El nuevo médico forense jefe de San Diego tiene una larga trayectoria en el departamento
El Dr. Jonathan Lucas ha sido el médico forense adjunto jefe del condado de San Diego desde 2022
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‘Money in the pockets of s’: Charter network steers millions in taxpayer money to opaque firm tied to execs
Elite charter schools' close relationship with a third-party provider raises questions about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
Miles de edificios en San Diego necesitan desde hace tiempo inspecciones contra incendios, y eso es solo lo que la ciudad sabe al respecto
Hay alrededor de 20.000 más que ni siquiera están en el radar de los inspectores de incendios
New San Diego chief medical examiner has long history with department
Dr. Jonathan Lucas was previously Los Angeles County's medical examiner
Thousands of buildings in San Diego are long overdue for fire inspections — and that’s just what the city knows about
As many as 20,000 more aren't even on fire inspectors' radar, as understaffing creates a backlog of the inspections required by state law.
Years before Grossmont hired him as a top , he was disciplined for racial slurs, sexism
The board approved a settlement clearing Jerry Hobbs of 2018 accusations, created a top istrative job and hired him for it, before pushing him out last week.
Los legisladores intentan una vez más aprobar cambios radicales en la supervisión de las escuelas chárter. Esto es lo que quieren
La AB 84 pretende abordar una gran cantidad de problemas expuestos por casos de fraude
Lawmakers are trying once more to sweeping changes to charter school oversight. Here’s what they want.
AB 84 is meant to address myriad issues exposed by cases of fraud, but charter schools say it goes too far.
‘Who’s our leader?’ In El Cajon, Sara Jacobs faces hundreds of residents eager to oppose Trump
The Democratic congresswoman shared some of what she has heard from Republican colleagues behind the scenes at an in-person townhall Tuesday.
Desmantelar Head Start pondría fin a los servicios para miles de familias de San Diego
Head Start atiende a algunos de los niños más vulnerables que viven por debajo del umbral de pobreza federal, incluidos estudiantes de inglés, jóvenes de crianza temporal y niños sin...
Gutting Head Start would end services to thousands of San Diego families, cut hundreds of jobs
Head Start serves some of the most vulnerable children who live below federal poverty line, including English learners, foster youth and homeless children.
‘Able to happen again’: Local Japanese American historians warn of Trump’s use of 1798 wartime law
In seeking to deport Venezuelan immigrants, President Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act — the same law that was used to justify incarcerating Japanese Americans during World War II.
“Podría volver a ocurrir”: historiadores estadounidenses de origen japonés advierten sobre el uso de la ley de guerra de 1798
Al intentar deportar a los inmigrantes venezolanos, el presidente Trump ha invocado la Ley de Enemigos Extranjeros
‘Able to happen again’: Local Japanese American historians warn of Trump’s use of 1798 wartime law
In seeking to deport Venezuelan immigrants, President Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act — the same law that was used to justify incarcerating Japanese Americans during World War II.
Revocan visas a 4 estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego y crecen los temores y la indignación
Mientras tanto, la Universidad de San Diego se unió a docenas de universidades en protesta por la represión de Trump a los estudiantes internacionales en un escrito amicus.
Visas revoked for 4 students at SDSU, as fears and outrage over crackdown grow
Meanwhile, the University of San Diego ed dozens of colleges in protesting Trump's crackdown on international students in an amicus brief.
Familia condena tiroteo policial de San Diego contra su hermano menor
Hermanos dicen que su hermano Kevin García, de 19 años, fue asesinado por la policía
Detectives investigan muerte sospechosa en apartamento de San Marcos
Un hombre de unos 20 años fue encontrado con un traumatismo en el cuerpo.
Family condemns San Diego police’s shooting of their younger brother
Siblings say their brother Kevin Garcia, 19, was killed by police
Deputies investigate suspicious death in San Marcos apartment
A man in his 20's was found with trauma to his body.
