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Property tax for Balboa Park upgrades could be headed to November ballot

Property tax for Balboa Park upgrades could be headed to November ballot

A proposed ballot measure would increase property taxes on city residents to pay for a long list of upgrades for Balboa Park.

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 10:34 a.m.

Neighborhoods

Mr. Charlie’s opens in PB as the vegan version of McDonald’s

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego

Cycling, public safety advocates call for action after fatal hit-and-runs in PB

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego

San Diego Unified approves Clairemont High mascot change

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego

10 questions every home seller should ask before hiring a listing agent

10 questions every home seller should ask before hiring a listing agent

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The second homes tax returns — maybe with a better chance of council support

The second homes tax returns — maybe with a better chance of council support

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 8:47 p.m.

Escondido’s had a contract with ICE for more than a decade. Now critics want the city to end it

Escondido’s had a contract with ICE for more than a decade. Now critics want the city to end it

by Katie Futterman • inewsource February 24, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 8:09 a.m.

La Jolla’s iconic Mushroom House is now a public nuisance and graffiti canvas. Its future is anyone’s guess

by Thomas Murphy February 23, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 10:11 a.m.

‘Mutant’ seagrass in Mission Bay could help improve coastal ecosystem

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 11:58 a.m.

Public Safety

Man sentenced to life without parole for Barrio Logan double murder

Man sentenced to life without parole for Barrio Logan double murder

by City News Service February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 1:54 p.m.

Pacific Beach community mourning another hit-and-run victim

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Sentencing set for April 8 in pair of attempted Mission Valley kidnappings

by Neal Putnam • Special for Times of San Diego February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 9:33 a.m.

Politics & Government

Newsom takes heat from Republicans, LGTBQ+ lawmakers during book tour

Newsom takes heat from Republicans, LGTBQ+ lawmakers during book tour

Just a few days into a national book tour, the two-term Democrat who is widely expected to seek the presidency in 2028 is taking heat.

by Michael R. Blood • Associated Press February 25, 2026

HUD looks to pull federal housing assistance for families with mixed immigration status

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS February 25, 2026

California joins other states to sue Trump admin over childhood vaccine changes

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 11:11 a.m.

A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi’s House seat is unafraid of a fight

by Sophie Austin • Associated Press February 24, 2026

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

Business

Campbell’s accused by SD city attorney of improperly labeling workers as contractors

Campbell’s accused by SD city attorney of improperly labeling workers as contractors

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 7:37 p.m.

City Council approves AVA Pacific Beach plans to add 138 apartments

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego February 23, 2026Feb. 23, 2026, 11:21 a.m.

MarketInk: San Diego’s Southwest Strategies rebrands

MarketInk: San Diego’s Southwest Strategies rebrands

by Rick Griffin February 22, 2026Feb. 22, 2026, 7:09 p.m.

Life

La Mesa awarded more than $3.5 million for pair of infrastructure improvements

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 12:34 p.m.

Nearly dead bobcat kitten found in bushes rejoins wild after SD Humane rehab

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego February 23, 2026Feb. 23, 2026, 6:42 p.m.

No winner, bigger prize: Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $438M

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego February 21, 2026Feb. 21, 2026, 11:42 a.m.

Weekend rail closure scheduled Between Oceanside, San Diego

by City News Service February 21, 2026Feb. 21, 2026, 9:30 a.m.

Third and final (for now) storm system to pass through county

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego February 19, 2026Feb. 19, 2026, 8:06 a.m.

Sports

Helix Charter High girls’ water polo sinks first-ever CIF title

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 11:17 a.m.

Prep girls water polo: The trajectory of three top teams

by Ed Piper • Special for Times of San Diego February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 10:57 a.m.

Mission Bay boys soccer’s promising season ends in dramatic loss

by Hector Trujillo • Special for Times of San Diego February 25, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: As our borrowing soars, get ready for the ‘Greater Recession’

Opinion: As our borrowing soars, get ready for the ‘Greater Recession’

by David B. Zlotnick

Opinion: Teacher union wrong to endorse Richard Barrera for state superintendent

Opinion: Teacher union wrong to endorse Richard Barrera for state superintendent

by Todd Walters

Letter: Four years into the war, Ukraine’s survival still matters in San Diego

Letter: Four years into the war, Ukraine’s survival still matters in San Diego

by Editor

Education

Emergency housing program helps California college students

Emergency housing program helps California college students

by Khadeejah Khan • CalMatters February 24, 2026

Special education has become a flashpoint in teacher negotiations

Special education has become a flashpoint in teacher negotiations

by Emma Gallegos • EdSource February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 6:20 p.m.

San Diego Mesa and Southwestern colleges can offer new bachelor’s degrees, despite CSU objections

San Diego Mesa and Southwestern colleges can offer new bachelor’s degrees, despite CSU objections

by Michael Burke • EdSource February 20, 2026Feb. 20, 2026, 11:46 a.m.

Arts

Eight concerts to see this week in San Diego

Eight concerts to see this week in San Diego

by Matthew Lickona • Special for Times of San Diego February 25, 2026Feb. 25, 2026, 10:45 a.m.

Indigenous surf film ‘Haagua’ makes San Diego debut at Oceanside Film Festival

by Gabrielle Wallace • Times of San Diego February 25, 2026

Birthdays, benefits, borders: Top shows this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego February 24, 2026

Steve Poltz, The Frights and Daring Greatly — San Diego Music Awards announces its 2026 nominees

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego February 24, 2026Feb. 24, 2026, 10:46 a.m.

Military

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.

‘City of wood’ — La Jolla’s secret World War II training ground Camp Callan

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego February 8, 2026

After 74 years, Escondido Korean War ace Royce Williams gets Medal of Honor

After 74 years, Escondido Korean War ace Royce Williams gets Medal of Honor

by City News Service February 5, 2026Feb. 5, 2026, 5:39 a.m.

Events