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    Here’s how much rain fell across San Diego County before dawn Thursday

    A pair use a beach umbrella to shelter from the rain at Mission Beach on Oct. 10. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
    The region will continue to have scattered showers well into Friday when Santa Ana winds begin to arrive.
    A pair use a beach umbrella to shelter from the rain at Mission Beach on Oct. 10. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
    Ellis Dingman, 16, speaks to San Diego council members while wearing a Flock camera costume headpiece during a budget committee meeting that discussed the use of automatic license plate readers Wednesday. (Kristian Carreon / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    With unanimous committee vote, San Diego moves closer to turning off Flock cameras

    A person uses a towel to avoid the rain at Mission Beach on Oct. 10. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Cool weather and rain on tap for San Diego County this week

    A wave breaks onto the parking lot at Tamarack State Beach during a high tide as the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel moved through the region on Sunday in Carlsbad. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Big waves and high tides expected to batter San Diego coast another day as rain moves out

    By Kristina Davis
    October 12, 2026 at 5:19 p.m.
    A coastal flood advisory remains in effect through Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather...
    San Diego police released video in hopes of identifying a suspect in the fatal Oct. 5 shooting of a security guard near Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. (San Diego Police Department)

    Police release video of suspect in Pacific Beach homicide

    By Teri Figueroa
    October 9, 2026 at 7:20 p.m.
    A security guard was fatally shot by Crystal Pier about 2 a.m. Monday, San Diego...
    In an aerial photo, the Crystal Pier is seen in Pacific Beach on Oct. 7, 2025, in San Diego.  (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Security guard fatally shot at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach

    By Kristina Davis
    October 5, 2026 at 12:40 p.m.
    People reported hearing the gunshots shortly after 2 a.m. Monday at the pier.
    Gonna get hot San Diego, CA  ((K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Weeklong heat wave will hit San Diego County and send wildfire threat soaring

    By Gary Robbins
    October 2, 2026 at 9:38 a.m.
    Forecasters say mild Santa Ana winds could push temperature near 90 in coastal areas.
    Some of the Thriller dancers performing in front of the Pacific Beach/Taylor Library in 2024. (Milan Kovacevic)

    Lots of Halloween fun coming to Pacific Beach and Mission Beach

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    October 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
    There is Halloween fun for all ages planned.
    Bands entertained thousands of music lovers at the 2025 Mission Bayfest. Keith Zacharski/In The Barrel Photography – Courtesy of Mission Bayfest

    Mission Bayfest returns to Mariner’s Point Park with good music, great vibes

    By Madison Beveridge
    September 30, 2026 at 7:04 p.m.
    The festival is an all-ages event.
    Adriana Veano and cafeteria manager Robin Lujan prepping fresh fish tacos at Pacific Beach Middle School. (Cyril A Reinicke)

    San Diego Unified makes the typical school food a thing of the past

    By Cyril A. Reinicke
    September 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
    Students are not being served school food like their parents got.
    The pink ribbon is the universal symbol for breast cancer awareness. (Getty Images)

    Mission Bay High volleyball team to hold metastatic breast cancer fundraiser

    By Cyril A. Reinicke
    September 30, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.
    Money will be raised during the Oct. 7 game.
    Pacific Beachfest offers activities for all ages, with the beach and ocean as a backdrop. (Bradley Schweit/Courtesy of Discover PB)

    Pacific Beachfest returns with family-friendly activities on Oct. 3

    By Sierra Knoch
    September 30, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.
    The Pacific Beach Half Marathon is set for Oct. 4.
    San Diego Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief James Diaz, at the podium, with firefighters from Stations No. 21 in Pacific Beach and 20 in Midway. This year’s PAESAN was the “Year of the Firefighter.” (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Honoring firefighters was the focus of Pacific Beach’s annual PAESAN

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    September 30, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.
    Individual honors were also given to a firefighter, police officer, lifeguard and parks employee.
    Dockside 1953 dinner options include Sous Vide Hokkaido Scallops and Prawns, left, and the Cajun Spiced Fire Grilled Salmon. (Courtesy of Dockside 1953)

    On the Menu: Southern California healthy cuisine is showcased at Dockside 1953

    By Regina Elling
    September 30, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.
    The menu is based on the flavors of ocean and coastal cuisine.
    San Diego, CA – September 18:   An MTS bus picking up passengers on Friday, September 18, 2026, at San Diego International Airport, Terminal 1 displays signage informing passengers about a fare increase starting on October 1st. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    San Diego County transit fares jump this week. Here’s what to expect.

