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Flashback: April 1, 1884 — ‘Holy cow!’ Did cattle take over downtown San Diego?

by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego April 1, 2026, 5:00 a.m.

San Diego’s April 1, 1884 ‘cow parade’ — a herd of cattle reportedly roamed Fifth Avenue, turning the street into open range.

Convention center, theaters leader awarded for downtown transformation

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego March 30, 2026, 11:46 a.m.March 30, 2026, 6:45 p.m.

With the tall ships on the bayfront seen in the background, Native American marchers hold puppets while standing among dozens of people with signs and a few with U.S. flags.

San Diego is gearing up for big day of Trump protests with more than 20 events set across the county

by Alejandro Maciel • Times of San Diego March 26, 2026, 1:45 p.m.

Paramedics

Crime

Man stabbed to death in downtown San Diego; suspect arrested

by City News Service Feb. 15, 2026, 2:12 p.m.Feb. 15, 2026, 2:13 p.m.

Historic Spreckels Theatre is up for auction. Will a sale boost the push for a downtown arts district?

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Feb. 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m.Feb. 14, 2026, 6:16 p.m.

Pair of Gaslamp Quarter buildings honor Year of the Fire Horse

by Sandee Wilhoit • Special for Times of San Diego Feb. 12, 2026, 1:30 p.m.

Life

Thousands of San Diegans join marches to support Minneapolis

by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Jan. 26, 2026, 10:20 a.m.Jan. 26, 2026, 11:51 a.m.

Campillo proposes ‘targeted’ changes to parking fees around Petco Park, downtown

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Jan. 7, 2026, 12:15 p.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 6:39 p.m.

Kickstart your 2026 New Year’s resolutions in East Village

by Dominic Li Mandri • Community Contributor Times of San Diego Jan. 7, 2026, 11:22 a.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 11:22 a.m.

The San Diego Rodeo has become a major draw — but opposition to it isn’t going anywhere

by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego Jan. 6, 2026, 10:30 a.m.Jan. 6, 2026, 10:31 a.m.