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San Diego has been ranked as the 5th most polluted place to live in 2026 by the American Lung Association's annual "State of the Air" report. The report found that nearly half of U.S. children are breathing unhealthy levels of pollution in the air, and San Diego's air quality is among the worst in the country.

Many areas will probably stay dry, and those that do receive rain will see less than a quarter-inch. The chance of rain increases farther south, in Orange and San Diego counties.

(This content was created with the help of AI.) Five years after resolving to dodge ultra-processed foods, one San Diego family has a full spreadsheet—and a much bigger grocery bill—to show for it. Writing in the Guardian, Jen Sherman describes how learning about how ultra-processed foods are engineered and marketed pushed her to overhaul her family's habits. They swapped boxed...

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz performed pop-up shows at the Lafayette Hotel and Chicano Park Day celebration in San Diego to celebrate the opening of their "Giants" exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

San Diego County is expecting showers and gusty winds this weekend, with a Wind Advisory in effect until Sunday at 5 a.m and chances of isolated showers through Monday, followed by dry and warmer weather by the end of the week.

Our Voice of San Diego reporters were busy this week reporting on stories that impact our communities. Here’s what you need to know to start your week. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released his proposed budget last week. Rather than jumping on the daily train, our reporters took their...

San Diego would eliminating its arts and culture grant programs under Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget, a move saving $11.8 million amid efforts to close a $118 million deficit. Gloria’s proposal was met with outrage. “Other cities aren’t cutting arts to this degree,” said Bob Lehman, executive director...

For the second time in 2026, the Gaslamp Quarter will not hold a popular, well-established public event due to financial issues related to escalating costs and city budget constraints. The Cinco de Mayo celebration scheduled for May 2 has been canceled, according to Gaslamp Quarter Association Executive Director Michael Trimble.

Psilocybin is no longer lurking in the statistical shadows. A UC San Diego–led research team says about 8 million Americans used psilocybin mushrooms in the past year, a number big enough that doctors and public health officials may need to start asking about it as routinely as they do about alcohol.

A Chula Vista assistant police chief’s legacy is making itself felt in La Mesa. La Mesa Police Capt. Katy Lynch will be recognized with the Assistant Chief Phil Collum Activist Award at the 18th annual San Diego County Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast on Friday, May 22, at the Town and Country Resort. The event honors the life and legacy of civil rights icon Harvey...