James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85
Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies.
June 2026
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‘It’s for all of us’: Juneteenth celebration connects San Diegans through history and music
The national holiday was honored this year in San Diego County with music festivals, poetry readings, genealogy workshops and community gatherings.
Photos: Cooper Family Foundation’s Juneteenth celebration
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‘These vacancies cause havoc.’ Lemon Grove approves staffing changes.
City to hire a full-time code enforcement officer and fill a senior management analyst position.
America 250: One hour in Trenton changed the course of the American Revolution
Only a few American soldiers were injured in the short fight that lasted slightly longer than one hour. Laden with captured supplies and prisoners, Washington’s troops re-crossed the icy river.
Lederer on Language: Learn from American history according to student bloopers
Two weeks from now, July 4th, marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. I have pasted together a fractured chronicle of U.S. “history” from student bloopers collected by teachers from 8th grade through college level. Read carefully, and you will learn a lot. Christopher Columbus was a great nagivator who discovered America while cursing about the Atlantic Ocean on the Nina, the Pinta Colada, and the Santa Fe. Later, Jamestown was discovered by King James the One and named after him. The Pilgrims drove the Mayflower across the ocean and arrived in hardships. This was called the Pill’s […]
From the Archives: On watch
With summer upon us, From the Archives heads over to Mission Beach today for this photo from 1954 of lifeguards on duty with their cool Jeep and a megaphone. The San Diego Union-Tribune historical photos are provided by the San Diego History Center. To browse additional materials visit https://collections.sandiegohistory.org/.
State funding that supported years of local anti-hate programs faces uncertain future
For years, Alliance San Diego has taught workshops to youth about human rights and advocacy. Somali Family Service, another local group, created a documentary about the harmful effects of hate crimes on communities. And the Union of Pan Asian Communities built a program designed to support people who have been targeted by hate crimes and reduce stigma around mental health care. The work of each nonprofit was made possible through the Stop the Hate program, a state grant initiative launched in 2021 to help organizations provide services for communities affected by hate crimes and support preventative programming. More than $100 […]
What is the ‘fusion center’ tapped to help before San Diego mosque attack?
The San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center is one of 80 fusion centers nationwide, each a hub for information gathering, analysis and dissemination.
Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death as Congo outbreak spreads
As an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo worsens, residents clash with health workers over safe burials and the lack of vaccines or treatments.