Trump recorta fondos para estudios sobre el VIH, la violencia doméstica y otros temas a investigadores de San Diego
El Union-Tribune entrevistó a investigadores locales que han sufrido recortes de financiación o corren el riesgo de perderla.
Sexual harassment, retaliation claims against board president roil San Diego charter school
Roosevelt Blackmon, board president of America’s Finest Charter, is also the longtime chair of San Diego Unified’s Lincoln cluster of schools
In research-rich San Diego, Trump cuts hit studies of HIV, domestic violence and more
The Union-Tribune interviewed local researchers who have had funding cut or are at risk of losing funding. Here's what they had to say.
El puente Coronado debería ser evaluado por riesgo de colapso ante un choque de barco, dicen los federales
El puente Coronado es uno de las docenas de puentes estadounidenses que aún no han sido evaluados en cuanto al riesgo de colapso El puente Coronado es uno de las...
Coronado Bridge should be assessed for collapse risk from a ship crash, feds say
The Coronado Bridge is one of dozens of U.S. bridges that have not yet been assessed for risk of collapse in event of a vessel crash, according to the NTSB.
Un hombre sospechoso de secuestrar a su exnovia se suicida tras una persecución policial
La policía perseguía al hombre por sospecha de violencia doméstica y secuestro la madrugada del domingo en Nestor
Man suspected of kidnapping ex-girlfriend kills self after police chase
San Diego police were pursuing the man for suspected domestic violence Sunday when he killed himself in a car
‘Code red for our universities’: San Diego students, faculty fear for campus free speech under Trump
Between the threat of federal enforcement against UCSD and the attempt to deport a student activist in New York, local academics worry First Amendment rights and academic freedom are under...
En una victoria poco común un distrito escolar rural del condado de San Diego en dificultades recibe millones para comenzar a reconstruir una escuela secundaria
La historia de Mountain Empire es emblemática de varios desafíos
In rare win, struggling rural San Diego County school district receives millions to start rebuilding high school
Its story is emblematic of challenges that impact California's rural and small districts — especially getting schools fixed or replaced.
Alquileres altos, menos vales, esperas más largas: recortes federales podrían empeorar la asequibilidad de la vivienda en San Diego
El programa de vales de vivienda de la Sección 8 de San Diego ya gasta más de lo que recibe
High rents, fewer vouchers, longer waits: Federal cuts could worsen housing affordability in San Diego, officials say
San Diego's Section 8 housing voucher program already spends more than it receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and its resources have not met the need.
Man dead after reported shooting in Lemon Grove park
A man was found fatally wounded Sunday afternoon after sheriff's deputies responded to a reported shooting in a Lemon Grove park.
3 teens arrested on suspicion of auto theft after driving from El Cajon to Chula Vista
Three boys, 15 to 16 years old, were arrested on suspicion of auto theft and possession of stolen property after a license plate reader in El Cajon flagged the car...
‘Swept under the rug’: Dozens say they were sexually abused by officers in juvenile detention
San Diego County's probation department faces a slew of lawsuits filed since a state law extended victims' time to sue. One plaintiff who says she was abused as a girl...
Federal grants are getting new scrutiny under Trump. Here are some of the billions San Diego receives.
Public and private entities in San Diego County have been awarded $5.8 billion in federal grants in just the past five years
What starts wildfires in San Diego County? We crunched the data. Here’s what it shows — and what it doesn’t.
The causes of about 45% of fires handled by Cal Fire in San Diego County from 2019 through 2023 are either 'undetermined' or classified as 'other.'
A year after flood disaster, is San Diego’s stormwater system better equipped?
Dozens of flood channel segments across the city still have not been maintained in at least 14 years, recent city records show.
Un miembro del concejo de Poway amenazó con impulsar la revocación contra un colega debido a su voto
El concejal Tony Blain fue acusado de intentar sobornar y extorsionar a su colega Peter De Hoff
Poway council member threatened recall effort against colleague based on how he voted
Councilmember Tony Blain was accused of trying to bribe and extort his colleague Peter De Hoff in emails.
