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spread across the county to follow clinicians and police, patients and relatives, jail guards and 911 dispatchers to get a look at the mental health crisis in San Diego. Here’s what we found.

72 hours: Inside San Diego County’s mental health crisis

For three days last year, reporters followed patients, police, clinicians, dispatchers and those struggling for help to create a minute-by-minute account of an overwhelmed system

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59-year-old Asian elephant Mary is euthanized at San Diego Zoo; was the zoo's oldest elephant

59-year-old Asian elephant Mary is euthanized at San Diego Zoo

Mary the elephant — who was born in the wild in 1964 — first came to San Diego Zoo Safari Park near Escondido in 1980 and had lived at the zoo since 2009.

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59-year-old Asian elephant Mary is euthanized at San Diego Zoo [Breaking]

59-year-old Asian elephant Mary is euthanized at San Diego Zoo

Mary the elephant — who was born in the wild in 1964 — first came to San Diego Zoo Safari Park near Escondido in 1980 and had lived at the zoo since 2009.

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Way-too-early projections

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Way-too-early projections

The scouting process for the 2024 NFL Draft is already under way, so why not give you a preview of college football's best players and next year's top draft prospects

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees include Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, George Michael, Sheryl Crow

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees include Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, George Michael, Sheryl...

Other inductees include Missy Elliott, The Spinners and Rage Against The Machine. But it's a no-go for Cyndi Lauper, Joy Division/New Order, the late Warren Zevon and other nominees.

Questions about Maienschein's eligibility for city attorney prompt independent legal analysis

Questions about Maienschein's eligibility for city attorney prompt independent legal analysis

City Attorney Mara Elliott is seeking outside counsel to determine whether the current Assemblymember's legal experience meets the requirements to run.

Minors: Jay Groome fires six no-hit innings for El Paso

Minors: Jay Groome fires six no-hit innings for El Paso

Jay Groome fires six no-hit innings before El Paso bullpen blows lead; Adam Engel struggling on rehab assignment

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Reds rally, beat Padres in 10 innings

Reds rally, beat Padres in 10 innings

Padres lead almost entire game before Reds get a run off Nick Martinez in eighth inning and Luis Garcia in 10th

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Torrey Pines uses size to outlast Otay Ranch in CIF boys volleyball playoffs

Torrey Pines uses size to outlast Otay Ranch in CIF boys volleyball playoffs

Falcons improved to 32-5, advance to Thursday's round of the postseason; they'll play either Cathedral Catholic or Francis Parker

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San Diego's Cue Health — testmaker that sold COVID-19 kits to NBA, Google — lays off 30% of workforce

San Diego's Cue Health — test-maker that sold COVID-19 kits to NBA, Google — lays off 30% of...

Cue Health grew during the coronavirus pandemic with its rapid, molecular COVID-19 test. This is the third layoff for the local life science company within the past year.

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Column: Aaron Rodgers' challenge exceeds Tom Brady's — by a lot

Column: Aaron Rodgers' challenge exceeds Tom Brady's — by a lot

Jets are an OK team. Bucs were talented when Brady took them in to the 2020 season. Aaron Rodgers faces a huge challenge.

Police identify deputy, wounded assailant after shooting in Spring Valley [Breaking]

Police identify deputy, wounded assailant after shooting in Spring Valley

Deputy Benjamin Blake is accused of shooting Marac Santo, 45, after deputies were called to a home around 7:20 p.m. on Barcelona Street, just north of state Route 94

Man pleads guilty in death of Oceanside woman found stabbed 27 times in her bed in 1994 [Breaking]

Man pleads guilty in death of Oceanside woman found stabbed 27 times in her bed in 1994

Jesse Velazquez Ayala, now 59 years old, is expected to receive 12 years in prison for the death of Dolores Rabaya, 54

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“I’ll put it in a case and get it all nice and pretty.” #Padres notes: Domingo Tapia spares the bullpen and collects first MLB save in 13 years in pro ball. Plus why Juan Soto isn't getting a day off any time soon and Luis Campusano's slow progress. sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/

Padres notes: Domingo Tapia notches first MLB save, Juan Soto on schedule

Padres notes: Domingo Tapia notches first MLB save, Juan Soto on schedule

Not lost in Monday's win is Domingo Tapia sparing the bullpen with two shutout innings and earning first save in the majors after 13 years in pro ball

Aztecs still in need of bigs after hoops transfer target goes elsewhere

Aztecs still in need of bigs after hoops transfer target goes elsewhere

New Mexico transfer forward Josiah Allick picks Nebraska over San Diego State, while Arizona State's Warren Washington is being lured by big NIL offers

Opinion: Passion isn't enough for cash-strapped foster family agencies. We need more support. [Opinion]

Opinion: Passion isn't enough for cash-strapped foster family agencies. We need more support.

