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Restaurateur John Resnick, left, and executive chef Eric Bost inside Lilo, their Michelin-starred 22-seat tasting-menu restaurant in Carlsbad. (Elodie Bost)

The Dish: Local restaurants earn national rankings and five new restaurant openings

Dining news about a new restaurant at Harrah's Resort, Cesarina Group's third restaurant, the opening...
A scene from Cygnet Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol,” which has made its debut at the company’s new The Joan theater complex this month. (Karli Cadel)

25 San Diego County theater shows to make your holidays bright

More than two dozen productions, from faith-based youth theater plays to a Christmas opera to...
South Coast Highway is seen on Nov. 4, 2025 in Encinitas, CA.  (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Encinitas to establish new economic development commission

Group could include up to nine members, each serving three-year terms
Escondido Police shot a man who was running through traffic armed with a knife around Wednesday on Centre City Parkway near 13th Avenue on Wednesday. (SIDEO)

Police identify man shot while lunging with knife at Escondido officers

Weapon seized, assailant taken to hospital and expected to survive.
A sign indicates the timed parking hours in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / U-T File)

Encinitas considers making it easier to establish timed parking in residential neighborhoods

Popular roadside park area along Paseo Las Verdes to receive three-hour limit
Community events in San Diego

Community events in San Diego County: From Winter Festival to Carols in the Village

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego area street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library...
Holiday events in San Diego

Where are the Holiday parades, tree lighting festivals and other festivities around San Diego?

Guide to San Diego County's community holiday events from holiday concerts and tree lightings to...
Escondido police officers shot a man they said was running through traffic, carrying a knife and threatening drivers just after noon Wednesday. ((SIDEO)

Escondido police shoot man alleged to have knife while running through traffic, threatening drivers

The shooting occurred around 12:10 p.m. near Centre City Parkway and 13th Avenue, Escondido police...
Neal Hook, WWII veteran

WWII Army veteran, longtime Escondido teacher to be remembered at celebration of life Friday

Neal Hook, who shared some of his combat experiences in a National Geographic book, dies...
City officials have declared a local emergency because of an accumulation of sand at the entrance to the Oceanside Harbor, seen Monday.  (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Local emergency declared as sand buildup at Oceanside harbor creates hazard

City's resolution will help obtain contract and funding for off-season dredging of entrance
Oceanside Police vehicle

Neighbor arrested on suspicion of killing 83-year-old Oceanside woman

The woman was found dead Friday. The man was arrested Monday.
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Driver accused of fatally striking 12-year-old pedestrian in Encinitas pleads not guilty

The driver is accused of running a red light and hitting Emery Chalekian in an...
Valley Center, California - November 23: Robert Plant performs with his band, Saving Grace at Harrah's Resort Southern California on November 23, 2025 in Valley Center, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Robert Plant quietly hits the jackpot with tour-closing concert at Harrah’s

Former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant's U.S. tour-closing concert with his new band, Saving Grace,...
A Breeze bus stops at the Escondido Transit Center in 2023. (Union-Tribune)

NCTD gets $16.8 million federal grant to buy new CNG buses

Compressed natural gas vehicles will be replaced on 21 routes out of Escondido division
The dining room and kitchen at Lilo restaurant in Carlsbad features a 16-seat dining counter and two four-seat tables. (Kimberly Motos)

Five San Diego County restaurants make OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants list

Lilo, Cesarina, Callie, Cowboy Star and Jeune et Jolie had the highest-ranked reviews from diners...
Jake Keefer, left, and Riley Owen play volleyball as the sun sets at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.  (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mild Santa Ana winds will push Thanksgiving temperatures above average across San Diego County

Mild-to-moderate San Ana winds will push temperatures above average Thanksgiving week in San Diego County.
Police lights atop a police car at night.

Bicyclist dies after being cut off by a child on a scooter, Oceanside police say

The 72-year-old suffered head injuries despite wearing a helmet.
The nudibranch, known as the white-spotted goddess. (Sammy Anderson)

Outdoors: King tides offer the perfect time to explore world not usually visible

These extreme ocean events typically happen around the time of the full moon in December...
An architectural rendering of signs proposed for a Barons Market opening in downtown Carlsbad. (Courtesy city of Carlsbad)

Signs downsized for new grocery in downtown Carlsbad

Request to exceed Village standards denied for Barons Market that's expected to open next year
Police lights atop a police car at night.

