WEEKEND STORIES
For most San Diegans, the substantial impact of a Biden presidency is months away
Backers hoped that the attraction, known as the Balboa Park Star, would have been a temporary, COVID-safe diversion for park visitors
The just-announced lineup, with few dates attached, includes three world premieres, two musicals and three Shakespeare plays
The idea of creating a written record of pandemic-related experiences came from members whose families had been influenced by earlier epidemics.
3 thoughts: SDSU 98, Air Force 61 ... second game in altitude, coming off the bench and un-adjusting
3 thoughts: SDSU 98, Air Force 61 ... second game in altitude, coming off the bench and un-adjusting
What happens when you stay in altitude, Arop and Seiko off the bench, Joe Scott’s mea culpa
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Eligible people are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider first to request the vaccine
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Online events provided a platform for participants to delve deeper into matters of human rights, social justice and gender equality
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News spread of helicopter crash that claimed NBA legend, just as CBS began final round at Torrey Pines
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With the right offensive coordinator and a clock manager by his side, former Rams assistant has a chance to be a good coach
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Many say Cindy Marten’s nomination as U.S. deputy education secretary is deserved, but some note San Diego’s achievement gaps, still-closed schools
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Millions in city reserves, now held by commercial banks, would be loaned to projects that fit with city goals
National politics
Inside the White House, President Joe Biden has presided over a focused launch of his administration
Donald Trump is shunning the “ex-presidents club” — and the feeling is mutual
When Joe Biden took the oath of office as the 46th president, he became not only the oldest newly inaugurated U.S. chief executive in history but also the oldest sitting president ever
Right-wing extremism has previously mostly played out in isolated pockets of America or in smaller cities
The system will surge ashore late Sunday and peak on Monday
Number of residents infected by COVID-19 surpasses 3,000
County reports another single-day record for COVID-19 deaths: 79
Gloria’s planned action is in response to a request from 3 council members who say many restaurateurs feel the fees are a financial burden at a time when eateries can’t offer in-person dining
Michael Vu was promoted to San Diego County’s assistant chief administrative officer this month
Marines: It is unclear if unidentified man wearing a 1st Maintenance Battalion hoodie on Jan. 6 is active-duty.
The jobless rate reflects San Diego entering the purple tier
More than 350 have tested positive since Jan. 1
The unanimous ruling by the 4th District Court of Appeal in San Diego said an injunction issued by a Superior Court judge erred by including all county restaurants
California’s energy agencies turn in final report to Newsom
Switch-hitter who played five positions in 2020 returns for second season with Padres
Here are the latest statistics on COVID-19 cases in the county
Here are the latest demographic data on COVID-19 vaccinations
Here is the latest COVID-19 data from our local hospitals
Interactive maps of COVID-19 cases in San Diego County
Here are the latest demographic data on COVID-19 cases in the county
What you need to know, from restaurants to playgrounds
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The victim realized belatedly that he’d been struck by gunfire
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Off-duty Escondido officer suffers minor injuries
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Larry King has died at age 87 after a half-century in broadcasting that included interviews with presidents, movie stars and ordinary Joes
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The fire was reported around 9:30 p.m. at Northside Tavern, formerly Mother’s Saloon, at the corner of Bacon Street and Lotus Street
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‘Teddy’ Gyi is the second of six defendants charged in the case to plead guilty to a federal conspiracy count
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Police suspect Dawn Ann Crawford, who is 49 years old and homeless, with sparking several small fires on Jan. 20, including the Park Fire
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After more than a decade, the grassroots venue in North Park launches fundraising drive and online benefit shows to help it weather the pandemic shutdown
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The ‘Alfred Howard Writes’ project also includes 100 paintings by Howard’s mother, Marian
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A former San Diegan played a key role in the swearing-in ceremony for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
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San Diegan made history as the first woman and the first openly gay legislator to lead the state Senate
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From Mildred L. Greene and Anna Prieto Sandoval to Dianne Jacob and Lorena Gonzalez, San Diego has been home to many notable political leaders
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Below are names of all the women elected or appointed as city council members, mayors, county supervisors, members of the state Legislature and members of Congress representing the people of the San Diego region by the year they first took office.
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Here’s how Donald Trump threatened democracy, botched the COVID-19 response, failed to fight climate change and became the worst U.S. president ever.
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Waiting in long lines or seeking out appointments is not working well for the elderly.
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California went from being the first state to issue a stay-at-home order in March to being last in the nation with the highest per-capita death rate in the last week of December.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria spoke with The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board about plans and priorities for his first year in office.
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City’s plans for raises are at odds with economic reality.
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The mayor says the focus on subsidized shelter isn’t working
Racial Justice Commentary
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Depression, suicide, drug use, homelessness and overdose deaths are rising at alarming rates.
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Painting portraits memorializing adults and children who have died in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been a heart-rending endeavor.
Images from Union-Tribune staff and contributing freelance photographers
Hear from new Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove on being traded to his hometown team, growing up a Padres fan and embracing the rivalry with the Dodgers, his “SD” tattoo, success last year and much more.
Aztecs head to altitude to face Air Force; Matt Mitchell update; winning out and more
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Exploring new cultures will not only provide valuable experiences but will also dispel our unconscious preconceptions about people and foster an open mind.
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Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III becomes the first Black secretary of Defense and the second member of President Biden’s Cabinet to be approved by the Senate.
