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San Diego streetlight repairs now take 340 days on average, city audit finds

San Diego residents are waiting longer than ever for streetlight repairs, this despite more city crews and overtime payouts.

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego November 12, 2026Nov. 12, 2026, 5:47 p.m.

Neighborhoods

San Diego Weekend Guide Nov. 13-15: Counting down to Thanksgiving

San Diego Weekend Guide Nov. 13-15: Counting down to Thanksgiving

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego

La Mesa weighs changes to Flock camera program after millions of license plate scans

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego and Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego

Can San Diego County safely house more violent sex offenders?

Can San Diego County safely house more violent sex offenders?

by Deborah Brennan • CalMatters

Room additions in San Diego: how the process works, from permit to move-in

Room additions in San Diego: how the process works, from permit to move-in

Latest News

Mason Miller wins first NL Reliever of the Year Award in a season that tested him off the field

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego November 12, 2026Nov. 12, 2026, 7:06 p.m.

Jacobs, in House leadership bid, says it’s time for Democratic majority to pass universal free child care

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego November 11, 2026Nov. 11, 2026, 8:24 p.m.

SDSU men’s soccer sets sights on NCAA Tournament, but have to get past No. 1 Oregon State to make it

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego November 12, 2026

Von Wilpert calls freshman Congressional orientation in D.C. ‘overwhelming, exciting’

Von Wilpert calls freshman Congressional orientation in D.C. ‘overwhelming, exciting’

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego November 12, 2026Nov. 12, 2026, 1:50 p.m.

Public Safety

After Flock came to Hillcrest, hate crimes dropped. The community is now divided on whether ALPRs should stay.

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego November 12, 2026Nov. 12, 2026, 2:43 p.m.

Police release photo of man suspected of fondling 5-year-old child in Mission Beach

by City News Service November 12, 2026Nov. 12, 2026, 12:16 p.m.

Poway High teacher under investigation for alleged misconduct

Poway High teacher under investigation for alleged misconduct

by City News Service November 7, 2026

Politics & Government

Lawmakers call out ICE over treatment of San Diego elementary school student, but federal officials deny detaining him

The child is an 8-year-old Haitian third grader whose temporary protected status allegedly expired. Local officials are seeking answers.

by Lillian Perlmutter • Times of San Diego November 10, 2026Nov. 12, 2026, 12:12 p.m.

City Council approves $4.2 billion Midway District makeover

by Times of San Diego Staff Reports November 9, 2026Nov. 9, 2026, 8:42 p.m.

San Diego election officials set next update for Monday

by City News Service November 7, 2026Nov. 7, 2026, 5:57 p.m.

Future of Midway District at stake as City Council considers $4.2 billion Midway Rising housing project

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego November 7, 2026Nov. 7, 2026, 1:13 p.m.

Business

Construction crews arrive, parking woes follow. Golden Hill Cafe is latest local business to feel the pain.

by JW August • Times of San Diego November 9, 2026Nov. 10, 2026, 8:00 a.m.

MarketInk: PRSA honors public relations professionals at Bernays Awards

MarketInk: PRSA honors public relations professionals at Bernays Awards

by Rick Griffin November 8, 2026Nov. 8, 2026, 2:07 p.m.

Find your Fa La La La Jolla spirit this holiday season

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego November 8, 2026

Life

Ringed seals from Alaska, Mavsaq and Taku, soon to make debuts in SeaWorld San Diego’s Wild Arctic

by City News Service November 9, 2026Nov. 9, 2026, 3:37 p.m.

Linda Vista wants a say in future of Skateworld site as city conducts housing study

by Roman Aguilar November 8, 2026

Doers and Dreamers Q&A: Wildlife Jewels and the La Jolla coast

by Molly Bowman-Styles November 5, 2026Nov. 5, 2026, 10:31 a.m.

Surfers lineup for Tourmoween in Pacific Beach

by Thomas Melville • Times of San Diego November 2, 2026Nov. 2, 2026, 12:55 p.m.

Rotary’s first Latino Mr. & Mrs. San Diego: A volunteer dynamic duo

by Ron Donoho • Special to Times of San Diego October 29, 2026Oct. 29, 2026, 9:38 p.m.

Sports

‘Super tough’ Santa Fe Christian aims to quiet doubts about spot in Open Division semifinals

‘Super tough’ Santa Fe Christian aims to quiet doubts about spot in Open Division semifinals

by Noah Perkins • Special to Times of San Diego November 11, 2026

Point Loma begins quest for Div. II football title

by Scott Hopkins • Times of San Diego November 11, 2026

Patrick Henry wrestling builds pipeline from youth beginners to CIF contenders

by Joshua Scott • Special to Times of San Diego November 10, 2026Nov. 12, 2026, 5:16 a.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Dia de Los Muertos altar at Balboa Park’s Centro Cultural de la Raza promoted hate

Opinion: Dia de Los Muertos altar at Balboa Park’s Centro Cultural de la Raza promoted hate

by Peter C. Herman

Opinion: On Veterans Day, how to fill the gap after saying “thank you for your service”

Opinion: On Veterans Day, how to fill the gap after saying “thank you for your service”

by David Nissan

Opinion: Diwali offers a shared celebration across political divides

Opinion: Diwali offers a shared celebration across political divides

by Shikha Bansal

Education

New book wrestles with University of California’s role in making college accessible

New book wrestles with University of California’s role in making college accessible

by Emma Gallegos • EdSource November 9, 2026

Google’s new AI ‘ultimatum’ sparks concern over tech giant’s power in California schools

Google’s new AI ‘ultimatum’ sparks concern over tech giant’s power in California schools

by Vani Sanganeria and Mallika Seshadri • EdSource November 8, 2026

State senator pushed bill for state-mandated math assessments. Questions remain about funding to make it work

State senator pushed bill for state-mandated math assessments. Questions remain about funding to make it work

by Robin Epley • Capitol Weekly November 7, 2026

Arts

‘Ronin 3: The Battle for Sangin’ depicts ferocious fights Camp Pendleton Marines faced in Afghanistan, circa 2010

‘Ronin 3: The Battle for Sangin’ depicts ferocious fights Camp Pendleton Marines faced in Afghanistan, circa 2010

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego November 11, 2026Nov. 11, 2026, 8:23 p.m.

Gayle Skidmore to Los Tigres del Norte to cholo-goth pioneers, Prayers — this week in live music

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego November 10, 2026Nov. 10, 2026, 4:16 p.m.

Shop the Trails: Holiday Marketplace Returns to Mission Trails Nov. 14–15

by Thaïs Giraudet • Times of San Diego November 10, 2026Nov. 10, 2026, 10:38 a.m.

Dead set on making good music: Oh He Dead’s CJ Johnson talks songwriting, the band’s return to The Casbah

by Donovan Roche • Special to Times of San Diego November 9, 2026Nov. 10, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Review: Tremendous homecoming for ‘The Outsiders’ musical tour

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego November 5, 2026Nov. 5, 2026, 4:56 p.m.

Military

San Diego case accusing USAA of overcharging enlisted clients bound for California Supreme Court

San Diego case accusing USAA of overcharging enlisted clients bound for California Supreme Court

by City News Service November 12, 2026Nov. 12, 2026, 2:48 p.m.

How veterans came together to honor their own at Mount Soledad

How veterans came together to honor their own at Mount Soledad

by Debbie L. Sklar • Special for Times of San Diego November 11, 2026

New center for veterans in Liberty Station uses creative activities to promote well-being

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego November 10, 2026

Events