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Newly released photos: San Diego-based warships enforce Iran blockade

Newly released photos: San Diego-based warships enforce Iran blockade

Central Command released new photos showing two San Diego-based warships patrolling in the Arabian Sea to enforce a blockade against Iranian ports.

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 18, 2026April 18, 2026, 5:03 p.m.

Neighborhoods

Mazikaa Enterprises is creating spaces of expression for San Diego’s SWANA community

Mazikaa Enterprises is creating spaces of expression for San Diego’s SWANA community

by Roberto Camacho • Special to Times of San Diego

San Diego’s honorary Bill Walton street might end up near local YMCA, while La Mesa chooses spot by Helix High

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

Roxana Velásquez sees art as San Diego’s most powerful bridge

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego

Mansour is undefeated in the ring. With ‘SD Fight Night,’ he wants to be a force outside it too

by Gayle Lynn Falkenthal

Latest News

California Democrats can’t decide on a governor. Don’t count on Newsom or Pelosi for help

California Democrats can’t decide on a governor. Don’t count on Newsom or Pelosi for help

by Maya C. Miller • CalMatters April 18, 2026

Fishing in San Diego and Pacific Beach: A tradition rooted in coastal history

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego April 18, 2026

Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law

Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law

by Ben Christopher • CalMatters April 18, 2026

Padres reportedly close to finalizing $3.9 billion sale

Padres reportedly close to finalizing $3.9 billion sale

by Staff and Wire Reports April 17, 2026April 17, 2026, 11:43 a.m.

Public Safety

Cocaine and meth stashes worth nearly $3 million seized in Otay Mesa

Cocaine and meth stashes worth nearly $3 million seized in Otay Mesa

by City News Service April 18, 2026

Trio arrested in Imperial Beach stabbings believed to be gang-related

Trio arrested in Imperial Beach stabbings believed to be gang-related

by City News Service April 17, 2026April 17, 2026, 5:11 p.m.

Three more arrested in fatal Barrio Logan stabbing

Three more arrested in fatal Barrio Logan stabbing

by City News Service April 16, 2026

Politics & Government

Trump wants data on California’s trans and abortion care. Can the state stop him?

Trump wants data on California’s trans and abortion care. Can the state stop him?

California doctors and businesses are being caught in the crossfire of a legal battle between Trump and the state over transgender and abortion care.

by Ryan Sabalow • CalMatters and Kristen Hwang • CalMatters April 17, 2026

City committee takes conservative approach to reducing special event parking rates

by City News Service April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 3:45 p.m.

La propuesta presupuestaria del alcalde protege el gasto en seguridad, pero recorta en servicios públicos

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 2:18 p.m.

Department of Justice now investigating allegations against Eric Swalwell

by Reese Gorman • NOTUS April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 12:16 p.m.

Best of Point Loma: Vote for your favorite businesses

Business

Trasciende que los Padres están cerca de concretar una venta de 3.9 mil millones de dólares

Trasciende que los Padres están cerca de concretar una venta de 3.9 mil millones de dólares

by Staff and Wire Reports April 17, 2026April 17, 2026, 4:43 p.m.

Qualcomm urges shareholders to reject ‘mini-tender’ offer at $150 per share

Qualcomm urges shareholders to reject ‘mini-tender’ offer at $150 per share

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 17, 2026April 17, 2026, 4:25 p.m.

New Civic Center plan envisions multi-billion ‘re-energizing’ of downtown hub

New Civic Center plan envisions multi-billion ‘re-energizing’ of downtown hub

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 1:55 p.m.

Life

Parts of the I-805 to close this weekend in Sorrento Valley: Caltrans

Parts of the I-805 to close this weekend in Sorrento Valley: Caltrans

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego April 17, 2026April 17, 2026, 8:23 a.m.

Gabriel García Márquez: el periodista que nunca dejó de mirar

by Adán Fulgor • Especial para Tiempos de San Diego April 17, 2026April 17, 2026, 6:48 p.m.

Fare hike proposed for bus, trolley riders in San Diego County

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 6:07 p.m.

Humane Society extending summer adoption hours to address overcrowding

by Staff and Wire Reports April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 12:15 p.m.

Capt. Katy Lynch, openly LGBTQ+ cop, admires two ‘giants.’ Her name will sit alongside theirs

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026

Sports

Pointer lacrosse team ranks among county’s best

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego April 17, 2026

With so many losses to transfer portal, SDSU hoops must scramble to fill holes

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego April 17, 2026April 17, 2026, 12:17 p.m.

Snapdragon to welcome four World Cup teams in pair of June friendlies

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 3:27 p.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Charter reform is our county’s defensive shield against Trump policies

Opinion: Charter reform is our county’s defensive shield against Trump policies

by Wendy Gelernter

Opinion: Fair housing education is a must for California landlords

Opinion: Fair housing education is a must for California landlords

by Alan Pentico

Opinion: 2026 could mark turning point for early detection of multiple cancers

Opinion: 2026 could mark turning point for early detection of multiple cancers

by Dr. Robert G. Gish

Education

Crown Point music academy to dedicate new center to teacher, symphony veteran

by Mireya Miner • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 5:51 p.m.

Mission Bay High names valedictorians and salutatorian for Class of 2026

by Cyril Reinicke • Special for Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 11:42 a.m.

Opinion: I didn’t know my own hometown, but community schools changed that

Opinion: I didn’t know my own hometown, but community schools changed that

by Coraline Salazar • Special for Catalyst California April 14, 2026

Arts

New MCASD exhibit of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys’ personal collection showcases Black art

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 17, 2026April 17, 2026, 4:21 p.m.

The La Mesa trolley: Railroads that built a community

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego April 17, 2026

Tender ‘The Notebook’ musical adapts iconic love story to stage

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego April 16, 2026April 16, 2026, 10:52 a.m.

Be Reilly took some good advice. Now his band, The Film Company, is up for two SD Music Awards

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 16, 2026, 11:34 a.m.

Military

San Diego destroyer USS Spruance forces Iranian ship to respect blockade

San Diego destroyer USS Spruance forces Iranian ship to respect blockade

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 15, 2026, 6:44 p.m.

Video: Navy guided-missile destroyers threaten to board Iran-bound ships

Video: Navy guided-missile destroyers threaten to board Iran-bound ships

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 15, 2026April 16, 2026, 6:52 a.m.

‘It’s never too late’: Navy spouse builds veterinary career to fit with frequent moves

‘It’s never too late’: Navy spouse builds veterinary career to fit with frequent moves

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego April 11, 2026April 11, 2026, 1:18 p.m.

Events