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Move is latest in series of efforts focused on boosting underserved neighborhoods and people
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Paradise Hills residents plan to distribute 100 gift bags to employees at Paradise Valley Hospital in February
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Beginning in February, deputy fire marshals will educate restaurant and shop owners on the proper installation of outdoor tents, awnings and decks, which require temporary outdoor permits
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Long awaited exemption would save taxpayers money, end years of wrangling with environmental groups
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Known for making cannabis pipes, the Vista glassblower will show off his artistic side on the Netflix competition series
Parents, guided by an anonymous tip, searched a private property they call a cartel ‘dump’
Customs and Border Protection says it increases security
Biden’s order rescinded the national emergency declaration used by Trump to divert $10 billion from the Defense Department toward the barrier
The ‘Remain in Mexico’ program, ‘metering’ and a pandemic order closing down asylum processing left thousands of asylum seekers stranded in Tijuana for months
Roman Sabal, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran originally from Belize, is now living in Los Angeles after more than a decade stuck outside of the United States
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Deployments, fire, loss of life and the pandemic — 2020 challenged local service members at every turn
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The family says the Marine who rescued their trapped baby from a burning car is a hero
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The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has had a turbulent year marked by controversy and tragedy
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Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt previously served as the carrier’s executive officer
From Carmel Valley to Santee to Little Italy, these three eateries are ready to serve the community
Better known on Instagram as @isbeeracarb, Stone prides herself in being an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Known for making cannabis pipes, the Vista glassblower will show off his artistic side on the Netflix competition series
Martin Scorsese directed the Netflix series, one that fills a pandemic need for intellectual conversation
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Forty years ago, the Iran hostage crisis ended with the release of 52 U.S. citizens — including Consul General Richard Morefield of Tierrasanta — after 444 days of captivity.
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Support and simple tasks can ease the stress from increased isolation
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Happy New Year: I wish caregivers a year filled with less stress and more joy, and I hope that caregivers find resources to improve the quality of their lives.
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These are the best companies to work for in San Diego County, according to a scientific employee survey process
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The 2021-2022 legislative session is under way and by mid-January the Legislature does not have any HOA bills pending.
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Prices were down in December, fairly typical for this time of year
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Our Econometer panel considers what they most hope for economically from a Biden administration.
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Company makes a software platform that allows national brands with many stores to tailor marketing efforts to individual locations
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‘Luther’ writer Neil Cross is back with ‘The Sister,’ a mystery with a supernatural twist
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This week, Herbert Siguenza’s ‘VAMOS,’ Art of Élan’s ‘Bits and Pieces’ and more
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Park Hyatt Aviara’s former Argyle Steakhouse will retain old-fashioned touches to honor loyal local diners
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A longtime Carlsbad resident, Nestico completed his final album — a Billie Holiday tribute with singer Mandy Barnett — in late 2019. It is due out in May
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Amid COVID-19, security concerns and scarce tickets, political donors and junkies opted for online and TV viewing of Biden’s historic swearing in
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The pandemic led Imperial Beach native Steve Brown to switch from serving $200 Wagyu dinners to high-end meat shops
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Spending my vacation and New Year’s Eve on a ventilator in intensive care definitely was not my idea of a fun holiday
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Megan Stone is media coordinator at Societe Brewing Company and recipient of the 2020 Woman of the Year Award from the Craft Beer Marketing Awards for her work in diversity, equity and inclusion in the beer industry
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San Diego State leads 52-16 at halftime and almost posts its most lopsided Mountain West win in history
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Del Mar resident Tom House remains forever connected to baseball history
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Kirby Yates introduced to Toronto Blue Jays media but reflects on his time with the Padres
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Attorney says golfer had nothing to do with Billy Walters getting sentence commuted
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Agents found the drugs, nearly 25 pounds worth, in the center console of a woman’s SUV on Jan. 14 near state Route 76
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Laura Troiani, convicted of convincing five Marines to help kill her husband, not eligible for parole again for three years
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James Sly takes over for Jo Marie Diamond, who retired last year
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As one of his first acts, President Joe Biden offered a sweeping immigration overhaul that would provide a pathway to U.S. citizenship for the estimated 11 million people who are in the country illegally
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A federal appeals court has denied a Southern California church’s request to overturn the state’s coronavirus restrictions barring worship services indoors during the coronavirus pandemic
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California will impose statewide guidelines for how wineries dispose of wastewater, ditching a long-held regional approach
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The Los Angeles County sheriff’s department says three teens, who are Black, were wrongly detained at a Target store during a grand theft investigation last week
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Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators have clashed with Israeli police in two major cities as authorities continue to struggle to enforce coronavirus restrictions in the country’s religious communities
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The United Nations says Yemen’s warring sides have resumed U.N.-backed negotiations in Jordan over a prisoner swap
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Australian police say a suspected Canadian drug baron has been arrested in the Netherlands on an Interpol warrant
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Rioting youths protesting on the first night of a Dutch curfew have torched a coronavirus testing facility and threw fireworks at police in a Dutch fishing village
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La Women’s Tennis Association, que gestiona las competiciones del tenis femenino, anuncia un nuevo torneo en Melbourne para las jugadoras que están haciendo una cuarentena de 14 días sin ocasión de entrenar antes del Abierto de Australia, que comienza el 8 de febrero
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Jóvenes que protestaban en la primera noche del toque de queda en Holanda prenden fuego a un centro de pruebas de coronavirus y lanzan material pirotécnico a la policía en un pueblo pesquero holandés
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La escalada continuada de casos de COVID-19 tras las navidades en España ha vuelto a poner contra las cuerdas a los hospitales del país, amenazando la salud mental de médicos y enfermeras que llevan casi un año en primera línea de la lucha contra la pandemia
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Indonesia anuncia la deportación de una estrella rusa de los medios sociales después de que celebrase una fiesta en un hotel de lujo en la isla turística de Bali a la que asistieron más de 50 personas, pese a las restricciones para combatir los contagios del coronavirus