    By David Garrick
    September 29, 2026 at 11:10 a.m.
    The fare hikes affect all MTS and NCTD rail and bus service — but a...
    Trash cans are seen at Lahitte Court on Monday, July 14, 2025, in San Diego. (Michael Ho / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    In growing trash billing snafu, San Diego undercharged nearly as many people as it overcharged

    By David Garrick
    September 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
    The city couldn't correct the errors before tax bills get mailed, forcing the county to...
    Students gather for a memorial on Sept. 14 for their friend, Owen Harris, who was killed while riding an e-bike at the intersection of Balboa Avenue and Olney Street in Pacific Beach. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Youth e-bike safety becomes focus of Pacific Beach Town Council meeting

    By Madison Beveridge
    September 23, 2026 at 11:34 p.m.
    The death of Owen Harris, 14, prompted the discussion.
    Marty Graham, Pamela Brock and Larry Halford pose for a photo on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 in San Diego, showing their property tax bills overcharging them for city trash service. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    ‘This is incompetence’: San Diego council members rail against Gloria for city over-billing thousands for trash

    By David Garrick
    September 23, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.
    They're demanding Mayor Todd Gloria give up his role overseeing day-to-day city operations, duties he...
    Parking lot erosion seen near Tamarack Beach on Sept. 2, 2026 in Carlsbad. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Forecasters say it’s possible Hurricane Polo could cause coastal flooding in San Diego County

    By Gary Robbins
    September 24, 2026 at 6:20 a.m.
    Large waves from the storm will combine with very large tides, sending powerful surf ashore,...
    Marty Graham, Pamela Brock and Larry Halford pose for a photo on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    San Diego is overcharging thousands of people for trash pickup, some by $1,000 or more

    By David Garrick
    September 23, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.
    City officials are scrambling to assess, notify everyone who was overcharged and figure out refunds...
    Austin Gosswiller, Gabriel Lopez and Sofia Rojas, left to right, load food into the trunk of a car as volunteers help distribute food as people line up to receive donations at Father Joe’s Villages on Friday, May 29, 2026, in San Diego. (Luke Johnson / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Fight to pass Measure B, the countywide sales tax increase, heats up

    By Paul Sisson
    September 16, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.
    The measure would impose a half-cent countywide sales tax for a range of services, from...
    People walk and ride bikes along the boardwalk in Pacific Beach on July 3, 2026. (Kristian Carreon / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Man recounts leaping from path of speeding car on Pacific Beach boardwalk, helping catch suspect

    By Teri Figueroa
    September 16, 2026 at 9:13 a.m.
    The 20-year-old recorded footage of himself chasing and catching the suspected driver, who San Diego...
    A parking enforcement officer on Sixth Avenue  in San Diego. On Tuesday the San Diego City Council voted to soften its towing policy for unregistered vehicles.(K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    San Diego softens towing rules for expired car registrations, but police might ignore new policy

    By David Garrick
    September 16, 2026 at 9:22 a.m.
    Police Chief Scott Wahl has concerns about the policy’s potential effects on community safety.
    Lifeguards work at La Jolla Shores on Tuesday. The San Diego City Council approved raises for lifeguards and police officers on Tuesday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    San Diego police, lifeguards get large pay raises despite city budget crisis

    By David Garrick
    September 16, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.
    City officials stress that the hikes don't come until 2028 to avoid immediately worsening the...
    Sonnie Madrid and Shane Suhy tried to stay cool under an umbrella when the San Diego Padres played the Washington Nationals at Petco Park on Sept. 9. It was 95 degrees at first pitch, setting a record for hottest game at Petco Park. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Yes, it really was that hot last week. SDG&E sets a record for electricity demand

    By Rob Nikolewski
    September 18, 2026 at 1:41 p.m.
    High temperatures led to 29 localized power outages on Sept. 9 that affected about 15,000...
    (File)

    Woman struck by stolen car as driver fled on boardwalk in Pacific Beach

    By Teri Figueroa
    September 14, 2026 at 7:29 p.m.
    The driver was fleeing from police when he headed up the boardwalk just after 12:30...
    Students gather for a memorial on Sept. 14 for their friend, Owen Harris, who was killed while riding an e-bike at the intersection of Balboa Avenue and Olney Street in Pacific Beach. (Michael Ho / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Teen killed in Pacific Beach e-bike crash identified as 8th-grade student

    By Teri Figueroa
    September 15, 2026 at 10:17 a.m.
    Owen Harris, 14, was struck by a car at Balboa Avenue and Olney Street on...
    generic-ambulance-emergency-12-18-12-1-3

    14-year-old riding an e-bike struck, killed in Pacific Beach

    By Teri Figueroa
    September 14, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.
    The boy, a middle school student, was struck in the intersection of Balboa Avenue and...
    Hurricane Lowell, Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Marie in the Pacific Ocean

    Remnants of Hurricane Marie hit San Diego County with lightning, winds and heat

    By Gary Robbins
    September 8, 2026 at 8:56 p.m.
    Forecasters say substantial relief won't come until this weekend, when temperatures dip below normal.
    Marine Safety Capt. Maureen Hodges, Deputy Fire Chief Becky Newell, Fire Capt. Gil Vargas, Engineer Stephan Cowman and Probationary Firefighter Dominic Franchi at the 2025 PAESAN. (Vincent Andrunas)

