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Beyond the pitch, San Diego FC is fighting to reclaim community spaces

San Diego FC’s Parks & Pitches program is helping families reclaim parks in southeast San Diego through community outreach.

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego August 3, 2026Aug. 3, 2026, 12:16 p.m.

Neighborhoods

‘Quite startling’: Hate crimes spike since mass shooting attack against Islamic Center

‘Quite startling’: Hate crimes spike since mass shooting attack against Islamic Center

by JW August • Times of San Diego

Encinitas’ almost monday catches next big wave with sophomore album, headlining tour

Encinitas’ almost monday catches next big wave with sophomore album, headlining tour

by Donovan Roche • Special to Times of San Diego

Couple gets federal prison for mail theft in Pacific Beach

by Neal Putnam • Special for Times of San Diego

Thrill seekers love Sunset Cliffs. But with rescues on the rise, cliff jumping at ‘The Arch’ faces an uncertain future

by Thomas Murphy • Special to Times of San Diego

Latest News

Experts urge collaboration to end dispute over California’s community college bachelor’s degrees

Experts urge collaboration to end dispute over California’s community college bachelor’s degrees

by Emma Gallegos • EdSource August 3, 2026

State’s privatized public defense leads to caseloads 3x the basic standards, report finds

State’s privatized public defense leads to caseloads 3x the basic standards, report finds

by Anat Rubin • CalMatters August 2, 2026

Lawmaker told court her mom had dementia in family property battle — not so, said doctors

Lawmaker told court her mom had dementia in family property battle — not so, said doctors

by Byrhonda Lyons • CalMatters August 2, 2026Aug. 3, 2026, 12:11 p.m.

MarketInk: After four decades with Padres and Chargers, Bill Johnston says authenticity, trust are key in any career

MarketInk: After four decades with Padres and Chargers, Bill Johnston says authenticity, trust are key in any career

by Rick Griffin August 2, 2026Aug. 2, 2026, 5:35 p.m.

Public Safety

‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology

‘Don’t Flock me’: California, U.S. lawmakers debate license plate reader technology

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters August 3, 2026Aug. 3, 2026, 11:38 a.m.

Grade Fire 55% contained after charring 689 acres near Lake Henshaw

Grade Fire 55% contained after charring 689 acres near Lake Henshaw

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego July 31, 2026Aug. 2, 2026, 9:38 a.m.

Man accused of taking backhoe on North Park joyride released with monitoring device

by Neal Putnam • Special for Times of San Diego July 30, 2026July 30, 2026, 6:15 p.m.

Politics & Government

An insider’s view of an exclusive night — and a second chance — in Washington

An insider’s view of an exclusive night — and a second chance — in Washington

The author got a second chance to eat dinner in the same room with the president for the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

by Alysa Horton August 1, 2026Aug. 3, 2026, 9:36 a.m.

Feds announce deep cuts for Colorado River, affecting California, Nevada, Arizona

by Associated Press July 31, 2026July 31, 2026, 10:15 p.m.

Residents protest over planned closure of Barrio Logan post office branch, joining nationwide demonstrations

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego July 30, 2026July 31, 2026, 11:08 a.m.

Issa joins call for Fauci to face ‘accountability’ for COVID handling

by Alysa Horton July 30, 2026

Best of Beach & Bay: Nominate, vote for your favorite businesses

Business

Medical tourism isn’t just for people anymore. It can cut vet bills in half – or more – for pet parents

Medical tourism isn’t just for people anymore. It can cut vet bills in half – or more – for pet parents

by Andi Ruiz • Times of San Diego August 1, 2026Aug. 2, 2026, 8:11 p.m.

San Diego’s innovation future discussed by tech experts at UC San Diego

by Eileen Mamaghani • Times of San Diego July 31, 2026

Doers and Dreamers: A Q& A with Laura Demoreno of The Daily Stem/Giving Stem

by Molly Bowman-Styles July 30, 2026

Life

San Diego Humane Society takes on huskies, Yorkies in already crowded shelters

San Diego Humane Society takes on huskies, Yorkies in already crowded shelters

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego July 30, 2026July 30, 2026, 11:32 a.m.

Mountain lion seen on camera near hiking, biking path at Mission Trails Park

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego July 29, 2026July 31, 2026, 4:50 p.m.

Horse dies after suffering injury during Del Mar race

by City News Service July 26, 2026

Gas prices around San Diego increase for 12th consecutive day

by City News Service July 26, 2026July 26, 2026, 10:09 p.m.

Longtime Del Mar Thoroughbred Club CEO Joe Harper announces retirement

by City News Service July 25, 2026

Sports

New league and opponents on Point Loma football schedule

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego August 3, 2026

Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, family announces

Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, family announces

by Associated Press July 30, 2026July 30, 2026, 8:33 a.m.

From La Jolla to the world’s beaches: Surf Diva celebrates 30 years

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego July 28, 2026July 28, 2026, 10:51 a.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Why do machines answer when you call police for help in East County?

Opinion: Why do machines answer when you call police for help in East County?

by David Myers

Opinion: Taxing billionaires will help Californians keep their health coverage

Opinion: Taxing billionaires will help Californians keep their health coverage

by Erica Olivo Reynoso

Opinion: Billionaire tax risks California’s long-term growth for a temporary fix

Opinion: Billionaire tax risks California’s long-term growth for a temporary fix

by Ahmad Thomas

Education

These new exams will test California 4-year-olds’ English fluency with playful games

These new exams will test California 4-year-olds’ English fluency with playful games

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource August 1, 2026

They once taught about a hero — but now faculty are rethinking César Chávez lessons

They once taught about a hero — but now faculty are rethinking César Chávez lessons

by Khadeejah Khan • CalMatters August 1, 2026

UC San Diego is cutting ties with the Border Patrol after student outcry

by Phoebe Huss • CalMatters July 31, 2026July 31, 2026, 7:52 a.m.

Arts

‘Black is Beautiful: The Kwame Braithwaite Story’ shines light on photographer who documented Black expression

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego July 31, 2026July 31, 2026, 11:32 a.m.

Rose Creek Cottage: The Pacific Beach landmark saved from demolition

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego July 31, 2026Aug. 2, 2026, 7:22 p.m.

San Diego Weekend Guide: July 31-Aug. 2 — Comedy, dancing and (literal) Dog Days

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego July 30, 2026

‘American Pachuco’: Luis Valdez and the long fight to be seen

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego July 30, 2026July 30, 2026, 9:03 a.m.

Military

Veterans with Gulf War Illness were finally seeing progress — then Congress cut funding

by Leah Rosenbaum • The War Horse August 2, 2026

F-35B stealth fighter crashes at Miramar after pilot ejected safely

F-35B stealth fighter crashes at Miramar after pilot ejected safely

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego July 31, 2026July 31, 2026, 4:51 p.m.

Photos: Flight operations aboard San Diego’s USS Boxer in the Arabian Sea

Photos: Flight operations aboard San Diego’s USS Boxer in the Arabian Sea

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego July 20, 2026July 20, 2026, 12:12 p.m.

Events