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San Diego’s home prices rise at fastest rate in nearly 1.5 years

"If financing costs stay near 7% into the fall," said an economist, "the acceleration seen since spring may be difficult to sustain."

Homes are seen near Mission Bay in mid-September during a hydroplane boat race. Home prices have seen slight gains this summer. (Luke Johnson / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

NASCAR in San Diego Weekend

San Diego, CA – September 27: Luis Campusano #12 of the San Diego Padres looks on during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on September 27, 2026 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Luis Campusano starting behind plate in righty-heavy lineup vs. Cubs

Richard Bailey and Nicole Crosby speak during a public forum at Point Loma Nazarene University Liberty Station Conference Center on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego council rivals Crosby and Bailey debate power, immigration, Liberty Station and the future of City Hall

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Local control, homelessness, ICE discussed at Carlsbad candidates forum

Jimmy Benitez fills up his car at the 76 gas station in South Park on Sept. 21. Gas prices are nearing an all-time high in San Diego. (Luke Johnson / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Will an early switch to winter-blend gasoline give California drivers a price break?

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San Diego aircraft carrier deploys to Middle East uncertain how long its mission will last
San Diego aircraft carrier deploys to Middle East uncertain how long its mission will last
Padres unveil postseason roster — and Joe Musgrove is on it
Padres unveil postseason roster — and Joe Musgrove is on it
Is your Starbucks closing? A list of closures in San Diego County
Is your Starbucks closing? A list of closures in San Diego County
Philanthropist Irwin Jacobs donates $50 million to build homeless center downtown
Philanthropist Irwin Jacobs donates $50 million to build homeless center downtown
Unusual shark, fish species spotted near La Jolla waters ahead of El Niño
Unusual shark, fish species spotted near La Jolla waters ahead of El Niño
The Replacements: These minor-league signings and valuable vets have been key to the Padres’ 2026 success
The Replacements: These minor-league signings and valuable vets have been key to the Padres’ 2026 success
Weeks after childcare fraud charges, defense lawyers challenge feds’ handling of probe, raise fairness concerns
Weeks after childcare fraud charges, defense lawyers challenge feds’ handling of probe, raise fairness concerns
In growing trash billing snafu, San Diego undercharged nearly as many people as it overcharged
In growing trash billing snafu, San Diego undercharged nearly as many people as it overcharged
Hundreds attend memorial for San Diego parents, daughter killed in suspected murder-suicide
Hundreds attend memorial for San Diego parents, daughter killed in suspected murder-suicide
First look: Game times set for Padres’ NL Wild Card Series rematch with Cubs
First look: Game times set for Padres’ NL Wild Card Series rematch with Cubs

Crime and Public Safety

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Man accused of fatally shooting two teens at Chula Vista party to stand trial on murder charges

David Garcia, 19, is accused of opening fire on Kane Roldan, 15, and Elias Yanez,...

Police investigate after body found in San Diego River
City building $3M security fence around San Diego police headquarters
Hundreds attend memorial for San Diego parents, daughter killed in suspected murder-suicide

Sports

San Diego, CA – September 28: Manny Machado #13 and Joe Musgrove #44 of the San Diego Padres talk during a practice at Petco Park ahead of the Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs on September 28, 2026 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres notes: Joe Musgrove’s return, Nick Pivetta’s next step, PCA on Jackson Merrill

Joe Musgrove making NL Wild Card Series roster 'gave the boys way more energy;' Nick Pivetta set for Game 2 start for Padres

For months, Padres played something like playoff baseball just to get to the postseason
Padres notes: Return of the (Michael) King; what may have been learned in winning Saturday’s bullpen game
Flashback: How the Padres fared vs. the Cubs this year

Things to do

“After the Storm” (acrylic on wood, 2026) by Rupinder Kaloti is one of the pieces on view at Oceanside Museum of Art as part of “Rupinder Kaloti: The Gathering.” It will be on view Sept. 26, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. (OMA)

In the Curator’s Words: In colorful, large-scale art, an immigrant story beyond struggle

Artist Rupinder “Rupy” Kaloti reflects on her solo exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art celebrating the vibrant Punjabi-American immigrant experience.

The San Diego Symphony’s new season underscores the healing power of music
There’s something about ‘Oh, Mary!’ National tour launches Tuesday in San Diego
San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival to celebrate third year with four concerts, three of them free

Business

Former San Diego Community Power CEO Karin Burns at a news conference in August 2024. Burns has stepped down from her position, but the community choice energy program has not given any details as to why. (Rob Nikolewski/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

A change at the top of San Diego Community Power but no reason given for CEO’s departure

Karin Burns had been on leave for 3 months after leading the community choice energy program for 4 years.

