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San Diego research institutions aren't talking about Prop. 38, even though they stand to receive billions
Students walk on campus at the UCSD Medical School on Monday, July 20, 2026 in La Jolla.
El calor extremo está dificultando el aprendizaje de los niños
Cada año, las escuelas de todo el país dedican las últimas semanas de las vacaciones de verano a prepararse para el día en que jóvenes mentes prometedoras lleguen a sus aulas. Sin embargo, educadores y responsables políticos suelen pasar por alto un paso crucial para el bienestar de los niños: desarrollar un plan para afrontar el calor extremo. La necesidad se vuelve más urgente a medida que el cambio climático hace que los días escolares sofocantes sean más comunes.
Puente de Coronado recibirá su barrera antisuicida. Lo siguiente podrían ser $400 millones en mejoras estructurales
Cyclists pedal up the Coronado Bridge during the Annual Bike The Bay Ride on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The 25-mile, non-competitive bike ride took riders through downtown San Diego, Barrio Logan, over the Coronado Bridge, down the strand and up through Chula Vista and National City before returning to the Embarcadero Marina.
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UCSD receives $12 million grant to study link between meth use and HIV
Students walk on campus at the UCSD Medical School on Monday, July 20, 2026 in La Jolla. (Sandy Huffaker / For The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS Scientists at UC San Diego will receive a $12.3 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study treating methamphetamine addiction and HIV using several medications in combination that, if successful, could address both conditions simultaneously.
‘I was waiting for the deputies to come': Murder defendant admits killing cellmate but says God told him to
Dan Yates and Andrea Carrier sit in Del Mar on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Their son Brandon was tortured and killed in jail by his cellmate Alvin Ruis, who is now on trial. (Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker for The San TNS In the last moments of his life, Brandon Yates repeatedly pressed the panic button inside his San Diego County jail cell and cried out for help.
San Diego veterans celebrate 81st anniversary of United States' WWII victory over Japan
L, WWII Veteran Walt Travis. left, greets Holly Sheffener along with Randy Tidner and Fred Taylor during the Spirit of 45 “A Celebration of the 81st Anniversary of the End of WWII” on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the San Diego Air and Space Museum in Balboa Park. The event, put on by Honor Flight San Diego, was held in honor of 2010 when Congress the Second Sunday in August as Spirit of ’45 Dau, to celebrate August 14th, 1945 when the War ended, as well as a tribute to all veterans.
Un avion de combat s'écrase près d'une base militaire dans le sud de la Californie
Un avion de combat s'est écrasé, vendredi 31 juillet, près d'une base militaire de San Diego, dans le sud de la Californie, ont annoncé les autorités américaines. "Un incident aérien impliquant un F-35 Bravo du Corps des Marines s'est produit aux abords de la base aérienne MCAS Miramar", a expliqué à l'AFP un porte-parole de la base.
Democrats want a supermajority on the Board of Supervisors. They have a North County problem.
San Diego County Supervisor candidates Rebecca Jones, San Marcos mayor, and Kyle Krahel Frolander. (Sandy Huffaker, Charlie Neuman / For The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker, Charlie Neuman TNS In North County, registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans. But you wouldn't know it from the results of a recent primary.
Sigue en suspenso la solicitud de liberación del autor del tiroteo en Santana High mientras la fiscalía apela
Charles “Andy” Williams, shown on a video monitor, weeps during a court hearing at the San Diego Central Courthouse in Downtown on Jan. 6, 2026. (Sandy Huffaker / For The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS Un hombre, que ahora tiene 40 años y que era adolescente cuando mató a tiros a dos compañeros durante un tiroteo en la escuela secundaria Santana, permanece en prisión mientras la fiscalía apela una decisión judicial que podría conducir a su liberación.
Santana High shooter's bid for release still on hold as prosecutors appeal
Charles “Andy” Williams, shown on a video monitor, weeps during a court hearing at the San Diego Central Courthouse in Downtown on Jan. 6, 2026. (Sandy Huffaker / For The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS A now 40-year-old man who was a teenager when he fatally shot two fellow students in a rampage at Santana High School continues to remain in prison as prosecutors appeal a court decision that could lead to his release.
