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Is Louis XIV San Diego’s most misunderstood band? Unravel the mystery at the Festival of Beers

Louis XIV reunited last year and on March 12 released a new single, “Statues,” which they’ll play at the North Park fest.

by Donovan Roche • Special to Times of San Diego March 31, 2026

Neighborhoods

Nightmarish rock, jazz greats, a return of local stars: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego

Balboa Park debuting Makers Arcade Spring Fair April 4-5

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego

Former hotel remade into six-story apartment building in Point Loma

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego

Man pleads guilty in Ocean Beach hit and run that killed woman sitting on curb

by Neal Putnam • Special for Times of San Diego

Latest News

State senator looks to secure Midway Rising’s path forward, proposes CEQA exemption

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 3:15 p.m.

Trump signs executive order to create lists of people who are allowed to vote

Trump signs executive order to create lists of people who are allowed to vote

by Associated Press March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 3:20 p.m.

Riverside County sheriff reverses course on 2025 election claims as legal challenges grow

Riverside County sheriff reverses course on 2025 election claims as legal challenges grow

by Associated Press March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 8:14 a.m.

Countdown underway for astronaut Moon flight that will land off San Diego

Countdown underway for astronaut Moon flight that will land off San Diego

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 3:53 p.m.

Public Safety

Judge grants Pacific Beach murder suspect supervised release prior to preliminary hearing

by Neal Putnam • Special for Times of San Diego March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 3:23 p.m.

Chase from East County ends with abandoned vehicle in Ocean Beach

by Staff and Wire Reports March 30, 2026March 30, 2026, 6:03 p.m.

Appeals court vacates former teacher’s sex crime convictions

Appeals court vacates former teacher’s sex crime convictions

by City News Service March 30, 2026March 30, 2026, 2:15 p.m.

Politics & Government

Federal judge permanently blocks presidential directive ending NPR, PBS funding

Federal judge permanently blocks presidential directive ending NPR, PBS funding

Plaintiffs’ attorney Theodore Boutrous said Tuesday’s ruling is “a victory for the First Amendment and for freedom of the press.”

by Staff and Wire Reports March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 4:38 p.m.

For César Chávez supporters, a painful question: What to do with his legacy now

by Fernanda Figueroa • Associated Press and Jesse Bedayn • Associated Press March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 4:32 p.m.

The Trump administration won’t rule out the possibility of federal agents at polls

by Adora Brown and Manuela Silva • NOTUS March 30, 2026

Tribal leaders push back after human remains are found on Poway development site

by Katie Futterman • inewsource March 30, 2026

Best of Point Loma: Nominate, vote for your favorite businesses

Business

Loop-de-Loo’s children’s resale shop finds a niche in Point Loma

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 8:44 a.m.

Best of Point Loma: Nominate, vote for your favorite businesses

by Staff and Wire Reports March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 8:21 a.m.

Convention center, theaters leader awarded for downtown transformation

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego March 30, 2026March 30, 2026, 6:45 p.m.

Life

Sugar the Surfing Dog, famous for her love of the water, dies at 16

Sugar the Surfing Dog, famous for her love of the water, dies at 16

by Associated Press March 31, 2026

Mama’s Kitchen alcanza los 14 millones de comidas con una entrega a un veterano de Vietnam en Chula Vista

by Alejandro Maciel • Tiempos de San Diego March 30, 2026March 31, 2026, 8:28 a.m.

From birdwatching to the NAT – curator Phil Unitt shares his unusual path to mastering all things avian

by Mireya Miner • Times of San Diego March 30, 2026March 30, 2026, 4:15 p.m.

Mutual aid, grassroots organizations step up with food, money, shelter when nonprofits no longer can

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego March 26, 2026

Hope and renewal at annual San Diego Rescue Mission Easter celebration March 28

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego March 25, 2026March 25, 2026, 1:33 p.m.

Sports

Rancho Family YMCA gymnastics director named among San Diego’s ‘Women of Distinction’

Rancho Family YMCA gymnastics director named among San Diego’s ‘Women of Distinction’

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego March 30, 2026

Sycuan’s historic Singing Hills Golf Club in Dehesa marks 70th anniversary

Sycuan’s historic Singing Hills Golf Club in Dehesa marks 70th anniversary

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego March 28, 2026

San Diego Wave calls homecoming of Chelsea star Catarina Macario ‘monumental signing’

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego March 27, 2026March 29, 2026, 11:39 a.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Amid new antisemitism, San Diego must remain true to its values

Opinion: Amid new antisemitism, San Diego must remain true to its values

by Jason Nevarez

Opinion: To prevent senior homelessness, start with providing food

Opinion: To prevent senior homelessness, start with providing food

by Melinda Forstey

Opinion: Aging foster youth are a ‘quiet crisis’ — but there are ways to help

Opinion: Aging foster youth are a ‘quiet crisis’ — but there are ways to help

by Andrea da Rosa

Education

Annual art show celebrates the Year of the Horse at CPJMA

by Cyril Reinicke • Special for Times of San Diego March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 11:19 a.m.

UC students are lobbying at the Capitol. They want more than a seat at the table – they want change

UC students are lobbying at the Capitol. They want more than a seat at the table – they want change

by Khadeejah Khan • CalMatters March 29, 2026

UCSD medical school targeted by Trump administration regarding admission policies

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego March 26, 2026March 29, 2026, 12:09 p.m.

Arts

El arte es el mejor puente de comunicación, dice Roxana Velázquez

El arte es el mejor puente de comunicación, dice Roxana Velázquez

by Alejandro Maciel • Tiempos de San Diego March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 2:45 p.m.

PB Arts Center ramping up fundraising efforts to renovate building

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego March 30, 2026

La Mesa Branch Library: And the award goes to…

by Denise Smith • Special for Times of San Diego March 30, 2026March 30, 2026, 8:10 a.m.

5 clues to Leucadia’s past: Railroads, roadside cabins and Highway 101

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego March 30, 2026

Military

Yemeni politician sues ex-Navy SEAL, another special forces vet, accusing them of attempt on his life

Yemeni politician sues ex-Navy SEAL, another special forces vet, accusing them of attempt on his life

by Associated Press March 31, 2026March 31, 2026, 4:22 p.m.

Camp Pendleton Marine charged with stealing weapons, ammunition

Camp Pendleton Marine charged with stealing weapons, ammunition

by Associated Press March 30, 2026March 30, 2026, 11:23 a.m.

A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the U.S.-Mexico border?

A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the U.S.-Mexico border?

by Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza • The War Horse March 29, 2026

Events