La Jolla’s Balling Building marks 100 years of retail in The Village
The building on Silverado Street, which also has two apartments on the second floor, has...
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San Diego Dance Theater’s Live Arts Fest expands programming
At the Liberty Station event, Live Arts Fest will feature local and international choreographers debuting...
Old Globe’s ‘Duel Reality’ will mix circus arts with Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’
The show was created by Montreal's The 7 Fingers troupe, which presented 'Passengers' here last...
Art of the City: NextGen artist explores childhood, heritage through pop culture
Multidiscipline artist Deanna Barahona, a recent graduate of UC San Diego, isn't afraid of a...
With uptick in violent juvenile crime, Escondido police revive gang enforcement team
The city has had two fatal fights believed to involve teens and gangs recently. In...
Outdoors: Turkey sightings can be quite the experience
Ernie Cowan's latest Outdoors column is all about wild turkeys.
San Diego sets strict rules for firearm contracts in bid to reduce gun violence
Under the Ira Sharp Firearm Dealer Accountability Act, passed last month, only gun vendors following...
San Diego’s proposed warehouse shelter would be one of the largest nationwide. How do the others work?
Leaders from some of the few 1,000-bed projects around the country unpacked the pros and...
Man accused of stabbing brother eight times in Mount Hope
San Diego police said the 23-year-old victim was able to escape and seek help
Hot weather will linger, raising risk of wildfires
The unusually long heat wave is stifling much of the western U.S., and California is...
Bicyclist killed while attempting to cross highway in Lakeside
The California Highway Patrol said the driver was unable to avoid the bicyclist, who was...
Friends, colleagues ‘shocked’ by death of Point Loma Nazarene AD Ethan Hamilton
Ethan Hamilton, a PLNU graduate and former assistant and head basketball coach, died Thursday night...
Soaring heat makes it extra risky to leave pets in cars
The San Diego Humane Society responded to 85 calls of animals left in hot cars...
![Animal: Allan, 4-week-old male domestic shorthair mix; No. 911413. Where: San Diego Humane Society, North Campus, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Adoption fee: $140; includes microchip with lifetime registration, vet exam. Profile: When Allan first arrived, he thought he was “the fiercest creature, swatting and showing off his best little roar” to keep people at a distance. Now that he is feeling more comfortable and confident, he’s a “snuggle expert,” according to the shelter. Allan may do best going to a home with another cat or kitten to help him […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SUT-L-pet-0707-01.jpg?w=114 "Animal: Allan, 4-week-old male domestic shorthair mix; No. 911413. Where: San Diego Humane Society, North Campus, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Adoption fee: $140; includes microchip with lifetime registration, vet exam. Profile: When Allan first arrived, he thought he was “the fiercest creature, swatting and showing off his best little roar” to keep people at a distance. Now that he is feeling more comfortable and confident, he’s a “snuggle expert,” according to the shelter. Allan may do best going to a home with another cat or kitten to help him […]")
Pet of the week: Kitten known as ‘snuggle expert’ awaiting adoption in Oceanside
Animal: Allan, 4-week-old male domestic shorthair mix; No. 911413. Where: San Diego Humane Society, North...
Judge tosses civil case involving woman found slain after SDPD officers left scene
The father of Connie Dadkhah alleged negligence by San Diego police officers for failing to...
Palomar Health Medical Group lists patient information possibly stolen during data breach
Palomar Medical Group breach said to include personal info, including possibly Social Security numbers.
San Diego's Fiesta Island named best dog park in the nation
Nominees were submitted by a panel of experts and voted by USA Today readers. Fiesta...
San Diego home prices join Orange County’s million-dollar milestone
The county joins the only one other Southern California market, Orange County, in having prices...
Chain-reaction crash in Boulevard leaves three dead, one injured
Three vehicles were involved in the collision, reported last week on Old Highway 80 near...
Expect more star power at San Diego Comic-Con this year
San Diego Comic-Con is expected to have Hollywood actors this year, after none in 2023
Getting the memo: SummerFest invites audiences to join inside joke
The 'Color Memo,' a long-running staff sartorial tradition, matches each concert to a color.
The San Diego concerts you definitely don’t want to miss this week
Our picks include Harry Connick Jr. at The Shell, The Artistocrats at Ramona Mainstage, and...