Vehicle pursuit that began in Orange County ends with shooting in Oceanside

CHP Officer Hunter Gerber said all northbound and southbound lanes on I-5 through Camp Pendleton...
Movie theaters can be both expensive and overcrowded. (Leonard Ortiz / Orange County Register file)

Ham on Wry: Is a trip to the theater worth it?

Catching a movie at a crowded theater doesn't compare to a giant TV at home,...
Workers dump rocks along the railroad tracks as waves crash on the rip rap in south San Clemente in September 2021. Crews returned to the area this week to restore some of the rock that was displaced by high tides and waves.  (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Rock revetment repaired along San Diego County’s only railroad link to the north

Boulders replaced after movement in storm surge and high tides; stabilization projects continue
William Eick is the chef-owner of Matsu, a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Oceanside. (Deanna Sandoval)

Oceanside’s Matsu restaurant earns global honor and expands its Tsuki nights

The modern Japanese tasting-menu spot, which recently hosted chef Dominique Crenn in a sold-out dinner,...
Cal Fire worked with tribal leaders at the Barona tribal reservation to run a prescribed fire that burned 160 acres.  (Cal Fire and Barona Fire Department)

Cal Fire lifts burn permit suspension as rain lowers fire danger

Valid permit holders can now conduct burns in San Diego County, with proper notice.
An architectural rendering of the plaza proposed for the redeveloped Oceanside Transit Center. (Courtesy Toll Brothers)

Hundreds of apartments, hotel, retail approved for Oceanside Transit Center

City Council approves plans for mixed-use, transit-oriented project after years of development
A person crosses Broadway Street holding an umbrella on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Here’s how much rain fell over the past 7 days in 30 San Diego County communities

Many San Diego County communities received heavy rain before dawn on Friday.
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Community events in San Diego County: From Turkey Trots to Jingle Bell Jump

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego-area street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events,...
While parked in a row of cars belonging to  homeless people, Michele Rice, 48, who is also homeless, puts a tarp over her car as she prepares to spend the night in it at a safe lot. (Hayne Palmour IV / U-T File)

Encinitas offers homeless parking lot organizers partial funding, half-year contract

Jewish Family Service representatives say new proposal is a non-starter given staffing, grant funding concerns
Encinitas Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Turkey Trots will be taking off across San Diego to make the feasting day healthier

Before feasting, folks can join a Turkety trot to stay fit--some events invite costumes
At the Vista City Council meeting Mayor John Franklin, left, speaks with Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez, middle, and Councilwoman Corinna Contreras, far right, prior to the Council vote on the Community Safety and Due Process Resolution. The resolution was originally introduced by Councilwoman  Contreras. (Charlie Neuman / For The San Diego Union-Tribune

Vista narrowly approves resolution focused on immigration rights

Council splits 3-2 with mayor saying it makes city a target for more federal enforcement...
A pair with umbrellas walk toward Fashion Valley in the rain on Nov. 15 in San Diego. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

New storm will make San Diego County freeways slick early Friday morning

Coastal areas could get about 1 inch of rain while the mountains receive nearly twice...
San Diego County Sheriff’s Office investigators recovered millions of dollars in sports memorabilia, trading cards, guns and cash during a near 6-month fraud investigation that spanned across North County. (San Diego County Sheriff’s Office)

Millions of dollars in allegedly stolen comic books, trading cards and guns recovered in North County

The rare collectible items were allegedly stolen during storage unit burglaries.
The Oceanside Sanctuary will celebrate its 150th anniversary Nov. 22-23.  (Courtesy of Oceanside Sanctuary September 2025.)

Oceanside church marks 150th anniversary with two-day celebration

The Oceanside Sanctuary on Freeman Street started in 1875 in a one-room schoolhouse near Mission...
A storm from the northwest will arrive in San Diego County of Thursday. (Gary Robbins/San Diego Union-Tribune).

