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A new state law means more housing can be built across San Diego

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A new state law means more housing can be built across San Diego

A new state law (SB 79) enables increased housing development in San Diego by overriding local zoning regulations, specifically allowing the construction of apartment buildings near transi…

SB 79 overrides local zoning to allow apartment buildings near transit

New laws aim to ease California’s student housing crunch

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New laws aim to ease California’s student housing crunch

California has enacted new laws to address the student housing crisis, facilitating faster construction near public colleges by modifying land use regulations. The initiatives aim to alleviate ove…

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three land-use bills to encourage residential construction on or near college campuses.

Veterans, supporters vie to get 2029 Invictus Games to San Diego

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Veterans, supporters vie to get 2029 Invictus Games to San Diego

San Diego, backed by the San Diego British American Business Council, is competing to host the 2029 Invictus Games, being one of six finalists for the prestigious bi-annual event aimed at …

San Diego's bid, led by the San Diego British American Business Council and the city, is one of six finalists to host the bi-annual games in four years.

Effort to declare Marina Village surplus land, opening it up to housing, implodes

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Effort to declare Marina Village surplus land, opening it up to housing, implodes

San Diego's attempt to designate the Marina Village conference center as surplus land for affordable housing faced backlash, as city officials withdrew their proposal amid…

A plan that sought to build housing in Mission Bay Park revealed fault lines in a state law aimed at spurring more affordable housing on public property.

Irvine Co. has new plan for apartments, with 12,000 units brewing statewide

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Irvine Co. has new plan for apartments, with 12,000 units brewing statewide

Irvine Co. is ramping up apartment development in California, with 12,000 units planned or under construction. The company is innovating by converting office and retail spaces t…

Irvine Co. is currently building 3,000 units at three sites in Orange County with plans for 9,000 more across California.

Flashback San Diego — Oct. 15, 1910: U.S. Grant Hotel opens downtown

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October 15, 2025 at 07:30AM Partly Cloudy today! With a high of 67F and a low of 55F.

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Flashback San Diego — Oct. 15, 1910: U.S. Grant Hotel opens downtown

On October 15, 1910, the U.S. Grant Hotel opened in downtown San Diego, marking a new era of elegance. Built for $1.9 million, it featured modern engineering and luxury amenities. Fina…

On Oct. 15, 1910, San Diego unveiled a new era of elegance and ambition with the grand opening of the U.S. Grant Hotel.

Wall Street rises as banks and tech companies help lead the way

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Wall Street rises as banks and tech companies help lead the way

U.S. stocks rose thanks to strong earnings from major banks and tech companies, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.7%. ASML’s positive revenue forecast boosted tech stocks, while Bank of America an…

Tech stocks helped lead the way following an encouraging profit report from ASML, which is a major supplier to the semiconductor industry.

How San Diego Democrats are using Prop 50 to reach new voters

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How San Diego Democrats are using Prop 50 to reach new voters

San Diego Democrats are leveraging Proposition 50 in a special election to engage liberal-leaning voters in a targeted red district, believing the area's political landscape is more progressi…

Democratic party activists say the red district targeted by the special election already has more liberal-leaning voters than even the residents in the area might think.

San Diego wants hotels and restaurants to pay more for valet stands and on-street dining. It’s not going over well.

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San Diego wants hotels and restaurants to pay more for valet stands and on-street dining. It’s not going over well.

San Diego's proposal to increase fees for valet parking and on-street dining has met with significant opposition from hotel and restauran…

The plan to recover potential parking-meter revenue has drawn backlash from business owners. ‘We can’t absorb any more costs — we are teetering,’ one said.

El Cajon, Escondido Lead County’s Prop. 36 Arrests Per Capita

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El Cajon, Escondido Lead County’s Prop. 36 Arrests Per Capita

El Cajon and Escondido lead San Diego County in Proposition 36 arrests per capita, with rates of 16 and 12 arrests per 10,000 residents, respectively. The law, which allows treatment options …

Since California’s new tough-on-crime law went into effect, El Cajon and Escondido police departments made more arrests per capita than other San Diego cities.

