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Federal judge blocks California ban on ICE face coverings, IDs still required

A federal judge blocked California’s law banning facial coverings for most law enforcement, including ICE, while requiring clear IDs; she ruled the mask ban discriminated agai…
Federal judge blocks California ban on ICE face coverings, IDs still required
A federal judge blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces.
timesofsandiego.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
February 10, 2026

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February 10, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Chula Vista police chief alleging city trying to push her out

Chula Vista police chief Roxana Kennedy alleges city officials are trying to force her out, using a December party incident as pretext. The city denies the claims, calling them false and raci…
Chula Vista police chief alleging city trying to push her out
Chief Roxana Kennedy’s attorney says the city is using an incident at a police union holiday part as pretext.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:25 AM
San Diego County initiates health inspection at Otay Mesa Detention Center

San Diego County has started a health inspection of the Otay Mesa Detention Center after detainees allegedly signal concerns by tossing lotion bottles with notes about cold tempe…
San Diego County initiates health inspection at Otay Mesa Detention Center
San Diego County has begun the public health inspection process at the Otay Mesa Detention Center following reports of concerning conditions.
timesofsandiego.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Seven things to do in middle San Diego this month

Seven events in middle San Diego this month: Rabbit Hole, Trinity Theatre; Atiba Jefferson talk, SDSU; MLK Choir gospel concert; Tortured Hearts Ball, Handlery Hotel; Roustabouts Celebration of New Write…
Seven things to do in middle San Diego this month
From Mission Valley to Mission Trails, here are seven events that may be worth your while this month.
timesofsandiego.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:55 AM
After 57 years, The Black goes to ‘hippie heaven’ — behind the store’s closure and the countercultural space it created

After 57 years, The Black, Ocean Beach’s countercultural landmark, closes as owner Kurt Dornbusch retires. Economic pressures—rising …
After 57 years, The Black goes to 'hippie heaven' — behind the store's closure and the countercultural space it created
The Black held the essence of what defined a generation of draft-dodgers, rockers and hippies. After 57 years it has become too expensive to maintain.
timesofsandiego.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Border Report: One Man’s Long Journey Home

Border Report follows Misael Curiel-Castañeda’s detention at Otay Mesa after ICE arrest and his habeas bid for a bond hearing amid a BIA shift toward mandatory custody. His wife advocated; a judge granted $7,50…
Border Report: One Man’s Long Journey Home
Misael Curiel-Castañeda spent several months in detention while attorneys argued over his release. 
voiceofsandiego.org
February 10, 2026 at 2:30 AM
El Cajon Councilmember Gary Kendrick leaves Republican party

El Cajon Councilmember Gary Kendrick announced he left the Republican Party and registered as a Democrat, citing concerns over immigration enforcement and the GOP’s direction. Once the longest…
El Cajon Councilmember Gary Kendrick leaves Republican party
The county’s longest-serving Republican in municipal office said he registered as a Democrat
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February 10, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Pharmacy and lab workers join Kaiser strike now in third week

About 500 San Diego pharmacy and laboratory workers walked off in solidarity with Kaiser nurses, demanding staffing and better pay. They warn understaffing endangers patient care and lab resu…
Pharmacy and lab workers join Kaiser strike now in third week
Hundreds of pharmacy and laboratory workers walked off the job Monday in solidarity with nurses, citing staffing shortages and stalled contract negotiations.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Undercover operation in San Diego’s East Village results in drug, weapons indictments for 37

An undercover San Diego Street Sweeper operation targeting open-air street-level drug dealing in East Village resulted in 37 indictments, mostly for fentanyl, m…
Undercover operation in San Diego’s East Village results in drug, weapons indictments for 37
The operation targeted street-level dealers in attempt to make downtown more safe.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Summery stretch ends with cooler temps, midweek rain in San Diego County

San Diego County’s warm, dry spell ends as cooler air, breezy winds, and rain return this week. Tuesday stays mostly dry with a few evening showers; highs range 65–80. A Wednesday …
Summery stretch ends with cooler temps, midweek rain in San Diego County
San Diego County's run of warm, dry weather is ending, with cooler-than-average conditions, gusty winds and rain expected this week.
timesofsandiego.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
County Offices to Close on Presidents Day

San Diego County announces closures for Presidents’ Day: all county offices—including family resource centers, public health centers, libraries, and animal shelters—will be closed to the public on Monday, Februa…
County Offices to Close on Presidents Day
All San Diego County offices, family resource centers, public health centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Monday, Feb. 16 to commemorate the Presidents’ Day holiday.
www.countynewscenter.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Bike, transit advocates push for better car-free access to Balboa Park

Bike and transit advocates urge San Diego to expand car-free access to Balboa Park as paid parking continues. They call for public transit messaging. City changes: verified residents…
Bike, transit advocates push for better car-free access to Balboa Park
Parking fees in Balboa Park have sparked a fierce backlash — and have prompted calls for improving bike, pedestrian and transit access to the park.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Director of county animal services steps down from leadership