San Diego has 3 times its seasonal rainfall, and more is on the way

The next system will arrive on Thursday and could drop a half-inch or more by...
An aerial view of South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Encinitas accepts $350,000 crosswalk grant, but postpones site selection decision

Original application called for Coast Highway 101 crossing point at near Harbaugh Seaside Trails at...
Traffic backs up on southbound Interstate 805 in Sorrento Valley during a steady rain on Oct. 14, 2025.  (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

New storm could hit during evening rush hour Monday in San Diego County

A new Pacific storm could make a hash of evening rush hour Monday across San...
A person with an umbrella walks near a flooded corner of 14th Street and Imperial Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Here’s how much rain fell in 30 San Diego County communities during the big storm

Here's how much rain fell across San Diego County communities during the big storm.
A Manson Construction dredge at the Oceanside Harbor in May 2024. (Phil Diehl)

Emergency dredging proposed for Oceanside Harbor entrance

A growing sandbar is creating a hazard for boaters; two boats have already capsized.
The San Diego Symphony’s annual Noel Noel holiday program at the festively illuminated Rady Shell returns Dec. 19-21. (Gary Payne)

2025 Holiday Guide: San Diego’s classical-music scene embraces the spirit of the season 

Vienna, Mexico, Canada, Hollywood and, of course, the Messiah — all represented in San Diego’s...
Clara and her Nutcracker Prince in World Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker” production, which plays in both San Diego and Escondido in Dec.. (World Ballet Company)

2025 Holiday Guide: ‘Nutcracker’ ballets lead San Diego’s seasonal dance offerings

The popular Russian ballet will be presented in a wide assortment of productions. For variety,...
Police lights atop a police car at night.

Pedestrian hit and killed by car in Vista

Deputies from the Sheriff's Vista Station responded at 8:14 p.m. Friday regarding reports of a...
Carlsbad's Cache Burkholder #55 celebrates after the Lancers defeated La Costa Canyon during the CIF San Diego Section Open Division semifinal at La Costa Canyon High School on Saturday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Photos: CIF Open Division semifinal

A person crosses Broadway Street holding an umbrella on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego’s soggy Saturday will produce a ‘green up’ that will make wildfires less of a worry

Forecasters say the heaviest and most widespread rain will occur through 2 p.m. and will...
Carlsbad has been allowed to join Citizens for a Friendly Airport in a lawsuit challenging the return of American Airlines to McClellan-Palomar Airport. (Union-Tribune photo)

Carlsbad joins airport group’s lawsuit against the county

City goes with Citizens for a Friendly Airport to oppose lease with American Airlines
Star Rivera-Lacey   (Brittany Cruz-Fejeran / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Palomar College leader leaving amid board tensions

Star Rivera-Lacey to become vice chancellor of Riverside Community College District
Encinitas is hiring the San Diego Rescue Mission to provide outreach to homeless people in the area.  (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Encinitas selects San Diego Rescue Mission to provide homeless services

Plans call for organization to supply two outreach workers and a housing navigator
Antonio de la Garza  at The Museum of Us on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 in San Diego. Garza is an associate professor of communication and media studies at Cal State San Marcos, and one of the contributing researchers to the “Race: Resistance, Power & Change” exhibition. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Taking another look at race with stories of resistance, justice, equity

Antonio De La Garza is an associate professor of communication and media studies at California...
Guests share a Thanksgiving meal at Father Joe’s Villages in San Diego in 2024. Father Joe's received a $250,000 grant Wednesday for its health center. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

More than $4 million awarded to community health groups in San Diego County

Grants range from $50,000 to $300,000 for groups providing free or low-cost care
A large plume of moisture from the subtropics is flowing through Southern California, feeding a storm that will hit San Diego County Friday night and Saturday. (NWS)

Flood watch issued for San Diego County, with heaviest rain expected Saturday morning

Forecasters say coastal areas could get 2 inches of precipitation while inland areas record upwards...
Doggie Street Festival

Community events in San Diego County: From Winter Wonderland Fashion Show to Doggie Street Festival

