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Trump Says Iran Taking Out California Cities Is ‘Small Price’ — 2dAt an Oct. 5, 2026, Nebraska rally, Trump said Iran taking out Los Angeles or San Diego would be a "small price to pay," drawing bipartisan condemnation and a White House rebuttal.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Your point on the missing context around stopping strikes is noted. Feedback like this on headline accuracy shapes what we cover.

USS Abraham Lincoln Returns After Extended Deployment — 2dThe USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after an unusually long deployment supporting U.S. operations in the Iran conflict. Sen. Ruben Gallego is seeking independent reviews of reported supply shortages, crew fatigue and gaps in mental-health care; Navy leaders say they are applying lessons from the deployment, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has disputed some accounts of conditions aboard.

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Hegseth to greet USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego this week after months-long deployment1 source — 1d

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Oregon State, San Diego State Near Pac-12 Clash — 3dOregon State, coming off a 56-26 win over Colorado State, hosts San Diego State, which rallied past Texas State to reach 2-3. Former Beaver Kai Wallin offers the Aztecs insight into Reser Stadium, but a mumps outbreak and player absences cloud San Diego State’s prospects.

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Jack in the Box disables San Diego anti-loitering sprinklersLifestyle — 2dJack in the Box disabled an anti-loitering system at its downtown San Diego restaurant after sprinklers soaked customers and passersby while a recording told people to leave or make a purchase. The company said the recording was unauthorized and the sprinklers were part of a cleaning system; customers and homeless advocates are calling for an apology and greater corporate accountability.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

USS Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After One Of Longest Deployments In Naval History — 1dThe USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to its home port of San Diego, California on Wednesday after a 320-day deployment to the Middle East in support of the Iran war.

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White House Rebukes Media Over Trump Iran Remarks — 2dThe White House said President Donald Trump’s comments about Iran being able to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego were taken out of context, arguing he meant the costs of the Iran conflict were justified to prevent Tehran from gaining the capability to threaten U.S. cities. The remarks drew condemnation from California officials, while CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale also questioned a viral paraphrase of Trump’s comments.

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Padres Trail 0-2; Manager Denies Miller Tipped Pitches — 2dChourio's two-out, two-strike single walked off the Padres 4-3 in NLDS Game 2 after Miller's three ninth-inning walks; Stammen denied tipping claims as San Diego trails 0-2.

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Sam Okafor Miller should stick to one-inning appearances in the playoffs if his mechanics change after that.

SDSU Set for Historic Pac-12 Opener — Oct 1, 2026San Diego State enters its first Pac-12 game against Texas State on a three-game losing streak, with a mumps outbreak and injuries—including the expected absence of star running back Lucky Sutton—threatening to further weaken the Aztecs. Texas State comes in after a 63-10 win and brings one of the conference’s most explosive offenses, setting up a difficult test for San Diego State at Snapdragon Stadium.

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California Gate Firms Urge Full-System Checks Before Rainy Season — 5dGate repair advisories in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco urge property owners to assess the entire gate system—not just its motor—including hardware, movement, clearance, corrosion, drainage and safety equipment. Owners should note changes from a safe distance and arrange professional inspections before problems worsen or seasonal weather disrupts access.

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12 Charged in Alleged $10M San Diego Childcare Fraud — Sep 15, 202612 charged with allegedly collecting more than $10M in San Diego childcare subsidies for daycares prosecutors say had no children.

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Chris Dalton Someone should have been checking enrollment numbers long before the total hit ten million.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Brewers Take 2-0 NLDS Lead With Walk-Off — Sep 29, 2026The Cubs made a lineup change for a must-win game against San Diego, while the Padres’ postseason run sets up an NLDS matchup with Milwaukee. The Brewers are preparing to host the series, with lineup decisions still to come and fan events planned at the ballpark.

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Lawyer seeks details on NC teen's alleged ties to San Diego shooters — Sep 21, 2026A 17-year-old North Carolina girl, Sarah Santiago, is charged as an adult with three counts of murder by aiding and abetting and one count of conspiracy for allegedly helping two California teens who killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Her attorney says prosecutors have not provided enough detail — including dates and communications — and a bill of particulars is being sought as a court hearing is scheduled.

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Mumps Outbreak Reaches 14 Confirmed Cases at SDSU — Sep 29, 2026A mumps outbreak within San Diego State’s football program has grown to 14 confirmed cases and one probable case as the Aztecs prepare to open Pac-12 play against Texas State. The team’s availability report lists 32 players, including 17 who are doubtful or out, while coach Sean Lewis has declined to discuss individual cases, citing privacy laws.

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Padres Sweep Cubs, Advance to Face Brewers — Sep 28, 2026The National League postseason bracket is set: the top-seeded Brewers and No. 2 Dodgers have first-round byes, while the Braves host the Phillies and the Padres host the Cubs in best-of-three Wild Card series. The Dodgers will face Atlanta or Philadelphia in the NLDS, while Chicago and San Diego meet in an October rematch after the Cubs won their regular-season series 5-1 and eliminated the Padres last year.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Golden Retriever Welcomes Alleged San Diego BurglarLifestyle — Sep 16, 2026During a San Diego break-in, a man entered through an open upstairs window as the area endured a heat wave; Nash the golden retriever repeatedly brought toys to the intruder in a playful bid, while the other dog avoided typical guarding behavior. Police arrested the intruder after about an hour, and the incident drew attention on security footage and social media for the dogs’ unusually friendly response and minimal damage to the home.

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Carrigg's Two Homers Lift Rockies Past Padres 9-3 — Sep 15, 2026Cole Carrigg homered twice and went 4-for-5 as the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 9-3, ending an eight-game skid, with Troy Johnston contributing three hits as part of a big multi-run sixth inning. The win snapped the Padres’ eight-game win streak and kept them from gaining ground in the NL wild-card race, while Freeland’s return from the injured list highlighted the Rockies’ victory run.

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Priya Raman The sixth inning with Johnston's three hits must have been fun to watch after the Padres had been winning so much lately.

Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning — Sep 8, 2026

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Priya Raman The parents have every reason to be upset but it also points to how hard it is for agencies to share critical info in time to stop violence.

Orlando City edges San Diego FC in tight Eastern Conference playoff race — Sep 4, 2026Orlando City hosts San Diego FC with Bernardo Rhein returning at fullback and Zakaria Taifi available off the bench, as the Lions line up in a 4-4-2 to counter a San Diego side set in a 4-3-3 under Mikey Varas, in a clash that carries playoff implications and streams exclusively on Apple TV. San Diego have added Cedric Bakambu and enter the match on strong form, while Orlando look to capitalize on home support at Inter&Co Stadium, with predictive content from Data Skrive underscoring fan engagement around the game.