Hillcrest Hall Breaks Ground, Bringing 98 Affordable Homes to University Avenue

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced that Hillcrest Hall has broken ground, calling it a project that will bring affordable homes to a neighborhood close to jobs, transit, schools and opportunity. The announcement, posted Tuesday, marks a milestone for a development that has been winding through city and housing commission approvals for roughly three years.

MTS moves to adopt new penalty program for passenger violations

The Metropolitan Transit System board of directors approved a new administrative penalty program for fare evasion and certain passenger conduct violations on Oct. 15, according to a press release from the agency. Under the program, eligible citations will be moved out of the criminal court system and into an administrative review process instead. Riders who receive these citations will pay a fine and can contest it through the agency rather than face a criminal charge. This process is similar to how San Diego handles parking tickets as civil matters and not crimes.

Election 2026: Ehlers closes gap, trails Viskanta by 19 votes

ENCINITAS — Several key races in Encinitas are coming down to the wire. Mayoral challenger Rimga Viskanta’s lead over incumbent Bruce Ehlers narrowed to 19 votes in the latest unofficial returns, down from 73 votes in a Nov. 6 count. Viskanta, a school board trustee, had 13,753 votes,...

New investigation finds UCSD sent hundreds of cadavers to the military

For years, families donated their loved ones' bodies to UC San Diego for the purpose of medical and scientific research. But records obtained by the Times of San Diego found the university sent hundreds of bodies to the military. This reporting follows up on an investigation by student journalists at...

Inland Empire Rents Set to Climb Fastest in SoCal Through 2029, USC Forecast Finds

Southern California renters should brace for higher bills no matter where they live, but nowhere will the climb be steeper than the Inland Empire, according to a forecast the University of Southern California released Tuesday. Riverside and San Bernardino counties, treated together as a single Inland Empire market in the forecast, are projected to see average annual rent growth of 2.4% over the next three years — the fastest pace among five Southern California markets studied.

State awards $1 million for Pacific Surfliner planning

The agency that oversees Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner service said Wednesday it received $1 million in state funding to update a plan aimed at making passenger rail service more reliable between San Diego, Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. The Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency, known as LOSSAN,...

San Diego Council Certifies Environmental Review for Midway Rising, Clearing Path for 4,254 Homes and New Arena

San Diego City Council certified the Midway Rising EIR, clearing the way for 4,254 homes (2,000+ affordable), a 16,000-seat arena, retail

Darshana Patel wins California Assembly reelection

Indian American Democrat Darshana Patel has won reelection to the California State Assembly, defeating Republican challenger Carrie Espinoza Villanueva in the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections. Patel received 96,942 votes, or 60.2 percent, against Espinoza Villanueva’s 64,091 votes, or 39.8 percent, according to the November 10 election update published by...

San Diego approves massive Midway Rising development project

The San Diego City Council on Monday has “agreed to trade its sprawling sports property” in the Midway District for desired public benefits after it “took all the actions required to approve the complex Midway Rising transaction” following a “marathon meeting that extended for more than seven hours.” The city leaders “unanimously voted to approve” a 105-year lease and redevelopment deal for the 48.5-acre property with master developer Midway Rising. The development team is planning to build 4,254 residential units, a 16,000-seat replacement arena and more commercial space, parks, plazas and public space. Midway Rising is composed of market-housing builder Zephyr, affordable housing developer Chelsea Investment Corp., and sports-and-entertainment venue operator Legends. The Kroenke Group, a subsidiary of billionaire Stan Kroenke’s real estate firm, is the entity’s lead investor and limited partner. The city’s timeline is “structured around a 2029 construction start date.” The project is “expected to be completed in its entirety by 2050,” according to the city’s phasing plan (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 11/9).

California Missions Road Trip: 21-Mission Itinerary

A California missions road trip is the oldest road trip in the state. Between 1769 and 1823, 21 Spanish missions were built along El Camino Real, the Royal Road, from San Diego to Sonoma — about a day’s journey, roughly 30 miles, apart. Today you can drive the whole chain in seven days, visiting the oldest building in San Francisco, the largest mission church in California, the chapel where Junípero Serra is buried, and the site of the Bear Flag Revolt.

San Diego Moves to Close Ethics Gap After Worker Took Vendor Gifts

A San Diego city worker took more than $3,000 in gifts from two vendors, including free construction work at home, tickets to a Las Vegas show and a paid trip to a Bay Area sporting event, while quietly steering those same vendors toward bigger city contracts. The city is now moving to close the oversight gap, with officials proposing to bring roughly 1,000 senior-level classified employees under the watch of the city's Ethics Commission.

Latino vote swung to Democrats across San Diego County

CA: Coastal Commission approves more sand and rock to protect San Diego’s coastal rail corridor

More sand replenishment, rock riprap, and the construction of a seawall were approved Thursday for eroding beaches in San Clemente to protect the only rail corridor connecting San Diego with Los Angeles and the rest of the United States. Most of the riprap has already been installed along the seaward...

Mesa Grande Reservation adds solar and battery systems, plans to expand housing

Well beyond the sprawl of San Diego County suburbia, rocky canyons carve through rolling green hills with oaks trees. There, tucked around pockets of private land and national forest is the Mesa Grande Reservation, home to the Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians. “So you head to Julian,...

‘We’ve had enough:’ San Diegans push back against SDG&E’s proposed rate increases

San Diego Gas & Electric faces strong opposition from residents and officials following its proposal to implement significant rate increases beginning in 2028.

Oceanside sales tax measure turning into a nail-biter

New election results released Monday left Oceanside residents still wondering whether the city will impose another sales tax. They’ll have to wait for more results Tuesday night. The 15,000 additional ballots counted show “no” on Measure S ahead by 238 votes, even less than the 458-vote edge Friday night....

Fire guts notorious nuisance property in San Diego's Mountain View neighborhood

A dangerous fire tore through a long-vacant building in San Diego's Mountain View neighborhood Monday afternoon, forcing evacuations and prompting plans for an emergency demolition that were later delayed after asbestos was detected inside the structure. The fire broke out around 2 p.m. at a building on Ocean View Boulevard...

Now they have to solve the TJ River crisis

San Diego County supervisors just got a lot more power and money — and have a major new promise to keep. County governance reform Measure A and a countywide sales tax increase Measure B each passed with about 52 percent of the vote. Measure B is a half-cent countywide...

Number of rabid animals in California skyrockets to the most cases in nearly 30 years

Your browser does not support the video tag. California has seen the number of rabid animals skyrocket, with the most cases in nearly 30 years, according to state officials. At least 368 rabid animals were found in the Golden State so far this year, breaking a 28-year record, the California Veterinary Medical Association announced Saturday. Most of the rabid animals were bats or skunks from Southern California, according to the veterinary association. San Diego County health officials sounded the alarm in July after a rabid bat landed on the table where a family was eating lunch at the rustic Yellow Deli chain in Vista. Another diner quickly grabbed the bat with a towel and brought it to the Humane Society in Oceanside. Last month, local health officials reported the first two raccoons to test positive for rabies in Los Angeles County in more than 50 years. At least 368 rabid animals were found in the Golden State so far this year, breaking a 28-year record, the California Veterinary Medical Association announced Saturday (Getty Images) The first raccoon was found in someone’s backyard in the Westlake Village area, officials said on October 5. The raccoon reportedly appeared sick but not aggressive

County Medical Examiner Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Children and Young Adults

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking the public to help put names to several children and young adults who remain unidentified in cases that span decades. To bring new attention to these cases, the office works closely with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), NamUs, Rady Children’s Hospital and a forensic artist.