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego area street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library...
Encinitas Councilmember Luke Shaffer, left, with his defense attorney, Isaac Blumberg, speaks to the media at the Vista Superior on Sept. 9 following his arraignment. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Judge reduces felony charge against Encinitas council member in parking dispute

Luke Shaffer now faces a misdemeanor assault charge, as well as misdemeanor hit-and-run
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 16-bed psychiatric health facility at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Officials hope new psychiatric facility in Oceanside will open by year’s end

Built on the campus of Tri-City Medical Center, the facility will serve North County adults
The Escondido city sign seen from Grand Avenue on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Escondido, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Escondido narrowly approves Hare Krishna project

Council approval paves way for a temple and 10 homes on a 24.5-acre site in...
Nominations sought for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award.

Oceanside seeks nominations for MLK Community Service Award

The City of Oceanside is looking for nominees for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King,...
A two-lane road in and out of a proposed development in Harmony Grove.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sierra Club challenging Harmony Grove housing project in lawsuit — again

Project would bring 453-home development west of Escondido
Traffic backs up on southbound Interstate 805 in Sorrento Valley during a steady rain on Oct. 14, 2025.  (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cold Pacific storm might bring several inches of rain to some parts of San Diego County

Areas near the coast are likely to get 2 or more inches of rain while...
The principal cast of New Village Arts’ “Rent.” (Jason Sullivan/Dupla Photography)

Review: New Village Arts’ scaled-down ‘Rent’ delivers a more personal story

The 1996 Jonathan Larson musical is being performed with a smaller cast in a 100-seat...
The Oceanside Police Department soon could get a first-responder drone system. (Union-Tribune photo)

Pedestrian struck by SUV, killed in Oceanside

The collision happened about 6:45 p.m. Monday on Mission Avenue at Francesca Drive.
In this April 2021 file photo, Jane Dorotik (sunglasses, at right) meets with her legal team outside the Vista Courthouse. (Charlie Neuman / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jane Dorotik settles lawsuit that accused San Diego County of wrongly imprisoning her for 20 years

The settlement comes three years after prosecutors dropped the murder case against her.
The Birdman, the spicy fried chicken sandwich that’s the signature item on the menu of newly opened Chick and Hawk restaurant in Leucadia. (Pam Kragen – The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Review: Tony Hawk-Andrew Bachelier Chick and Hawk restaurant nails its landing

The skateboarding-themed chicken sandwich and bar eatery hosts its grand opening Wednesday
Pet of the week

Pet of the week: Shepherd mix looking for calm home with quiet corners

6-year-old shepherd mix, with some arthritis is waiting to be adopted at the San Diego Humane...
The Escondido city sign seen from Grand Avenue on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Escondido, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Hare Krishna Temple again proposed for north Escondido

Project was initially approved in 2000 but was never built and permits expired
An employee at a nursery in San Diego waters plants on Sept. 30. Oceanside, San Diego and other cities across the county are implementing water rate hikes.  (Ana Ramirez/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Water, sewer rate hikes dialed back for Oceanside

Next year's increase is cut in half, but a bigger hit is coming in 2027
Anders Dreyer #10 of San Diego FC celebrates after scoring a goal against the Portland Timbers during match three of the Western Conference Round One of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium on Nov. 9, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Photos: San Diego FC v Portland Timbers 4-0

San Diego FC defeated the Portland Timbers 4-0 during match three of the Western Conference...
A passenger at San Diego International Airport passes monitors listing flight departures and arrival times on Friday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Passengers deal with widespread delays at San Diego airport

Most waits remain short, though outlook for resolution remains bleak
The stars light the sky at 17 Palms. (Ernie Cowan / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Outdoors: Oasis has fascinating story to tell

17 Palms is one of the special places, rich with both human and natural history...
The now-closed Angel Paws Pet Cremation operated out of a corner unit in a San Marcos industrial park. Sheriff’s investigators are looking into fraud allegations involving the business. (Karen Kucher / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Owner of San Marcos pet crematorium evicted, but some pet owners still waiting for answers

A San Marcos landlord said he hopes to begin matching animals left in freezers with...
A six-story, mixed-use development has been proposed for this lot on South Tremont Street in Oceanside. (Phil Diehl)

Apartment building would tower over South Oceanside neighborhood

State law could require approval of 6-story structure on South Tremont Street near the beach
Homemade pasta rolls. (Irv Erdos / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ham on Wry: Salad instead of scampi? Not in this house.

