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SeaWorld welcomes new babies – a dolphin and California sea lion

by City News Service July 10, 2026, 1:04 p.m.July 13, 2026, 8:56 a.m.

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Beyond the parade: Your guide to unofficial Pride events

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego July 9, 2026, 3:15 p.m.July 13, 2026, 2:26 p.m.

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Champions of breakfast: Where to fuel up on atypical morning fare during San Diego Pride

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego July 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.June 30, 2026, 4:18 p.m.

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Pride’s new executive director KishaLynn Elliott on this year’s events — and LGBTQ+ perseverance

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego July 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.July 9, 2026, 9:52 a.m.

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‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Meet three queer San Diegans succeeding in dream careers

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego July 7, 2026, 11:50 a.m.July 9, 2026, 9:52 a.m.

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County Animal Services releases results of independent report on strengths, weaknesses

by City News Service July 7, 2026, 10:10 a.m.July 7, 2026, 11:41 a.m.

A curious orange tabby kitten peers out of a black mesh pet carrier.

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Humane Society waives fees for reclaiming pets lost during July 4th weekend

by City News Service July 5, 2026, 4:00 p.m.July 5, 2026, 2:06 p.m.

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Freedom Fest celebrates its fourth Fourth of July at Belmont Park

by Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego July 5, 2026, 11:29 a.m.July 13, 2026, 5:02 p.m.

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Santee United Methodist Church wins Light of Pride Award for uplifting LGBTQ+ voices

by Nicole Abrams • Times of San Diego July 4, 2026, 3:35 p.m.July 3, 2026, 1:06 a.m.

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LGBTQ+ seniors shaped by AIDS crisis grapple with new wave of loss – from aging

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego July 4, 2026, 11:00 a.m.July 6, 2026, 12:16 p.m.

San Diego Sheriff cruiser downtown. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

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July 4th DUI patrols already underway throughout San Diego County

by City News Service July 4, 2026, 11:00 a.m.July 4, 2026, 3:39 p.m.

Many California fishermen are nearing retirement — can the industry save its graying fleet?

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters July 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m.July 4, 2026, 3:25 p.m.

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Coast Guard preps ‘temporary safety zones’ for July 4th fireworks on San Diego Bay

by City News Service July 3, 2026, 5:00 p.m.July 3, 2026, 12:25 p.m.

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Trans leader Pamuela Halliwell empowers her communities, improving mental health

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego July 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m.July 2, 2026, 1:12 p.m.