Lifestyle news for greater San Diego

The Coaster train travels along the coast in Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone

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Coastal rail service closed between San Diego and Oceanside this weekend

by City News Service Jan. 10, 2026, 8:47 a.m.Jan. 19, 2026, 7:27 p.m.

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Tiny trendsetters: San Diego’s most popular baby names of 2025

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Jan. 10, 2026, 5:00 a.m.Jan. 10, 2026, 3:27 p.m.

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Rails to the beach: How the ‘Red Cars’ built Pacific Beach

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Jan. 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m.Jan. 8, 2026, 6:12 p.m.

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OB Pier funding is still unclear as nervous residents watch landmark deteriorate

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego Jan. 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Jan. 8, 2026, 6:05 p.m.

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El Cajon to begin pilot street sweeping program in February

by Staff and Wire Reports Jan. 7, 2026, 9:29 p.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 9:29 p.m.

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The Joint and Ocean Beach community mourns loss of Chef Parr

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego Jan. 7, 2026, 8:45 a.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 3:28 p.m.

Sunbathers on Ocean Beach

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More light rain possible into Wednesday, followed by a warm, sunny weekend

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego Jan. 6, 2026, 2:48 p.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 2:48 p.m.

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Mission Bay Polar Plunge to raise funds for Make-A-Wish San Diego

by Staff and Wire Reports Jan. 6, 2026, 1:59 p.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 1:59 p.m.

Coaster train

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Coastal rail between San Diego, Oceanside to be suspended for two weekends in January

by Staff and Wire Reports Jan. 6, 2026, 11:13 a.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 11:16 a.m.

Elevated highway above a homeless encampment with tents, near apartment buildings and trees.

Economic realities of living in California hit hard as gap between rich and poor remains near historic highs

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Jan. 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m.Jan. 5, 2026, 2:17 p.m.

People walked downtown amid rain and wind in downtown San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone

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Rain showers linger through Wednesday in San Diego County, but changes ahead

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Jan. 5, 2026, 2:45 p.m.Jan. 5, 2026, 2:46 p.m.

Third Avenue in Downtown Chula Vista

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Chula Vista receives $1m in housing grants from city, state

by City News Service Jan. 5, 2026, 1:40 p.m.Jan. 5, 2026, 1:40 p.m.

An abstract illustration with a blue figure on a winding orange path, surrounded by a building labeled "SECTION 8", a classical building, and a green tent.

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Section 8 housing assistance in jeopardy from proposed cuts, restrictions

by Robin Urevich • Capital & Main Jan. 5, 2026, 1:16 p.m.Jan. 9, 2026, 3:17 p.m.

Blood bank

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Blood banks seeking donors, offering prizes through January

by Staff and Wire Reports Jan. 5, 2026, 12:42 p.m.Jan. 5, 2026, 12:42 p.m.