San Diego aprueba oficialmente eliminar el pago de estacionamiento en Balboa Park y reducir las tarifas de recolección de basura
Council President Joe LaCava during aCity Council meeting in Downtown San Diego on Monday, June 8, 2026.(Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker for The San TNS El lunes, el Concejo Municipal de San Diego aprobó por unanimidad un acuerdo que reduce drásticamente las nuevas tarifas de recolección de basura para viviendas unifamiliares a partir del próximo verano y elimina el estacionamiento de pago en Balboa Park este mes de diciembre.
Handpicked by Locals: 5 places to eat, drink and explore in and around San Carlos
Interior view at The Trails Eatery in San Carlos on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker for The San TNS When entertainer and inspirational street performer Joe Dreamz was a teenager growing up in San Carlos, he found a few things that led him to where he is today: music and bad influences.
Hotel del Coronado debuts Marilyn Monroe exhibit for her 100th birthday
A guestwalks to an exhibit of Pop icon Marilyn Monroe, during a media night preview of Marilyn Monroe: The Defining Roles, at the Ice House Museum at the Hotel Del Coronado on Friday, May 29, 2026. The exhibit is celebrating her 100th birthday and will run from May 30th through July 31st.
The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: May 29-31
A Drag Queen high-fives runners along Park Ave in Hillcrest during the Rock N Roll Marathon in San Diego on Sunday, June 1, 2025 The race featured a half- and full marathon series runners meandered through eight city neighborhoods, ending in Downtown San Diego.(Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker for The San TNS Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31.
Commentary: Supreme Court's decision against Voting Rights Act will be devastating
People arrive to vote at a polling station at St. David's Baptist Church in the 9th Ward area of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. The Supreme Court has again dealt a devastating blow to voting equality in the United States. On Wednesday, in Louisiana v. Callais, six justices effectively nullified a 1982 federal statute that prohibits states from running or establishing election systems, such as election districts, that have a discriminatory effect against voters of color.
Commentary: Supreme Court's decision against Voting Rights Act will be devastating
People arrive to vote at a polling station at St. David's Baptist Church in the 9th Ward area of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. (Sandy Huffaker/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) The Supreme Court has again dealt a devastating blow to voting equality in the United States. On Wednesday, in Louisiana v.
Before you go under the knife, this San Diego startup wants you to know what it'll cost
A patient in the Emergency Room area at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista on Monday, December 29, 2025. Hospitals are at risk of losing significant Medi-Cal reimbursement due to federal budget changes .(Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker for The San TNS It's easy to lose track of time playing “guess how much a C-section costs.” And women undergoing the procedure won’t have an answer until after the baby is delivered.
3 Days in New Orleans: A Fort Worth Mom’s Guide to Fun for the Whole Family in NOLA
Explore the best of New Orleans in just three days. New Orleans is the kind of city that makes you want to linger over every meal, wander one more block, and soak in the music drifting from every open door. The streets pulse with something alive — brass bands spilling onto sidewalks, iron-lace balconies draped in color, the smell of café au lait and hot beignets cutting through the humid air.
One Perfect Day in New Orleans: A Complete Itinerary From Breakfast Beignets to Evening Jazz
Take in the best sights, sounds, and bites of New Orleans in just one day. New Orleans is a city where the food, music, history and culture are unlike anywhere else in the world. Whether you’re working with a long layover or squeezing in a quick trip, one well-planned day in NOLA can deliver an unforgettable experience. Here’s how to make the most of every hour — from your first bite of beignet to the last note of live jazz.
Where to find yoga, comedy, trivia and other things to do at San Diego wine bars
Guests enjoy live music at The Gärten in the Morena District on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker for The San TNS San Diego County is home to over 50 wineries and vineyards, many of which offer opportunities to visit and have a glass of wine. But there are also tasting rooms and bars locally that serve wine from around the world, and some offer food service and host public events.
Michael Glaser, the location manager for 'One Battle After Another' overlooks one of the spots used in the Oscar-nominated film
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A car drives in the so-called 'River of Hills' in southern California, where the pivotal car chase in 'One Battle After Another' was filmed
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A car drives in the so-called 'River of Hills' in southern California, where the pivotal car chase in 'One Battle After Another' was filmed
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A car drives in the so-called 'River of Hills' in southern California, where the pivotal car chase in 'One Battle After Another' was filmed
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Key locations can be a 'subconscious character' in a film, says Michael Glaser of 'One Battle After Another'
Most movie car chases involve screeching around city corners, weaving in and out of traffic and almost always smashing into a few police cars.
