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What do San Diegans think of redistricting? New Union-Tribune poll finds mix of support, uncertainty

A slight majority of registered San Diego County voters say they support California Democrats' congressional redistricting efforts. But if the special election were held today, voters were somewhat less confident in their stance.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (C) speaks about the “Election Rigging Response Act” as U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) (L) looks on at a press conference at the Democracy Center, Japanese American National Museum on Aug. 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Newsom spoke about a possible California referendum on redistricting to counter the legislative effort to add five Republican House seats in the state of Texas. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

San Diego is extending the hours of parking meters and ending free Sunday parking in many neighborhoods, including Pacific Beach. Here, A group of people get into their car, parked along Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach on Thursday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Less free parking in San Diego: Longer meter hours, Sunday enforcement starts this week

With the downtown San Diego skyline as a backdrop, the cruise ship Disney Wonder, docks at the B Street Pier on the Embarcadero. (Howard Lipin / The San Diego Union)

San Diego cruise business expected to boom again as Disney returns in a big way

A person runs a bike along Coronado Beach on a cool, windy afternoon on Monday, March 3, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Firefighters and equipment pre-deployed in San Diego County, as heat wave boosts wildfire threat

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres takes the field before a game against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on Aug. 18, 2025 in San Diego, California. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres face onslaught of social media hate, often fueled by gambling

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Crime and Public Safety

Inmate accused of killing another man in Donovan prison fight

Aikane Matias, 32, is accused of killing Jerry Elliott, 43

Sports

Padres on verge of more attendance marks

Team will top previous season attendance record for third straight year; current homestand also seeing unprecedented crowds

Things to do

The Beat Farmers, led by the cowboy-hatted Country Dick Montana, performed at the Street Scene festival more than any other San Diego band. Montana died in 1995 during a performance in Whistler, Canada. He is shown here during the Beat Farmers’ Street Scene performance on Aug. 30, 1986. (Janice Gordon / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

The three San Diego concerts you totally don’t want to miss this week

One of the most influential and beloved San Diego bands ever,, the Beat Farmers blend rock, county, rockabilly and various American roots-music styles with punk-rock inspired velocity and infectious irreverence.

Business

The abandoned California Theatre building at the corner of Fourth Avenue And C Street in downtown San Diego, pictured on July 6, 2022 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Decaying California Theatre must be sold or demolished

The city of San Diego has settled a lawsuit with the owner of the 98-year-old building at the corner of Fourth Avenue and C Street, which is said to have rotted beyond repair.