Is your Starbucks closing? A list of closures in San Diego County
How inflation eats up your household’s income
San Diego to extend Midway Rising team’s lease of current arena

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Photos

Photos: Padres beat Diamondbacks, 10-7
Photos: Miramar Air Show: Day 2 Highlights
Photos: The Pacific Islander Festival
Photos: Opening day of the Miramar Air Show
Photos: Cathedral Catholic beats Granite Hills, 42-21
Photos: PSA 182 Remembrance
Photos: Padres clinch postseason berth

Photos of the Week: Looking at La Jolla through our readers’ eyes
Photographers flock to La Jolla for return of ‘Scrippshenge’
Las Patronas brings Italy to La Jolla for 80th Jewel Ball
Farewell to the King: Rotary Club of La Jolla holds ‘demotion party’ for its only two-term president
La Jolla goes to the dogs for annual Mutt Strut

National Politics

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo, seated right, with Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., standing right, during a discussion about text messages with former special counsel Jack Smith, as Smith testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, as they probe his investigation of President Trump. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots

Schmitt accused Smith of perjuring himself after questioning whether he’d attended an NBA game.

Trump formally accepts defeat in $5 million E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse lawsuit
US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups
Military academies won’t give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says

Opinion

A view of the California State Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Juliana Yamada, File)

Would closing California’s corporate tax loopholes actually generate new revenue?

It’s highly doubtful that SB 1349 will produce the cornucopia of revenues its sponsors seek.

Opinion: Our schools need Prop. 3’s funding to stay permanent
Opinion: Making income tax surcharge permanent with Prop. 3 hurts state
Even some Democrats worry about accuracy of voter data

Local News

Irwin Jacobs, co-founder of Qualcomm, talks, Monday September 28, 2026 in San Diego, California, after it was announced that he is making a $50 million dollar donation in partnership with Father Joe’s Villages to build the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Family Campus, which will create more than 500 affordable homes, and 150 apartments for senior citizens. Looking on are Deacon Jim Vargas, president & CEO of Father Joe’s Villages, Paul Jacobs, son of Irwin Jacobs, Paloma Aguirre, member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, right. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Philanthropist Irwin Jacobs donates $50 million to build homeless center downtown

Money will be used by Father Joe’s Villages on a three-building, 18-story complex in San...

In growing trash billing snafu, San Diego undercharged nearly as many people as it overcharged
Newsom signs bills targeting hydrogen sulfide, worker safety in Tijuana River Valley
Public-employee pay watchdog sues state education department for records

National News

Officials gather between two tunnel-boring machines in North Bergen, N.J., on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, during a ceremony for the construction of a new passenger rail tunnel linking New Jersey and Manhattan beneath the Hudson River. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

Powerful drill roars to life to dig Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey

Officials gathered to ceremonially flip the switch on the Gateway tunnel.

Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consent
E-scooters are too dangerous to recommend, Consumer Reports says
Casino mogul and former Trump secretary join forces to take on NYC’s pied-à-terre tax

World News

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listens during an announcement about funding for oceans protection, in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Carney accuses US steelmaker of betraying Canadian workers after layoffs tied to Trump tariffs

Stelco says up to 500 workers could be affected.

Dutch police arrest suspected member of ShinyHunters, hacking group that claimed to breach FBI jobs site
As the UN ponders its next secretary-general, many say it’s well past time for a woman to lead
US targets Iran’s military supply chain as the status of diplomatic talks remains uncertain

Health

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Is loving food the secret to eating less of it?

The case for ditching self-denial and embracing enjoyment.

All the News That’s Fit: Marigold plant protein, pizza protection and cotton ball diet catastrophe
Nursing home beds are becoming more scarce
Nutrition experts reveal what they eat for dessert: Here’s their list

Food

Baked Buffalo Wings. Ali Slagle advises a quick toss in a mixture of baking powder and salt, with the option of dry-brining, should your schedule allow it. (Romulo Yanes / The New York Times)

8 tailgating recipes that will be fan favorites

Football season brings plenty of delicious reasons for a pile-on.

The quick sauce that changed how I cook whitefish
Master the art of cake cutting
9 cake decorating tips from a buttercream queen

Home and Garden

Onions are a biennial, producing seed in their second year, so the bulbs must be refrigerated then replanted to trigger flowering and seed formation. (Gabriela Herman / The New York Times)

Harvesting seeds now means more resilient plants later

As summer fades into fall, here’s how you can give next year’s garden a well-deserved...

When reusable bags start piling up, here’s how to redirect them
A once-segregated botanical garden honors the Black workers who built it
Which wood goes best with my hardwood floors?

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