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‘That sounds like bad news.’ Text messages reveal how Gloria’s office reacted to its trash fee error

Text messages obtained by Times of San Diego show Mayor Gloria learned of trash fee error three days after residents sounded the alarm.

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego October 21, 2026Oct. 21, 2026, 12:45 p.m.

Neighborhoods

Pacific Beach on track for record year of stingray stings

by Thaïs Giraudet • Times of San Diego

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

William Gross came to San Diego looking for a retirement home. He helped create Grossmont instead

by Debbie L. Sklar • Special for Times of San Diego

Latest News

Taxpayer-funded $3.2 billion fruit, vegetable program restarts

Taxpayer-funded $3.2 billion fruit, vegetable program restarts

by Madeline Shannon • The Center Square October 21, 2026Oct. 21, 2026, 12:48 p.m.

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

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 6:44 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.

A first-time winner will hoist the 2026 World Series trophy. The Padres continue to wait their turn

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego October 21, 2026Oct. 21, 2026, 1:08 p.m.

Public Safety

Foster son charged with murder in case of woman whose remains were discovered buried on her own property

Foster son charged with murder in case of woman whose remains were discovered buried on her own property

by City News Service October 21, 2026Oct. 21, 2026, 1:54 p.m.

Collision on Interstate 5 ties up traffic for hours near Old Town

Collision on Interstate 5 ties up traffic for hours near Old Town

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

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

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

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.

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

by City News Service October 19, 2026

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.

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.

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

by Karen Pearlman • Special to Times of San Diego October 20, 2026Oct. 20, 2026, 11:45 a.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

Another strong season for Mission Bay volleyball, playoffs next

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego October 21, 2026Oct. 21, 2026, 10:29 a.m.

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.

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

City Ballet’s ‘American Icons’ caps nation’s 250th with three master choreographers

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego October 21, 2026Oct. 21, 2026, 1:56 p.m.

Sleepwalkers to Tom Jones — This week in live music

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

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

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego October 17, 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.

Military

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.

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

Events