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Prices are rising, but not for Aztec football. San Diego State lowers ticket prices in fight to fill Snapdragon

For 2026, season tickets cost up to 35% less than they did a year ago, depending on the seats and section, according to the university.

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego September 4, 2026Sept. 4, 2026, 2:30 p.m.

Neighborhoods

Dailard Elementary in San Carlos celebrates 50 years

by Sean Monney • Special for Times of San Diego

The fate of concerts at Gallagher Square nears trial in case brought by residents fed up with the noise

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego

Despite US Open loss, San Diego’s Zach Svajda enjoying a breakout 2026 tennis season

by Michael Lewis • Special for Times of San Diego

San Diego Labor Day Weekend Guide: Sept. 4-7

San Diego Labor Day Weekend Guide: Sept. 4-7

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego

Latest News

San Diego panel recommends limits on police’s traffic stops

San Diego panel recommends limits on police’s traffic stops

by Chris Woodward • The Center Square September 5, 2026Sept. 5, 2026, 4:02 p.m.

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

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.

As transitional-K takes root, California preschool providers must adapt or close

As transitional-K takes root, California preschool providers must adapt or close

by Emily Tate Sullivan • The 74 September 5, 2026

San Diego officer who shot and killed 16-year-old will not face criminal charges

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego September 4, 2026Sept. 4, 2026, 5:49 p.m.

Public Safety

Sheriff’s deputies out in force for Labor Day DUI patrols

Sheriff’s deputies out in force for Labor Day DUI patrols

by City News Service September 5, 2026

David Bugaj, 69, identified as man killed in hatchet attack near Interstate 5

by City News Service September 3, 2026Sept. 3, 2026, 4:47 p.m.

City launches enforcement crackdown to clean up Central Library encampments, drug activity

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego September 3, 2026Sept. 4, 2026, 12:08 p.m.

Politics & Government

Xavier Becerra gets to play it safe in the race for governor, and he isn’t making promises

Xavier Becerra gets to play it safe in the race for governor, and he isn’t making promises

What would Becerra, a 35-year veteran of Democratic politics, do as California governor? He’s still not saying.

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters September 5, 2026

Peters wants the feds to build a large-scale carbon removal system. Advocates aren’t optimistic

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego September 2, 2026Sept. 3, 2026, 11:48 a.m.

California lawmakers greenlight Midway Rising, bypassing environmental hurdles

by Nadia Lathan • CalMatters August 31, 2026Aug. 31, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech

by Lynn La • CalMatters August 31, 2026Aug. 31, 2026, 9:28 a.m.

Best of La Mesa, Uptown & Downtown: Vote for your favorite businesses

Business

State Bar has begun mandatory review of select law firms’ handling of clients’ money

State Bar has begun mandatory review of select law firms’ handling of clients’ money

by JW August • Times of San Diego September 4, 2026

Alaska Airlines offers new nonstop flight from San Diego to Loreto

by City News Service September 3, 2026Sept. 4, 2026, 12:22 p.m.

Amazon’s Zoox test fleet coming to San Diego, raising robotaxi stakes just as Waymo goes live

Amazon’s Zoox test fleet coming to San Diego, raising robotaxi stakes just as Waymo goes live

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 1, 2026Sept. 1, 2026, 6:16 p.m.

Life

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.

‘I thought the house was coming down’: Cali survivor recounts earthquake as San Diego rallies to help Colombia

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego August 11, 2026Aug. 11, 2026, 5:24 p.m.

Animal welfare groups ‘overwhelmed’ after spate of mass surrenders, rescues

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego August 11, 2026Aug. 12, 2026, 10:25 p.m.

Sports

Spencer Jones saw a homer the first time he went to a Padres game. Now the Encinitas native could launch one against them

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego September 3, 2026Sept. 3, 2026, 1:23 p.m.

Pointers win first two, will play La Jolla for ‘The Shoe’

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego September 1, 2026Sept. 1, 2026, 11:50 a.m.

San Diego State football aims high, seeking a title to begin Pac-12 era

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego September 1, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: A San Diego deputy got 12 years; an ICE agent got a cover-up

Opinion: A San Diego deputy got 12 years; an ICE agent got a cover-up

by David Myers

Opinion: We can design San Diego’s economy for equitable, shared prosperity

Opinion: We can design San Diego’s economy for equitable, shared prosperity

by Paula A. Cordeiro, Abraham Chen and Emily Renda

Opinion: San Diego must reject the demonization of Jews in politics

Opinion: San Diego must reject the demonization of Jews in politics

by Jason Nevarez, Heidi Gantwerk and Sara E. Brown

Education

Widow of man hit and killed by Poway school bus while walking his dogs sues the district

Widow of man hit and killed by Poway school bus while walking his dogs sues the district

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego August 30, 2026Aug. 30, 2026, 9:40 p.m.

Restricciones de visas de Trump no frenan llegada de estudiantes internacionales a universidades de California

Restricciones de visas de Trump no frenan llegada de estudiantes internacionales a universidades de California

by William Melhado • EdSource August 28, 2026Aug. 28, 2026, 11:06 a.m.

Trump’s visa policies are not deterring international students from California universities

Trump’s visa policies are not deterring international students from California universities

by William Melhado • EdSource August 26, 2026Aug. 28, 2026, 11:07 a.m.

Arts

Lost Attractions and Oddities: Did you know San Diego County had a flying saucer repair shop? (No, really.)

Lost Attractions and Oddities: Did you know San Diego County had a flying saucer repair shop? (No, really.)

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 4, 2026Sept. 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Reflection: Dolly Parton always got the joke – but behind the laughter there was so much more

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego September 3, 2026Sept. 3, 2026, 3:57 p.m.

When Hollywood checked in at Carlsbad’s Mineral Springs Hotel

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 3, 2026

Barrett’s Beauty Parlor: A glimpse of Pacific Beach in 1946

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 2, 2026

Fresh group of artists welcomed by Art in Public Places program at Liberty Station

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego September 1, 2026Sept. 3, 2026, 11:45 a.m.

Military

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.

Report: Another San Diego-based aircraft carrier headed to the Middle East

Report: Another San Diego-based aircraft carrier headed to the Middle East

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego August 28, 2026Aug. 28, 2026, 5:04 a.m.

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