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Five dead, including two teenage suspects, at San Diego mosque shooting

Three men were killed outside the Islamic Center of San Diego in an apparent hate crime, and police later found two teenage suspected gunmen dead in a vehicle.

San Diego, CA - Several people embrace one another not from the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, May 18, 2026. Five dead, including two teenage suspects, at San Diego mosque shooting. A security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego was among those killed outside the building on Monday morning, police said. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego County supervisors listen to public comment at a meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego County unveils $9 billion budget plan — but with storm clouds ahead, future budgets could be in trouble

SeaWorld’s fireworks burst over Mission Bay, with the park’s iconic Sky Tower in the background. (Daniel K. Lew / SCNG)

SeaWorld agrees to settle suit over its fireworks shows

Six-year-old Avery Lau, left, and his dad, Hsin Lau, right, of Mira Mesa, set out to ride their bikes on the path around Lake Miramar in Scripps Ranch on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in San Diego. This was the first time they rode together. (Howard Lipin / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Thousands of San Diegans are expected to commute by bicycle this week on Bike Anywhere Day. Here’s how to join them.

May gray view of downtown San Diego from Coronado. (Alejandro Tamayo / U-T file)

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Carlsbad man charged with alleged hate crime in assault near L.A. synagogue

The man was accused of punching a Jewish man in the face two years ago...

Sports

Padres starter Michael King celebrates after a double play in the sixth inning of Monday’s game against the Dodgers. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Early homer holds up as Padres take series opener against Dodgers

Michael King dominant, Miguel Andujar homers, Mason Miller surives in 1-0 victory

Things to do

Cornell Womack, center, as Solomon “Sonny” Jasper in La Jolla Playhouse’s production of “Purpose.” (Rich Soublet II)

Review: ‘Purpose’ a funny, superbly crafted tale of a family that has lost its way

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The largest subsidized housing project to open last year was Harrington Heights in East Village with 270 new apartments, mainly studios. (CoStar)

San Diego County just had its biggest year of low-income housing construction

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National Politics

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The lobby of the Julian Gold Rush Hotel in Julian on Friday, May 8, 2026. (Kristian Carreon / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Food

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