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D2 candidates face-off on Liberty Station leasing, Midway Rising and mayor’s budget at forum

Six of the seven candidates who are appearing on the June ballot showcased their positions on Midway Rising and more at the Liberty Station Conference Center in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters, along with the Point Loma Association.

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 2:12 p.m.

Neighborhoods

Grocery Outlet comes to PB, with grand opening giveaways, including gift cards

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego

New show Art Spectrum opens door for San Diego’s LGBTQ+ artists in Balboa Park

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

Remote workers planned a big beach meet up. The city says that’s illegal.

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego

San Diego’s Top Tech Awards are coming this fall. Get your nominations in now

San Diego’s Top Tech Awards are coming this fall. Get your nominations in now

Latest News

County to reimburse organizations that did not receive contractor payments

County to reimburse organizations that did not receive contractor payments

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego April 27, 2026April 27, 2026, 4:13 p.m.

Father-son duo drop by Petco Park, the latest stop on their ballpark bike tour to fight childhood cancer

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego April 27, 2026April 27, 2026, 5:53 p.m.

San Diego Politics Show: The GOP civil war shaping the county’s District 5 race

San Diego Politics Show: The GOP civil war shaping the county’s District 5 race

by Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego April 27, 2026April 27, 2026, 12:34 p.m.

Workers at San Diego’s REI store vote to join UFCW Local 135

Workers at San Diego’s REI store vote to join UFCW Local 135

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 27, 2026April 28, 2026, 11:49 a.m.

Public Safety

Judge sentences man in case of woman found dead morning after neighbors’ calls for help

Judge sentences man in case of woman found dead morning after neighbors’ calls for help

by City News Service April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 6:38 p.m.

Slow down: CHP on hunt for speeders in special operation that begins Tuesday

Slow down: CHP on hunt for speeders in special operation that begins Tuesday

by Staff and Wire Reports April 27, 2026April 27, 2026, 2:55 p.m.

Alleged Guatemalan drug kingpin facing federal charges in San Diego

Alleged Guatemalan drug kingpin facing federal charges in San Diego

by City News Service April 27, 2026April 27, 2026, 12:05 p.m.

Politics & Government

Ocean Beach’s Fourth of July drone show plans won’t lift off

OB’s popular 2023 Independence Day drone show, which was grounded in 2024 and 2025 due to city resistance, will not make a comeback in 2026.

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 6:20 p.m.

Kamala Harris for president in 2028? Democrats aren’t exactly loving the idea

by Igor Bobic, Daniella Diaz and Kadia Goba • NOTUS April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 11:40 a.m.

Candidates for Dist. 5 discuss wide-ranging issues in Monday forum

by City News Service April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 7:36 a.m.

DHS shutdown is hurting FIFA World Cup security preparations

by Torrence Banks • NOTUS and Avani Kalra • NOTUS April 26, 2026

Best of Point Loma: Vote for your favorite businesses

Business

Alaska, Southwest launch new nonstops out of San Diego International Airport

by Staff and Wire Reports April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 5:41 p.m.

Antique anniversary — Couple celebrates 50 years in the business

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 28, 2026

MarketInk: KOGO’s coverage of Artemis splashdown a lesson to news-talk radio

MarketInk: KOGO’s coverage of Artemis splashdown a lesson to news-talk radio

by Rick Griffin April 27, 2026

Life

Pacific Beach’s 16th annual Graffiti Cleanup set for May 2

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 25, 2026

En Yucatán, Pedro Infante no ha muerto

by Margarita Rodríguez • Especial para Tiempos de San Diego April 27, 2026April 27, 2026, 11:32 a.m.

Retiring in style: The best cities for seniors who want more than golf

April 24, 2026

Fútbol y literatura: Lionel Messi: arqueología de un mito

by Adán Fulgor • Especial para Tiempos de San Diego April 23, 2026April 23, 2026, 2:21 p.m.

Community waits for restoration after garbage truck damages iconic Little Italy sign

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego April 23, 2026April 23, 2026, 6:27 p.m.

Sports

Pointer teams vying for spring league titles

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 2:46 p.m.

Sockers overcome aftermath of brawl to capture 17th MASL title with 10-3 win

Sockers overcome aftermath of brawl to capture 17th MASL title with 10-3 win

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 1:28 p.m.

Helix Charter High spring teams have sights set on championship goals

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 7:40 a.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Senate Bill 1094 is a dose of common sense for California drug prices

Opinion: Senate Bill 1094 is a dose of common sense for California drug prices

by Marc Ang

Opinion: San Diegans deserve better than a trash tax bait and switch

Opinion: San Diegans deserve better than a trash tax bait and switch

by Matthew Gardner

Opinion: During National Volunteer Month, let’s recognize San Diego’s best

Opinion: During National Volunteer Month, let’s recognize San Diego’s best

by Melinda Forstey

Education

Point Loma instructor named San Diego Unified’s High School Teacher of the Year

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 28, 2026

A first step to drought tolerant crops – Salk Institute charts course, uncovering ‘magical property of plants’

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego April 25, 2026

Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers

Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers

by Mikhail Zinshteyn • CalMatters April 24, 2026

Arts

Adams Avenue Unplugged connected community, businesses to array of talented artists

by Shanti Velasco • Special to Times of San Diego April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 5:44 p.m.

Blending epic fantasy with high-stakes romance at the La Mesa Library

by Jake Sexton • Special for Times of San Diego April 27, 2026April 27, 2026, 8:12 a.m.

Alicia Keys delivers surprise performance at Barrio Logan skate shop

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego April 26, 2026

Gloria’s arts cuts threaten more than museums — street fairs, parades and neighborhood fests are all on the line

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 26, 2026April 27, 2026, 9:29 a.m.

Military

The night the Pacific went dark in La Jolla

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego April 28, 2026April 28, 2026, 10:52 a.m.

Another conflict roils the Middle East. A Marine warns that the war will come home

Another conflict roils the Middle East. A Marine warns that the war will come home

by Travis Veillon • The War Horse April 26, 2026

Photo: San Diego-based destroyer intercepts Iranian ‘shadow fleet’ vessel

Photo: San Diego-based destroyer intercepts Iranian ‘shadow fleet’ vessel

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 25, 2026April 25, 2026, 6:47 p.m.

Events