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Steve Hilton bets California is ready for something different in the governor’s office

Steve Hilton bets California is ready for something different in the governor’s office

Steve Hilton is taking his campaign for governor across California, arguing for change in a state long dominated by Democrats.

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego October 17, 2026

Neighborhoods

Passion for the pour: Chef Erin Sealy brings wine and food together in PB

by Robin Dohrn-Simpson

Inside San Diego’s early canneries: How fish transformed the waterfront

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

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

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego

San Diego Weekend Guide Oct. 16-18: Spotlight on North County

San Diego Weekend Guide Oct. 16-18: Spotlight on North County

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Camp Pendleton brush fire now 50% contained

Camp Pendleton brush fire now 50% contained

by City News Service October 18, 2026Oct. 18, 2026, 10:22 a.m.

The race for lithium Is becoming a race for water

The race for lithium Is becoming a race for water

by Johanna Hansel, Carla Samon Ros and Wyatt Myskow • Inside Climate News October 18, 2026

There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know

There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know

by Marisa Kendall • CalMatters October 18, 2026

Midway Rising moves to full council for approval, with some changes

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego and Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego October 17, 2026Oct. 17, 2026, 5:01 p.m.

Public Safety

Brush fire at Camp Pendleton 20% contained, with Interstate 5 again open in area

Brush fire at Camp Pendleton 20% contained, with Interstate 5 again open in area

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports October 16, 2026Oct. 16, 2026, 6:58 p.m.

Fast-moving brush fire burns hundreds of acres at Camp Pendleton, closes part of Interstate 5

Fast-moving brush fire burns hundreds of acres at Camp Pendleton, closes part of Interstate 5

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports October 15, 2026Oct. 15, 2026, 9:59 p.m.

Coast Guard, lifeguards search for kayaker reported missing in La Jolla

by City News Service October 13, 2026Oct. 13, 2026, 5:40 p.m.

Politics & Government

San Diego voters have until Monday to register if they want to vote by mail

San Diego voters have until Monday to register if they want to vote by mail

Voters who miss that deadline can still vote by casting a provisional ballot in person but will no longer have the option of voting by mail.

by City News Service October 18, 2026

‘No Kings’ events spread around San Diego to push voter turnout for November

by City News Service October 17, 2026Oct. 17, 2026, 5:43 p.m.

California’s billionaire tax promises healthcare relief. The fine print is murkier

by Jackie Fortiér • KFF Health News October 17, 2026

Mayor names new COO less than a month after billing debacle exposed lapses in city operations

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports October 15, 2026Oct. 15, 2026, 1:20 p.m.

Business

From an East Village studio to a state-of-the-art bakery in Sorrento Valley —IZOLA to open second location

by Thaïs Giraudet • Times of San Diego October 16, 2026Oct. 16, 2026, 2:21 p.m.

Business For Good brings on CEO, plans to expand advocacy, provide training for entrepreneurs

Business For Good brings on CEO, plans to expand advocacy, provide training for entrepreneurs

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 14, 2026Oct. 14, 2026, 3:45 p.m.

MarketInk: SD Press Club to honor San Diego Magazine’s Troy and Claire Johnson at awards ceremony

MarketInk: SD Press Club to honor San Diego Magazine’s Troy and Claire Johnson at awards ceremony

by Rick Griffin October 11, 2026

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

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.

Aztecs, snakebit during inaugural Pac-12 season, try to overcome poor play and a contagion to draw fans back to Snapdragon

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego October 16, 2026Oct. 16, 2026, 1:15 p.m.

La Jolla Vikings football: ‘It’s playoff football from here on’

by Ed Piper • Special for Times of San Diego October 16, 2026

Opinion

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

Reseña: Digger, la divisiva película de Alejandro González Iñarritu

Reseña: Digger, la divisiva película de Alejandro González Iñarritu

by Mixar López • Especial para Tiempos de San Diego

Opinión: ‘No reniego de mi herencia española ni del mestizaje de mi sangre’

Opinión: ‘No reniego de mi herencia española ni del mestizaje de mi sangre’

by Daniel Salinas Basave • Especial Tiempos de San Diego

Education

Why new limits on bachelor’s degrees worry some California community colleges

Why new limits on bachelor’s degrees worry some California community colleges

by Michael Burke • EdSource October 18, 2026

Judge orders release of City College student detained by federal immigration officers

Judge orders release of City College student detained by federal immigration officers

by City News Service October 16, 2026Oct. 16, 2026, 4:03 p.m.

Punishing heat waves are becoming more common in California. Most schools aren’t prepared

Punishing heat waves are becoming more common in California. Most schools aren’t prepared

by Mallika Seshadri • EdSource October 16, 2026

Arts

Review: Digger, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s most divisive film yet

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.

Claudia Russell’s path – from ‘What the heck, we’ll see’ to first radio DJ to join SD Music Hall of Fame

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego October 15, 2026

10 things you may not know about Julian (besides apples and gold)

by Debbie L. Sklar • Special for Times of San Diego October 15, 2026Oct. 15, 2026, 1:23 p.m.

Lean into ‘spooky aesthetic’ at HalloWomen Spook-tacular, where women rule and costumes are a must

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego October 14, 2026Oct. 14, 2026, 12:19 p.m.

San Diego legends, punk icons, pop mainstays – Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego October 13, 2026Oct. 13, 2026, 12:41 p.m.

Military

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

San Diegans welcome return of USS Abraham Lincoln as carrier’s weary crew comes home

by Thomas Murphy • Special to Times of San Diego October 8, 2026Oct. 8, 2026, 6:54 p.m.

Events