Michael Smolens: Tijuana River solution meets uncertainty, again
The expiration of the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement presents challenges and opportunity in the effort to clean up border pollution.
August 2026
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From the coast to the backcountry, San Diego County sweats out a weekend heat wave
Despite the hot weather, a slew of events such as the Ramona Country Fair draw people outdoors.
George Santos agrees to $35,000 settlement in federal probe over Kalshi trades
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into his suspicious trades on the prediction marketplace Kalshi.
‘Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
Pastore appeared in movies dating back to the 1980s and had roles in big movies including “Goodfellas” and “Awakenings,” both in 1990.
‘No one wants to be exposed’: Haitians in San Diego dread what might happen after Trump ends immigration protection
‘I had no choice but to leave Haiti,’ says one man who works in City Heights. He just lost his temporary protected status, or TPS, protection along with hundreds of thousands of others nationwide.
Sunset Cliffs continues to draw cliff divers despite recent mishaps, sparking renewed safety concerns
Cliff jumping is not only against the law, but deceptive tides and sharp rocks can lead to serious injuries or death at the Arch
Missing girl’s family wondered what happened to her for 26 years. Now they ask, could her life have been saved?
Her body was found just days after she was reported missing, but she was only identified this year.
In rural southern Illinois, a cattle farmer fights back against an emerging threat from above
After her calf was killed, a cattle farmer is on the alert for black vultures..
Hear that? He’s hosting free DJ sets at Golden Hill Park every Friday during the summer
Daniel “DJ” Hernandez, who performs as Daniel Joseph, started playing music for friends at his neighborhood park. Now, hundreds of people come to vibe and unwind to the music and space he’s curated.
Lederer on Language: Baseball historian has a problem with ‘no problem’
The San Diego Historical Society has identified Bill Swank, who lives in Clairemont, as “San Diego’s preeminent baseball historian.” Here’s a message I recently received from Bill, followed by my response: DEAR RICHARD: Young people often substitute “No problem,” for “Thank you.” Recently, I took my wife to a popular, upscale restaurant for our 40th wedding anniversary dinner. Over the years, we have often gone to this establishment to celebrate special events. Now I hold my wife’s arm at all times, because she is blind. The host led us to a booth. In the past, a host or hostess of […]