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Seidler family: Sale of Padres could be complete later this month after vote by MLB owners

John Seidler spoke to Times of San Diego while in Phoenix to see new acquisition Casey Mize, who had a rough debut for the Padres.

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego August 6, 2026Aug. 6, 2026, 1:22 p.m.

Neighborhoods

Dealers allegedly sold more than $2 million worth of cocaine a month on notorious stretch of Imperial Avenue

by Andi Ruiz • Times of San Diego

San Diego targets owner of 11 smoke shops for selling kratom

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego

Point Loma Lighthouse: The families who kept San Diego’s beacon burning bright

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Alela Diane, coming to Soda Bar, brings road-worn wisdom to latest album, ‘Who’s Keeping Time’

by Todd Benton – Special to Times of San Diego

Latest News

Humane Society takes in more dogs, leaving organization without shelter space

Humane Society takes in more dogs, leaving organization without shelter space

by City News Service August 5, 2026Aug. 5, 2026, 4:20 p.m.

SDG&E parent Sempra reports ‘strong’ second-quarter earnings led by Texas

SDG&E parent Sempra reports ‘strong’ second-quarter earnings led by Texas

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego August 6, 2026Aug. 6, 2026, 4:40 p.m.

Termination of protected status puts thousands of Haitians in San Diego at risk of deportation

Termination of protected status puts thousands of Haitians in San Diego at risk of deportation

by Sean Monney • Special for Times of San Diego August 5, 2026Aug. 6, 2026, 6:18 a.m.

Strawberry Alarm Clock, ‘90s West Coast hip hop, Chicano roots rock: 9 events to plan your August around

Strawberry Alarm Clock, ‘90s West Coast hip hop, Chicano roots rock: 9 events to plan your August around

by Matthew Lickona • Special for Times of San Diego August 5, 2026

Public Safety

Fire captain’s wife pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Ramona stabbing

Fire captain’s wife pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Ramona stabbing

by City News Service August 4, 2026Aug. 4, 2026, 4:15 p.m.

Mission Beach woman recovering after being shot during attempted carjacking in Tijuana

by Karen Pearlman • Special to Times of San Diego August 4, 2026Aug. 4, 2026, 12:38 p.m.

‘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.

Politics & Government

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

The person who tried to strip her of her autonomy is now Assm. Anamarie Ávila Farías, who sits on her chamber’s eldercare committee.

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

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

by Anat Rubin • CalMatters August 2, 2026

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

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.

Best of La Mesa, Uptown & Downtown: Nominate and vote for your favorite businesses

Business

A new report explores impact of Topgolf, part of the port’s East Harbor Island redevelopment, on the waterfront

by Andi Ruiz • Times of San Diego August 4, 2026Aug. 4, 2026, 1:11 p.m.

Point Loma native chosen to lead Ronald McDonald House San Diego

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego August 4, 2026Aug. 4, 2026, 4:59 p.m.

Details Salon & Spa wants to be Ocean Beach’s one-stop shop for hair and skin care

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego August 4, 2026Aug. 4, 2026, 11:34 a.m.

Life

Former Navy swimmer suing Amazon over 3rd-degree burns from ethanol fire pit

Former Navy swimmer suing Amazon over 3rd-degree burns from ethanol fire pit

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego August 6, 2026Aug. 6, 2026, 2:45 p.m.

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.

Sports

SDFC could be close to ending Chucky Lozano chapter by sending him to Los Angeles

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego August 4, 2026Aug. 4, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

SDFC faces Club América in opening round of Leagues Cup play in Mexico City

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego August 4, 2026Aug. 6, 2026, 11:49 a.m.

Padres boost starting rotation with trade deadline deals for Ray, Mize

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego August 3, 2026Aug. 3, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: We know more about Taylor Swift’s wedding than the water we drink

Opinion: We know more about Taylor Swift’s wedding than the water we drink

by Noor Zoma

Opinion: The biggest threat to San Diego transit is multi-million-dollar deficits

Opinion: The biggest threat to San Diego transit is multi-million-dollar deficits

by Alex Wong

Opinión: Malecón de Tijuana, las ruinas frente al Pacífico

Opinión: Malecón de Tijuana, las ruinas frente al Pacífico

by Daniel Salinas Basave • Especial Tiempos de San Diego

Education

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, 2026Aug. 5, 2026, 9:52 a.m.

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, 2026Aug. 6, 2026, 6:28 a.m.

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

Arts

CityFest offers two stages of live entertainment in Hillcrest for festival’s 42nd year

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego August 5, 2026

What’s in a name? The Tourmaliners lift spirits through surf music, but needed a little push to get there

by Donovan Roche • Special to Times of San Diego August 5, 2026

Old Mission Dam: The 200-year-old engineering marvel hidden in Mission Gorge

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego August 5, 2026Aug. 5, 2026, 12:57 p.m.

Bad to the Bone blues and country acts including Ashley E. Norton takes over San Diego County — Live music roundup

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego August 4, 2026Aug. 4, 2026, 12:30 p.m.

Military

Marine recruit dies days after emergency during fitness evaluation at Camp Pendleton

Marine recruit dies days after emergency during fitness evaluation at Camp Pendleton

by City News Service August 6, 2026Aug. 6, 2026, 3:33 p.m.

New video: USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Comstock enforce Iran blockade

New video: USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Comstock enforce Iran blockade

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego August 3, 2026Aug. 3, 2026, 1:46 p.m.

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

by Leah Rosenbaum • The War Horse August 2, 2026

Events