The Menendez brothers case reflects a shifting culture across decades
Their fate changed in the era of true-crime TV, podcasts and streamers.
Podcasts
Joe Rogan, Dave Portnoy and Ben Shapiro are among Trump backers now questioning tariffs
Joe Rogan, Dave Portnoy, Bill Ackman and even Elon Musk are weighed in against the...
Amid 2028 speculation, California governor’s podcasts with Trump loyalists anger Democrats
Podcasts have become an increasingly important venue in politics.
Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands as he seeks sentence reduction in ‘Serial’ case
The ongoing legal odyssey garnered a massive following after being featured in the “Serial” podcast.
Adnan Syed case: What Wednesday’s hearing means for the ‘Serial’ subject
A hearing could determine whether Adnan Syed will ever serve additional jail time.
Trump visits Texas to tape Joe Rogan’s podcast and to criticize Harris on immigration
Trump has made masculinity a central theme of his campaign, appearing on podcasts targeting young...
The Backstory: The reasons why prosecutors opted not to file criminal charges in SDSU rape case
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory.” Rarely, if ever, is the...
The Backstory: The Poway case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory.” This week, the U.S. Supreme...
The Backstory: The Union-Tribune’s Community Voices Project
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
The Backstory: Behind the Union-Tribune’s 72 Hours project
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
The Backstory: Customers are steamed over SDG&E’s rate-hike proposal
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory.” San Diego Gas & Electric...
The Backstory: The Union-Tribune stops running ‘Dilbert’
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory.” Hundreds of newspapers across the...
The Backstory: What determines where a story runs in the newspaper?
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
How the deaths of three sisters affected those making humanitarian water and supply drops in San Diego County
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
The Backstory: The controversy surrounding Scripps Mercy’s new chief of staff
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
The Backstory: Covering the controversy over the Santee YMCA’s transgender policy
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix -- The Backstory” where we tackle important...
Farewell from the San Diego News Fix Podcast
Hi everyone, Kristy from the News Fix here. Yesterday was our last official episode, but...
The Backstory: The real cost of child care in California
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory.” California has several subsidized child...
Meet Captain Liz Clark – surfer, sailor and environmentalist
Captain Liz Clark is from Point Loma, and learned to surf and sail here before...
The Backstory: New sports editor s the Union-Tribune team
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we give you a...
Highlights from San Diego’s State of the City address: housing, infrastructure and more
Mayor Todd Gloria gave his 2023 State of the City address Wednesday, where he highlighted...
Del Mar Fairgrounds might get a makeover. Here’s what could be in store.
The Del Mar Fairgrounds could be getting a makeover.Tuesday, the state institution that governs the...
Child care aid is available in California, but it’s hard to qualify in large cities
Child care can be one of the most expensive aspects of having children.The average U.S....
SDG&E natural gas prices will double in January. Here’s what you need to know.
SDG&E natural gas prices are expected to double this month.This news comes as gas prices...
He lost a jersey signed by soccer legend Pele. Will he ever get it back?
Pelé was a Brazilian soccer player who, by all s, changed the game. He was...
What do all these rainstorms mean for the drought?
San Diego and California in general have been pummeled with rain recently. How long will...
PedWest crossing at the U.S.-Mexico border will soon reopen
The PedWest crossing at the U.S.-Mexico border will reopen on Jan. 9, after being closed...
Your guide to having a great year in San Diego in 2023
Happy 2023, everyone! To help make this year your best yet, the U-T guides team...
San Diego business stories to watch in 2023
2023 is here, and the Union-Tribune business team has compiled a list of 12 stories...
Attempting Dry January? Here’s your guide to mocktails around San Diego
It's January, and for many that means the beginning of Dry January.Dry January is month-long...
Border Patrol leaves hundreds of migrants at bus stations across San Diego County
Amid airline cancellations and low shelter space, Border Patrol has been dropping off migrants at...
Without a pathway to residency, Afghan war allies could face deportation
The Afghan Adjustment Act was supposed to create a pathway to permanent residency for Afghans...
Southwest Airlines flights to and from San Diego are canceled or delayed
All but one Southwest Airlines flight coming in or out of San Diego was canceled...
In San Diego and beyond, 2022 was the year of jazz
After being sidelined by the pandemic, jazz made a comeback in San Diego in 2022....