El seguro para casas ya era difícil de conseguir y ahora más con los incendios: Qué pasa y qué debes saber
Guía sobre cómo navegar por el mercado de seguros del condado de San Diego y las nuevas regulaciones
Home insurance was already hard to get. Then came L.A.’s fires. Here’s what San Diegans need to know.
Amid expected fire losses in the billions of dollars, here's a primer on how to navigate the San Diego County insurance market and new regulations aimed at keeping carriers from...
Esta escuela católica en San Diego lucha por sobrevivir
Una de las dos escuelas apoyadas por la Diócesis de San Diego necesita recaudar medio millón de dólares
Sin calefacción, sin agua, sin escuela: En la zonas rurales del condado de San Diego los cortes de energía amenazan la seguridad pública
Los funcionarios de la compañía de servicios públicos dicen que los cortes son una medida necesaria
No heat, no water, no school: In rural San Diego County, power shutoffs pose their own public safety risks
Utility officials say shutoffs are a necessary, last-resort measure to help prevent devastating wildfires, but they don't come without impacts to residents, schools and businesses.
This Catholic school is fighting to stay alive
One of the San Diego Diocese's two ed schools needs to raise half a million dollars by next month.
Policía de San Diego investiga tiroteo fatal en un centro de vida independiente en Oak Park
Los socorristas le realizaron R y lo llevaron a un hospital
For years, people asked San Dieguito for a key public record. The district refused them all, then gave it to one man.
The district has for years denied record requests for an investigative report about Trustee Michael Allman and former superintendent Cheryl James-Ward. But the district changed its mind for one person...
Police investigate fatal shooting at Oak Park independent living facility
San Diego homicide detectives are investigating after a man was fatally shot at an independent living facility in Oak Park Saturday night. Investigators don't believe it was a random act
Dueling sales taxes, depressed turnout: See how your neighborhood voted
We broke down turnout, presidential margins and the biggest sales tax measures across San Diego County in our maps and interactive table.
El Distrito Escolar de San Diego redujo su déficit presupuestario en más de $60 millones. Aún necesita recortar $113
Este verano, el distrito había proyectado que tendría un déficit sin restricciones de $176 millones.
San Diego Unified shrank its budget deficit by more than $60M. It still needs to cut $113M in spending.
This summer the district had projected it would have a $176 million unrestricted deficit
San Diego Unified weighs plans for 1,000 affordable homes for school district employees
Districts around California are pursuing the idea of building rent-restricted housing to help hire and retain employees amid a worsening housing crisis.
a denuncia acoso sexual en demanda contra el Distrito Unificado de San Diego y el ex superintendente
La demanda profundiza en las acusaciones de acoso sexual quid pro quo contra Lamont Jackson
claims sexual harassment in lawsuit against San Diego Unified, former superintendent
The lawsuit elaborates upon quid pro quo sexual harassment allegations against Lamont Jackson that she had outlined in July
¿Qué tan bien pueden leer los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de San Diego? Los datos muestran brechas en la alfabetización
Tres de cada cuatro niños de kinder que tomaron una prueba de alfabetización este otoño
What new data show about how San Diego County students are doing in school — and after it
While most students graduated, some were not considered ready for life after high school. And absenteeism is down overall but still high in rural areas.
La Comisión de Prácticas Políticas Justas dice que Poway Unified pagó ilegalmente por folletos de campaña
La Comisión de Prácticas Políticas Justas impuso una multa de $13,500, que Poway Unified aceptó pagar.
How well can San Diego Unified students read? Data show literacy gaps for middle schoolers, youngest children
Many San Diego Unified kindergarteners are already arriving at school behind grade level in reading, and reading scores take a hit when students reach middle school, district testing data show.
