La Mesa weighs changes to Flock camera program after millions of license plate scans

The La Mesa Police Department has decided to review its policy governing automated license plate readers to provide greater oversight and accountability for the surveillance tool. The announcement comes following a Times of San Diego analysis of La Mesa’s use of license plate readers and the high frequency with which...

Two panga boat pilots sentenced to prison after deadly SoCal smuggling incident

Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to over five years in federal prison for their roles in a May 2025 smuggling boat accident off the coast of Del Mar that killed four people.

Pacific Coast Grill Is Closing in January and Coming Back Bigger

For the past 12 years, anyone traveling on Highway 101 through Cardiff drove past a strange void on prime beach real estate. Previously, the space next to Pacific Coast Grill was home to The Beach House for 20 years. Before that, it was the iconic restaurant The Triton for 40 years, known for its unique, whimsical stained glass and other artistic motifs by beloved local artist and architect James Hubbell.

San Diego responds to grand jury report on police oversight commission

The San Diego City Council on Tuesday approved a response to a grand jury report that criticizes the city's rollout of a voter-approved police oversight commission. The Commission on Police Practices (CPP) was established after 2020's Measure B, which passed with 75% of the vote. The measure gave the commission new powers to conduct independent investigations into officer misconduct complaints.

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,...

San Diego Home Prices Slip While Inventory Climbs

San Diego buyers found more options and lower asking prices than a year ago, with inventory up and the median list price down to $889,000.

SDG&E's proposed 8.6% rate hike draws pushback at public meeting

Veterans Day Parade, Street Closures Downtown San Diego

If you’re looking for a great way to mark Veterans Day, head downtown today.

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...

San Diego Corvette Shop Closes After Nearly 50 Years, With Classic Cars Headed to Auction

After nearly 50 years in business, Corvette Specialty in San Diego is closing. Owner Dave Meyer is retiring. Decades of cars, parts, and shop tools are going up for auction as he prepares to leave ... Read more

La Jolla Breaks Ground on West Outpatient Pavilion With 23-Hour Surgery Recovery

UC San Diego Health marked a groundbreaking ceremony this week for the Gary and Mary West Outpatient Pavilion, a new La Jolla facility designed to handle orthopedic, spine and neurosurgical care without requiring patients to check into a hospital bed. The project is targeted to open in 2030 and will include a 23-hour post-surgical stay unit that the health system describes as the first of its kind at UC San Diego Health.

Ian Inman’s career night leads CU Buffs hoops past San Diego

BOULDER — On Tuesday night, Ian Inman’s shooting pocket was wherever he caught the ball. On his eighth and final made 3-pointer, that was on the ground. Fellow sophomore Josiah Sanders caught the ball near the free throw line and, in motion, spun 180 degrees and just tried to get the ball to an open […]

Veterans honored at one of the most beautiful spots in San Diego county

In a region that features endless beautiful views, the one from atop Mount Soledad stands out. Three-hundred-sixty degrees across a large swath of San Diego county pairs with a vista of the Pacific Ocean to create a very special place. “We strive on a daily basis to project this memorial...

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.

Introducing our new bar & restaurant roster

Since launching this outlet in 2020, San Diego Beer News has maintained an always up-to-date list of every brewing company and brewery-owned venue in San Diego County. It’s been a helpful tool that we’ve been proud to provide. Now, we’re extending our efforts by adding an extensive list of local bars and restaurants that put an emphasis on carrying beers from craft breweries in an effort to help locals and visitors alike find quality spots throughout the county.

Gayle Skidmore to Los Tigres del Norte to cholo-goth pioneers, Prayers — this week in live music

It’s all in the name. Faux Fest, which takes place at The Holding Company on Nov. 14, features a day-long roster of tribute acts and cover bands, perfect for fans of classic rock. Kicking off at noon, music fans will be treated to sets from the Faux Fighters (Foo Fighters), CA/DC (AC/DC), Jagged Pill (Alanis Morrisette), Zep Tune (Led Zeppelin), and Soak Up The Sun (Sheryl Crow), as well as more general cover bands such as Flannel Rock and The Exploits. Anyone who enjoys the music of the artists being tributed will find much to appreciate, with short sets from the bands turning the Holding Company into a live jukebox for the day.

5 Things Never to Do With a Clothes Dryer, According to Fire Officials

Fire officials list 5 dryer mistakes: no lint filter, overloading, running it unattended, boxes nearby and drying solvent-soaked clothes.

City Says Naming Rights Can Help Bring In Big Bucks

San Diego’s pretty broke, so city leaders want to make it way easier and faster for people or companies to pay big money to name a park, bridge, or other city asset.

Ceremony to launch low-cost, SDHS veterinary hospital

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...