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Longtime San Diego educator — and University of Arizona hoops legend — Ernest McCray looks back on groundbreaking career

“I want a world better for children because children… mimic us and if we’re not loving, there’s less chance that they’ll grow up loving.”

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 2:46 p.m.

Neighborhoods

‘Hunger Games’: Fed-up residents say Gloria’s proposed budget cuts pit them against each other

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

Sonora-style tacos with grilled steak in Pacific Beach at Taconora

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego

Gordon & Smith surfboards returns to its roots in Pacific Beach

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego

‘Bum the Dog’ — San Diego’s beloved 19th century stray

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Attendance at Balboa Park museums down more than a third, analysis says

by Staff and Wire Reports April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Becerra sees jump in support after Swalwell’s exit from race

Becerra sees jump in support after Swalwell’s exit from race

by Chris Woodward • The Center Square April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 12:48 p.m.

‘The Black Family’ is back: How Mountain View refused to let the city forget its history

‘The Black Family’ is back: How Mountain View refused to let the city forget its history

by JW August • Times of San Diego April 20, 2026April 20, 2026, 5:19 p.m.

California students author new ‘digital wellness’ bill, say school cellphone bans fall short

California students author new ‘digital wellness’ bill, say school cellphone bans fall short

by Vani Sanganeria • EdSource April 20, 2026

Public Safety

Inmate dies while in custody at downtown federal facility: DOJ

Inmate dies while in custody at downtown federal facility: DOJ

by Staff and Wire Reports April 19, 2026April 20, 2026, 12:27 p.m.

Nearly 300 firearms confiscated in San Marcos take-back event

Nearly 300 firearms confiscated in San Marcos take-back event

by City News Service April 19, 2026

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

Politics & Government

Internal emails show how fringe groups fueled Sheriff Chad Bianco’s ballot seizure

Internal emails show how fringe groups fueled Sheriff Chad Bianco’s ballot seizure

Records reveal the unprecedented taking of 650,000 ballots was based on thin evidence.

by Anat Rubin • CalMatters and Jessica Pishko • CalMatters April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 12:56 p.m.

Opinión: Para reducir el déficit, recorten la burocracia municipal — no las artes

by Van R. Whiting Jr. April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 11:57 a.m.

City Council supports legislation to protect Mission Bay Park from housing

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 8:34 a.m.

Former state Controller Betty Yee drops out of crowded governor’s race

by City News Service April 20, 2026April 20, 2026, 5:04 p.m.

Best of Point Loma: Vote for your favorite businesses

Business

Rideshare drivers sue Uber over being kicked off app in new challenge to California law

Rideshare drivers sue Uber over being kicked off app in new challenge to California law

by Levi Sumagaysay • CalMatters April 21, 2026

Optml Health focuses on exercise, nutrition, and recovery

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 1:28 p.m.

More clean energy prompts SDG&E to offer new daytime off-peak rates

More clean energy prompts SDG&E to offer new daytime off-peak rates

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 12:47 p.m.

Life

Mind if we drop in? Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard

Mind if we drop in? Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard

by Associated Press April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 11:36 a.m.

There she is, Maggie Espinosa — San Diego’s Ms. Senior California

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego April 21, 2026

Judge issues tentative ruling in lawsuit brought by OANN against influencer

by Staff and Wire Reports April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 8:20 a.m.

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

by Roberto Camacho • Special to Times of San Diego April 18, 2026

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.

Sports

University City boys lacrosse: Serving is unifying

by Ed Piper • Special for Times of San Diego April 21, 2026April 21, 2026, 2:09 p.m.

Ballo and Mansour win as hometown fighters shine at ‘SD Fight Night’

Ballo and Mansour win as hometown fighters shine at ‘SD Fight Night’

by Luis Monteagudo Jr. • Times of San Diego April 19, 2026April 19, 2026, 10:32 a.m.

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.

Opinion

Opinion: To ease the deficit, cut the city bureaucracy — not the arts

Opinion: To ease the deficit, cut the city bureaucracy — not the arts

by Van R. Whiting Jr.

Opinion: Autism month in San Diego must mean more than just a spirited race

Opinion: Autism month in San Diego must mean more than just a spirited race

by Shikha Bansal

Opinion: Real reform in California takes forever, as state education system shows

Opinion: Real reform in California takes forever, as state education system shows

by Joe Mathews • Zócalo

Education

California schools face budget cuts as enrollment drops by 74,961 students

California schools face budget cuts as enrollment drops by 74,961 students

by Diana Lambert, Lasherica Thornton, John Fensterwald, and Daniel J. Willis • EdSource April 20, 2026

Meet the State Superintendent candidates: Richard Barrera, San Diego Unified board president

Meet the State Superintendent candidates: Richard Barrera, San Diego Unified board president

by John Fensterwald • EdSource April 19, 2026

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.

Arts

Julie Delpy headlines San Diego French Film Festival’s celebration of women

by Elizabeth Ireland • Times of San Diego April 21, 2026

Throwing down the boogie-woogie and getting acoustic – Live music this week

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego April 21, 2026

Five questions with Alejandro Escovedo: The trailblazing singer-songwriter is headlining Adams Avenue Unplugged

by Peter Blackstock • Special to Times of San Diego April 20, 2026April 20, 2026, 5:37 p.m.

As Renaissance fairs become big business, can they retain their counterculture roots?

by Katrina Stack and Reagan Yessler • The Conversation April 20, 2026April 20, 2026, 10:34 a.m.

Military

San Diego-based USS Spruance ‘blows hole’ in Iranian ship, Marines board

San Diego-based USS Spruance ‘blows hole’ in Iranian ship, Marines board

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego April 19, 2026April 19, 2026, 3:26 p.m.

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

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

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

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.

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