Holiday travel: what to know before leaving San Diego
Before you head out of town for the holidays, whether flying, driving or taking a...
Visiting Julian? Here are the best things to eat, drink and do
Julian may be known as an autumn and winter escape from San Diego, but this...
Here’s how to give sustainable, eco-friendly gifts during the holidays and beyond
The holiday season is gift-giving season. If you've already finished your shopping, that's amazing, and...
‘It’s really going to change my life’: UCSD student teacher reacts to strike agreement
After a five-week strike, the University of California and United Auto Workers, the union that...
Meet Todd Kent, CEO of Boochcraft hard kombucha, which was founded in Ocean Beach
Name Drop editions of the San Diego News Fix are all about the fascinating people...
The Backstory: Many questions remain in SDSU gang-rape case
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory.” After months of review, the...
Review board blames entire Sheriff’s Department for drug overdoses in San Diego County jails
Drugs are a problem in San Diego County jails.According to a study by Analytica Consulting,...
Coastal restaurants in San Diego face new outdoor dining rules
Restaurants near the beach will soon have to rethink their outdoor dining setups.The California Coastal...
While gasoline prices fall, natural gas costs rise
There's good news and bad news when it comes to gas. Gasoline prices are at...
Two men charged with Tijuana photojournalist Margarito Martinez’s murder
Tijuana photojournalist Margarito Martínez was killed outside his home on Jan. 17. Almost a year...
Green bins for composting are on their way to San Diego homes
The green bins we've heard so much about will start making their way to San...
The Backstory: Covering National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise in San Diego County
Coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise throughout the nation, and the same goes for San...
San Diego County DA will not file charges in alleged SDSU gang rape case
This summer, an alleged gang rape case involving SDSU football players and a then-17-year-old girl...
A 101-year-old Navy veteran who was stationed at Pearl Harbor recalls the attack
Dec. 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, in honor of the WWII attack on...
Sports editor Jay Posner reflects on his 34 years at the Union-Tribune
After 34 years, sports editor Jay Posner is retiring.Jay started the job in 1989 as...
The Backstory: El Cajon alleges county hotel voucher program leads to more crime
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory.” A county hotel and voucher...
Latino and LGBTQ activist Nicole Murray Ramirez receives an honorary street in Hillcrest
Latino and LGBTQ activist Nicole Murray Ramirez is living San Diego history, and this weekend,...
Holiday event guide: December Nights at Balboa Park, Christmas tree lightings and more
The holidays are here and so are a ton of holiday events around the region....
A&E writer Karla Peterson recalls highlights from her 37-year journalism career
After 37 years, arts & entertainment columnist Karla Peterson is retiring from the Union-Tribune.In her...
1 in 4 San Diegans experience food insecurity. Here’s how you can help.
In San Diego County, 1 in 4 residents are nutrition insecure. The issue has improved...
Did hotel vouchers for the homeless really increase crime in El Cajon?
In the past two years, the number of homeless people using hotel vouchers in El...
Report: Colorado Springs shooter is related to a San Diego politician
Saturday night at Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, five people were killed...
The race riot that rocked the Navy 50 years ago
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
The Backstory: The challenges of covering the Nov. 8 election
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
Here’s where San Diego election results stand
The San Diego Registrar of Voters has updated election results as of 5 p.m. Thursday....
Recapping the results of the 2022 general election in San Diego so far
The 2022 general election is over, and results on a number of exciting races are...
Voting myths debunked and other election curiosities
Election Day was a rainy and windy day in San Diego — not the best...
Seaport San Diego reimagines the waterfront. Will they need public money?
In 2016, the San Diego Unified Port District chose developer 1HWY1 to reimagine the city's...
Meet Maritza Garcia, Logan Heights artist and activist
Martiza Garcia is an activist with the Environmental Health Coalition, who grew up in Logan...
Haven’t yet voted? No problem. We have voter guides for that.
Tuesday, Nov. 8 is the last day to cast your ballot, but if you haven't...
The Backstory: Preparations for Election Day coverage
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
Happy World Jellyfish Day to all who celebrate!
You might not know it, but today is World Jellyfish Day!Jellyfish are more than 600...
Indigenous voters are underrepresented in California elections
Indigenous voters are consistently underrepresented in American elections. California’s eligible voting population is 3 percent...