Local actor-teacher a perfect fit for Moonlight’s ‘School of Rock’
Zane Camacho makes his debut in a starring role at Vista's Moonlight Amphitheatre in "School...
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Here’s why Eli Lilly, Pfizer and J&J are in San Diego looking for the next big drug
Will local startups give big pharma its next blockbuster drug? Eli Lilly and Pfizer are...
Brewery Rowe: San Diego generating lots of buzz with non-alcoholic beer
The San Diego Brewers Guild bills our region as “The Capital of Craft Beer" but...
Are bilingual and binational students getting the schooling they need? There’s ‘a lot of work we need to do,’ educators say
More than a million California public school students are English learners. Meanwhile, 45,000 students cross...
Drug-disposal pouches handed out to patients prescribed opioids to combat misuse
More than 1,200 of the pouches have been distributed at dental and doctor offices and...
County, state formally request epidemiologic assistance from CDC to tackle sewage crisis health impacts
The county, in coordination with the state, sent a formal request to t he national...
Oceanside offers loans to three developers planning affordable housing
Projects proposed for South Coast Highway, El Camino Real and Olive Drive
La Jolla Shores duplex renovation wins award for historic preservation
The project on El Paseo Grande is honored for preserving the building’s signature features and...
Plan for cell antennas in La Jolla church tower is canceled
Another application has been filed for a wireless facility in The Village near Stella Maris...
Point Loma Nazarene University names longtime provost its new president
The Christian university said Kerry Fulcher, its provost and chief academic officer, will take over...
![Good morning, and welcome to the U-T Arts & Culture Newsletter. I’m David L. Coddon, and here’s your guide to all things essential in San Diego’s arts and culture this week. Fourth of July Weekend in Southern California all but mandates outdoor activities. But when the sun goes down and the family gathers indoors, there’s […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sut-l-americangraffiti.jpg?w=135 "Good morning, and welcome to the U-T Arts & Culture Newsletter. I’m David L. Coddon, and here’s your guide to all things essential in San Diego’s arts and culture this week. Fourth of July Weekend in Southern California all but mandates outdoor activities. But when the sun goes down and the family gathers indoors, there’s […]")
S.D. Arts and Culture Newsletter: Need nostalgia for July 4th? Check out ‘American Graffiti’ on Netflix
Good morning, and welcome to the U-T Arts & Culture Newsletter. I’m David L. Coddon,...
Ham on Wry: What’s in a woid?
Irv Erdos' latest humor column, Ham on Wry.
Community events in San Diego County: From Cajon Classic Cruise to Moonlight Beach Concerts
A sneak peek at upcoming community concerts, street fairs, festivals, performances, art shows, library events,...
Driver dies after head-on crash in Ramona
The crash was reported around 3:30 p.m. on east state Route 78 near Salmon Road,...
McCain fire in East County 50 percent contained
All evacuation warnings and road closures in the area were lifted as firefighters continued to...
People and sea lions become an issue again in La Jolla, now at The Cove
In the wake of recent incidents, San Diego urges visitors to stay away from sea...
La Maestra health center to expand in El Cajon
La Maestra community clinic is growing in El Cajon
Gun groups challenge 3-day-old California law increasing tax on firearms
After AB 28 went into effect Monday, imposing an 11-percent excise tax on gun and...
Inmate who died after collapsing in jail shower identified
Richard Woodford, 42, was found unconscious and unresponsive on the floor of a shower room...
Police suspect Oak Park killing was a failed robbery
Three people were arrested in connection to the shooting of Andres Dominguez, 25, who crashed...
Former Baja California prosecutor’s office employee sentenced for cocaine load
Ana Sofia Lopez Osuna, 33, was arrested last year for driving a car loaded with...
Arrest made at border four years after Talmadge fatal shooting
Sheila Camarena, 28, was arrested at the San Ysidro Port of Entry Tuesday in connection...
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The price of a San Diego home crosses $1 million for the first time
San Diego County's median price for a resale single-family home hit a milestone in May
Passenger killed in Harbor Drive crash was La Mesa man
Peter Felber of La Mesa was a front-seat passenger in a Toyota sedan that collided...
After twists and turns, play-by-play man Jesse Agler found his voice — and the Padres found theirs
Club's radio voice rode profession's roller coaster for years — and even interviewed with a...
