Liberty Station Veterans Center Opens; Oceanside Vet Says Craft Kit Grounded Him

A new center opening at Liberty Station on Veterans Day aims to give San Diego-area veterans a free, low-pressure way to work through the stress of military life after service. Help Heal Veterans is holding the grand opening of its Creative Engagement Center on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 201, in the Arts District at Liberty Station, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks from leadership and community partners, a craft workshop and tours of the space.

San Diego school board president Richard Barrera is elected California school superintendent, AP projects

Democrat Richard Barrera has been elected as California's next Superintendent of Public Instruction, AP projects, in a battle between two school board presidents.

Opinion: Diwali offers a shared celebration across political divides

While looking through Diwali greetings this year, I was struck by the range of people celebrating. President Donald Trump lit a diya at the White House. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a video featuring rangoli and lamps. In Sacramento, community members gathered at California’s Capitol. Here in San Diego, Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe wished people a happy Diwali on social media.

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

Large fire engulfs abandoned ‘nuisance' building in San Diego's Mountain View area

These Are the Best Turkey Trots in San Diego County in 2026

Lacing up your running shoes before sitting down for a Thanksgiving feast has quickly become one of San Diego’s favorite holiday traditions. Whether you are looking for a breezy coastal run with ocean views, a neighborhood stroll with the family, or a scenic park trail, San Diego County offers a variety of Turkey Trots to start Thanksgiving Day on an active note.

Chula Vista Marks First Kumeyaay People's Day With Songs Passed Down for Generations

Kumeyaay Park in Chula Vista filled with song and ceremony Sunday as the city marked its first-ever Kumeyaay People's Day, a new annual holiday set for the second Sunday in November going forward. The celebration landed during Native American Heritage Month, giving San Diego County's 18 federally recognized tribes a fresh, official date on the civic calendar.

South County kicks off economic development week

The South County Economic Development Council kicked off “investment week” Monday morning in Imperial Beach — a four-day span that showcases the southern San Diego area’s projects, partnerships and opportunities. From Chula Vista’s Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center to filming in Otay Mesa, local politicians...

Google issues ultimatum to San Diego County schools: use AI search or be cut off

San Diego County school districts face a January deadline to decide whether to opt in to Google's artificial intelligence features or lose access to the company's search engine, forcing educators to weigh the benefits of AI against concerns about student access to the technology. Google plans to disable a range...

Miramar National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony

The Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation is hosting “A Salute to Special Operations” Wednesday. Rear Admiral, USN (Retired) and current president and CEO of the Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation, Pat McGrath, joined “Good Morning San Diego” Monday to discuss the special gathering.

San Diego County's Measure A on track to pass

The latest round of unofficial election results released Monday night shows 52.8% voting yes on Measure A, which adopts sweeping changes to San Diego County’s governing document, known as the charter. Thousands of votes still need to be counted, but the gap has widened considerably. San Diego County Board...

Old Globe hosts 21st annual Christmas tree lighting

The Old Globe hosted its 21st annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, November 8th, drawing hundreds of attendees to kick off the holiday season.

City of San Diego on sounder financial footing, with some caveats

For the first time in two decades, San Diego officials say the city is projected to have a balanced budget for the next fiscal year without using one-time fixes. “This result did not happen on its own,” Mayor Todd Gloria said during a press conference. “It reflects difficult decisions, permanent reforms and sustained discipline. And over the last several years, my administration has confronted the city's structural budget deficit head-on.”

A tax hike on La Mesa weed biz

The La Mesa City Council unanimously approved a 1% retail cannabis tax rate hike at a recent meeting, Documenter Alicia Bennett reports. The tax applies to commercial cannabis businesses’ revenue and is not a sales tax on customers. The decision changes the tax rate from 4% to 5% effective Jan. 1.

School Districts' Negligence and Nuisance Claims Against Social Media Companies Rejected by California Court of Appeal

Some short excerpts from the long decision Thursday in Social Media Cases (San Diego Unified School Dist. v. Meta Platforms, Inc.) by California Court of Appeal Justice Anne Richardson, joined by Justices Elwood Lui and Stephen Goorvitch):. In recent years, various plaintiffs have brought numerous legal claims against social media...

Downtown San Diego offices get new life as affordable housing

As San Diego sees a growing need for affordable housing, developers are getting creative in their approach to help meet the demand. Some are acquiring downtown high-rise office buildings and converting them to affordable housing. “It’s really fun to walk by the building that I used to work in about...

Veterans Day to bring observances, holiday closures to San Diego County

San Diego County residents planning to take care of government business, visit a library or use certain recreation facilities will need to plan around Wednesday's Veterans Day holiday.

Free Spay/Neuter, Vaccinations Offered to Homeless People's Pets in San Diego

A San Diego nonprofit has received a $30,000 grant to pay for spay/neuter procedures, microchips and vaccinations for 180 pets of homeless people in the region, the group announced Saturday.