Lifestyle news for greater San Diego

Type O blood at the San Diego Blood Bank

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American Red Cross announces blood drive to meet serious shortages

by Staff and Wire Reports Jan. 20, 2026, 11:05 a.m.Jan. 20, 2026, 4:52 p.m.

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

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Coastal rail service to close between San Diego and Oceanside again this weekend

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Jan. 19, 2026, 7:23 p.m.Jan. 19, 2026, 7:23 p.m.

The House of Ukraine in Balboa Park helped organize rally.

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Warm start to week in San Diego County, then cooling trend with chance of rain

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego Jan. 19, 2026, 3:59 p.m.Jan. 19, 2026, 4:02 p.m.

Silvergate ferry

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Two San Diego ferries named to National Register of Historic places

by City News Service Jan. 19, 2026, 2:43 p.m.Jan. 19, 2026, 2:43 p.m.

Rabbi Hanan Leberman

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Local rabbi disinvited from speaking at King breakfast over Israel connection

by Donald H. Harrison Jan. 19, 2026, 11:14 a.m.Jan. 19, 2026, 1:13 p.m.

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‘Definitely an angel’ – Diner owner who fed ill San Diegans for decades dies at 81

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Jan. 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m.Jan. 18, 2026, 8:22 a.m.

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San Diego honors MLK with parade, fest and more, while state offers holiday freebie

by City News Service Jan. 17, 2026, 7:01 p.m.Jan. 17, 2026, 7:18 p.m.

Lottery tickets

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Jackpot fever builds as Mega Millions climbs to $250 million

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Jan. 17, 2026, 11:40 a.m.Jan. 17, 2026, 11:40 a.m.

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Morena street closures expected to re-open Tuesday

by City News Service Jan. 17, 2026, 11:02 a.m.Jan. 17, 2026, 9:40 p.m.

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More dogs rescued from La Mesa hoarder placed in foster homes

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Jan. 16, 2026, 12:35 p.m.Jan. 15, 2026, 7:34 p.m.

Meals on Wheels volunteer

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Meals on Wheels and SD Food Bank partner on grocery delivery for seniors

by City News Service Jan. 16, 2026, 8:49 a.m.Jan. 16, 2026, 8:49 a.m.

A gull lands on a dune in South Mission Beach as the sun sets. The Coastal Resiliency Master Plan’s sand dune concept for Mission Beach would construct an elevated sand dune seaward (west) of the seawall and Ocean Front Walk. (Photo by Thomas Melville/Beach & Bay Press)

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New climate reports show 2025 was third straight year of record-setting heat

by Bob Berwyn • Inside Climate News Jan. 16, 2026, 8:30 a.m.Jan. 15, 2026, 1:55 p.m.

A car with its brake lights on in a pathway with trees on either side. It's a Waymo driverless vehicle.

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MTS opposes driverless car services like Waymo without local oversight

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego Jan. 15, 2026, 3:09 p.m.Jan. 15, 2026, 4:34 p.m.

A protest at the federal building after ICE violence escalated in Minneapolis. (Photo by Adrian Childress/Times of San Diego)

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County supervisor joins protest against ICE violence

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Jan. 15, 2026, 2:53 p.m.Jan. 15, 2026, 2:53 p.m.