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Bon voyage: Top San Diego lawyer collecting full pay during 4-month global cruise

Weeks after Jean Jordan was promoted by the newly elected city attorney, she left for an around-the-world cruise.

A man fishes from a kayak as a cruise ship leaves San Diego Bay. (K. C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado and Tyler Wade dunk Michael King after he threw a two-hit complete game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on April 13, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michael King completes historic shutout of Rockies by himself in Padres’ rout

Flowers and origami figures flutter in the wind at the foot of a monument honoring the dead at the former Manzanar, California, incarceration camp where thousands of Japanese Americans were forcibly held during World War II. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Able to happen again’: Local Japanese American historians warn of Trump’s use of 1798 wartime law

A woman poses holding a cake during the Cotton x CAKE PICNIC at the Flower Fields on April 13, 2025 in Carlsbad, Calif. (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

How 162 cakes were devoured in an orderly fashion at Carlsbad’s Flower Fields

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Bonsall, at a San Diego event in October 2024. (File photo by Rob Nikolewski, The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michael Smolens: Issa, GOP House members seek new rules for judges. They have company.

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Bon voyage: Top San Diego lawyer collecting full pay during 4-month global cruise
Bon voyage: Top San Diego lawyer collecting full pay during 4-month global cruise
Michael King completes historic shutout of Rockies by himself in Padres’ rout
Michael King completes historic shutout of Rockies by himself in Padres’ rout
Commander of Coast Guard base in San Diego permanently relieved of duties
Commander of Coast Guard base in San Diego permanently relieved of duties
San Diego-based carrier USS Carl Vinson arrives in Middle East to suppress Houthi attacks on shipping
San Diego-based carrier USS Carl Vinson arrives in Middle East to suppress Houthi attacks on shipping
UCSD professor’s experience a sad reflection of the times
UCSD professor’s experience a sad reflection of the times
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park will cut summer evening hours
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park will cut summer evening hours
Center field in question as Padres’ Brandon Lockridge exits with injury
Center field in question as Padres’ Brandon Lockridge exits with injury
Padres Daily: Good win vs. bad team; Tatis does it all; Hart attacks; Manny and Merrill
Padres Daily: Good win vs. bad team; Tatis does it all; Hart attacks; Manny and Merrill
Kyle Hart, Fernando Tatis Jr. shine as Padres top Rockies, improve to 9-0 at home
Kyle Hart, Fernando Tatis Jr. shine as Padres top Rockies, improve to 9-0 at home
Transfer quarterback, wide receiver stand out in Aztecs scrimmage
Transfer quarterback, wide receiver stand out in Aztecs scrimmage

Crime and Public Safety

To report a non-emergency crime, call the San Diego Police Department at 619-531-2000 or 858-484-3154. In an emergency, dial 911. (File)

Police investigate after 2 stabbed in Ocean Beach by woman early Sunday

The assault happened shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday near Bacon Street and Newport Avenue

Sports

The San Diego Padres celebrate after a sweep of the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on April 13, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tom Krasovic: Enter the octagon when you face the tough-guy Padres

The Padres have a sharper edge to them this year

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

Guests dine at The University Club in downtown San Diego against a backdrop of skyline and bay views. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

New vibe, more diversity: Inside the University Club’s makeover to attract younger members

Amid a growing exodus of downtown San Diego office workers, this longstanding members-only club is hoping a $2 million renovation will boost its membership.

National Politics

Wind turbines scattered across Texas have become a leading source of electric power in the second-largest state, but opposition to renewable energy is rising among Texas lawmakers and in other states. (TNS)

Wind and solar power opponents make headway in state legislatures

In Texas and other states, some Republicans have soured on renewable energy.

Opinion

UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla poses in 2022. (U-T)

UCSD leaders, benefactors must respond to federal cuts

Re “What’s in store for UCSD? With campus leaders largely mum, faculty and students are...

Local News

In this file photo, Escondido Public Library regular Don Chmelka looks for a book to read. Later this month, the building will close for repairs and operate from North County Mall for about a year. (Charlie Neuman / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Escondido library sets moving date for April 26

The library will relocate to North County Mall for about a year

Local Politics

Robert James Morrison and his wife Barbara Morrison of Chula Vista arrived at a vote center at the county Health & Human Services Agency on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Chula Vista, to vote in the special election to fill the vacancy for District 1 county supervisor. Submitting Morrison’s ballot to the sealed ballot box is poll worker Mike Pham. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

July runoff certain in District 1 supervisor race, new election results confirm

Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre and Chula Vista Mayor John McCann both advanced from Tuesday's...

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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