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San Diego County’s iconic coastal locations face triple threat from ‘Super El Niño’

Researchers see multiple threats to San Diego County’s top coastal landmarks from the weather pattern.

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego September 22, 2026Sept. 22, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

Neighborhoods

SDPD now discloses why officers search Flock license plate readers. Nearly 4,000 times, the reason was ‘other.’

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego and Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego

Ocean Beach Library closes for massive renovation

by Roman Aguilar • Times of San Diego

Cutting-edge theater to be excited about this fall on San Diego stages

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

El Cajon Boulevard: San Diego’s unofficial drag strip — and the riot that made history

El Cajon Boulevard: San Diego’s unofficial drag strip — and the riot that made history

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Latest News

She died at the San Diego border. A surveillance camera was in plain sight

She died at the San Diego border. A surveillance camera was in plain sight

by Lillian Perlmutter • Times of San Diego September 21, 2026Sept. 22, 2026, 12:08 p.m.

The U.S. spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die?

The U.S. spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die?

by James O'Donnell • MIT Technology Review and Eileen Guo • MIT Technology Review September 21, 2026Sept. 22, 2026, 12:29 p.m.

La Mesa to fund city’s first Pride event, coming in 2027

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 21, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 11:04 a.m.

From fests to frights and art to authors, more things to explore doing this fall

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 22, 2026

Public Safety

Rideshare driver arrested after passenger reports alleged sexual assault

Rideshare driver arrested after passenger reports alleged sexual assault

by City News Service September 20, 2026

Three people spotted leaving scene after vehicle sinks in Oceanside Harbor

Three people spotted leaving scene after vehicle sinks in Oceanside Harbor

by City News Service September 19, 2026

Imperial Beach home vandalized with antisemitic graffiti for second consecutive week

Imperial Beach home vandalized with antisemitic graffiti for second consecutive week

by City News Service September 19, 2026

Politics & Government

Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good

Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good

Californians over age 80 will be able to get a permanent exemption from jury duty under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed.

by Lynn La • CalMatters September 20, 2026Sept. 20, 2026, 9:19 p.m.

‘Billionaires shouldn’t exist.’ Why California unions are fighting for a wealth tax

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main September 19, 2026

Plaintiffs won a court battle over the Green Card Lottery shut down by Trump. But with a key deadline looming, time is not on their side

by JW August • Times of San Diego September 18, 2026Sept. 20, 2026, 9:30 p.m.

101 Ash Street gets new name, and plan for affordable housing

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 17, 2026Sept. 18, 2026, 9:18 a.m.

Business

Wise Owl Gym in Santee packs a punch for those fighting Parkinson’s

by Sean Monney • Special for Times of San Diego September 21, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 2:28 p.m.

Act-II in La Mesa — Continuing a resale fashion legacy

by Thaïs Giraudet • Times of San Diego September 21, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 9:15 a.m.

MarketInk: Clearpoint Agency adds Mezo Beverages as new client

MarketInk: Clearpoint Agency adds Mezo Beverages as new client

by Rick Griffin September 20, 2026

Life

Gallon of gas in San Diego County again jumps to more than $6

Gallon of gas in San Diego County again jumps to more than $6

by City News Service September 11, 2026Sept. 11, 2026, 1:39 p.m.

Ramona farm says officials never asked for egg recall following salmonella outbreak

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego September 5, 2026Sept. 5, 2026, 3:55 p.m.

Best beach bites – Satisfy your coastal cravings for National Beach Day

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego August 29, 2026

One of two water projects at Sea World Drive, Friars intersection close to completion

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego August 28, 2026Aug. 28, 2026, 1:07 p.m.

Long-lost poodle rescued from storm drain, reunited with owner

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego August 13, 2026Aug. 13, 2026, 6:08 p.m.

Sports

His Hot Wheels full circle: Childhood toy becomes monster-sized profession for disabled vet

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

Pitbull Cruz, now training in San Diego, to defend title on Saturday’s fight card at Pechanga Arena

Pitbull Cruz, now training in San Diego, to defend title on Saturday’s fight card at Pechanga Arena

by Gayle Lynn Falkenthal September 18, 2026Sept. 18, 2026, 5:48 p.m.

Padres coming up big in September, putting them in thick of Wild Card hunt

Padres coming up big in September, putting them in thick of Wild Card hunt

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego September 18, 2026Sept. 18, 2026, 12:56 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Hispanic, Latino or Latinx? Understanding the debate over identity

Opinion: Hispanic, Latino or Latinx? Understanding the debate over identity

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego

Opinion: For blind riders, accessibility begins before a vehicle arrives

Opinion: For blind riders, accessibility begins before a vehicle arrives

by Julia Cardenas and Jerrod Harrison

Opinion: Trump administration threatens 50 years of California coastal protection

Opinion: Trump administration threatens 50 years of California coastal protection

by Janet Bridgers

Education

Foothiller Footsteps — September Edition

by Connie Baer • Special for Times of San Diego and Lynn Baer • Special for Times of San Diego September 22, 2026Sept. 22, 2026, 2:08 p.m.

$400,000 per bed? Why it costs so much to build affordable student housing in California

$400,000 per bed? Why it costs so much to build affordable student housing in California

by William Melhado • EdSource September 20, 2026

California K-12 schools with military-style rifles don’t always disclose them as law requires

California K-12 schools with military-style rifles don’t always disclose them as law requires

by Phoebe Huss • CalMatters September 18, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

Arts

After summer of ‘Giants,’ MCASD seeks to thrive by opening its galleries – and its walls – to new communities

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 22, 2026

Sporty Spice to Jack White — San Diego’s list of live music

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego September 22, 2026

La Mesa Reads – The return of One Book, One San Diego

by Cassie Koldewyn • Special for Times of San Diego September 22, 2026Sept. 22, 2026, 11:25 a.m.

‘The Surge’s’ mature dancers translate Sinéad O’Connor’s life and music into movement

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 21, 2026

This year, Rocket From the Crypt’s annual Halloween scream show comes with a special perk

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego September 20, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 11:44 a.m.

Military

Experts: Extended USS Abraham Lincoln deployment exposed lack of Iran War endgame

Experts: Extended USS Abraham Lincoln deployment exposed lack of Iran War endgame

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego September 9, 2026Sept. 9, 2026, 2:20 p.m.

Navy video shows life aboard USS Boxer as it enforces Iran blockade

Navy video shows life aboard USS Boxer as it enforces Iran blockade

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego September 3, 2026Sept. 3, 2026, 4:46 p.m.

USS Abraham Lincoln makes rest stop in Thailand before return to San Diego

USS Abraham Lincoln makes rest stop in Thailand before return to San Diego

by Associated Press September 2, 2026Sept. 2, 2026, 8:21 a.m.

Events