Irwin Jacobs pledged $50 million to Father Joe’s Villages earlier this week. That funding will be used to help build three towers downtown, atop the current Joan Kroc Center at Father Joe’s headquarters.
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Bancroft Elementary School in La Mesa Spring Valley School District flooded during the January 2024 rain storms. The district shared their plan for protecting students, teachers and families with the forecasted El Niño weather.
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The measure is projected to generate approximately $14 million annually to support local city services and infrastructure.
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Mayor Todd Gloria became the organization's president in June. Next month, he and other mayors will visit four cities to highlight local solutions to the rising cost of living.
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The San Diego Padres are back in the postseason for a franchise-record third consecutive year
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This weekend's arts top picks include "Edgeless" at SDSU University Art Gallery; Rupy Kaloti at OMA; Future Is Color celebrates Coltrane; "Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center"; Sundance Short Film Tour; ballet in Tijuana and more.
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The billing error led to some strong emotions at a San Diego committee meeting Wednesday over an item related to waste management collection.
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The station has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise enough money to cover the funding gap.
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One little sign in a business’ window inspired a retired reporter to start a new publication all about spreading kindness.
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Kalshi announced in August that it had entered into a brand partnership with the Padres and three other of the “most beloved teams in baseball” including the Dodgers. However, betting on sports is not allowed in California.
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San Diego County officials Tuesday announced that the beaches at End of Seacoast Drive and Cortez Avenue were reopened, following improved water quality standards.
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