Chris Jennewein

Del Mar

Editor and Publisher at Times of San Diego

Senior Regional Editor in Southern California for Patch.com. Former newspaper reporter and online media pioneer with 35 years of professional experience.

Articles

California Asian, Muslim and Jewish groups decry Trump's travel ban

2 weeks ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

President Trump’s new ban on travelers from 12 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East has come under harsh criticism from California organizations representing Asians, Muslims and Jews. The ban announced Wednesday applies to people from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
Another day of 'June Gloom' in forecast for coastal San Diego County

3 weeks ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

The National Weather Service office in San Diego reported light rain along the coast on Friday morning but promised clear skies and warm temperatures elsewhere in the region. “Light precipitation has been reported in northwestern San Diego County this morning with patchy drizzle likely to continue through mid morning,” the agency said.
Alliant University to honor author Viktor Frankl with inspirational statue

3 weeks ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

The late Dr. Viktor Frankl, one of the world’s foremost psychologists and author of the international best-seller Man’s Search for Meaning, will be honored Friday with a 15-foot inspirational statue at Alliant International University in San Diego. Frankl, a three-time concentration camp survivor, traveled from Austria to lecture at Alliant many times, consistently emphasizing that one’s agency to choose responsibly was the indicator of true freedom.
Scripps Oceanography reports new record level of carbon dioxide

3 weeks ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

Scripps Institution of Oceanography announced Thursday that the amount of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in the atmosphere continues its steady increase, setting a new record in May. The NOAA Mauna Loa Observatory located 11,141 feet above sea level on Hawaii, measured over 430 parts per million — one-third higher that when monitoring began over 50 years ago. The monthly average in May of 430.2 ppm is an increase of 3.5 ppm over May 2024’s measurement of 426.7 ppm.
Desouza, Meek are winners as 31,000 run in Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

3 weeks ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

More than 31,000 runners hit the streets in San Diego under overcast skies Sunday for the 2025 Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon. In the men’s marathon, Devin Desouza of Arlington, TX, broke the tape with a time of 2:29:43. The women’s race saw Shelby Meek of Nampa, ID, finish in 2:58:51. The winners of the 13.1-mile half marathon were Abrham Tesfamaria of Flagstaff, AZ, in 1:05:17, and Julia Vasquez of San Francisco with 1:14:07.
Caltrans begins $623 million of work to improve I-5, I-805 and Route 78

3 weeks ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

Caltrans held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to highlight five major freeway improvement projects throughout San Diego County totaling $623 million. The projects on Interstate 5, Route 78 and Interstate 805 will address pavement, improve drainage culverts, and upgrade traffic operations and communications.
Case-Shiller: San Diego home prices up 1% in March amid three-month trend

1 month ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

San Diego home prices rose just over 1% in March, the third positive month after a half-year downward trend, according to the authoritative Case-Shiller Index released Tuesday. Prices rose 1.05%, compared to 1.12% in Feburary and 0.11% in January after declining throughout the second half of 2024. Nationwide prices were up 0.76% in March, with Seattle and Los Angeles showing the strongest growth on the West Coast at 1.78% and 1.48%, respectively.
Influential San Diego Jewish philanthropic foundations to merge

1 month ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

The Jewish Community Foundation San Diego and the Leichtag Foundation in North County have announced plans to merge their operations effective this summer to “expand capacity, expertise, and strategic relationships.”The JCF was San Diego’s first community foundation, and has granted $2.2 billion since it’s inception in 1967. Leichtag, which dates to 1991, has granted nearly $150 million and developed the historic Ecke Ranch as a Jewish community hub in North County.
Sonic boom heard as SpaceX Dragon capsule lands off Oceanside

1 month ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

A sonic boom shook parts of Southern California on Saturday night as an unmanned SpaceX Dragon capsule reentered Earth’s atmosphere and landed in the ocean off Oceanside. The spacecraft was returning from a mission to resupply the International Space Station. It launched from Florida on April 21 carrying 6,700 pounds of supplies and spent 32 days docked at the station.
Sheriff announces DUI checkpoint in Poway on Friday night

1 month ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

The San Diego Sheriff’s Office announced plans for a DUI and license checkpoint somewhere within the city limits of Poway on Friday night. Deputies will be stopping vehicles from 8 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday to check for alcohol, marijuana or drug impairment as well as proper licensing. Checkpoints are regularly announced in advance because of the deterrent effect on people who might drink or smoke to excess and then get behind the wheel.