Opinion and analysis for greater San Diego

A guard looks as on as a man and child leave flowers at the Islamic Center of San Diego the day after a mass shooting left three victims and two shooters dead. (Photo by Adrian Childress/Times of San Diego)

Opinion: When hate targets a house of worship, San Diego must answer with community

by Shikha Bansal May 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m.May 21, 2026, 7:49 a.m.

If San Diego truly wants to reduce hate crimes, then building stronger relationships among different communities cannot remain an afterthought.

Homeless tent

Opinion: Homelessness falls in San Diego, but not for struggling seniors

by Melinda Forstey May 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 20, 2026, 12:50 p.m.

Gov. Gavin Newsom greets legislators

Opinion: Gavin Newsom’s last budget still leaves California’s finances wobbly

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist May 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 19, 2026, 3:12 p.m.

Operator

Opinion: San Diego families are being stretched, but help is available

by Rachael Orose and William York May 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m.May 19, 2026, 5:02 a.m.

A man in a police uniform stands at a podium with several people behind him on grassy outdoor area.

Opinion: The hatred that reached the Islamic Center won’t stop there

by David A. Myers May 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 19, 2026, 4:56 a.m.

Carl DeMaio speaks at January forum in Ramona for GOP candidates.

Opinion: The GOP just said out loud what we’ve long known about Carl DeMaio

by David A. Myers May 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 17, 2026, 9:59 a.m.

Rows of RV trailers with children playing on scooters in a lot.

Opinion: San Diego’s homeless response needs a purpose beyond just shelter

by Shikha Bansal May 17, 2026, 2:00 p.m.May 17, 2026, 10:01 a.m.

San Diego real estate

Opinion: Everyone benefits when real estate listings are broadly available

by Mike Shenkman May 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 14, 2026, 12:11 p.m.

Tomb of Hadji Ali

Essay: The Muslim camel handler who helped chart America’s ‘Mother Road’

by Farooq Ahmed May 16, 2026, 4:00 p.m.May 15, 2026, 1:17 p.m.

Neil Good Day Center

Opinion: San Diego cannot afford to lose the services of Neil Good Day Center

by Deacon Jim Vargas May 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 14, 2026, 12:08 p.m.

California and U.S. flags

Opinion: It’s time for radical action in San Diego — and worldwide

by John Eger May 15, 2026, 3:40 p.m.May 14, 2026, 9:47 p.m.

El Cajon City Hall

Opinion: Amid hostile political rhetoric, we must remember we’re all Americans

by Bill Wells May 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 14, 2026, 12:13 p.m.

AI servers warehoused in a building.

Opinion: Canvas hack at CA universities shows risk of remote data storage

by Foaad Khosmood May 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 12, 2026, 9:28 a.m.

Gavin Newsom unveils budget plan

Opinion: Democrats weigh new taxes and blame Trump for California’s deficit

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist May 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 12, 2026, 9:25 a.m.