Navigate San Diego News, Neighborhoods, and Things to Do

The San Diego Union-Tribune and its family of community publications provide a clear map of local life across the region, from citywide headlines to hyperlocal neighborhood updates. The site’s top navigation highlights coverage areas such as News, Business, Opinion, Sports, and Things to Do, alongside Weather and a Spanish-language edition. Community newspapers like La Jolla Light, PB Monthly, and Poway News Chieftain offer neighborhood-level reporting, and an e-edition makes the paper accessible online. The information below organizes those offerings so you can quickly find what you need.

What the Union-Tribune network covers

News is organized into detailed beats that reflect San Diego’s civic and cross-border realities. Under News, you’ll find Local News alongside Border & Baja California, Crime and Public Safety, Courts, Education, Environment, Health, Immigration, Local Politics, Military, National Politics, National News, Politics, Science, Transportation, Watchdog, and World News. This structure enables readers to move from county-level updates to specialized reporting with minimal friction.

Business coverage spans San Diego’s innovation economy and growth issues: Biotech, Growth & Development, Economy, Energy, Real Estate, Restaurants, Food and Drink, Technology, Tourism, and Best Reviews. Opinion includes Community Voices, Commentary, Editorials, Letters to the Editor, and the Editorial Board, offering perspectives from residents and staff.

Sports coverage reflects the region’s teams and interests: SDSU Aztecs, San Diego Padres, San Diego FC, San Diego Wave FC, High School Sports, Chargers/Rams, Toreros, San Diego Gulls, Golf, and Fantasy Sports. Things to Do features Amusement Parks, Arts, Books, Casinos, Recipes, Home and Garden, Movies, Music and Concerts, Restaurants, Food and Drink, Theater, Travel, and TV and Streaming, plus a UT Store. A dedicated Weather section and U-T En Español round out the network.

Local news by region

For a practical starting point, the Local News portal aggregates geographically focused coverage. From there, readers can dive into San Diego County as a whole or select a specific area: San Diego, North County, East County, or South County. A “Handpicked by Locals” tag highlights curated stories that resonate with residents, adding a community lens to the daily news mix. This regional breakdown is designed to surface service information—roads, schools, public safety, city hall—and the people and places shaping everyday life in each part of the county.

Community and coastal editions

A robust set of community newspapers anchors neighborhood storytelling and hyperlocal reporting. Titles include Carmel Valley News, Del Mar Times, Encinitas Advocate, La Jolla Light, PB Monthly, Point Loma OB Monthly, Poway News Chieftain, Ramona Sentinel, Rancho Bernardo News, Rancho Santa Fe Review, and Solana Beach Sun. These outlets often cover city councils, school boards, small business milestones, coastal issues, and neighborhood events that might not appear in broader county coverage. An eNewspaper is available for the Union-Tribune and for many community editions, providing a digital replica of the print experience.

Finding events, food, and entertainment

The Things to Do hub collects guides, calendars, and recommendations relevant to weekend planning and everyday leisure. Readers can explore Arts, Music and Concerts, Theater, Movies, and TV and Streaming for culture and entertainment; Restaurants, Food and Drink and Recipes for dining and cooking; Amusement Parks and Casinos for outings; and Travel for getaways. Home and Garden coverage supports projects and seasonal upkeep. This structure makes it simple to jump from a restaurant feature to a neighborhood performance or from a museum exhibit to a local hike suggestion, all within the same navigation path.

Get to know the newsroom and access the e-edition

Transparency and engagement tools are easy to find. “About Us” describes the organization, “Our Journalism” outlines standards and values, a Community Advisory Board provides feedback and community input, and “Contact the Newsroom” offers a direct channel to reach staff. For readers who prefer a page-by-page format, the e-Edition mirrors the printed paper in a desktop-friendly layout. The network presentation (including temperature callouts and datelines) also signals timeliness; for instance, a header reading 67°F and a Thursday, October 23, 2025 dateline reflects a snapshot of site conditions at a given moment.

FAQs

• How do I find coverage for my neighborhood?
  Select Local News, then choose San Diego, North County, East County, or South County, or open your area’s community paper.
• Where can I read the digital paper?
  Use the e-Edition for the Union-Tribune and many community editions to view a digital replica.
• Is there Spanish-language coverage?
  Yes. U-T En Español provides Spanish-language articles.
• Which sports teams are regularly covered?
  Coverage includes SDSU Aztecs, San Diego Padres, San Diego FC, San Diego Wave FC, Toreros, Gulls, and more.
• How do I contact the newsroom?
  Use the “Contact the Newsroom” page listed with the site’s informational links.

Practical takeaway: Bookmark three destinations—your region in Local News, the closest community paper, and the Things to Do hub—then add the e-Edition for daily reading. This simple setup puts countywide updates, neighborhood specifics, and weekend planning one click away.