    Pacific Beach to honor firefighters at 46th annual PAESAN barbecue

    By Sierra Knoch
    September 3, 2026 at 7:23 a.m.
    Other first-responders who serve PB will also be recognized.
    Ice cream will be among the sweet — and cold — food samples offered during the HeArt of PB Restaurant Walk. (Getty Images)

    HeArt of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk returns Sept. 16

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    September 4, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.
    There will be food samples, art for sale and music to enjoy.
    The National Hurricane Center estimates that this is the path that Tropical Storm Marie takes this week as heads north-northwest.  (National Weather Service)

    Hurricane Marie could bring heavy surf, humidity and rain to San Diego over Labor Day weekend

    By Gary Robbins
    September 3, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.
    Forecasters also say the system could send rain to the region and possibly trigger thunderstorms.
    Young children wait for the start of their preschool graduation ceremony at Father Joe's Villages in 2024. A new portal makes it easier for parents to find childcare, including this program. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    New free YMCA portal makes finding childcare in San Diego County a lot easier

    By Roxana Popescu
    September 1, 2026 at 9:15 p.m.
    Free portal lists every licensed childcare provider, plus before- and after-school programs and summer camps.
    The popular PB&J bowl with its blend of frozen banana, frozen strawberries, non-dairy milk and a scoop of peanut butter. The no-sugar added jam is made with chia seeds, raspberries, strawberries and agave honey. (Courtesy of Rush Bowls)

    On the Menu: Rush Bowls offers bowls, smoothies for those wanting healthier options in Pacific Beach

    By Regina Elling
    September 1, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.
    It is the first Rush Bowls location in California.
    Getting into the water on surfboards is among activities Groundswell Community Project participants do as part of its surf therapy program. (Courtesy of Shannon Boselli)

    Surf-therapy nonprofit to host Community Day in Pacific Beach

    By Madison Beveridge
    August 31, 2026 at 8:28 a.m.
    There are two ticket options - free and $20.
    Earlier Tuesday morning a fiery fatal crash involving a big rig left debris and fuel on southbound Interstate 805 near Interstate 8 in Mission Valley, snarling traffic for morning commuters. Commuters driving on the southbound lanes of I-805 slowly make their way past the site of the accident.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Northbound I-5, I-805 lanes to close Monday night in Sorrento Valley

    By Noelle Harff
    August 31, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.
    Several freeway lanes will be closed from Genesee Avenue to Carmel Mountain Road beginning at...
    Sabra and Marilyn Grimberg with a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. (Milan Kovacevic)

    Classic vehicles cruise into Pacific Beach for annual show

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    September 3, 2026 at 11:18 a.m.
    The Pacific Beach Retro Fun Fair & Car Show rolled onto Garnet Avenue on Aug....
    Sonia Kiman, Carol Jergenson, John Intrabartolo and Sean Henahan chatting after receiving from the PB Town Council yard signs to show their opposition to the proposed Turquoise Tower. (Amy Stark Shireman)

    Pacific Beach town hall meeting focuses on the ‘Turquoise Tower’

    By Amy Stark Shireman
    August 28, 2026 at 1:22 p.m.
    Rep. Scott Peters was the featured speaker, addressed constituents' concerns.
    An artist rendering of the proposed new entry to Mission Bay High School along Grand Avenue. (Courtesy of SDUSD)

    Mission Bay High School’s campus modernization has begun

    By Cyril A. Reinicke
    August 27, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.
    Work is to continue into early 2030.
    The Santa Monica Avenue beach parking lot in Ocean Beach is pictured June 26. (Luke Johnson / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Who should be guaranteed free parking at San Diego beaches? Only city residents, a council panel says

    By David Garrick
    August 27, 2026 at 9:56 a.m.
    Council members had previously pitched an ordinance to fully ban paid parking, an effort that...
    Ravioli Porcini, Speck e Parmigiano, a new pasta dish at Ambrogio15 – Milano Pizza & Modern Trattoria in Pacific Beach. (Ambrogio15)

    Ambrogio15 restaurant marks 10th year with menu and name updates

    By Pam Kragen
    August 27, 2026 at 2:23 p.m.
    The Milanese-inspired pizzeria in Pacific Beach is now serving house-made pastas and more
    A beachgoer cools off under an umbrella along Mission Bay. The rest of this week is expected to bring dangerous heat to more than a million people in San Diego County. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

    Temperature records broken in Ramona, Campo as heat wave continues across San Diego County

    By Gary Robbins
    August 26, 2026 at 6:28 p.m.
    Forecasters say temperatures will climb into the 95 to 106 degree range across inland valleys...

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