Photos: 2025 pictures of the year by Meg McLaughlin
by John Kelley
San Diego State forward Jared Coleman-Jones dunks against Air Force during their game at Viejas Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) (EDITORS NOTE: A special effects camera filter was used for this image.)Eric Cole hits from the rough on the 17th hole during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines South Course on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State forward Miles Heide looks on before the Aztecs' game against San Jose State at Viejas Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Jason Heyward bats during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Peoria, Ariz. - February 18: Pitching coach Ruben Niebla hugs Adrian Morejon during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State forward Pharaoh Compton celebrates during their game against New Mexico at Viejas Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Montgomery's JJ Sanchez (15) and Alek Sanchez (3) celebrate after beating Carlsbad during the CIF Open Division Boys Basketball Championship at Frontwave Arena on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Oceanside, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Genaro Salazar cheers on San Diego FC during the home opener against the St. Louis City at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)McKenna Cooney, 7, sits on the cleats of Mater Dei's Charlize Masingale after the Crusaders beat Christian at Mater Dei Catholic High School on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Chula Vista, CA. Cooney, who was born deaf, is the team's honorary player. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado, second baseman Jose Iglesias, and second baseman Xander Bogaerts walk back to the dugout during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on Friday, April 11, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Fans take turns drinking beer out of a shoe during the Padres game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill walks to the outfield during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Petco Park on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego FC goalkeeper CJ dos Santos makes a save against the Colorado Rapids during their match at Snapdragon Stadium on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres Jason Heyward walks back to the dugout after the Padres loss against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres' Michael King pitches against Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez at Petco Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Helix's Clarissa Torres celebrates after a triple against Westview during their CIF San Diego Section Division 2 playoff game at Westview High School on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego FC midfielder Hirving Lozano (11) heads the ball in for a goal against Los Angeles Galaxy defender Miki Yamane (2) during their match at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego FC and Los Angeles Galaxy fans fight after the match at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, May 24, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Club America's Rodolfo Cota looks on as San Diego FC's Milan Iloski celebrates his goal during their match at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego, CA – June 14: People march along Pacific Highway during a No Kings protest and march on Saturday, June 14, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill celebrates after scoring a run against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning at Petco Park on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Jose Iglesias is doused by Jackson Merrill and Tyler Wade after a walk-off fielder’s choice against the Kansas City Royals at Petco Park on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. walks back to the dugout during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in San Diego, CA.(Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres reacts after striking out against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Petco Park on Friday, July 4, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by Fernando Tatis Jr. #23, Gavin Sheets #30 and Tyler Wade #14after hitting a walk-off single against the Texas Rangers during the tenth inning at Petco Park on Friday, July 4, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)Nick Pivetta #27 of the San Diego Padres reacts after striking out Lourdes Gurriel Jr. #12 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
wAarca Brittany and dog Kelly Clarkson pose for a photo in their costumes during the 13th annual PAWmicon event, hosted Helen Woodward Animal Center, at Balboa Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A person skateboards along Talbot Street while walking a dog in Point Loma on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)A person jumps off the cliffs at Sunset Cliffs on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in San Diego, CA.The sun sets as the Padres play the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)The sun sets between the pilings of the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 in San Diego, CA. This rare phenomenon known to locals as “Scrippshenge” occurs twice a year, in May and August. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 gestures to the crowd before their game against the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 in San Diego, CA.Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres sits on the ground after evading being hit by a pitch during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 in San Diego, CA.Michael King #34 of the San Diego Padres pitches against Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 in San Diego, CA.Fans cheer as San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 acknowledges the crowd before their game against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego, CA – August 21: A group of people get into their car, parked along Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in San Diego, CA. The city of San Diego’s parking rate increases are to start Sunday in Pacific Beach.Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres walks to the dugout before their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 in San Diego, CA.Sailors listen to Navy Secretary John Phelan speak the USS Somerset on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in National City, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Lincoln's De'Andre Williams #17 takes the field to warmup before their game against Long Beach Poly at Lincoln High School on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego, CA – September 05: Savannah Bananas stand for the national anthem before their game at Petco Park on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres leaps to catch a fly ball hit by Tyler Stephenson #37 of the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego, California – September 16: A parking meter along Third Avenue in the Hillcrest neighborhood on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego FC players celebrate after Manu Duah’s #26 goal against Jorge Salim Hernandez Soriano #29 of Club Tijuana during the first-ever Baja Cup exhibition match at Snapdragon Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Lamine Sadio #37 of San Diego FC celebrates after a goal against Club Tijuana during the first-ever Baja Cup exhibition match at Snapdragon Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Avery McDonald competes during the first day of Super Girl Surf Pro competition at Oceanside Pier on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Oceanside, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego, California – September 23: Ryan O’Hearn #32 of the San Diego Padres rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres makes a catch in the outfield during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs during game two of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres sits on the ground after falling while batting against the Chicago Cubs during Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres react after Michael Bush of the Chicago Cubs home run during the seventh inning during Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State players bow their heads before an exhibition game against UCLA at Viejas Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Xavier Booker #1 and Jamar Brown #4 of UCLA and Miles Heide #40 of San Diego State vie for the rebound during an exhibition game at Viejas Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)An officer with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department salutes the funeral procession following the hearse carrying the body of La Mesa police Officer Lauren Craven along southbound State Route 125 t SR 125 on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 in El Cajon, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Irad Ortiz Jr. tosses flower pedals after winning the Juvenile Turf Sprint during day one of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Point Loma’s Chase Thomas (23) smiles as he runs the ball in for a touchdown against Mater Dei during CIF San Diego Section Division 1 football playoff game at Point Loma High School on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego State dance team member Audrey Kim performs in the rain during the Aztecs’ game against the Boise State Broncos at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Christian Washington #23 of the San Diego State Aztecs runs the ball against Jaden Mickey #20 of the Boise State Broncos during their game at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Brian Townsend Jr. #99 of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates on the sidelines during their game against the Boise State Broncos at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Malachi Finau #55, Nathan Acevedo #13, Bryce Phillips #0 of San Diego State look on before their game against San Jose State at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Donovan Brown #14 of San Diego State has his jersey pulled by Caleb Presley #0 of San Jose State during their game at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego FC players walk onto the pitch before the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs: Conference Semifinals against Minnesota United at Snapdragon Stadium on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Anders Dreyer #10 of San Diego FC celebrates after defeating Minnesota United during the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs: Conference Semifinals at Snapdragon Stadium on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Cathedral Catholic’s Ryder Molchanoff celebrates after the Dons defeated Carlsbad during the CIF San Diego Section Open Division finals at Southwestern College on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego FC defender Jeppe Tverskov #6 reacts as he falls against Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ali Ahmed #22 during the MLS Cup Western Conference Final at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego FC midfielder Anders Dreyer #10 lays on the ground after losing to the Vancouver Whitecaps during the MLS Cup Western Conference Final at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
