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San Diego Seals indoor lacrosse team moving to Oceanside's Frontwave Arena

The team is the third local sports team in recent years to move away from Pechanga Arena to the Oceanside venue.

San Diego’s Puerto Rican and Black communities are excited and proud of new Padres ownership

Power couple José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are making MLB history.

San Dieguito school district requires middle and high school bike safety training

After students complete a safety training program, their parents can fill out a form requesting a bike tag from the district. The tag allows students to bring their bikes onto campus.

Emerald Hills resident sues city of San Diego over controversial housing development

The city council rejected residents' appeal to stop the development last month. A new lawsuit challenges that rejection.

How to help your kids make friends at a new school

Starting a new school can be daunting for students, but parents can help ease the transition. Experts say parents can help by arranging playdates and attending social events such as birthday parties to foster connections. Encouraging kids to join extracurricular activities can also help them meet peers with similar interests.

Lawmakers gut major DUI reform through ‘hostile amendments’

The bill had widespread support, but Sen. Sabrina Cervantes’ committee suddenly gutted it with little explanation.

Cinema Junkie recommends a samurai mystery and a cheese documentary

A pair of wildly different but equally engaging films open this weekend at Digital Gym Cinema.

Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now

The ruling comes after months of back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Former acting US attorney found dead in San Diego federal building

Former acting U.S. Attorney Andrew Haden was found dead this week inside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego, hours after he was reported missing.

Like it or not, Waymo is ready to fully launch in San Diego

The driverless rideshare company got the final approval to start service in San Diego.

'Dreams in Nightmares' is a road-trip movie about living on your own terms

Three queer Black friends embark on a road trip in search of a fourth whom they haven't seen in some time. Dreams in Nightmares is a sweetly bickersome comedy-drama about friendship and freedom.

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Beatty files emergency request to stop Trump's name from returning to Kennedy Center

Joyce Beatty, a Democratic representative from Ohio, asked a federal judge to stop the Kennedy Center trustees from putting President Trump's name up in three places at the arts complex.

Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily

The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.

What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall

Why is the car race in this part of D.C.? Will it be streaming? Who's paying for it? Here's what to know before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix hits the National Mall this weekend.

Amid intense backlash, people are vandalizing Flock surveillance cameras

In dozens of states around the country, people are vandalizing, blocking and taking down Flock cameras. A surge in such activity underscores the growing resistance to this police surveillance technology.

As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups the price, while Seoul fears being sidelined

Experts warn that President Trump's transactional approach to an alliance will erode political trust.

As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.

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Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says

A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.

'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power

Tens of thousands of people in Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines. Schools remain closed and businesses have been unable to reopen.

With a strong El Niño on the way, only 17% of San Diego's storm channels can handle a 100-year storm

San Diego has been doubling down on its efforts to clear miles of storm channels after the devastating floods in 2024. It’s also in preparation for what meteorologists say could be the strongest El Niño in at least 100 years.

San Diego breaker Luis Prado on perseverance, community and the art of breaking

After years of breakdancing around the world, Luis Prado is hosting a qualifying battle for Red Bull BC One.

County Supervisors and the Sheriff are at odds over CBP training at Otay Mesa gun range

Supervisors voted earlier this week to end license agreements allowing CBP and ICE to train at the facility. Sheriff Kelly Martinez is pushing back on part of the decision.

The Warner-Carrillo Ranch House is a treasure trove of San Diego County history

The Warner-Carrillo Ranch House has served as a stage coach stop, a trading post and a post office. Nearly 170 years later, its story is still being written.

Where to play pinball in San Diego: 12 spots across the county

San Diego's pinball scene has grown over the past decade. Here are places to play pinball, from bars and breweries to family-friendly arcades.

Internal Affairs finds beanbag shots, K-9s used against unarmed man broke San Diego Police policy

Internal Affairs told the department to give notice of discipline to at least four officers by Sept. 8, after a 2024 arrest left an unarmed man in the hospital.

Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says

Swalwell’s devices were seized at the San Francisco airport on Saturday and federal agents searched his home a day later.

Navy Region Southwest welcomes new commander in Coronado ceremony

Rear Adm. David J. Faehnle took command of Navy Region Southwest Thursday during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Base Coronado.

Xavier Becerra gets to play it safe in the race for governor, and he isn’t making promises

What would Xavier Becerra, a 35-year veteran of Democratic politics, do as California governor? He’s still not saying.

As California demands less plastic in packaging, manufacturers say you’ll pay more for stuff

California’s law to slash plastic packaging is running into a fight over who pays — and how much. The nonprofit managing the fees answers to almost no one, critics said.