Michael Smolens: Jim Desmond’s challenge
The GOP nominee in a pivotal congressional race faces tough headwinds but has some advantages.
June 2026
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UC San Diego betting big bucks new center for students and alumni will be a hit
The $453 million project, Triton Center, which is beginning to open, will give UCSD its first gateway, or “front door.”
Grossmont school district’s contracting, student services face new scrutiny
Students were harmed by the board’s 2023 move to drop a mental-health services provider over objections to its support of LGBTQ+ youth, a new report finds.
US military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz and struck radar sites after threats to regional maritime traffic.
UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
The U.N. food agency warns the Iran war is worsening global hunger, putting millions at risk as food and energy prices continue to rise.
Photos: USNS Thurgood Marshall christening
Read more Navy christens massive USNS Thurgood Marshall at San Diego shipyard Read more Tijuana awaits the Iranian national soccer team, who will commute to the U.S. for World Cup Read more National City adopts $89.1M budget, shrinks deficit amid ongoing reserve concerns
Navy christens massive USNS Thurgood Marshall at San Diego shipyard
The civil rights leader and Supreme Court justice was remembered for his dogged commitment to fairness and freedom.
Tijuana awaits the Iranian national soccer team, who will commute to the U.S. for World Cup
The U.S. has granted the Iranian team visas to compete in L.A. and Seattle, but the team will sleep and train in Tijuana.
National City adopts $89.1M budget, shrinks deficit amid ongoing reserve concerns
The city’s general fund reserves will shrink to roughly $500,000 by fiscal year’s end under the adopted budget.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in North Park
A driver was going eastbound on El Cajon Boulevard near Hamilton Street when it struck a 62-year-old woman Friday night