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Planning Group Accuses City of Lack of Transparency with Development Funds

The Navajo Community Planning Group criticized the city of San Diego for a lack of transparency regarding the use of $3.5 million in development impact funds, which were spent on…

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Morning Report: El Cajon and Escondido Lead County in Per-Capita Prop. 36 Arrests

El Cajon and Escondido lead San Diego County in per-capita arrests under Proposition 36, a tough-on-crime initiative. El Cajon has 16 arrests per 10,000 residents, while E…

Morning Report: El Cajon and Escondido Lead County in Per-Capita Prop. 36 Arrests

San Diego County’s two largest inland cities – El Cajon and Escondido – are making the most vigorous use of a recently adopted state ballot initiative that stiffens penalties for […]

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CHP seeks tips after pedestrian killed in Bonsall hit-run on Interstate 15

The California Highway Patrol is seeking public assistance to identify the driver involved in a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian on Interstate 15 in Bonsall. The incident occ…

CHP seeks tips after pedestrian killed in Bonsall hit-run on Interstate 15

The California Highway Patrol is seeking the public's help to identify the driver in a predawn fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 15 Tuesday.

Early season storm drops more than an inch of rain in parts of San Diego County

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Early season storm drops more than an inch of rain in parts of San Diego County

An early fall storm in San Diego County brought over an inch of rain in mountainous areas and significant wind gusts. Rainfall totals reached up to 1.39 inches at Palomar Ob…

The first substantial storm of the fall brought widespread downpours and gusty winds across San Diego County Tuesday.

New affordable housing opens in Clairemont, adding 228 units to community

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October 15, 2025

Partly Cloudy tomorrow! With a high of 68F and a low of 55F.

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New affordable housing opens in Clairemont, adding 228 units to community

Two new affordable housing developments, Modica Apartments and Taormina Family Apartments, have opened in Clairemont, offering 228 units for low-income families. These projects, p…

The affordable housing units mark the latest phase in the transformation of the former site of a county crime lab on Mt. Etna Drive.

San Diego County Fair announces next year's theme with nod to joys of reading

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San Diego County Fair announces next year's theme with nod to joys of reading

The San Diego County Fair has revealed its 2025 theme, celebrating the joys of reading. However, the fair concluded the 2025 event with decreased revenues and lower attendance…

At the same time, the fair also closed the book on the 2025 fair with lower revenues and lower turnouts for some grandstand concerts.

San Diego Kaiser workers strike for safe staffing, fair pay and benefits

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San Diego Kaiser workers strike for safe staffing, fair pay and benefits

Approximately 2,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in San Diego are on strike, advocating for safer staffing, fair pay, and improved benefits. The strike involves nurses, pha…

About 2,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses, pharmacists and other frontline staff in San Diego are on strike, demanding safer staffing, fair wages and better benefits.

Trump claims ‘very wealthy person’ offered to cover military paychecks during government shutdown

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Trump claims ‘very wealthy person’ offered to cover military paychecks during government shutdown

President Trump announced that a "very wealthy person" offered to cover military paychecks during the government shutdown, an offer he declined. As the shu…

The president previously posted to Truth Social directing his defense secretary to “use all available funds to get our troops PAID on October 15.”

Viva Los Muertos, a scary school, and costume contests for Halloween in Point Loma

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Viva Los Muertos, a scary school, and costume contests for Halloween in Point Loma

Point Loma will host various Halloween events, including a family-friendly pumpkin patch, the Loma Portal Elementary School Monster Bash with rides and activities, and a …

It’s frightening just how much variety there is out there this Halloween to amuse – and terrify – residents and visitors alike.

Telling tales – San Diego County Fair unveils 2026 theme

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Telling tales – San Diego County Fair unveils 2026 theme

The 2026 San Diego County Fair will be themed “Once Upon A Fair,” celebrating storytelling and reading from June 10 to July 5, 2026, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Features include writing workshops,…

Five exhibits and activities will reflect the 2026 county fair theme, including ones with stories, books and comics. Can you guess the theme?

Vice President Vance to observe amphibious landing exercises at Camp Pendleton on Saturday

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Vice President Vance to observe amphibious landing exercises at Camp Pendleton on Saturday

Vice President JD Vance will attend amphibious landing exercises at Camp Pendleton on Saturday, celebrating the Navy's 250th birthday. Key military leaders, inclu…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan also are supposed to make remarks tied to the event.

Gun groups sue in San Diego after Newsom signs law to ban handguns that can convert to machine guns

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Gun groups sue in San Diego after Newsom signs law to ban handguns that can convert to machine guns

Gun rights organizations have filed a lawsuit in San Diego against California's new law banning semi-automatic handguns that can be converted into machin…

The governor signed the law Friday, and the NRA and other groups sued Monday.