Michael Glaser, the location manager for 'One Battle After Another' overlooks one of the spots used in the Oscar-nominated film
Michael Glaser, the location manager for 'One Battle After Another' overlooks one of the spots used in the Oscar-nominated film
A car drives in the so-called 'River of Hills' in southern California, where the pivotal car chase in 'One Battle After Another' was filmed
A car drives in the so-called 'River of Hills' in southern California, where the pivotal car chase in 'One Battle After Another' was filmed
Santana High shooter's bid for release in legal limbo
Charles “Andy” Williams, shown on a video monitor, weeps during a court hearing at the San Diego Central Courthouse downtown on Jan. 6. (Sandy Huffaker / For The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS Santana High School shooter Charles “Andy” Williams will continue to remain in custody as the courts sort out his case, which sits in a legal limbo between adult and juvenile courts.
Lunar New Year, Fat Tuesday, Ramadan and Lent occur around the same time this year
Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (C) grand marshalls the Krewe of Bacchus as it rolls down St. Charles Avenue during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Feb.15, 2026. (Sandy Huffaker/ AFP/Getty Images/TNS) This Tuesday and Wednesday, four holidays from different cultures and religions overlap in a rare calendar year. The celebrations of Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) and Lunar New Year both occur on Tuesday, Feb. 17. This won't happen again until Feb.
Black History Month breakfast connects powerful women of color with the girls who want to be like them
Students in the F.A.N.C.Y program during the 8th Annual ROAR Black History Month Breakfast at City College in Downtown on Saturday, Feb 7, 2026. This award breakfast recognizes 15+ years of impact through our F.A.N.C.Y. programs. (Sandy Huffaker / For The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS During a visit to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Angela de Joseph noticed something.
Voluntarios recorren en kayak el estuario del río San Diego para recoger basura y proteger la fauna en peligro de extinción
Julianne Markow and Cynthia Obadia clean-up trash out of the San Diego River Estuary on Saturday, January 17, 2026. About 200 volunteers helped clean trash out of the estuary which was put on by The San Diego River Park Foundation.
How well can you recite a poem? 16-year-old contest winner shares ‘what really makes poetry impactful'
Sylvie Terjesen recites a poem during the Poetry Out Loud competition on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at the San Diego Central Library downtown. Now that she’s won, next she’ll go to Sacramento to compete in the state finals. (Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS A Canyon Crest Academy junior is headed to a statewide poetry recitation competition for high school students on the strength of her performance of two poems Tuesday night.
Hundreds rally in City Heights amid nationwide strikes protesting ICE
Demonstrators protest ICE during a rally at Teralta Park in City Heights on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The rally was part of the No Work, No School, No Shopping nationwide protest.
Nurses mourn the loss of colleague Alex Pretti in La Jolla
Mourners pay tribute during a candlelight vigil at the VA Hospital at UCSD in University City on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The vigil was in honor of slain nurse Alex Pretti who was killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
San Diego no logra acuerdo para la medida electoral que deroga el estacionamiento de pago en el Parque Balboa
Shane Harris, back facing, speaks to San Diego City Council leaders about a ballot measure related to paid parking in Balboa Park on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 during a City Council meeting in Downtown San Diego (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS Un panel clave de San Diego llegó a un punto muerto el miércoles 2-2 sobre una propuesta de medida electoral que habría permitido a los votantes de la ciudad decidir en junio si el estacionamiento debería...
San Diego panel deadlocks on ballot measure repealing paid parking in Balboa Park
Shane Harris, back facing, speaks to San Diego City Council leaders about a ballot measure related to paid parking in Balboa Park on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 during a City Council meeting in Downtown San Diego (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS A key San Diego panel deadlocked 2-2 Wednesday on a proposed ballot measure that would have let city voters decide this June whether parking should be free in Balboa Park for everyone on every day of the week.
