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12 Charged in Alleged $10M San Diego Childcare Fraud — 6d12 charged with allegedly collecting more than $10M in San Diego childcare subsidies for daycares prosecutors say had no children.

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

California Establishes 24.56-Mile St. Francis Pilgrimage RouteWorld — 4dA new Camino de San Francisco pilgrimage route in California traces Mission San Rafael Arcángel to Mission Dolores, offering four segments to accommodate different journey lengths during the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Catholic communities are also commemorating the Transitus of St. Francis and promoting Jubilee Year indulgences with parish celebrations, pilgrimages to churches named after the saint, and related events such as pet blessings.

Golden Retriever Welcomes Alleged San Diego BurglarLifestyle — 5dDuring 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.

NemoVideo launches 24 AI-powered templates turning photos into videos — Sep 15, 2026On Sept. 14, 2026, in San Jose, NemoVideo launched 24 AI templates that turn one product photo into a finished video ad or social clip.

Nicole Hardy I like the template idea but the output might still need heavy polishing if the AI motion looks too generic.

Earthquakes, Dynamo Set for Western Conference Clash — Sep 11, 2026The San Jose Earthquakes host the Houston Dynamo in a Western Conference clash as both teams push for momentum after tight recent results, with San Jose showing improved form following a rough stretch and Houston aiming to rebound from uneven results. The teams drew 0-0 in their last meeting, and the matchup remains key in the standings as they jockey for position in the West.

Derek Foss These two always play cagey matches and another low scoring draw would not surprise me at all.

Antonelli, Marquez Win Madrid and San Marino Races — Sep 11, 2026Marc Marquez topped FP1 at the Misano San Marino Grand Prix, beating Marco Bezzecchi by 0.060 seconds after Bezzecchi briefly led the session. The top order also featured Raul Fernandez, Alex Marquez, and Johann Zarco within two tenths, with Acosta and Miller among early crash victims as the track’s grip was described as greener than usual.

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

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.

Metallica Announces 12-City 2027 Stadium Tour — 5dMetallica has announced an expanded 2027 M72 World Tour with multiple North American stadium stops, including a June 12 show at Camp Randall in Madison and dates spanning May through June in cities such as San Antonio, Vancouver, Fayetteville, and Salt Lake City, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support.

Rachel Meyers Metallica adding more stadium dates in 2027 looks solid, especially with Limp Bizkit and Avatar opening some shows.

AI Protesters Demand Limits During Dreamforce — 6dProtesters in San Francisco gathered outside OpenAI and Anthropic during Dreamforce to urge a pause on rapid AI development and push for international limits, while acknowledging a smaller turnout than earlier demonstrations as tech leaders and politicians weigh safeguards amid high public concern about AI risks and rogue incidents.

San Jose officer fired after sharing Flock data with domestic violence suspect — Sep 12, 2026San Jose police fired an officer for unauthorized, personal-use access of the department’s Flock license-plate reader network, which allowed a suspect to locate a domestic-violence victim via a relative. The case underscores broader concerns about ALPR surveillance abuses and has prompted policy changes to block remote access from personal devices and tighten data controls across agencies.

Rachel Meyers Blocking personal device logins is a smart fix, but agencies need stricter audits on all Flock queries.

Waymo Robotaxi Stops After Loaded Ghost Gun Detected — Sep 12, 2026Two minors in a Waymo autonomous vehicle in San Francisco were detained after Waymo detected a firearm, prompting a high-risk stop that led to the recovery of a loaded AR-style ghost gun along with suspected marijuana and mace spray, and the youths were booked on illegal firearm possession. Waymo says it cooperated with police and notes this is not the first incident involving underage riders, with a prior July case in San Mateo where teens were found with alcohol and shooting objects from a car, and the investigation into the SF incident is ongoing.

Rachel Meyers Waymo's detection system probably prevented something worse from happening with those kids and the gun.

Christopher Columbus Names Island After the SaviorGood News — FROM 1492Columbus plants the cross and claims San Salvador for Christ.

Earthquakes Rally From Two-Goal Deficit, Draw LAFC — 3dThe San Jose Earthquakes rallied from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with LAFC after a red card for LAFC’s Aaron Long and a late equalizer from Reid Roberts, with Son Heung-min scoring and Timo Werner providing the assist that sparked the comeback. The result extends the Quakes’ unbeaten run and keeps them above LAFC in the standings as both teams push toward the playoffs, with Levi’s Stadium hosting the world-stage setting of a 2026 World Cup match.

