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Large-scale San Diego Pride events ‘not sustainable,’ board says as organization slashes staff amid financial crisis

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Oct. 28, 2026, 5:43 p.m.Oct. 29, 2026, 10:16 a.m.

San Diego Pride calls its current model of flagship July events “unsustainable” amid financial crisis.

Josefina Linares (left), a care manager with the social services provider Titanium Healthcare, helps Medicaid patient Lucy Rodriguez manage her medical appointments and chronic diseases, and even helps pick up boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables for her. (Photo by Angela Hart/KFF Health News)

As GOP cries ‘fraud,’ Newsom backs Medicaid spending on housing and food

by Angela Hart • KFF Health News July 14, 2026, 12:00 p.m.July 14, 2026, 10:31 a.m.

A student reading a book in a colorful classroom filled with other students also engaged in reading.

California school libraries blindsided by ‘catastrophic’ budget cut

by Carolyn Jones • CalMatters July 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m.July 4, 2026, 11:28 a.m.

Which libraries and rec centers will be hit by council-approved budget cuts?

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego and Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego June 14, 2026, 2:00 p.m.June 14, 2026, 8:44 p.m.

An orchestra shows up to play amid a crowd of San Diegans who turned out on April 20, 2026 to oppose city budget cuts affecting the arts. (Photo by Thomas Murphy/Times of San Diego)

Arts, parks, libraries spared as council passes FY27 budget, but analyst warns they must ‘right size’ city spending

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego June 9, 2026, 8:01 p.m.June 9, 2026, 8:01 p.m.

Many residents don’t like bike lanes, but they’re not costly. OT, though, stands out in San Diego’s transportation spending

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego June 4, 2026, 3:10 p.m.June 4, 2026, 2:48 p.m.

Marine recruits

Concerns raised over deep cuts to civilian support staff for families of United States Marines

by Marcus Baram • Capital & Main June 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m.June 4, 2026, 10:16 a.m.

Sheriff, mental health experts sound alarm over loss of funding for mobile crisis teams in state budget

by Eileen Mamaghani • Times of San Diego May 30, 2026, 3:00 p.m.May 30, 2026, 2:04 p.m.

Arts

‘One Battle After Another’ filmed in San Diego and won multiple Oscars. The mayor’s budget cuts the staffer who helped bring it here.

by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego May 26, 2026, 2:32 p.m.May 27, 2026, 9:46 a.m.

Children scoop up dirt with shovels.

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Oak Park breaks ground on ‘feel good project’ — much-needed new library at edge of Chollas Lake Park

by Mireya Miner • Times of San Diego May 14, 2026, 3:59 p.m.May 15, 2026, 12:51 p.m.

A grand tree at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion at Balboa Park, with lights projected behind it and an audience watching performers around it.

Gloria relents on December Nights, some community cuts in budget revise, but arts funds still on chopping block

by City News Service May 13, 2026, 6:34 p.m.May 13, 2026, 6:34 p.m.

Crowds in the San Diego Convention Center and outside in the Gaslamp Quarter grew on Saturday. Photo by Chrsi Stone

Opinion: Fostering art and culture must be considered a basic city service

by Michael J. Stepner and Mary Lydon May 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 12, 2026, 2:26 p.m.

Arts

San Diego artists and supporters speak out about cuts to art programs

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego May 7, 2026, 9:19 a.m.May 7, 2026, 9:19 a.m.

Arts

Coastal arts organizations fear sting of proposed budget cuts to the arts

by Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego May 6, 2026, 1:49 p.m.May 6, 2026, 1:49 p.m.