Poway Unified illegally paid for bond campaign mailers 5 years ago, state watchdog says
The Fair Political Practices Commission prescribed a $13,500 penalty, which Poway Unified agreed to pay.
“Tenía mucho por vivir”: la familia llora a un hombre de Escondido de 24 años que murió electrocutado mientras colocaba luces navideñas
Un GoFundMe había recaudado más de $5,300 hasta el domingo por la tarde para la familia de la víctima
‘He had so much to live’: Family mourns 24-year-old Escondido man electrocuted while putting up Christmas lights
A 24-year-old man died Thursday when he threw Christmas lights over a high-voltage power line in an unincorporated area near Escondido, electrocuting himself.
How did Democratic- and Republican-backed candidates fare in San Diego County’s toughest school board races?
The county's single most expensive school board campaign raised more than $102,000. That wasn't enough to win the competitive race.
¿Cómo están las escuelas de San Diego? Estas son las calificaciones de desempeño anuales de cada distrito
El de control es la forma en que California califica la calidad escolar
Cómo una segunda presidencia de Trump podría impactar las escuelas del condado de San Diego
El financiamiento federal y la supervisión podrían recortarse
How are local schools doing? Here are the annual performance ratings in every district in San Diego County
The dashboard is California’s way of rating school quality and its main ability measure for schools.
How Trump could impact San Diego County schools
Federal funding and oversight could be slashed, student protections eroded and patriotism promoted.
More voters, lower turnout, deeper divides: What the numbers say about San Diego County’s political preferences
Ballots are still being counted, but voter registration and turnout data offer clues to help explain election outcomes. Here's what our analysis found.
El miedo se apodera de familias migrantes en ambos lados de la frontera debido a deportaciones anunciadas por Trump
Muchos aún mantienen la esperanza de obtener asilo, pero saben que el futuro en EE.UU. es incierto.
‘We are very scared’: Fear grips migrant families on both sides of the border over Trump deportations
Many still hold out hope of gaining asylum, but they know a future in the U.S. is uncertain.
‘This one really hurts’: School bonds could have a bigger payoff this year. Here’s which ed, and which failed.
Bonds are failing in rural, small and East County school districts but succeeding for larger, urban and suburban districts with more property wealth.
‘Una combinación de serenidad y terror’: el condado de San Diego votó así en el último día de una tumultuosa elección presidencial
Miles de votantes del condado de San Diego se enfrentaron a largas filas para emitir sus votos
‘A combination of serenity and terror’: San Diego County votes on last day of tumultuous presidential election
Thousands of San Diego County voters braved long lines to cast ballots on the last day of a turbulent election, and thousands who had already voted were nervously awaiting its...
Una demanda dice que los oficiales de libertad condicional abusaron de un niño de 16 años en detención juvenil
Su abogado dice que el condado no pudo proteger al niño de ser abusado por dos oficiales
Flouting IRS rules, Carlsbad church gave $1,900 to school board candidates, and also urged worshipers to donate
The pastor of The Mission Church also urged his congregation to vote for and financially the two candidates during a sermon
Lawsuit says probation officers abused 16-year-old boy in juvenile detention
His attorney says the county failed to protect the boy from being abused by two different officers back in 2012 on several separate occasions.
AI is everywhere. How should schools handle it? Teachers’ different approaches show its potential — and limits
'We’re trying to teach the ethical use of these new tools that are just going to keep on growing,' one Carlsbad teacher says.
¿Por qué el Distrito Unificado de San Diego enfrenta un déficit de $176 millones?
Los líderes del distrito planean seguir métodos de recorte presupuestario similares a los del año pasado
Why is San Diego Unified facing a $176 million deficit?
District officials said Monday they have identified roughly $100 million in budget solutions to help address the impending deficit.
When we asked these candidates questions, they answered with AI. Here’s why — and what we learned about AI’s limits
I learned some people running for school board had used AI to respond to my questionnaire. So what exactly distinguishes human writing from AI writing?
