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A voter fills their ballot at a vote center at Sol Mexican Grill in Chico on June 2, 2026.

The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?

California voters approved a top-two primary election designed to encourage moderation. But in most races, it ends in a conventional Democrat vs. Republican. Some are ready to scrap the top two.

Rooftop Soccer Watch Parties at the Margaritaville Hotel

Catch the summer’s biggest soccer moments from above the Gaslamp at 5 o’Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar. With a massive 9 ft. x 16 ft. viewing screen, tropical cocktails, cold drafts, and unbeatable downtown San Diego views, this is your spot to cheer, sip, and celebrate. Match Schedule: We're showing many of the summer's biggest matches on our massive 9 ft. x 16 ft. viewing screen. Join us on the rooftop and catch the action any day after we open at 11 a.m. Enjoy featured food and drink specials during the matches, plus Happy Hour Tuesday–Sunday from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Match-day specials will also be available at LandShark Bar & Grill, where you can catch the action on 11 TVs throughout the restaurant and bar. Visit: https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-hotel-san-diego/live-entertainment/rooftop-soccer-watch-parties Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter on Instagram and Facebook

A portion of Carol Kent's backyard garden in Clairemont is shown on May 28, 2026.

Clairemont woman turns her backyard into an 'undersea' escape — on dry land

Many different varieties of plants, ceramic fish, and rock formations went into the design — along with a lot of imagination.

California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks during an election night event in Los Angeles on June 2, 2026.

Five things to know about California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race

California’s wild and wide-open primary election came to a close Tuesday with voters consolidating behind leading candidates for their parties.

Anahi Sareñana talks to her friends while on stage during her quinceañera at the Factory of Dreams hall in Chula Vista, May 31, 2026.

Quinceañera costs are rising. Here's how families are making it work

Quinceañeras are pricey, averaging almost $30K, but for many parents, it’s an important milestone marking a transition from childhood to adulthood. It’s also an opportunity to connect with culture, friends, family and faith. We spoke to families in San Diego to find out how they are affording them.

A Devils Hole pupfish is pictured at the Ash Meadows Fish Conservation Facility in Nevada. Scientists recently took captive-bred pupfish from this facility and introduced them into the species' natural habitat in Death Valley National Park.

As federal scientists faced turmoil, the Devils Hole pupfish reached a crisis point

The Devils hole pupfish lives in just one spot in Death Valley. Wildlife officials have managed this iconic fish for decades, and last spring, just as the Trump administration was laying off all kinds of scientists, the wild population of this fish plummeted to only 20 individuals. Officials then took an irrevocable step.

Illustration of Great Valley Phacelia (Phacelia ciliata), a striking purple wildflower first documented in San Diego County by citizen scientist Becky Escalante, who submitted the observation to iNaturalist on April 8, 2021.

Scientists are still mapping plants. How the public is helping — with an app

Scientists say we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to understanding and mapping the plants around us. In this episode, we meet the everyday people using an app called iNaturalist to help discover, document and protect biodiversity — sometimes even ending up in scientific papers.

A banner outside the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, photographed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

San Diego voters head to the polls for California primary

This Election Day, we check in on how voting is going across San Diego County. Then, two political scientists break down some of the top local races.

Solo Exhibition: Gabe Leonard Opening Reception - Distinction Gallery

Gabe Leonard is one of Distinction Gallery's most longstanding represented artists. His art work spans cinematic genres from Western to Noir. This event is free, all ages, with live music and drinks available for purchase from LastSpotBar (21+). LastSpotBar has a selection beer, wine and sake. Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Connie Franciosi, 80, was part of a trial that looked at using an mRNA vaccine and an immunotherapy drug to prevent the recurrence of melanoma.

A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma

A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug.

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