The San Diego Union-Tribune

10/01/2025

Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline.

By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump…

10/01/2025

Padres hitters get the blame for Game 1 loss to Cubs.

Shadows creeping in on Padres’ 90-win season

09/30/2025

The Padres lost Game 1 of their National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday the same way they lost a number of games in 2025.

Visiting Padres will have to win on Wednesday and Thursday to keep season alive

09/30/2025

Have you picked your new San Diego trash bins yet? Today's the deadline, and your decision will determine how much you pay. But yesterday, more than half of eligible households still hadn't.

The trash-bin selection is one of the key steps in the city’s fitful transition to paid trash service.

09/30/2025

Drivers can use their credit cards at the fast chargers by Skycharger and Electric Era.

09/30/2025

San Diego council members are about to OK dramatically higher water and sewer rates — and city budget experts are warning that not raising rates will hurt water customers in other ways.

The City Council is asked to vote Tuesday to raise water rates by more than 60% and sewer rates by more than 30% over four years.

09/30/2025

Not a single judge on the entire federal appeals court voted to rehear the case — a rare signal of unanimity that leaves the city’s ban unenforceable.

The order keeps in place an earlier ruling that teaching yoga in public parks is protected speech under the First Amendment.

09/30/2025

Cori Trattoria chef/owner Accursio Lota has announced the opening team for his coastal Italian restaurant Dora Ristorante on the UCSD campus as well as when he hopes to open the 100-seat venue's doors.

The second restaurant from the owners of North Park’s Cori Trattoria is aiming for an early November debut

09/30/2025

As it fell deeper into debt, defendants allegedly engaged in a Ponzi-like scheme to pay bills with customer deposits, complaint says.

As it fell deeper into debt, defendants allegedly engaged in a Ponzi-like scheme to pay bills with income customer deposits, complaint says

09/30/2025

On why Jackson Merrill is a player to watch, why Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong and he are kindred spirits and why Merrill’s season was actually impressive.

Jackson Merrill 22, and the Cubs’ 23-year-old Pete Crow-Armstrong will make it a pair of entertaining young center fielders in this series

09/30/2025

Don’t take this Padres era for granted as Manny Machado leads club to fourth postseason in six years and the small-market franchise ends up second in MLB in attendance at 3.4M.

Padres will have to beat the Cubs in Chicago to advance in the playoffs

09/30/2025

Best-of-three series between Padres-Cubs looks like a toss-up. Padres elders do not want any flashbacks to 1984-Game 1 at Wrigley.

Padres’ first-ever road playoff game ended poorly

09/29/2025

The Union-Tribune’s Padres writer Kevin Acee and sports editor Ryan Finley discuss all things Padres.

09/29/2025

The San Diego Food + Wine Festival is marking its 21st year in November, with three new events and initiatives, including award-winning chefs, a food forum and wellness weekend.

Marking its 21st year, the event Nov. 2-9 will feature an expanded lineup of award-winning chefs

09/29/2025

Want a Comic-Con badge for 2026? It's time to start planning.

Get all the information for Comic-Con 2026, from buying a badge to volunteering.

09/29/2025

Here's how to watch the big game Tuesday ⚾️

How to watch or listen to the first playoff game of 2025 in English and Spanish, including scheduled start times and starting pitchers

09/29/2025

The discount comes from the California Climate Credit, which is funded by revenue from the state's cap-and-trade program.

The discount comes from the California Climate Credit, which is funded by revenue from the state’s cap-and-trade program.

09/29/2025

Foodies, here's what you have to look forwarded to in San Diego County.

This week’s foodie news comes from Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails, Valle, Spill the Beans and more

09/29/2025

If you forget, don't fret. A 60-day grace period will be extended by the California Highway Patrol.

A 60-day grace period will be extended by the California Highway Patrol.

09/28/2025

Here's your guide to this week's San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival. The lineup features an all-star tribute to sax legend James Moody, Grammy Awards-winners Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, John Clayton, David Sanchez, Tijuana's Jorge Francisco Castillo, rising young talents Gabrielle Cavassa and Lucia, San Diego favorites Gilbert Castellanos, Irving Flores, and more.

Admission is free to a majority of the multiday festival. The lineup boasts four Grammy Award-winners, including Arturo O’Farrill, John Clayton, Jorge Castillo and David Sanchez.

09/28/2025

Escondido native Gabrielle Cavassa is flying in from New Orleans to sing Saturday at the 2025 San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival. “This will be my first time singing in Escondido since I was in high school," she says, "and I can’t wait.” Gabrielle Cavassa Music

The Escondido native is now a New Orleans resident. She is the 2021 winner of the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition.

09/28/2025

Some downtown insiders believe Horton Plaza's darkest days could be behind it, especially if an unlikely hero swoops in to save the day.

Some downtown insiders believe Horton Plaza’s darkest days could behind it, especially if an unlikely hero swoops in to save the day.

09/28/2025

2025 Fall Arts Preview: San Diego’s busy summer season may be winding down, but that hardly means the region’s artistic and cultural machines come to a screeching halt. If anything, it’s ramping up. This fall, galleries, museums and art centers throughout the county are opening their doors for new exhibits. Here’s a sampling of some of the most anticipated shows and exhibitions coming this autumn.

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09/28/2025

2025 Fall Arts Preview: "Once I started accepting myself and not worrying about what other people thought of me, doors started opening for me," says Hillcrest-based artist RD Riccoboni.

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09/26/2025

Here's where Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and other actors from the movie were seen around the county last summer.

San Diegans may recognize a local pub, hotel and county roads on the big screen. Here’s how it all came together.