Make no mistake, the downsizing, let alone closures, of Foster Family Agencies would be disastrous for California’s already strained foster care system.

Opinion: How Scripps, SDUSD and Seaport San Diego will boost waterfront educational opportunities [Opinion]

Opinion: How Scripps, SDUSD and Seaport San Diego will boost waterfront educational opportunities

It may come as a surprise that many San Diego-area youth — our next generation — tell us they have never been to the waterfront.

Opinion: Philanthropic gifts that have a lasting community impact follow these three lessons [Opinion]

Opinion: Philanthropic gifts that have a lasting community impact follow these three lessons

While the Burnham family is not the first to deploy its resources to benefit our region, with this gift it has made a bold statement.

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#Padres pregame: Xander Bogaerts' first day off. Jose Azocar in center field over Trent Grisham. Why? He at least saw Graham Ashcraft in spring training and the #Reds' right-hander has severe reverse splits. Plus lineups. sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/

Sheriff's investigators ask public to help find two suspects in fatal shooting in Lemon Grove [Breaking]

Sheriff's investigators ask public to help find two suspects in fatal shooting in Lemon Grove

Gregory Moore, 39, was found shot in a car at the intersection of Lemon Grove and San Miguel avenues the night of March 22

Padres pregame: Xander Bogaerts gets first day off

Padres pregame: Xander Bogaerts gets first day off

Xander Bogaerts has reached base in all 30 games with Padres so far, but getting his first day off on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds

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I've always been fascinated by well planned bank heists (& art burglaries). This story is about poorly planned serial bank robbers, but with a twist: A San Diego bank robber, recently out of prison, robbed again. For several reasons, it wasn't a surprise

A former San Diego bank robber, recently out of prison, robbed again. It's not uncommon

Case of Akil Daniels, sentenced last week to nine years in prison for robbing two banks, highlights high recidivism rate among people convicted of robbery

County to pursue groundbreaking mental health training programs

County to pursue groundbreaking mental health training programs

Proposal asks state's permission to spend $75 million over five years on tuition assistance, loan forgiveness trial program

Gun rights groups sue in San Diego to overturn California's 10-day purchase waiting period

Gun rights groups sue in San Diego to overturn California's 10-day purchase waiting period

Plaintiffs argue it's unconstitutional for gun buyers to be forced to wait; gun safety advocates say studies show "cooling-off periods" reduce gun deaths

Former 'Bachelor' contestant hosts 8th annual ALS fundraiser in North County

Former 'Bachelor' contestant hosts 8th annual ALS fundraiser in North County

Guests will enjoy handcrafted cocktails and food while raising money for the ALS Association in Greater San Diego

Chancellor of San Diego Community College District unexpectedly resigns

Chancellor of San Diego Community College District unexpectedly resigns

Carlos Cortez, who held the job less than two years, told the district board he needs to care for his ailing parents.

Woman, 81, dies after being hit by pickup in Mira Mesa [Breaking]

Woman, 81, dies after being hit by pickup in Mira Mesa

Authorities said Kil Chang Padua was hit by a truck at the intersection of Camino Ruiz and Westmore Road last week

Voters will decide who will replace Nathan Fletcher as supervisor

Voters will decide who will replace Nathan Fletcher as supervisor

After hours of public testimony calling for a special election to replace Fletcher, the Board of Supervisors decided to call a vote, with a primary slated for August.

April's Athletes of the Month include track and tennis stars, golfers and diamond standouts

April's Athletes of the Month include track and tennis stars, golfers and diamond standouts

Here's a look at the high-school sports standouts who make up the San Diego Union-Tribune's Athletes of the Week for April

Tijuana man, 27, identified as hiker who died at El Capitan Trail [Breaking]

Tijuana man, 27, identified as hiker who died at El Capitan Trail

Tijuana resident Sergio de Jesus Santiago Sufy went hiking with three friends at the El Capitan Trail on Sunday evening when the group ran out of water, the county Medical Examiner's Office said