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How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast

San Diego-based Navy teams are conducting the recovery mission alongside NASA.

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NASA&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-earth-photo-picture" data-vars-content-id="540d1a4e-b383-4b92-a795-5b543a644017" data-vars-headline="How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/03/artemis-ii-earth-photo-picture" target="_self">Artemis II</a> crew is set to splash down off the coast of San Diego on Friday after their 10-day mission around the Moon.Why it matters: The astronauts and their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="record-setting spaceflight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" data-vars-content-id="540d1a4e-b383-4b92-a795-5b543a644017" data-vars-headline="How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" target="_self">record-setting spaceflight</a> have captured our attention and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hearts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/04/08/nasa-astronaut-wife-moon-crater-carroll-artemis" data-vars-content-id="540d1a4e-b383-4b92-a795-5b543a644017" data-vars-headline="How to watch Artemis II land off the San Diego coast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/04/08/nasa-astronaut-wife-moon-crater-carroll-artemis" target="_self">hearts</a> over the past week, and a local Navy team will play a key role in their recovery.

Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits

Many residents stopped after step one, risking tickets in lots reserved for permit holders.

It&#x27;s likely that many San Diegans who think they&#x27;ve secured Balboa Park <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="resident permits" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/25/more-free-parking-city-residents-balboa-park" data-vars-content-id="8a52399d-2f6d-4b83-a5d7-a71119e17bf7" data-vars-headline="Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/25/more-free-parking-city-residents-balboa-park" target="_self">resident permits</a> have not completed the process correctly, according to city officials.Why it matters: If you didn&#x27;t finish signing up, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="you could get a ticket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/05/balboa-park-san-diego-zoo-parking-fees-2025-city-budget" data-vars-content-id="8a52399d-2f6d-4b83-a5d7-a71119e17bf7" data-vars-headline="Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/05/balboa-park-san-diego-zoo-parking-fees-2025-city-budget" target="_self">you could get a ticket</a> for parking in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lots reserved for residents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/san-diego-city-council-new-paid-parking-plan-balboa-park" data-vars-content-id="8a52399d-2f6d-4b83-a5d7-a71119e17bf7" data-vars-headline="Many San Diegans may not have valid parking permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/san-diego-city-council-new-paid-parking-plan-balboa-park" target="_self">lots reserved for residents</a>.

AI is reshaping what and how college students study

SDSU researchers found mixed reviews of how students are using and thinking about the tech.

Education

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California college students" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/college-degree-earnings-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/11/19/college-degree-earnings-san-diego" target="_self">California college students</a> vary when it comes to how they&#x27;re using and thinking about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" target="_self">AI</a> in their academics, personal lives and future careers, according to a massive new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego State University study" data-vars-click-url="https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/technology/ai-empowered-csu/Pages/ai-survey.aspx" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/technology/ai-empowered-csu/Pages/ai-survey.aspx" target="_blank">San Diego State University study</a>.The big picture: College graduates are entering a job market that&#x27;s been rocked by a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="massive tech evolution" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/09/jobs-early-career-college-artificial-intelligence" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/09/jobs-early-career-college-artificial-intelligence" target="_self">massive tech evolution</a>, reshaping how students are preparing for the workforce and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="career prospects" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/ai-entry-level-jobs" data-vars-content-id="60037ff2-0776-475f-be49-9ffea8c4a2bd" data-vars-headline="AI is reshaping what and how college students study" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/ai-entry-level-jobs" target="_self">career prospects</a> for entry-level employees.

California has the country's worst tippers, according to Toast

California diners at restaurants using the Toast platform left 17.2% on average.

Business

California is home to America&#x27;s worst tippers at restaurants using the Toast platform, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="diners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/solo-dining-self-care-fast-food" data-vars-content-id="ff128ef7-e5ec-4890-a0e2-d43608564d68" data-vars-headline="California has the country&#x27;s worst tippers, according to Toast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/solo-dining-self-care-fast-food" target="_self">diners</a> leaving 17.2% on average.The big picture: Nationwide, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tips" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/01/no-tax-on-tips-jobs-trump-bill" data-vars-content-id="ff128ef7-e5ec-4890-a0e2-d43608564d68" data-vars-headline="California has the country&#x27;s worst tippers, according to Toast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/01/no-tax-on-tips-jobs-trump-bill" target="_self">tips</a> at full-service restaurants using the platform averaged 19.2% in Q4 2025, the same as the previous quarter, per Toast&#x27;s latest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant trends report" data-vars-click-url="https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/data/toast-restaurant-trends-report-coffee-prices-2026" data-vars-content-id="ff128ef7-e5ec-4890-a0e2-d43608564d68" data-vars-headline="California has the country&#x27;s worst tippers, according to Toast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/data/toast-restaurant-trends-report-coffee-prices-2026" target="_blank">restaurant trends report</a>.

Meet "Bum," San Diego's OG dog

Bum rode the trolley, led parades, napped in City Hall — and helped give early San Diego a sense of pride.