Vaughn Maurice, San Diego County’s animal services director, has left the department. He follows the departure of Rachael Borrelli, the department’s second in command, who went on leave after…
Director of county animal services steps down from leadership
The departure of Vaughn Maurice, who led the San Diego County Department of Animal Services, came after the county cut ties with his second in command two weeks ago.
www.kpbs.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:45 AM
San Diego County’s longest-serving GOP city official seeks re-election as Democrat

Gary Kendrick, El Cajon City Councilman since 2002 and San Diego County’s longest-serving GOP official, announced he left the Republican Party to run for re-election as a…
San Diego County's longest-serving GOP city official seeks re-election as Democrat
Gary Kendrick, an El Cajon City Councilman, announced he has formally left the Republican Party and will run for re-election as a Democrat.
timesofsandiego.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Breaking down SANDAG’s $125 billion spending plan

San Diego's SANDAG 2025 Regional Plan outlines about $125 billion in transportation investments over 25 years, down from 2021's $163 billion. It prioritizes improving existing systems—highways, a rapid-b…
Breaking down SANDAG’s $125 billion spending plan
The new plan retreats from some ambitious projects but aims to deliver tangible improvements in the near term.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Dozens arrested in crackdown on open air drug markets in East Village

San Diego authorities announced months-long undercover operation, resulting in 34 indictments and Thursday takedown yielding 23 arrests, targeting East Village drug markets for fentan…
Dozens arrested in crackdown on open air drug markets in East Village
The cross-agency ‘Operation Street Sweeper’ targeted illegal drug markets in East Village, resulting in 23 arrests.
timesofsandiego.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
DOJ looks to automatically dismiss immigration appeals

The Justice Department proposes an interim rule to automatically dismiss appeals within 15 days unless a majority of immigration appeals board members votes to review on the merits, expediting deten…
DOJ looks to automatically dismiss immigration appeals
A new entry to the Federal Register is meant to speed the rate of decisions at the Board of Immigration Appeals.
timesofsandiego.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
MTS employee uplifts the community through his Black History Month PRONTO card design

San Diego MTS employee Ibn Edwards, a 20-year veteran and service manager, designed a Black History Month PRONTO card featuring portraits of historical figures and his…
MTS employee uplifts the community through his Black History Month PRONTO card design
San Diego MTS employee and local artist Ibn Edwards designed this year's Black History Month PRONTO transit card, honoring his father’s legacy and celebrating community through public art.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
San Diego Ballet to highlight San Diego Museum of Art’s century through dance

San Diego Ballet teams with the San Diego Museum of Art to celebrate a centennial, blending dance with fine art. The 80-minute 'Perspective' choreographs works from the collec…
San Diego Ballet to highlight San Diego Museum of Art’s century through dance
The museum and San Diego Ballet company’s relationship is closer than ever for the museum’s centennial year.
timesofsandiego.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
San Diego Republicans, Democrats denounce racist Trump social media post

California lawmakers condemned a racist Truth Social post from President Trump depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. The post, taken down after bipartisan backlash, drew den…
San Diego Republicans, Democrats denounce racist Trump social media post
The post on the president's account on the Trump-owned Truth Social site depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.
www.kpbs.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
La EPA promociona esfuerzos bipartidistas para limpiar el río Tijuana

US and Mexico are accelerating bipartisan plans to clean the Tijuana River and protect public health, with EPA administrator Lee Zeldin announcing multiple cross-border projects. Repa…
La EPA promociona esfuerzos bipartidistas para limpiar el río Tijuana
El administrador de la EPA, Lee Zeldin, se reunió con líderes locales y del Congreso en San Diego para promocionar el progreso de Estados Unidos y México en la limpieza del contaminado río Tijuana.
www.kpbs.org
February 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
MarketInk: Super Bowl TV commercials featured patriotism, AI, weight-loss drugs

Super Bowl ads reflected US mood with patriotism, AI, and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs; ChatGPT led the Intelligent Age while Anthropic's Claude ran ad-free. Telehealth, wellness…
MarketInk: Super Bowl TV commercials featured patriotism, AI, weight-loss drugs
The advertising cost for 30 seconds of airtime during Sunday’s Super Bowl telecast from broadcaster NBCUniversal surpassed $10 million for the first time.
timesofsandiego.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Opinion: It’s fitting that San Diego will host 2028 Olympic soccer matches

This opinion argues it’s fitting San Diego will host 2028 Olympic soccer prelims at Snapdragon Stadium, echoing the 1984 Olympic equestrian event that drew big local crowds. It r…
Opinion: It's fitting that San Diego will host 2028 Olympic soccer matches
Here’s hoping that the Olympic soccer matches in 2028 bring good memories to a new generation of San Diegans as did the equestrian event in 1984.
timesofsandiego.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
15-year-old Oceanside boy loses hand after firecracker explodes, fire department says

A 15-year-old Oceanside boy lost his right hand and sustained burns when a firecracker exploded in his hand around 9 a.m. Feb. 5 in the 300 block of North Horne Street…
15-year-old Oceanside boy loses hand after firecracker explodes, fire department says
The blast resulted in the "traumatic amputation" of the teen's right hand along with severe burns to his chest and face, the agency reported.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM