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Destroyer USS Pinckney returns to San Diego after helping U.S. w… sandiegouniontribune.com/202… #uss #abraham #TalkwalkerAlerts via @talkwalker

Destroyer USS Pinckney returns to San Diego after helping U.S. wage war against Iran

The Navy says the Arleigh Burke-class warship fired Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iran and helped enforce a naval blockage against that country.

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This is Gary Robbins, military writer, SD Union-Tribune. We're checking unconfirmed report of smoke near Naval Base San Diego. Anyone see anything? 714-642-5218. Thanks. Its 5:57 pm June 30
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San Diego-based cruiser USS Princeton suffered electrical fires that forced it to return home ⁦@NavyTimes⁩ ⁦@MilitaryTimes⁩ ⁦@Defensenews⁩ @coronadonews sandiegouniontribune.com/202…

San Diego-based cruiser USS Princeton suffered electrical fires that forced it to return home

The incident occurred on March 12 while the ship was docked at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station.

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San Diego-based cruiser USS Princeton suffered electrical fires at Seal Beach Weapons Station that forced it to return home @sdut ⁦@USNINews⁩ @ocregister ⁦@starsandstripes⁩ ⁦@KPBSnews⁩ sandiegouniontribune.com/202…

San Diego-based cruiser USS Princeton suffered electrical fires that forced it to return home

The incident occurred on March 12 while the ship was docked at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station.

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On the latest CavasShips Podcast: Mine warfare in the US Navy - is LCS ready? Two veteran LCS and mine warfare officers say yes and detail why. Plus mining the Gulf and Naval News defaeroreport.com/2026/03/13…

CAVASSHIPS Podcast [Mar 13, ’26] Ep: 234 Deep Dive on Navy's Mine Countermeasure Capabilities -...

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the...

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Navy will decommission 2 San Diego-based warships and a submarine this summer @sdut ⁦@ocregister⁩ ⁦@CoronadoNews⁩ @navalbasesandiego ⁦@KPBSnews⁩ sandiegouniontribune.com/202…

Navy will decommission 2 San Diego-based warships and a submarine this summer

Navy will decommission two San Diego-based warships and one submarine this summer.

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Navy says human error caused jet crash in San Diego Bay last winter

The crash of a Navy jet into San Diego Bay last February after its crew ejected was the result of human error and represents a $109 million loss for the military, according to a Navy investigation...

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Pacific storm could affect flight operations Monday at San Diego International Airport @sdut ⁦@SanDiegoAirport⁩ sandiegouniontribune.com/202…

Fierce winds cause 222 flight delays at San Diego International Airport

A volatile Pacific storm may bring high winds that could affect flight operations at San Diego International Airport.

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Can a passionate social justice warrior take San Diego City College to the next level? @sdut @latimes ⁦@chronicle⁩ ⁦@voiceofsandiego⁩ ⁦@KPBSnews⁩ sandiegouniontribune.com/202…

Can a passionate social justice warrior take San Diego City College to the next level?

President Ricky Shabazz has been raising enrollment and expanding classes at a school that’s struggled for years.

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Camp Pendleton Marines hustling to add tiny, lethal drones to their warfighting repertoire. @sdut ⁦@latimes⁩ ⁦@ocregister⁩ ⁦@MilitaryTimes⁩ ⁦@usmarines⁩ sandiegouniontribune.com/202…

Camp Pendleton Marines hustling to add tiny, lethal drones to their warfighting repertoire

Some of the training is being done in the back country of Camp Pendleton, which is known for innovation in unmanned systems and electronic warfare

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A gorgeous superbloom might take root at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Naturalists say flowers are already coming to life in an area that’s received nearly twice its seasonal rainfall.

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Santa Ana winds will produce unusually warm weather across San Diego County late into next week ⁦@sdut⁩ ⁦@ocregister⁩ ⁦@CoronadoNews⁩ sandiegouniontribune.com/202…

Santa Ana winds will produce unusually warm weather across San Diego County late into next week

The region’s recent waves of moisture have greatly reduced the chances that the winds will spark wildfires.

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San Diego County expected to get Santa Ana winds Thursday through Sunday.
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Santa Ana winds will flow through San Diego County Thursday through Monday, NWS says.
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San Diego bids farewell to USS Nimitz as ‘coolest’ carrier in the Navy ends 50 years of service sandiegouniontribune.com/202… @USNavy @NASNorthIsland @CoronadoNews @ocregister @latimes @OCRegister

San Diego bids farewell to USS Nimitz as ‘coolest’ carrier in the Navy ends 50 years of service

The flattop, which operated from North Island for 11 years, is heading for Bremerton at the end of its final deployment.

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Government shut down leads Navy to cancel plans to let public tour warships in San Diego during Fleet Week sandiegouniontribune.com/202… @sdut @KPBSnews @KOGORadio @USNavy @virginianpilot @ocregister

Navy cancels plans to allow public to tour warships in San Diego during Fleet Week

The Nov. 1 open house was scuttled due to the ongoing closure of the federal government.

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From western outpost to Navy Town, USA, San Diego’s history is tightly woven with the military’s

The Navy and the Marines have been around 250 years, and they’ve been in San Diego for much of that time

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From western outpost to Navy Town, USA, San Diego’s history is tightly woven with the military’s

The Navy and the Marines have been around 250 years, and they’ve been in San Diego for much of that time

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UC San Diego considers building 40-story dorm sandiegouniontribune.com/202… @sdut @KPBSnews @ucsdalumni @chronicle @WSJ @ocregister @insidehighered @RealClearEd @SDbusiness @timesofsandiego

UC San Diego considers building 40-story dorm as fall quarter gets underway

The university can now house 24,500 students, tying UCLA for No. 1 nationally in that category

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White House abandons working plan to stage huge military show above San Diego sandiegouniontribune.com/202… @USNavy @sdut @latimes @KPBSnews @starsandstripes @MilitaryTimes @USNINews @D_DefenseNews

White House abandons working plan to stage major military show above San Diego

Efforts were quietly called off this week, after officials made multiple visits in pursuit of an event, people familiar with the planning say.

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