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President Trump endorses Jim Desmond in race to follow Darrell Issa in Congress

President Trump endorses Jim Desmond in race to follow Darrell Issa in Congress

President Trump on Tuesday endorsed Supervisor Jim Desmond in the race to succeed veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa in Congress.

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 2:34 p.m.

Neighborhoods

The Black reopens: New owner begins a new generation for an OB landmark

by Steve Anderson • Special to Times of San Diego

J-K’s Greek Cafe’s new owners stay true to themselves — and to Greek food philosophy

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

Study: Breeders’ Cup boosted economy, tourism during prestigious fall championships

Study: Breeders’ Cup boosted economy, tourism during prestigious fall championships

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego

Pacific Beach has ‘rising star’ in Mission Bagel – an award-winning sandwich too

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego

Latest News

Federal judge Roger Benitez, a polarizing figure, retires

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 1:07 p.m.

Swalwell’s exit from California governor’s race leaves Democratic field in disarray

Swalwell’s exit from California governor’s race leaves Democratic field in disarray

by Jeanne Kuang • CalMatters April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 1:56 p.m.

Mexico’s president takes tougher stance with Trump over migrant deaths, Cuba

Mexico’s president takes tougher stance with Trump over migrant deaths, Cuba

by Associated Press April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 1:54 p.m.

Poway native, SDSU alum Kraig Chiles ready to retire from SD Sockers, completing ‘great journey’

Poway native, SDSU alum Kraig Chiles ready to retire from SD Sockers, completing ‘great journey’

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 2:29 p.m.

Public Safety

San Marcos resident, 26, drowns in Colorado River accident

San Marcos resident, 26, drowns in Colorado River accident

by City News Service April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 6:16 p.m.

Pair of kidnapping attempts at a Mission Valley mall traumatized victims, parents tell judge

by Neal Putnam • Special for Times of San Diego April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 12:21 p.m.

Santee business owner arrested after threatening to shoot deputies

Santee business owner arrested after threatening to shoot deputies

by City News Service April 12, 2026

Politics & Government

How California bungled $1 million in a collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

How California bungled $1 million in a collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Lawmakers grilled the state library and a California nonprofit over funds aimed at bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to California children.

by Adam Echelman • CalMatters April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 11:57 a.m.

Termina la convención del Partido Republicano de California sin un candidato a la gubernatura de California

by Staff and Wire Reports April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 11:40 a.m.

Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress following sexual assault allegations

by Manuela Silva • NOTUS April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 5:06 p.m.

House Ethics Committee launches probe of misconduct allegations against Rep. Swalwell

by Associated Press April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 11:52 a.m.

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

Business

Report paints dismal picture of California’s jobs market

Report paints dismal picture of California’s jobs market

by Chris Woodward • The Center Square April 13, 2026

MarketInk: (W)right On Communications launches new specialized agencies

MarketInk: (W)right On Communications launches new specialized agencies

by Rick Griffin April 12, 2026

Despite apocalyptic warnings, California fast food wage hike didn’t kill any jobs

Despite apocalyptic warnings, California fast food wage hike didn’t kill any jobs

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main April 12, 2026April 13, 2026, 10:41 a.m.

Life

Beloved beach chair in Ocean Beach chopped to pieces; neighbors plan to restore it

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 4:14 p.m.

Mammoth Mountain ski resort extends its season after major spring snowstorm

by Associated Press April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 1:49 p.m.

Throwback or prime wedding destination? Both – new pergola hearkens back to Balboa Park roots

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 10, 2026April 10, 2026, 6:04 p.m.

Beloved African lion Jillian dies at Alpine animal sanctuary

by City News Service April 10, 2026

Have an upcoming move? Here’s what to look for in a moving company

April 10, 2026

Sports

Padres’ new City Connect uniforms offer nod to Día de los Muertos, Latino culture

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 3:32 p.m.

Skateboarding ‘mecca’ of San Diego produces three top picks in inaugural X Games League draft

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego April 12, 2026April 14, 2026, 11:07 a.m.

San Diego Unified middle school boys and girls hit the wrestling mats

by Sam Litvin • Special to Times of San Diego April 12, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: I didn’t know my own hometown, but community schools changed that

Opinion: I didn’t know my own hometown, but community schools changed that

by Coraline Salazar • Special for Catalyst California

Opinion: California’s clean energy goals don’t override environmental protection

Opinion: California’s clean energy goals don’t override environmental protection

by Nancy Graves

Opinion: Exorbitant new fees could stifle California public records requests

Opinion: Exorbitant new fees could stifle California public records requests

by David Snyder

Education

Point Loma High students’ videos on school safety win districtwide contest

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 1:33 p.m.

Patrick Henry High students bloom with gardening work

by Kelly Wood • Special for Times of San Diego April 14, 2026

Community group helps student readers at Cabrillo Elementary

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 13, 2026April 13, 2026, 2:15 p.m.

Arts

Poet laureate hopes community writing, video project help dispel myths about poetry

Poet laureate hopes community writing, video project help dispel myths about poetry

by Mireya Miner • Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 3:47 p.m.

Initiative to help creative communities with first-of-its-kind survey, grants

by Staff and Wire Reports April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 6:11 p.m.

Blasts from the past, emergent stars, and local Americana: Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego April 14, 2026April 14, 2026, 6:13 p.m.

Flashback April 10: Emerald Plaza — San Diego’s own Emerald Tower

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego April 10, 2026April 10, 2026, 4:28 p.m.

Military

‘It’s never too late’: Navy spouse builds veterinary career to fit with frequent moves

‘It’s never too late’: Navy spouse builds veterinary career to fit with frequent moves

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego April 11, 2026April 11, 2026, 1:18 p.m.

Navy’s USS John P. Murtha to meet Artemis II astronauts at local splashdown

Navy’s USS John P. Murtha to meet Artemis II astronauts at local splashdown

by City News Service April 7, 2026

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.

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