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San Diego Unified enters the development game — and aims to avoid other public agencies’ struggles

San Diego Unified overshoots its affordable housing goals so 10% of its workforce will still be housed if something goes wrong.

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego March 20, 2026March 20, 2026, 1:41 p.m.

Neighborhoods

Luiseño on the Silver Screen: The remarkable journey of Gertrude Chorre

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Thousands expected for San Diego Crew Classic at Crown Point

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego

Developer now trying to sell housing project in Point Loma

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego

San Diego Weekend Guide: March 20–22 – Ballet & Brackets

by Editor

Latest News

Heroic librarian, born on this day in 1906, brought light to Japanese children in internment camps

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego March 19, 2026March 19, 2026, 6:18 p.m.

Live long and prosper – in San Diego County, life expectancy outpaces California, US

Live long and prosper – in San Diego County, life expectancy outpaces California, US

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego March 19, 2026March 19, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

San Diego-based USS Boxer with Pendleton Marines deploys to Mideast

San Diego-based USS Boxer with Pendleton Marines deploys to Mideast

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego March 20, 2026March 20, 2026, 9:45 a.m.

ICE agents could provide security at San Diego Airport under Trump proposal

ICE agents could provide security at San Diego Airport under Trump proposal

by City News Service March 21, 2026March 21, 2026, 11:11 a.m.

Public Safety

Victims of fatal San Diego-area traffic accidents identified

Victims of fatal San Diego-area traffic accidents identified

by City News Service March 21, 2026March 21, 2026, 11:05 a.m.

Three people arrested in East County trolley station Robbery

Three people arrested in East County trolley station Robbery

by City News Service March 20, 2026March 20, 2026, 11:09 a.m.

Man convicted of second-degree murder for Lemon Grove park shooting

Man convicted of second-degree murder for Lemon Grove park shooting

by City News Service March 20, 2026March 20, 2026, 9:12 a.m.

Politics & Government

Efforts to erase César Chávez’s name from city, school sites gain steam with mayoral order, district review

Efforts to erase César Chávez’s name from city, school sites gain steam with mayoral order, district review

San Diego’s mayor signed an executive order in the wake of the Chávez allegations, while SDUSD prepared to act regarding the school named for him.

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego March 20, 2026March 20, 2026, 6:01 p.m.

California’s wealthiest lawmakers are heavily invested in the stock market

by Violet Jira and Manuela Silva • NOTUS March 20, 2026March 20, 2026, 11:23 a.m.

City, county officials move to re-name March 31 holiday that honors César Chávez

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego March 19, 2026March 19, 2026, 7:47 p.m.

El Caucus Hispano del Congreso pide retirar el nombre de César Chávez de lugares públicos y feriados

by Alejandro Maciel • Tiempos de San Diego March 19, 2026March 19, 2026, 11:32 a.m.

Best of Point Loma: Nominate your favorite businesses

Business

Not all business owners: How Business for Good is building a new voice in San Diego

Not all business owners: How Business for Good is building a new voice in San Diego

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego March 21, 2026

Eat Beat: Ramen pop-up, Padres specials, and more spring detours

Eat Beat: Ramen pop-up, Padres specials, and more spring detours

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego March 20, 2026March 20, 2026, 9:18 a.m.

Water authority announces long-term sale of surplus to Riverside County

Water authority announces long-term sale of surplus to Riverside County

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego March 19, 2026March 19, 2026, 2:28 p.m.

Life

High heat, broken pump lead to elevated ‘sewer gas’ smells in South Bay

High heat, broken pump lead to elevated ‘sewer gas’ smells in South Bay

by City News Service March 20, 2026March 20, 2026, 12:09 p.m.

March heat breaks records across southwestern U.S., on track for more

by Associated Press March 19, 2026March 19, 2026, 11:45 a.m.

Liberty Public Market, Navy chow hall turned hotspot, turns 10

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego March 19, 2026

San Diego institutions weigh renaming public places after Cesar Chávez sexual abuse accusations

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego March 18, 2026March 19, 2026, 7:39 p.m.

PLA holds dedication ceremony for Point Loma Gateway Sign

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego March 18, 2026

Sports

Point Loma softball has talent to win another CIF championship

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego March 18, 2026

Aztecs shift focus to WBIT, set aside regrets over lost chance for NCAA bid

Aztecs shift focus to WBIT, set aside regrets over lost chance for NCAA bid

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego March 17, 2026March 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m.

Crusaders Soccer Club’s competitive girls’ U2014 team crowned SOCAL State Cup champs

by Jay Wilson • Special for Times of San Diego March 17, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: Without special protection, nature threatens iconic Highway 1

Opinion: Without special protection, nature threatens iconic Highway 1

by Stafford Nichols

Opinion: Cesar Chavez betrayed Dolores Huerta — and all of us

Opinion: Cesar Chavez betrayed Dolores Huerta — and all of us

by Laura Castañeda

Opinion: The invisible work behind autism caregiving in San Diego

Opinion: The invisible work behind autism caregiving in San Diego

by Shikha Bansal

Education

Bomb threats against schools not credible, says Chula Vista PD

Bomb threats against schools not credible, says Chula Vista PD

by City News Service March 19, 2026March 19, 2026, 12:24 p.m.

Iran’s internet blackout silences voices at home as diaspora creators fill the void

Iran’s internet blackout silences voices at home as diaspora creators fill the void

by Associated Press March 17, 2026

Many California students still labeled English learners — despite testing as fluent

Many California students still labeled English learners — despite testing as fluent

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource March 17, 2026

Arts

Books vs. boardwalks: The college that almost shaped Pacific Beach

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego March 20, 2026March 21, 2026, 8:52 a.m.

Eight concerts to see in San Diego this week

by Matthew Lickona • Special for Times of San Diego March 19, 2026March 19, 2026, 4:19 p.m.

Duo Years Around The Sun aims to capture ‘transcendent sentimental beauty’ in new album

by Steve Anderson • Special to Times of San Diego March 18, 2026

Old Globe Director Barry Edelstein in final week of Hedda Gabler: ‘Every time, people gasp’

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego March 17, 2026March 17, 2026, 6:23 p.m.

Military

Artillery shell that exploded over I-5 ‘malfunctioned,’ report says

Artillery shell that exploded over I-5 ‘malfunctioned,’ report says

by Staff and Wire Reports March 16, 2026March 16, 2026, 10:02 a.m.

New video: USS Abraham Lincoln’s jets flying day and night against Iran

New video: USS Abraham Lincoln’s jets flying day and night against Iran

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego March 16, 2026March 16, 2026, 9:35 a.m.

The day Point Loma launched a ship made of concrete

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego March 14, 2026March 15, 2026, 4:19 p.m.

Events