Mayor says Lemon Grove to consider emergency plan to protect residential renters
Serra Grove Apartment resident Sheila Spencer looks over a notice to vacate with her partner Gino Quarles on Sunday, January 25, 2025 in Lemon Grove. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS Lemon Grove officials are considering increasing residential tenant protections after residents of a local complex complained their new landlord is bending rules to clear out longtime renters and re-list units at double the price.
La Cruz Roja solicita donaciones ante la "grave" escasez de sangre
Ella Tarabini has her arm taped by Phlebotomist Sawyer Govindan after giving blood at American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in Kearny Mesa.
Volunteers kayak through San Diego River Estuary to pick up trash and protect endangered wildlife
Julianne Markow and Cynthia Obadia clean-up trash out of the San Diego River Estuary on Saturday, January 17, 2026. About 200 volunteers helped clean trash out of the estuary which was put on by The San Diego River Park Foundation.
Her parents taught her to ‘honor those who came before you,' and an upcoming performance lets this actor do that
Actress Monique Gaffney sits inside the Cygnet Theater in Liberty Station on Thursday, January 15, 2026. in Downtown San Diego. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker for The San TNS Monique Gaffney's father always told her that "theater is in your blood," and it makes sense.
James Taylor announces 2026 tour, including San Diego concert in April
James Taylor performed two sold-out concerts at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park last May. He is shown here at that venue flanked by his son, Henry Taylor (at left) and Dorian Holley. (Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker for The San TNS After touring extensively last spring and summer, James Taylor is wasting no time getting back on the road this year with his aptly named All-Star Band.
Protests break out across San Diego County, U.S. after Minneapolis ICE shooting
Protesters chant during a demonstration against ICE and the recent killing of Minnesota resident Renee Good on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the corner of Crown Point Drive and Ingraham St. Pacific Beach. About 250 people joined the protest.
Además de los alcoholímetros, la Policía de San Diego ahora puede realizar pruebas de drogas a conductores
San Diego police Officer Anthony Bueno on Monday displays SoToxa, a new device that tests saliva from drivers to detect the presence of several types of drugs. (Sandy Huffaker / For The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS El conductor le dijo a la policía de San Diego que se había desmayado en el estacionamiento de un centro comercial y que al despertar encontró su auto estrellado contra un poste.
Handpicked by Locals: 37 restaurants recommended by San Diegans in 2025
Shrimp Buccattini Pesto dish served at Giardino restaurant in Lemon Grove on Saturday, November 22, 2025.(Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker TNS Since May, The San Diego Union-Tribune has been featuring local leaders and interesting people in various communities and asking their favorite places to visit around where they work or live. The weekly series, Handpicked By Locals, is a platform where readers can discover new places to explore.
Handpicked by Locals: 5 places to eat, drink and explore in and around Hillcrest
Kris Nelson arranges books at Blue Stocking Books along Fifth Avenue in Hillcrest on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 2025. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune) Sandy Huffaker for The San TNS While she worked part-time as a restaurant server or bartender, in addition to working as a high school literacy teacher, Emily Green Lake had a vision of opening her own business. She enjoyed working in the hospitality industry. Then, tragedy struck her family. The vision came more into focus.
Commentary: UC should go back to considering standardized tests in admissions
Students and their parents move their belongings from their dormitories at San Diego State University in San Diego, California, on March 18, 2020. (Sandy Huffaker/AFP via Getty Images/TNS) TNS At the sixth-ranked American public university, UC San Diego, a quarter of students taking a remedial math course placement exam couldn't solve for x in this equation: 7 + 2 = x + 6.
Commentary: UC should go back to considering standardized tests in admissions
Students and their parents move their belongings from their dormitories at San Diego State University in San Diego, California, on March 18, 2020. (Sandy Huffaker/AFP via Getty Images/TNS) At the sixth-ranked American public university, UC San Diego, a quarter of students taking a remedial math course placement exam couldn't solve for x in this equation: 7 + 2 = x + 6.
Las cárceles del condado de San Diego eliminarán las literas triples a las que se les atribuyen varias muertes
Walt Mehran speaks with Alternate Public Defender Avery Webb during a preliminary hearing at the Central Courthouse in Downtown San Diego on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Mehran fatally attacked Eric Van Tine in a three-person cell; both were seriously mentally ill.
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