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U.S. offers reward for fugitive accused of killing police commander in Tijuana

Escaped prisoner wanted on both sides of the border for the killing of Abigail Esparza Reyes

Colleagues, friends and family say goodbye to Baja California police Cmdr. Abigail Esparza Reyes, pictured at right, on Friday at the Tijuana Control and Command Center, known as C5. (Baja California Government Press Office)

Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta works against the Rockies on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Nick Pivetta stellar at Petco Park again, Padres remain perfect at home with rout of Rockies

Tax Day is Tuesday, April 15. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Tax Day is Tuesday. Are you ready? Tips for late filers

401 B St., as known as Wells Fargo Plaza, pictured on April 10, 2025. The 24-story office tower has 488,000 square feet of space. Like other buildings in the B Street corridor, Wells Fargo Plaza has struggled with low occupancy. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Prebys Foundation buys Wells Fargo Plaza tower to uplift downtown San Diego

View of a group of Greater Flamingos in their habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. (Charlie Neuman / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego Zoo and Safari Park will cut summer evening hours

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Commander of Coast Guard base in San Diego permanently relieved of duties
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Crime and Public Safety

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Man killed after his scooter crashed into concrete barrier in La Jolla

The victim was ejected from the scooter and run over by a driver, who fled...

Sports

The Padres’ Elias Diaz runs to first base after a two-run single in the fifth inning of the team’s 8-0 victory over the Rockies on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres Daily: Making their own good fortune; Pivetta’s pace; Tatis’ shoulder; Darvish’s progress

Nick Pivetta throws strikes, and he throws another seven scoreless innings; Gavin Sheets has found a new consistency he can trust

Things to do

Krystina Alabado as Dabney, left, Kate Rockwell as Jane, Isabelle McCalla as Elinor and Ryann Redmond as Petunia in the Old Globe’s world premiere musical “Regency Girls,” (Jim Cox)

Review: Old Globe's 'Regency Girls' a smart, funny and naughty girl power romp. Is it ready for Broadway?

Set in 1820 England, but clearly mirroring 2025 America, this ship-shape musical feels Broadway-ready

Business

An associate examines materials inside the refrigeration room of Novartis Pharmaceuticals' radioligand therapy (RLT) manufacturing facility in Indianapolis. The company is building a new manufacturing site in Carlsbad as part of its $23 billion investment in U.S. operations over the next five years. (Novartis Pharmaceuticals)

Amid tariff turmoil, Swiss drugmaker commits to build $1.1B research hub in San Diego

Novartis plans to make San Diego the center of its West Coast research hub.

National Politics

The relatives of Venezuelan migrants in the U.S. who were flown to a prison in El Salvador by the U.S. government who alleged they were members of the Tren de Aragua gang, protest outside of the United Nations building in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

From classifying immigrants as dead to deportation: A guide to actions on Trump immigration policies

A breakdown of what has happened with Trump's immigration agenda so far.

Opinion

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Billions over budget. No answers. Medi-Cal needs an audit.

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Local News

Peter, a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix, is waiting to be adopted at the San Diego Humane Society, Escondido Campus.

Pet of the week: Energetic pup is looking for someone who understands him

Animal: Peter, 1-year-old German shepherd mix, #944380. Where: San Diego Humane Society, Escondido Campus, 3500...

Local Politics

San Diego County seeks new policy to govern use of AI

The framework to be developed will incorporate protections in the federal AI bill of rights.

National News

This combo shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, pictured in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 and Steve Witkoff, right, White House special envoy, pictured in Washington, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photos Stringer, Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump opens window for a deal with Iran but issues warning if things don’t work out

Trump says he prefers a diplomatic solution, even as he warns Iran it will face...

World News

FILE – Workers install lighting on an “X” sign atop the company headquarters, formerly known as Twitter, in downtown San Francisco, July 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

Irish privacy watchdog investigates Elon Musk’s X’s use of personal data to train Grok AI chatbot

X's European headquarters are in Dublin.

Health

Health department staff members enter the Andrews County Health Department measles clinic carrying doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know

Measles is prevented by vaccines.

Food

A menu without the five “chametz” grains can be varied and rich with flavor, as shown by chef Jeff Rossman of Terra Catering and Shalom Kosher Catering. Clockwise from top are Matzo Toffee, Salmon Croquettes With Horseradish Cream, and Honey Roasted Garlic Tzimmes. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Passover performers: 3 dishes that go beyond Seder to the rest of the week

3 recipes by chef Jeff Rossman go beyond Seder to deliciously honor holiday the remainder...

Home and Garden

Laura and Jaime Cervantes spent about seven years transforming their front yard in Chula Vista, taking time to learn about native plants. (Kristian Carreon / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

WaterSmart makeover: Time, careful tending create a drought tolerant haven

Chula Vista couple’s winning front landscape in Sweetwater district melds function, beauty

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