Former Mt. Carmel High teacher pleads guilty to sex crimes
Stacy Michelle Walker, 40, was arrested in March and charged with victimizing a 15-year-old female...
Does overvaluation of homes make homeownership a risky move?
Financial models from the Fed and others have homes overvalued from 25 percent to nearly...
Head of La Jolla’s French American School looks to keep changes coming
Isabelle David, who took over in January, wants to establish partnerships with area high schools...
Immigrant U.S. military service members take citizenship oaths. ‘This is a country you chose.’
Forty military service members from 19 countries took the oath to become U.S. citizens atop...
Chula Vista senior shuttle now available to those 55 and under
Service began two years ago for seniors only. It is now available to riders under...
Motorcyclist killed on Interstate 8 was San Diegan
David Priest, 59, of San Diego struck the back of a car near College Avenue...
Plane flips at the end of runway at Montgomery-Gibbs airfield in Kearny Mesa
The plane crash-landed upside down at the south end of the airport after a three...
East County wildland fire 50 percent contained in third day
Four helicopters are assisting crews on the ground as firefighters battle a brush fire sparked...
Parked cars vandalized with hate speech in El Cajon
The vandalism occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday, targeting vehicles parked in a...
Leads sought in Gaslamp Quarter assault that left security guard paralyzed
The victim was trying to break up a fight June 16 on the sidewalk on...
Bomb squad checks out suspicious device in car in La Mesa
Police called to Kelton Avenue Tuesday to contact a man waving a knife found a...
![Progress is underway on plans to build as many as 359 homes on land long used for farming in Oceanside’s North Valley neighborhood. Trumark Homes officials met with city planners in a June 26 developer’s conference to review the Tierra Norte proposal for 25.6 acres along the south side of North River Road between Avenida Descanso and Calle Montecito. Based in Newport Beach, Trumark Homes built the Sonora Hills, Amanda Lane and Edencrest residential developments in Escondido and the Melrose Heights townhomes nearing completion at Melrose Drive and West Bobier Drive in Oceanside. Founded in 1988, the company has built […]](https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tractor.jpg?w=140 "Progress is underway on plans to build as many as 359 homes on land long used for farming in Oceanside’s North Valley neighborhood. Trumark Homes officials met with city planners in a June 26 developer’s conference to review the Tierra Norte proposal for 25.6 acres along the south side of North River Road between Avenida Descanso and Calle Montecito. Based in Newport Beach, Trumark Homes built the Sonora Hills, Amanda Lane and Edencrest residential developments in Escondido and the Melrose Heights townhomes nearing completion at Melrose Drive and West Bobier Drive in Oceanside. Founded in 1988, the company has built […]")
Plans take shape for 386 homes on former Oceanside farmland
Progress is underway on plans to build as many as 359 homes on land long...
San Diego’s best burgers? U-T readers offer their own picks
We chose our 33 favorite burgers in May. Here are the ones our readers say...
For CCAE’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ the audience is part of the story
The interactive play features an alternating mix of solo actors and audience members sharing their...
Fire near Boulevard grows to 1,000 acres, prompting evacuations
The brush fire began after a vehicle fire spread to nearby brush around 3:55 p.m....
Mexican drug broker with disputed cartel ties sentenced in San Diego
Rubén Velázquez Aceves, known as "El Ingeniero," or The Engineer, had been accused of being...
77-year-old passenger critically injured in suspected DUI crash in Pacific Beach
The crash occurred on Mission Bay Drive near the off-ramp from northbound Interstate 5 shortly...
Concert review: blink-182 performs act of magic at Petco Park San Diego homecoming show
The sold-out show, which also featured San Diego's Pierce The Veil and England's Hot Milk,...
La Jolla crime and public safety news: Car chase, police blotter
Two suspects in a vehicle that police say was stolen were arrested following a street...
South Bay plastic surgeon charged in patient’s death pleads guilty
Carlos Chacon agreed to a three-year prison term and a lifetime suspension of his California...
Man seriously injured in fight outside National City bar
The altercation between two groups of people occurred at 1:40 a.m. on 23rd Street near...
