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

Nick Pivetta fought all year to get back. He’s got one more fight, this time to keep his team from elimination.

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

Neighborhoods

Community fondly remembers guard killed near Crystal Pier while police search for shooter

by Thaïs Giraudet • 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

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

by Robin Dohrn-Simpson

The Ocean Beach hotel that rose with a boom and fell with it

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Latest News

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.

California attorney general emphasizes safety of mail-in voting

California attorney general emphasizes safety of mail-in voting

by Chris Woodward • The Center Square October 6, 2026Oct. 6, 2026, 10:12 a.m.

County releases data on San Diego trash fee error that overcharged residents $11.8 million

by Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego October 5, 2026Oct. 6, 2026, 10:39 a.m.

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.’

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

Public Safety

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.

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.

Politics & Government

Trump, in seemingly offering up San Diego as ‘small price to pay’ for Iran war, sparks clash between critics, White House

Trump, in seemingly offering up San Diego as ‘small price to pay’ for Iran war, sparks clash between critics, White House

California Democrats condemned Trump, while the White House argued that the president’s words had been misinterpreted.

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego October 6, 2026Oct. 6, 2026, 4:14 p.m.

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

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.

Business

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.

UCLA: California outpaces nation amid AI boom, but unemployment remains high

UCLA: California outpaces nation amid AI boom, but unemployment remains high

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 2:02 p.m.

Life

When to Get Legal Help After a Serious Personal Injury Accident

When to Get Legal Help After a Serious Personal Injury Accident

October 6, 2026Oct. 6, 2026, 2:27 p.m.

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.

Sports

Red-hot La Jolla High Vikings field hockey looks to close out strong

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego October 6, 2026Oct. 6, 2026, 9:44 a.m.

University City High School Centurions are battle-tested and ready to improve

by Ed Piper • Special for Times of San Diego October 6, 2026Oct. 6, 2026, 8:54 a.m.

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.

Opinion

Opinion: Father Joe’s new campus leads the way in ensuring seniors have housing

Opinion: Father Joe’s new campus leads the way in ensuring seniors have housing

by Shikha Bansal

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

Education

Other states are rolling out free childcare for all families. Why not California?

Other states are rolling out free childcare for all families. Why not California?

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters October 6, 2026

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

Arts

The Punch Brothers to Steve Earle to the Dub Side of the Moon – This week in live music

by Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego October 6, 2026Oct. 6, 2026, 9:24 a.m.

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.

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

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 3, 2026

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

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