Union-Tribune readers share remembrances of their loved ones for Dia de Muertos
In honor of Día de Muertos, we're bringing you something special today.Día de Muertos means...
The 23rd annual San Diego Asian Film Festival returns this week, now at four venues
The 23rd annual San Diego Asian Film Festival begins this week. The fest features 130...
The Backstory: Moderating contentious and rowdy community election forums
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
Here’s a guide to Halloween and Dia de Muertos celebrations this weekend
A big holiday weekend is upon us. Halloween is Monday and Día de Muertos is...
San Diego County sheriff candidates Martinez and Hemmerling on jail deaths, surveillance and more
Two candidates are running for the job of San Diego County sheriff.Last night, the San...
Podcast: Looking back at the Padres in ’22 and ahead to playoff prospects in ’23
Kevin Acee and Jay Posner review the Padres’ season and say goodbye to each other...
Chula Vista mayoral candidates Ammar Campa-Najjar and John McCann on housing, taxes, trash
Two candidates are vying to represent Chula Vista as mayor.Last night, the San Diego Union-Tribune...
Public school students’ math scores fell nationwide since the pandemic began
The Nation's Report card is in, and math grades in the shadow of the pandemic...
Podcast: The good, bad and ugly for the Padres in the NLCS
U-T sports editor Jay Posner and Padres writer Kevin Acee look back at the good,...
The Backstory: An accusation of gang rape: A football team and 7 months of silence
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
Meet Catherine Blakespear and Matt Gunderson, candidates for State Senate District 38
As you know, voting in the 2022 general election is underway, and today we're talking...
Here are the top San Diego races to watch in the 2022 election
Voting in the 2022 general election is underway. In San Diego County, voters will choose...
us for a 2022 election forum with San Diego County candidates
Voting in the 2022 general election is underway.To help you make your decisions, the U-T...
Meet the candidates for San Diego school board, Sub-District B
Today we're talking about the San Diego Unified school board race in Sub-District B, which...
Hot Lava podcast: Keys to Padres winning Game 3
Padres writer Kevin Acee and sports editor Jay Posner discuss the National League Division Series...
Meet the candidates for San Diego school board, Sub-District C
Voting in California begins this week. In fact, you've probably received your ballot in the...
The Backstory: The Festival of Journalism
Kristy Totten: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we take you behind...
Meet the candidates for San Diego County treasurer-tax-collector
Voting in the 2022 general election begins this week.There are two candidates running for treasurer-tax...
Meet the candidates for San Diego County assessor/recorder/county clerk
Voting in the 2022 general election begins this week.There are two candidates on the Nov....
Meet candidates in San Diego’s top races at our 2022 election forums
Voting in the 2022 general election begins Oct. 12.To help you make your decisions, the...
The Backstory: Why we write a story about homicide rates every year
Luis Cruz: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we tackle important questions...
Meet San Diego County District 5 supervisor candidates Jim Desmond and Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson
Voting in the 2022 general election begins Oct. 12.There are two candidates on the Nov....
Meet San Diego County District 4 supervisor candidates Nathan Fletcher and Amy Reichert
There are two candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot running for San Diego County supervisors...
Hear from California attorney general candidates Rob Bonta and Nathan Hochman
Today you're going to hear from candidates for California attorney general. First you'll hear from...
Hear from California’s candidates for governor, Gavin Newsom and Brian Dahle
Today you're going to hear from gubernatorial candidates Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, and his...
Prop. 31 would ban the sale of flavored tobacco, including menthol cigarettes and flavored vapes
Proposition 31 would ban the sale of flavored tobacco in California, including flavored vaping products...
Hear both sides of Prop. 30, which would tax millionaires to fund climate programs
Proposition 30 would increase personal income tax on Californians who earn more than $2 million...
The Backstory: Reporting on the surge in investors in San Diego’s hot housing market
Kristy Totten: Welcome to “San Diego News Fix: The Backstory,” where we take you behind...
Hear from both sides of Prop. 29, which would require a doctor on site at dialysis clinics
Voting in the 2022 election begins on Oct. 10, and this week the San Diego...
Prop. 28 would provide more arts and music funding in California public schools
This week, the News Fix is covering California statewide ballot initiatives. California Proposition 28 would...
Hear both sides of Prop. 27: Allowing online sports betting throughout California
Welcome to the San Diego News Fix. I'm Kristy Totten.This week the News Fix is...