Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego, Author at Times of San Diego

America turns 250 years old

Opinion: Celebrating America’s 250th birthday in 2026

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Jan. 8, 2026, 8:30 a.m.

With all that is going on here at home and abroad, it could be easy for many to lose sight of this special year.

San Diego International Auto Show drives into town Jan. 1-4

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Dec. 30, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

Cats

Life

Cats, e-bikes, schools, and more new California laws in 2026

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Dec. 29, 2025, 11:38 a.m.Dec. 29, 2025, 11:45 a.m.

San Diego Food Bank

Life

Some San Diegans still feeling pinch despite government shutdown’s end

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Dec. 22, 2025, 12:57 p.m.Dec. 23, 2025, 8:27 a.m.

Hillcrest small businesses find magic in holiday season, too

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Dec. 18, 2025, 2:53 p.m.Dec. 18, 2025, 2:53 p.m.

Crime

La Mesa sees continued decline in crime compared to a year ago

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Dec. 18, 2025, 8:49 a.m.Dec. 18, 2025, 8:49 a.m.

Two-day fair brings holiday magic to Broadway Pier this weekend

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Dec. 11, 2025, 9:02 a.m.Dec. 11, 2025, 11:07 a.m.

Area schools are driven to help those less fortunate over the holidays

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Dec. 10, 2025, 9:10 a.m.Dec. 10, 2025, 9:10 a.m.

Little Italy’s Brisa hosting a pop-up experience through the holidays

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Dec. 3, 2025, 8:28 a.m.Dec. 3, 2025, 8:28 a.m.

Helix Charter High students have greater opportunities to connect with peers

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Nov. 25, 2025, 10:05 a.m.Nov. 25, 2025, 10:05 a.m.

Taste ‘N’ Tinis to ring in the Hillcrest holiday spirit

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Nov. 19, 2025, 8:54 a.m.Nov. 19, 2025, 8:54 a.m.

Helix’s Girls in STEM club empowers girls to reach for unlimited opportunities

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Nov. 14, 2025, 8:45 a.m.Nov. 21, 2025, 3:40 p.m.

Patrick Henry High girls’ flag football team comes home as champion

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Nov. 13, 2025, 9:34 a.m.Nov. 13, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

Posternack captures second straight San Diego City Conference girls’ golf crown

by Dave Thomas • Times of San Diego Nov. 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m.