Encinitas honors Captain Keno’s owner for years of public service
Beloved restaurant to remain open until the end of August, mayor reports
Concert Review: San Diego Symphony summer opener a crowd-pleaser with conductor Gemma New
Russian pianist Olga Kern an impressive soloist in Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no. 3
As homicides plummet, experts look to the pandemic for answers
San Diego's homicide totals fell by about 18 percent last year, a dip mirrored across...
La Jolla Business Roundup: Health, beauty and wellness offerings among openings
From sugaring to earscaping and skin care to lashes, the local commercial scene is getting...
Hike of the week: Cool off with an easy walk at Batiquitos Lagoon
The 3.4 mile Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is a good option for a warm summer day,...
Oceanside places sales tax extension on November ballot
Half-cent hike would continue another 10 years if approved by voters; survey shows strong support
Desmond defends county’s plans for Green Oak Ranch. ‘It’s a unique opportunity.’
Public turns out for informational forum in Vista
Theater Review: Backyard’s ‘Beauty Queen’ play a dark and engrossing journey
The 1996 Irish play by Martin McDonagh will leave you guessing to the end
Theater review: Coronado Playhouse’s ‘Nine’ musical is lavish and well-sung
Inspired by Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini's film "8-1/2," it's the story of a man at...
Excessive heat warning issued for San Diego County deserts this week
Temperatures are expected to reach 110 to 119 degrees in the San Diego County deserts...
Man arrested after nearly 7-hour standoff with sheriff’s deputies in Poway
A 32-year-old man accused of attacking his roommate with a box cutter surrendered to deputies...
Four La Jolla Boy Scouts choose Coast Walk Trail for Eagle projects
Their work adds new benches, a recycling bin and a rock path.
Video games and ancient Greece fuse at Opera Nero’s summer festival
The San Diego company will conclude its 13th season with performances in Balboa Park and...
San Diego Street Scene: Our readers share their favorite memories of the homegrown music festival
The festival, which ran from 1984 to 2009, featured everyone from James Brown, Sheryl Crow...
Newsom’s case against declaring sewage crisis an emergency and why local leaders keep pushing back
Recent letters show the governor's administration making a case against an emergency declaration and San...
Nearly a quarter of last year’s homicide cases remain unsolved. ‘Who was it — and why?’
San Diego County policing agencies have vastly higher homicide clearance rates than the national average....
Carlsbad approves agreement for downtown train trench project
City will contribute $5 million if SANDAG obtains remainder of funding for long-sought plan to...
Driver dies after crashing into tree near Bonita
A 64-year-old driver in Bonita suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital
‘Girls in Green’ camp teaches teens firefighting skills
The U.S. Forest Service camp aims to help the agency boost its number of women...
San Diego police searching for suspects in attempted kidnapping
The kidnapping attempt took place Saturday afternoon at the Tecolote Shores South Mission Bay Playground
San Diego County properties now valued at record $768 billion
The assessed value of the region's taxable property increased 5.58% between 2023 and 2024
‘Tearing down history’: Duplex development proposed for Cave Street worries local historian
Landmark Committee leader Seonaid McArthur is dismayed by the possible effects on neighborhood character and...
Joyce Maynard got letters after her last book. So she wrote a sequel
Maynard's new book picks up the story of Eleanor, a New Hampshire wife and mother,...
Neighbor’s quick action wakes family and saves Santee home from fire
Jason Gaut didn't hesitate to act when he noticed the smoke rising above a neighbor's...
Oceanside approves 8-story, mixed-use project for North Coast Highway
Residents, City Council praise proposal to build 362 apartments, 62-room hotel on site of run-down...
2 Navy sailors killed in pileup on I-5 near Camp Pendleton identified
Jess Davis, 38, of Tennessee, and Stephen Williams, 37, of Texas, were stationed in San...
San Diego judge sentences 8 defendants in Pacific Beach ‘antifa’ conspiracy case
A San Diego judge said that on Jan. 9, 2021, in Pacific Beach, antifa members...
Oakland firefighter suspected of drowning in San Diego identified
25-year old Caeden Laffan walked into the ocean at Pacific Beach early Thursday. His body...
Encinitas pauses using Quail Gardens Drive as affordable housing site
City will explore other options for low-income housing project after strong opposition from Encinitas Ranch-area...
SANDAG board hears cities’ concerns about proposed train tunnel options
Solana Beach at odds with Del Mar over possible route beneath fairgrounds and along I-5