History

In 1887, a stowaway Saint Bernard puppy mix arrived on the streets of San Diego and quickly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="captured the city&#x27;s heart" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/22/san-diego-first-dog-mayor-todd-gloria-diego" data-vars-content-id="9f9bce17-7a87-4e5c-ac31-66860e7ce100" data-vars-headline="Meet &quot;Bum,&quot; San Diego&#x27;s OG dog" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/12/22/san-diego-first-dog-mayor-todd-gloria-diego" target="_self">captured the city&#x27;s heart</a>.Why it matters: The dog, unfortunately dubbed &quot;Bum,&quot; was anything but to those San Diegans, and he became the city&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unofficial mascot" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiego.gov/digital-archives-photos/bum-san-diegos-official-town-dog" data-vars-content-id="9f9bce17-7a87-4e5c-ac31-66860e7ce100" data-vars-headline="Meet &quot;Bum,&quot; San Diego&#x27;s OG dog" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiego.gov/digital-archives-photos/bum-san-diegos-official-town-dog" target="_blank">unofficial mascot</a>.

Q&A: Why writer/director Cameron Crowe loves San Diego

In a new book and interview, the iconic director opens up about his hometown memories and favorite spots.

Music

Cameron Crowe&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/17/padres-mariners-vedder-cup-pearl-jam-interleague-play" data-vars-content-id="4750447a-a30a-4a61-a12d-5dc7f169044c" data-vars-headline="Q&amp;A: Why writer/director Cameron Crowe loves San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/17/padres-mariners-vedder-cup-pearl-jam-interleague-play" target="_self">San Diego</a> roots run deep.The big picture: He spent his teen years here, and his iconic movies &quot;Fast Times at Ridgemont High&quot; and &quot;Almost Famous&quot; are set here — with much of the latter filmed here too. Crowe&#x27;s new book, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Uncool" data-vars-click-url="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Uncool/Cameron-Crowe/9781668059432" data-vars-content-id="4750447a-a30a-4a61-a12d-5dc7f169044c" data-vars-headline="Q&amp;A: Why writer/director Cameron Crowe loves San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Uncool/Cameron-Crowe/9781668059432" target="_blank">The Uncool</a>,&quot; is also dripping with San Diego references (more on that below).

The San Diego references in Cameron Crowe's memoir

From his first Elvis concert to writing for The Door, Crowe's memoir traces his San Diego roots in detail.

Cameron Crowe&#x27;s memoir &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Uncool" data-vars-click-url="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Uncool/Cameron-Crowe/9781668059432" data-vars-content-id="5119dad3-5ebe-416a-8b74-7907d4e5197e" data-vars-headline="The San Diego references in Cameron Crowe&#x27;s memoir" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Uncool/Cameron-Crowe/9781668059432" target="_blank">The Uncool</a>&quot; is packed with San Diego shout-outs. It tells the story of his adolescence and the beginning of his career, all of which happened in San Diego.Here are a few of the many, many local references we spotted. There are probably plenty of others we missed!

Leon Williams, San Diego's trailblazing Black leader, dies at 102

The first black person on San Diego's City Council or County Board of Supervisors shaped the region and was a trailblazer for future black leaders.

Politics

Leon Williams, San Diego&#x27;s first Black council member and first Black county supervisor, died Saturday of cardiac arrest. He was 102.Flashback: Williams shaped public life in San Diego during a trailblazing career that started when he was appointed to the City Council in 1969.

California sees increase in book titles challenged

San Diego Public Library branches received five book challenges in the last five years.

California saw <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="more books challenged" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/03/01/libraries-book-bans-censorship-intellectual-freedom" data-vars-content-id="6e933405-a506-496e-bea7-420f77a16949" data-vars-headline="California sees increase in book titles challenged" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/03/01/libraries-book-bans-censorship-intellectual-freedom" target="_self">more books challenged</a> from 2022 to 2023, according to the<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" American Library Association" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2024/03/american-library-association-reports-record-number-unique-book-titles" data-vars-content-id="6e933405-a506-496e-bea7-420f77a16949" data-vars-headline="California sees increase in book titles challenged" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2024/03/american-library-association-reports-record-number-unique-book-titles" target="_blank"> American Library Association</a>.Why it matters: California is often considered a haven for LGBTQ and other marginalized communities, but the<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" rise of book-ban attempts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/22/book-bans-libraries-surge" data-vars-content-id="6e933405-a506-496e-bea7-420f77a16949" data-vars-headline="California sees increase in book titles challenged" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/22/book-bans-libraries-surge" target="_self"> rise of book-ban attempts</a> across the country has led to a similar push in the Golden State.

San Diego's moon mission connection

A Navy recovery team in San Diego will pick up the astronauts in the Pacific Ocean after they've parachuted down from space.

San Diego has a small but essential role in NASA&#x27;s next <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mission to the moon" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/" data-vars-content-id="6186103e-f9b1-443b-9046-20f5a992ea01" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s moon mission connection" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/" target="_blank">mission to the moon</a>: picking up the astronauts in the Pacific Ocean after they&#x27;ve parachuted down from space.Why it matters: The Artemis II crew is set to be the first in more than 50 years to fly around the moon in what&#x27;s considered a test flight for the later <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis III mission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nasa.gov/missions/artemis/artemis-iii/" data-vars-content-id="6186103e-f9b1-443b-9046-20f5a992ea01" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s moon mission connection" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nasa.gov/missions/artemis/artemis-iii/" target="_blank">Artemis III mission</a> — when the first woman and person of color are set to land on the moon.

History

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Meet "Bum," San Diego's OG dog

Q&A: Why writer/director Cameron Crowe loves San Diego

The San Diego references in Cameron Crowe's memoir

Leon Williams, San Diego's trailblazing Black leader, dies at 102