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.

Rachel Meyers Bakambu addition makes San Diego dangerous but Orlando's home form at Inter&Co has been rock solid lately.

Fourteen Hospitalized During Chainsmokers San Jose Concert — Sep 6, 2026During a Chainsmokers concert at Discovery Meadow in San Jose, 14 concertgoers were hospitalized after medical emergencies as responders activated multiple units and an Ambulance Task Force. Authorities cited a range of issues, including alcohol intoxication and drug-related concerns, with officials promising further updates as details emerge.

Maya Lindstrom Hope everyone recovers okay. Hot weather plus alcohol at these shows is always a bad combo.

San Diego College Teams Post Win, Loss, DrawSports — Sep 4, 2026San Diego State opened its Pac-12 era with a 53-20 football win over Portland State, highlighting big plays, a 100-yard kickoff return and a strong ground game. UC Davis defeated San Diego 49-17 behind Treynor Cleeland’s five touchdown passes, while SDSU’s weekend also produced a 2-2 soccer draw with Cal State Bakersfield thanks to Nik Orth’s late equalizer.

Casting Calls Span Seven U.S. Cities — 5dStacker’s current-city roundups show ongoing Casting Networks listings across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta for short films, feature films, reality TV, game shows, and even a music video, with roles such as Lyna, Leon, Bianca, Tom, Callie, and other ensemble parts. The listings vary in compensation, including SAG SCALE and non-union rates, and repeatedly feature recurring roles like Lyna (Minor) and the Unique Couples/Transformation shows, underscoring broad local acting opportunities.

Tom Gallagher Those Lyna and Unique Couples roles keep coming up everywhere. Seems like they want the same type of people over and over.

Ken Kesey's psychedelic Furthur bus returns to San Francisco after 60 years — Sep 4, 2026Ken Kesey’s Furthur bus has returned to San Francisco after about six decades to anchor the Forever Grateful/Golden Gate Park exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead and 1960s counterculture, with Jerry Garcia’s mint-condition BMW also on display. Organizers emphasize the show’s aim to bridge communities through art, music, and activism amid ongoing economic and political tensions.

Priya Raman Took my kids to see this and even they were mesmerized by that bus. History you can actually stand next to.

California gate repair firms expand guides to help owners diagnose problems early — Aug 31, 2026Gate Repair networks in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego again have expanded online resources on automatic gate maintenance, diagnostics, safety devices, and common operating problems, aimed at helping property owners understand how symptoms may stem from different components within one system. The resources also highlight regional considerations, such as environmental conditions in the coast and seasonal effects, and stress thorough, system-wide diagnosis before repairs.

Maya Lindstrom Noticed San Diego got listed twice, small thing but makes you wonder how carefully this was put together.

Austin, San Jose Set for MLS Western ClashSports — Sep 4, 2026San Jose Earthquakes have struggled to close out games, with Bruce Arena lamenting late-in-time lapses after a stoppage-time equalizer kept Austin FC from losing, highlighting a broader pattern of costly endings. Austin FC, meanwhile, arrive with momentum from a recent win and strong away form, setting the stage for a tightly contested Western Conference match at Q2 Stadium.

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.

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.

Mastodon Tooth Found in California CreekScience — Sep 12, 2026A Pacific mastodon tooth was discovered along a San Mateo County creek during habitat work for the threatened California red-legged frog; the 23-centimeter fossil is considered intact and about 9,000 to 12,000 years old. The tooth has been donated to Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability, with a 3D copy planned for public outreach by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.

Giants Six Homers, Athletics Four in Inning — Sep 3, 2026The San Francisco Giants crushed the Mets as Rafael Devers and Christian Koss homered twice each in a 9-5 win, with Anthony Molina delivering a strong start for San Francisco. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics matched a record by four-htributing in one inning, powering a 7-6 comeback win over the Seattle Mariners behind Zack Gelof and company in a multi-homer barrage.

Historic Towns Showcase Markets, Heritage, Local CultureLifestyle — Sep 12, 2026A series of travel profiles highlight market towns and historic quarters—Helmsley in North Yorkshire, Ormskirk, and Longridge in Lancashire—with emphasis on independent shops, local food, and access to countryside and heritage. Also featured are cultural celebrations and heritage districts such as Old Town North's Taste festival in Alexandria and Valencia’s San Blas neighborhood, which blend tradition with modern dining and community life.