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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

The region is subject to SDG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs from 5 a.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Monday. They could impact more than 30 communities.

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

Neighborhoods

San Diego Weekend Guide Oct. 2-4: Cultural convergence kicks off the month

San Diego Weekend Guide Oct. 2-4: Cultural convergence kicks off the month

by Arturo Garcia • Times of San Diego

La Mesa Oktoberfest returns for 53rd year with beer, dachshunds, music and an economic boost for the city

by Karen Pearlman • Special to Times of San Diego

ACLU asks court to compel San Diego to do away with Flock cameras, stored data

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego

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

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego

Latest News

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

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

by JW August • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 1:39 p.m.

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.

San Diego, South Bay clubs meet in rematch of US Open Cup qualifying round clash

by Hector Trujillo • Special to Times of San Diego October 2, 2026

Voter guide to Nov. 3 general election in San Diego County

by Chris Jennewein • Times of San Diego September 27, 2026Sept. 28, 2026, 10:40 a.m.

Public Safety

Appeals panel overturns felony murder conviction in case of man killed in North Park dispute over hair

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 5:45 p.m.

Bodies of woman, man found in College Avenue apartment a day after neighbor reported hearing gunshots

by City News Service October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 2:26 p.m.

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.

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, 2026

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. 1, 2026, 1:50 p.m.

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

by Chris Woodyard • Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 8:12 a.m.

Mike Johnson campaigns in California for Trump-backed Jim Desmond as Democrats target district

by Alysa Horton • Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 2:12 p.m.

Business

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.

Wild Fork brings ‘protein wonderland’ to Pacific Beach with massive selection of frozen meats

by Frank Sabatini Jr. • Special to Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 12:14 p.m.

Ocean Beach’s newest vintage store, Sunset Marketplace

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego September 29, 2026Sept. 29, 2026, 5:21 p.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

Padres clinch Wild Card Series win — and the team’s new owners are enjoying the ride

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego October 1, 2026Oct. 1, 2026, 10:23 a.m.

Everything went the Padres’ way in Game 1 — but Preller says a World Series is the only goal

Everything went the Padres’ way in Game 1 — but Preller says a World Series is the only goal

by Barry M. Bloom • Special to Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 6:24 a.m.

Padres rout Cubs 8-0 in electric Wild Card opener with Tatis’ leadoff homer, King’s no-hit bid

by Associated Press September 30, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 6:00 a.m.

Opinion

Opinion: Should San Diego continue to lease or redevelop city golf courses?

Opinion: Should San Diego continue to lease or redevelop city golf courses?

by Sean Petersen

Opinion: Hilton blames Dems; Becerra blames Trump in governor debate

Opinion: Hilton blames Dems; Becerra blames Trump in governor debate

by Dan Walters • CalMatters Columnist

Opinion: The climate crisis shouldn’t be forgotten amid the latest news headlines

Opinion: The climate crisis shouldn’t be forgotten amid the latest news headlines

by Arturo Angeles

Education

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.

With arts educators in short supply, California teachers weave arts into academics

With arts educators in short supply, California teachers weave arts into academics

by Vani Sanganeria • EdSource September 26, 2026

Arts

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

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

Q&A: Musician and composer Preston Swirnoff has deep roots in San Diego’s underground scene

by Paul Georgeades • Special to Times of San Diego September 30, 2026

9 little-known stories behind University City

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego September 30, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 12:10 p.m.

The Sleepwalkers bring their ‘cumbiabilly’ sound to Pacific BeachFest

by Roman Aguilar • Times of San Diego September 29, 2026Sept. 30, 2026, 11:19 a.m.

Doah’s Daydream to wake up Oktoberfest

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego September 29, 2026Sept. 29, 2026, 3:56 p.m.

Military

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.

Navy secretary confirms 8 sailors in Lincoln strike group attempted suicide

Navy secretary confirms 8 sailors in Lincoln strike group attempted suicide

by Associated Press September 24, 2026Sept. 24, 2026, 9:32 a.m.

Events