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Times of San Diego is a standalone online news platform that focuses on the fifth largest county in the U.S. San Diego County showcases a remarkable diversity in landscape and population. With a population comparable to that of Iowa and an area similar to Connecticut, it offers a unique blend of environments. A drive of just one hour can take you from the beautiful coastline to the rugged mountains and onto the arid desert. The county is also a significant contributor to agriculture, ranking first in the nation for avocado production. Additionally, it stands out as a global hub for unmanned aerial vehicles and mobile phone technology.

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Gov. Newsom pushes cities to ban homeless camps

2 days ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Woodyard

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday called for California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments, a move that may embolden San Diego to take tougher steps when it comes to the issue. “There’s nothing compassionate about letting people die on the streets,” Newsom said in a statement. “The time for inaction is over.
Cooler, cloudier conditions return after blazing weekend

2 days ago | timesofsandiego.com | Brooke Binkowski

Cooler weather returns to San Diego County this week after last weekend’s record temperatures, with gusty winds and possible light rain from the coast to the mountains. The National Weather Service said that a wind advisory will be in effect through at least 5 a.m. Wednesday for deserts and mountains in the region, with peak gusts expected from 45 to 55 miles per hour.
Movie Review: 'Ballad of Wallis Island' is perfect indie laugh-out-loud comedy

3 days ago | timesofsandiego.com | Megan Bianco

In an era where it’s hard to find successful, laugh-out-loud comedies in theaters, the best bet you’ll have to come across one is in the indie, small-budget realm. This month, that comedy is James Griffiths’ The Ballad of Wallis Island. Based on the well-received short film The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island (2007), the expanded picture brings back the short’s leads, Tim Key and Tom Basden, who also co-wrote the scripts of both movies.
Local officials to announce effects of Trump administration cuts to food programs

3 days ago | timesofsandiego.com | Brooke Binkowski

Farmers, food program providers, and labor leaders will meet with elected officials and others to discuss the importance of United States Department of Agriculture food assistance programs. The importance will be highlighted in an 11:30 press conference at Feeding San Diego.
United States files civil complaint against brothers, alleging pandemic fraud

3 days ago | timesofsandiego.com | Brooke Binkowski

The United States filed a civil complaint against two brothers last week, alleging that they obtained more than $8 million in pandemic-related loans by lying on applications and fraudulently claiming funds for businesses that did not exist. The civil complaint alleges that between March 25 and April 28, 2021, brothers Duraid A.
Gun safety crackdown a success, county officials say

3 days ago | timesofsandiego.com | Brooke Binkowski

San Diego County’s efforts to crack down on gun violence have been successful, an annual report says, although it emphasizes that the work needs to continue. Data released last week shows that seizures of untraceable “ghost guns” dropped 39% in 2024. The county’s annual report on gun violence credits the drops with a combined effort of targeted enforcement, legal action, and community-based prevention efforts.
High temperatures subside slightly, but no real break in heat until Monday

3 days ago | timesofsandiego.com | Brooke Binkowski

San Diego County is on the verge of a “major cooling trend,” according to the National Weather Service, breaking the record heat that gripped the region over the weekend. But although some drop in temperatures is anticipated for Sunday, the real cooling off won’t start until Monday. “Tomorrow is really going to be the start of a nice change in the longwave pattern, which will bring a significant cooldown to southern California,” said the NWS San Diego office in a discussion.
Three injured in City Heights crash involving SDPD vehicle

3 days ago | timesofsandiego.com | Brooke Binkowski

Three people were injured Sunday morning when a San Diego Police Department vehicle and a Toyota collided in City Heights. According to reports, one of the drivers ran a red light at 43rd St. and Orange Ave., causing the collision. A man and woman had to be extricated from the Toyota. They were taken to an area hospital, as was the officer driving the SDPD vehicle. “It is undetermined at this time who is at fault,” SDPD Lt. Kevin Wadhams told Onscene.Media.
San Diego's Santillan felt hometown energy in unanimous decision

4 days ago | timesofsandiego.com | Luis Monteagudo Jr.

Hometown favorite Giovanni Santillan returned to glory in San Diego, defeating welterweight Angel Beltran in a Top Rank boxing fight Saturday at Pechanga Arena. It was a year ago in the same arena where Santillan lost by a 10th-round TKO to current WBO World Welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. Santillan did win one fight after that loss, but he came in Saturday looking to erase the memory of the loss in his hometown.
San Diego's latest performing arts venue nearing completion in Liberty Station

4 days ago | timesofsandiego.com | Chris Jennewein

Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station in preparation for the first theater opening on Sept. 10. “The Joan,” as it will be known, is emerging from what was Building 178, the base exchange built in 1942 in the former Naval training center. The center will be the latest world-class performance space in San Diego.