to consider $8.4 billion bond measure to fund only one field of medical research

Commentary: California voters to consider $8.4 billion bond measure to fund only one field of medical research

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Opinion: Kids don’t just need cartoons and superheroes. Give them nonfiction films too

Opinion: Kids don’t just need cartoons and superheroes. Give them nonfiction films too

by Alysa Nahmias • Zócalo

Letter: Voters should keep an eye on local bottom-of-ballot races

by Editor

Education

Israeli scholars bring expertise in politics, peace building, terrorism, more to San Diego college campuses

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 11:32 a.m.

Foothiller Footsteps — Grossmont High students earn retiree scholarships

by Connie Baer • Special for Times of San Diego and Lynn Baer • Special for Times of San Diego October 19, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 2:17 p.m.

In 75th year, Helix Charter High School finally hosts first Highland Games

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 19, 2026

Arts

Sleepwalkers to Tom Jones — This week in live music

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego October 20, 2026

Inside San Diego’s early canneries: How fish transformed the waterfront

by Debbie L. Sklar • Special for Times of San Diego October 17, 2026

Review: Digger, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s most divisive film yet

by Mixar López • Special to Times of San Diego October 16, 2026Oct. 18, 2026, 1:54 p.m.

Claudia Russell’s path – from ‘What the heck, we’ll see’ to first radio DJ to join SD Music Hall of Fame

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego October 15, 2026

10 things you may not know about Julian (besides apples and gold)

by Debbie L. Sklar • Special for Times of San Diego October 15, 2026Oct. 15, 2026, 1:23 p.m.

Military

Coast Guard continues search for survivors after boat sinks off Ensenada coast

Coast Guard continues search for survivors after boat sinks off Ensenada coast

by City News Service October 17, 2026

Newsom offers mental health services to returning USS Abraham Lincoln personnel

Newsom offers mental health services to returning USS Abraham Lincoln personnel

by City News Service October 17, 2026

San Diegans welcome return of USS Abraham Lincoln as carrier’s weary crew comes home

by Thomas Murphy • Special to Times of San Diego October 8, 2026Oct. 8, 2026, 6:54 p.m.

Events