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

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

The county’s litigation seeks a permanent injunction to prevent federal authorities from obstructing future inspections at Otay Mesa.

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego March 10, 2026March 10, 2026, 5:15 p.m.

Neighborhoods

Developers are looking to build a ‘Walmart Depot’ in the heart of OB

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego

Rembrandt’s masterpiece hiding in plain sight in Balboa Park

Rembrandt’s masterpiece hiding in plain sight in Balboa Park

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Alexander Butterfield, La Jolla resident who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

by Associated Press

Longest-ever study of giant kelp finds San Diego’s ocean forest in decline

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

Latest News

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

Perennial candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar believes he can finally win an election, with new bid for CA-48

Perennial candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar believes he can finally win an election, with new bid for CA-48

by Oriana González • NOTUS March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 9:33 a.m.

Voter ID requirements could be headed to the California ballot

Voter ID requirements could be headed to the California ballot

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

Record-breaking March heat possible this week in San Diego County

Record-breaking March heat possible this week in San Diego County

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 7:35 p.m.

Public Safety

Suspect in two Palomar Mountain shootings arrested at San Diego Airport

Suspect in two Palomar Mountain shootings arrested at San Diego Airport

by City News Service March 10, 2026March 10, 2026, 9:32 p.m.

Four arrested for allegedly stealing EBT benefits, including cases in San Diego County

Four arrested for allegedly stealing EBT benefits, including cases in San Diego County

by City News Service March 10, 2026March 10, 2026, 9:07 p.m.

Grand jury indicts San Diego man in $6M alleged fraud. His alleged crime: counterfeiting stamps

Grand jury indicts San Diego man in $6M alleged fraud. His alleged crime: counterfeiting stamps

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego March 10, 2026March 10, 2026, 7:02 p.m.

Politics & Government

San Diego City Council to hold Tuesday evening budget discussion

San Diego City Council to hold Tuesday evening budget discussion

The city faces a deficit of up to $120 million in the upcoming budget despite some dramatic cuts and controversial efforts to plug the gaps.

by City News Service March 10, 2026March 10, 2026, 1:55 p.m.

County CFO Joan Bracci to also serve as assistant chief administrative officer

by City News Service March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 5:21 p.m.

California, other states push to ban ICE at polls ahead of midterm elections

by Jonathan Shorman • Stateline March 8, 2026

Bailey, supporters unveil initiative to overturn Balboa Park paid parking

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego March 6, 2026March 6, 2026, 8:20 p.m.

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

Business

Uber adds option for women riders to match with women drivers in safety push

Uber adds option for women riders to match with women drivers in safety push

by Associated Press March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 10:01 p.m.

El Pueblo moving into former Jack in the Box spot on Pearl Street

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 1:44 p.m.

MarketInk: InnoVision uses AI to create Super Bowl TV commercial

MarketInk: InnoVision uses AI to create Super Bowl TV commercial

by Rick Griffin March 8, 2026

Life

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

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.

TripAdvisor names La Jolla Cove best beach in United States

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 2:51 p.m.

American Red Cross seeking blood donations after severe storms across country

by City News Service March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 1:33 p.m.

Windy, warm weather to give way to cooler temps by Monday

by Staff and Wire Reports March 8, 2026March 8, 2026, 12:31 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.

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.

Air Force blitzes SDSU in opening round of Mountain West Conference basketball tourney

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 12:28 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Stop leaning on Balboa Park to cover for City Hall’s failures

Opinion: Stop leaning on Balboa Park to cover for City Hall’s failures

by Mary Davis

Opinion: San Diego at center of legal fight over Costco’s rotisserie chicken

Opinion: San Diego at center of legal fight over Costco’s rotisserie chicken

by Aaron S. Gross

Opinion: A new era dawns for California’s involvement in the south Caucasus

Opinion: A new era dawns for California’s involvement in the south Caucasus

by Peter Tase

Education

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.

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.

San Diego Unified takes stand against human trafficking with new student protections

San Diego Unified takes stand against human trafficking with new student protections

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego March 9, 2026March 9, 2026, 3:01 p.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.

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.

Sweet on Prospect: The La Jolla Chocolate Shoppe and Café, 1927

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego March 6, 2026March 7, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

So close you can smell them: Elephant Valley finally open at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego March 5, 2026March 10, 2026, 12:48 p.m.

Military

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.

Main gate at Camp Pendleton closed for several hours after package found

Main gate at Camp Pendleton closed for several hours after package found

by City News Service March 6, 2026March 6, 2026, 8:46 p.m.

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.

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