En cientos de aulas se experimentó un calor sofocante este verano y el mantenimiento sigue retrasado
Más de 480 aulas, o el 8% de las más de 6.000 aulas del Distrito Unificado de San Diego, se vieron “afectadas negativamente”
Q&A with Kerry Vinci, candidate for Rancho Santa Fe school board
Business owner Kerry Vinci is running for the Rancho Santa Fe School District board of trustees.
See how your school did on state standardized tests this year
Once again, percentages of students ing state tests overall didn't change much from last year, and they still lag behind pre-COVID
Hundreds of classrooms sweltered this summer, as San Diego Unified’s maintenance backlog keeps growing
San Diego Unified completes only 83% of HVAC-related work orders each year, officials said
San Diego Unified interim supe gets $433K-a-year contract, explains her plans for the job
'My biggest piece is around stability,' said Fabiola Bagula, whose six-month contract was approved Tuesday. 'I don't want to over-complicate public education with any adult drama.'
Q&A with Annette Ross, candidate for Rancho Santa Fe school board
Annette Ross, incumbent, is running for the Rancho Santa Fe School District board of trustees.
Who’s running for community college board? Meet the candidates in every district around San Diego County
The San Diego Union-Tribune asked every candidate a series of questions about everything from budgets to college affordability to student achievement. Here's how they responded.
Q&A with Alexander Thomas Wells III, candidate for MiraCosta Community College District board
Alexander Thomas Wells III, a real estate agent, is running for the Area 5 seat on the MiraCosta Community College District board of trustees.
Q&A with Ann Crosbie, candidate for MiraCosta Community College District board
Ann Crosbie, a retired school trustee, is running for the Area 5 seat on the MiraCosta Community College District board of trustees.
Q&A with Lee Quinn, candidate for Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District board
Lee Quinn, a homemaker and former high school teacher, is running for the Area 4 seat on the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District board of trustees.
Q&A with Nicholas Segura, candidate for Southwestern Community College District board
Nicholas Segura, a retired electrician, is running for the Area 3 seat on the Southwestern Community College District board of trustees.
Q&A with Kristine “Kris” Galicia Brown, candidate for Southwestern Community College District board
Kristine “Kris” Galicia Brown, who owns a small home-goods business and is an appointed board memberl, is running for the Area 2 seat on the Southwestern Community College District board...
Q&A with Erika Lowery, candidate for Southwestern Community College District board
Erika Lowery, a parent and pastor, is running for the Area 2 seat on the Southwestern Community College District board of trustees.
Q&A with Michelle Rains, candidate for Palomar Community College District board
Michelle Rains, a parent, chef and current trustee, is running for the Area 4 seat on the Palomar Community College District board of trustees.
Q&A with Holly Hamilton-Bleakley, candidate for Palomar Community College District board
Holly Hamilton-Bleakley, an adjunct professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego, is running for the Area 4 seat on the Palomar Community College District board of trustees.
Q&A with Yvette Marie Acosta, candidate for Palomar Community College District board
Yvette Marie Acosta, a high school teacher in Escondido, is running for the Area 2 seat on the Palomar Community College District board of trustees.
Q&A with Edward Pohlert, candidate for Palomar Community College District board
Edward Pohlert, a MiraCosta College counseling faculty member, is running for the Area 2 seat on the Palomar Community College District board of trustees.
Q&A with Mariah Jameson, candidate for San Diego Community College District board
Mariah Jameson, a policy staffer for the county board of supervisors, is running for the District D seat on the San Diego Community College District board of trustees.
Q&A with Maria Miranda, candidate for National school board
Maria Miranda, the longtime owner of a home-based local child care provider in National City, is running for a seat on the National School District board of trustees.
Q&A with Constance Fish, candidate for Fallbrook Union Elementary school board
Constance Fish, the appointed incumbent and a retired educator, is running for the short-term Area 4 seat on the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District board of trustees.