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Intense heat wave coincides with Climate Week. Advocates call the timing evidence of ‘what we are honestly facing.’

Intense heat wave coincides with Climate Week. Advocates call the timing evidence of ‘what we are honestly facing.’

San Diego Climate Week saw events canceled amid a sweltering heat wave that is breaking records for local fall temperatures.

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 5, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 5:08 p.m.

Neighborhoods

San Diego County releases data on the city’s trash fee error that overcharged residents $11.8 million

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego

La Mesa’s homeless action plan expires with goals achieved but ‘more work to do’

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

Dig for Pink volleyball fundraiser for cancer slated at Mission Bay High

by Cyril Reinicke • Special for Times of San Diego

Orchids & Onions: This year’s fragrant or smelly architecture

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego

Latest News

Nick Pivetta takes the mound with Padres’ season, NLDS on the line

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego October 5, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 9:53 p.m.

San Diego was hotter than Dubai this weekend. No, we’re not exaggerating

San Diego was hotter than Dubai this weekend. No, we’re not exaggerating

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego October 5, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 6:05 p.m.

Court shows ‘no forgiveness’ for child rapist in cold case, sentencing man to 60 years to life

Court shows ‘no forgiveness’ for child rapist in cold case, sentencing man to 60 years to life

by City News Service October 5, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 2:09 p.m.

Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increases

Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increases

by Kristen Hwang • CalMatters October 4, 2026

Public Safety

SDPD Southern division will bring back walk-up services amid mold concerns

SDPD Southern division will bring back walk-up services amid mold concerns

by City News Service October 4, 2026

Hombre de San Diego recibe dos años de prisión por robar $180,000 a familias de bajos ingresos

Hombre de San Diego recibe dos años de prisión por robar $180,000 a familias de bajos ingresos

by Por la redacción October 4, 2026Oct. 4, 2026, 11:23 a.m.

San Diego man gets two years in prison for stealing $180K from low-income families

San Diego man gets two years in prison for stealing $180K from low-income families

by City News Service October 3, 2026Oct. 4, 2026, 11:25 a.m.

Politics & Government

What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California?

What bills did Gavin Newsom sign into law — or veto — in his final year leading California?

Lawmakers sent Newsom hundreds of bills in his final months as governor. Here’s how he handled proposals to counter the Trump administration.

by CalMatters Staff October 2, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:11 p.m.

Court orders extension of deadline for immigration program shut down by Trump

by JW August • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:12 p.m.

In race to become La Mesa’s next mayor, candidates draw lines on homelessness and affordability

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 2:17 p.m.

Newsom signs bill supporting local journalism, giving tax breaks to news organizations

by Chris Woodyard • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 1:27 p.m.

Business

Baked with passion: Mi Pan Artisan Bakery brings European tradition to Mission Gorge

by Robin Dohrn-Simpson October 5, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 8:39 p.m.

MarketInk: InnoVision expands human creativity with two AI-powered TV commercials

MarketInk: InnoVision expands human creativity with two AI-powered TV commercials

by Rick Griffin October 4, 2026

SDG&E power shutoffs start; could affect thousands of customers as temperatures soar

SDG&E power shutoffs start; could affect thousands of customers as temperatures soar

by Jennifer Vigil • Times of San Diego October 2, 2026Oct. 2, 2026, 10:39 a.m.

Life

El Niño in San Diego: A history of storms, floods and surprises

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 29, 2026Sept. 29, 2026, 6:46 p.m.

Irwin Jacobs gives $50 million for towers housing senior homeless at Father Joe’s

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego September 28, 2026Sept. 29, 2026, 7:25 a.m.

La Mesa to fund city’s first Pride event, coming in 2027

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego September 21, 2026Sept. 21, 2026, 11:04 a.m.

Gallon of gas in San Diego County again jumps to more than $6

by City News Service September 11, 2026Sept. 11, 2026, 1:39 p.m.

Ramona farm says officials never asked for egg recall following salmonella outbreak

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego September 5, 2026Sept. 5, 2026, 3:55 p.m.

Sports

Stammen bet on Miller for a six-out save. It didn’t work.

Stammen bet on Miller for a six-out save. It didn’t work.

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego October 4, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 8:29 a.m.

Chourio’s 2-run single with 2 outs in 9th off Miller lifts Brewers over Padres for 2-0 NLDS lead

Chourio’s 2-run single with 2 outs in 9th off Miller lifts Brewers over Padres for 2-0 NLDS lead

by Steve Megargee • Associated Press October 4, 2026Oct. 4, 2026, 5:09 p.m.

Everything that could go wrong did in Padres’ 3-2 Game 1 loss

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego October 4, 2026Oct. 4, 2026, 12:40 a.m.

Opinion

Opinión: Vivir entre dos culturas es igual a tener una casa más grande

Opinión: Vivir entre dos culturas es igual a tener una casa más grande

by Daniela Sichel | Especial para Tiempos de San Diego

Opinion: California’s iconic economic sectors confront threats to their survival

Opinion: California’s iconic economic sectors confront threats to their survival

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Opinion: Local farmers found a groundwater solution that works. Investments should build on it

Opinion: Local farmers found a groundwater solution that works. Investments should build on it

by Frank Mendonsa • Special for Capitol Weekly

Education

Families of Islamic Center victims sue San Diego Unified for refusing to turn over records on teen shooter

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 12:41 p.m.

Why is ICE making arrests so close to schools? San Diego grapples with enforcement surge

Why is ICE making arrests so close to schools? San Diego grapples with enforcement surge

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource September 28, 2026

Podcasting expands across San Diego State University as more classes take the microphone

by Roman Aguilar • Times of San Diego September 28, 2026Sept. 28, 2026, 9:33 a.m.

Arts

Review: Jack White delivers master class in shredding at The Sound, worthy of his legendary status

Review: Jack White delivers master class in shredding at The Sound, worthy of his legendary status

by Donovan Roche • Special to Times of San Diego October 5, 2026Oct. 5, 2026, 4:26 p.m.

Schizophonics tried to ‘capture the live feel’ on ‘Burning Floor,’ the band’s first album in four years

by Mark Nero • Times of San Diego October 2, 2026

Duckville: The strange little place that once sat on Pacific Beach marshes

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego October 2, 2026

Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ — Just the right amount of offensive and raunchy

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 3:24 p.m.

The Bankers Hill house built for San Diego Zoo founder Harry Wegeforth

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026

Military

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier will return to San Diego area Thursday

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier will return to San Diego area Thursday

by City News Service October 4, 2026Oct. 4, 2026, 5:24 p.m.

Another Marine amphibious group departs San Diego for Middle East

Another Marine amphibious group departs San Diego for Middle East

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 1:44 p.m.

Another San Diego-based aircraft carrier departs for the Middle East

Another San Diego-based aircraft carrier departs for the Middle East

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego September 28, 2026Sept. 28, 2026, 1:51 p.m.

Events