Household's delicious Italian and Hungarian dishes are tough to avoid.
Veterans Day weekend will be warm this year. Mountain Fifes and Drums from Lake Arrowhead march during the Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11, 2024 in San Diego. (Alejandro Tamayo / U-T file)

Warm, sunny weather on tap for Veterans Day weekend

San Diego is expected to reach 80 degrees on Monday, with 90-degree temperatures inland.
Events in San Diego

Community events in San Diego County: From holiday markets to interfaith Thanksgiving celebrations

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego area street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library...
UCLA and NBA hall of famer Bill Walton waves to the crowd after he is introduced as an honorary captain before the UCLA vs Oregon NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Don Ryan) UCLA and NBA hall of famer Bill Walton waves to the crowd after he is introduced as an honorary captain before the UCLA vs Oregon NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Advocate proposes honoring Bill Walton through street renamings

Campaign launched to get La Mesa and San Diego officials to honor the late basketball...
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Male wounded in Vista shooting

The shooting on West Bobier Drive was reported shortly before 5:30 a.m. Thursday.
California State Senator Catherine Blakespear leads a group of cyclists on a bike lane along Santa Fe Drive, Aug. 23, 2025 in Encinitas, Calif. The ride was part of a event held to voice opposition to plans to change features around the bike lane. (Denis Poroy / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Encinitas to rip up most of Sante Fe Drive renovation project

The option chosen by the City Council is estimated to cost $3.2 million to $3.6...
Dash camera and body-worn camera footage shows Andre Anthony Matijasevic, 31, of Rancho Santa Margarita, firing at police while running across the street toward In-N-Out Burger in Laguna Hills early on Sept. 20. (Newport Beach Police Department)

Police video shows Carlsbad homicide suspect firing at officers before being fatally shot

Andre Matijasevic is suspected of killing April Moore in a carjacking in Carlsbad.
Veterans Day parade

A guide to Veterans Day events across San Diego County: From parades to tributes

Veterans Day patriotic programs and parades are slated in communities throughout San Diego County
Dishes from the dinner menu at Little Fawn  Kitchen + Bar in Oceanside. Clockwise from left, Caesar salad, foraged mushroom pappardelle, butternut squash, steak frites and fileted branzino. (Alex Malik)

Little Fawn Kitchen + Bar launches at Oceanside’s Fin Hotel

The former owner of Échale in Encinitas has opened a rustic, Mediterranean-style spot for dinner,...
Students from Santana High School take a closer look inside one of the Mendo Tiny Homes during the TinyFest Education Symposium at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Friday, March 10, 2023 in Del Mar, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Vista officials are exploring allowing movable tiny home options

The city is weighing the pros and cons of allowing the residential units to boost...
California State Senator Catherine Blakespear leads a group of cyclists on a bike lane along Santa Fe Drive, Aug., 23, 2025 in Encinitas, Calif. The ride was part of a event held to voice opposition to plans to change features around the bike lane. (Denis Poroy / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Encinitas to consider three options for removing controversial Santa Fe Drive changes

Prices range from $2.8 million to $3.6 million, including $1.2 million in previously eliminated intersection...
Sharp HealthCare CEO Chris Howard rotates the room’s podium from facing the board of directors to facing the audience for his statement to the crowd at the first community forum on the Sharp HealthCare and Tri-City Medical Center affiliation agreement. (Charlie Neuman / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

What are the details of Tri-City Medical Center, Sharp HealthCare deal?

Core services are to be preserved, though resumption of labor and delivery is not guaranteed
This 98-room hotel on Avenida Encinas in Carlsbad is being converted to apartments. (Phil Diehl)

Carlsbad hotel will be converted to 98 apartments

Approval seen as quick way to provide more affordable housing
Horses and jockeys compete in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Yvonne Ling, 13, of Taiwan, warms up with a run in the bowl before competing at the 14th annual Exposure event held at Encinitas Skate Park on Saturday.   (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

‘The new generation is not intimidated’: Encinitas contest showcases growth in women’s skateboarding

The 14th annual Exposure Skate contest drew more than 200 female skateboarders from 21 countries...
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San Diego police investigating apparent murder-suicide in Del Mar

Police were called just after 7 a.m. to the home on Caminito Del Pasaje near...
Christian Yamane inside a studio space on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 in San Diego. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

A ‘simple story’ with a retro visual style

Christian Yamane is a writer, director, and producer in San Diego whose short film is...
Sand has diminished along the Oceanside coast, shown here along The Strand on April 4, 2024.

Cameras installed to monitor beach for Oceanside’s sand project

Expected effects on surfing, sand movement and more to be examined to be explored
Josie Hoffman, 6 and Julian Hoffman, 4 go trick-or-treating in the Bressi Ranch neighborhood in Carlsbad on Halloween.  (Ariana Drehsler/ For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Photos: Trick-or-Treat

Pet of the week

Pet of the week: Energetic husky retriever looking for active family

1-year-old, Husky Retriever mix is waiting to be adopted at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society...
Chef Juan González inside newly opened Mesa Agricola restaurant in Escondido. (Lauren di Matteo)

Diners, friends rally for injured chef at new Mesa Agricola restaurant

Juan González suffered chemical burns to his eyes, and now his 3-month-old business is endangered
Community events in San Diego.

Community events in San Diego County: From World Food Expo to Japanese folk concert

BONITA Optimist Club hosts blood drive Bonita Optimist Club will host a San Diego Blood...
Brennan Winspear, left, Josh Bradford and Shelby Garza in New Village Arts’ “Rent.” (New Village Arts)

New Village Arts planning intimate staging of ‘Rent’

The Carlsbad production, and a follow-up staging by Diversionary Theatre, will bring actors and audience...
An E-Bike next to a E-Motorcycle on display after a press conference to raise awareness of the need for safety when driving electric bicycles  in Mission Beach. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Marcos to impose limits on e-bikes for children

City is the fourth in San Diego County to ban riders under the age of...
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Motorcyclist killed in Vista crash

A motorcyclist collided with an SUV on North Melrose Drive.
Andre Marshall rides a wave at Tourmoween, an annual costume surf session at Tourmaline in Pacific Beach on Saturday. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Record-setting heat will give way to gradual cooldown and perfect trick-or-treating weather

Halloween evening is forecast to be in the low 60s at the coast and low...
Cyclists head south Wednesday in Carlsbad just past the Carlsbad Boulevard-Cannon Road intersection. The City Council decided Tuesday it will proceed with plans to add sidewalks, but not a roundabout approved in 2018. (Phil Diehl)

Carlsbad reverses decision on another proposed roundabout

Section of the old Pacific Coast Highway at Cannon Road will get sidewalks for the...
Encinitas Councilman Luke Shaffer appears at his arraignment at the Vista Courthouse Sept. 9, 2025.

Court releases video of encounter that led to charges for Encinitas council member

The video shows an alleged parking dispute
People line up to take a tour onboard the USS Germantown during Fleet Week San Diego’s Military Family Day, free for military families and the general public, at the Broadway Pier in San Diego on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fleet Week San Diego cancels key events at Broadway Pier due to government shutdown

Fleet Week San Diego cancels key events scheduled for Broadway Pier.
Kenny Robinson has been living on the street for the past eight years. Before that, he worked as an in-home support care worker. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Homelessness nonprofits launch fundraising drives amid federal cuts

Several service organizations are raising money to offset reductions in government support.
Jake Keefer, left, and Riley Owen play volleyball as the sun sets at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.  (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Heat advisory goes in effect across eastern San Diego County

The region will receive weak-to-moderate Santa Ana winds that will last into Wednesday night.
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Tyson Street Park in Oceanside has two open grass areas, a children’s playground, public restrooms, benches and tables. (Carlos Rico / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Oceanside’s Tyson Street Beach to get fresh sand this week

Trucks to bring granular payload from storage at Oceanside's El Corazon Park
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