Photos: 2025 pictures of the year by Nelvin C. Cepeda

by John Kelley, Nelvin Cepeda

With the other cabins reflecting from her door window, Carol Ortiz looks out from her door window as her grandson plays. After relocating to California from New York, Carol Ortiz and her grandson were living with her adult children in a one-bedroom apartment. After a difficult time finding work and the tight living space, she felt she needed to move out. For two months she was homeless until she found someone who helped her get into the emergency cabins at Meridian Baptist in El Cajon. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
With the other cabins reflecting from her door window, Carol Ortiz looks out from her door window as her grandson plays. After relocating to California from New York, Carol Ortiz and her grandson were living with her adult children in a one-bedroom apartment. After a difficult time finding work and the tight living space, she felt she needed to move out. For two months she was homeless until she found someone who helped her get into the emergency cabins at Meridian Baptist in El Cajon. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
In Jacumba, CA, off Int 8, Aaron Medina (l) and Isaac Aguayo (r) because of the electrical power cutoff brace for the only light coming from the front door and a cold evening at the Shell Gas station & convenience store in this remote location. The area's electricity was cut off Tuesday night around 11 pm for safety reasons, so the station is unable to sell gasoline to motorists. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
In Jacumba, CA, off Int 8, Aaron Medina (l) and Isaac Aguayo (r) because of the electrical power cutoff brace for the only light coming from the front door and a cold evening at the Shell Gas station & convenience store in this remote location. The area’s electricity was cut off Tuesday night around 11 pm for safety reasons, so the station is unable to sell gasoline to motorists. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Almost a year later, several homes on Beta Street several homes show signs of construction repairs. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Almost a year later, several homes on Beta Street several homes show signs of construction repairs. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Border 2 fire continues to burn into early Friday morning on day 2 in the area near Otay Mountain and Lower Otay Lake on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Border 2 fire continues to burn into early Friday morning on day 2 in the area near Otay Mountain and Lower Otay Lake on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Border 2 fire continues to burn into early Friday morning on day 2 in the area near Otay Mountain and Lower Otay Lake on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Border 2 fire continues to burn into early Friday morning on day 2 in the area near Otay Mountain and Lower Otay Lake on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Just before sunrise, Sarah Hutmacher, chief operation officer for The San Diego River Park Foundation, heads out with her team for the annual point-in-time count in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Just before sunrise, Sarah Hutmacher, chief operation officer for The San Diego River Park Foundation, heads out with her team for the annual point-in-time count in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Just before sunrise, Sarah Hutmacher, chief operation officer for The San Diego River Park Foundation, leads her team for the annual point-in-time count into the tunnels under the 163 freeway in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Just before sunrise, Sarah Hutmacher, chief operation officer for The San Diego River Park Foundation, leads her team for the annual point-in-time count into the tunnels under the 163 freeway in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sarah Hutmacher, chief operation officer for The San Diego River Park Foundation, interviews Adam and Julie during the annual point-in-time count for those living unsheltered. The couple was living at an encampment under the 163 in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sarah Hutmacher, chief operation officer for The San Diego River Park Foundation, interviews Adam and Julie during the annual point-in-time count for those living unsheltered. The couple was living at an encampment under the 163 in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sarah Hutmacher, chief operation officer for The San Diego River Park Foundation, interviews Adam and Julie during the annual point-in-time count for those living unsheltered. The couple was living at an encampment under the 163 in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sarah Hutmacher, chief operation officer for The San Diego River Park Foundation, interviews Adam and Julie during the annual point-in-time count for those living unsheltered. The couple was living at an encampment under the 163 in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Matt Valente (l) and Terri Sickels (m) interview Austin (r) during the annual point-in-time count for those living unsheltered. Austin has been homeless for the past 6 years and is currently living at an encampment under the 163 in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Matt Valente (l) and Terri Sickels (m) interview Austin (r) during the annual point-in-time count for those living unsheltered. Austin has been homeless for the past 6 years and is currently living at an encampment under the 163 in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Terri Sickels interviewed David (m) and James (r) during the annual point-in-time count for those living unsheltered. David has been homeless for the past 5 years and James for more than a year now. Both men are currently living at an encampment under the 163 freeway in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Terri Sickels interviewed David (m) and James (r) during the annual point-in-time count for those living unsheltered. David has been homeless for the past 5 years and James for more than a year now. Both men are currently living at an encampment under the 163 freeway in Mission Valley near the San Diego Riverbed on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The sea lions needed convincing from members of SeaWorld's Rescue Team to return to the ocean. On Friday, they were released and guided two sea lions out to the ocean from the training beach at Camp Pendleton on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Oceanside, CA. Two female sea lions, an adult and a pup, both rescued in December 2024, are finding their way back into the ocean. The adult sea lion was rescued on December 22nd in Solana Beach and treated by SeaWorld's veterinarian staff and rescue team for pneumonia. SeaWorld said the sea lion pup was rescued December 3rd in La Jolla and was initially rehydrated with an electrolyte solution administered both subcutaneously and orally. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The sea lions needed convincing from members of SeaWorld’s Rescue Team to return to the ocean. On Friday, they were released and guided two sea lions out to the ocean from the training beach at Camp Pendleton on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Oceanside, CA. Two female sea lions, an adult and a pup, both rescued in December 2024, are finding their way back into the ocean. The adult sea lion was rescued on December 22nd in Solana Beach and treated by SeaWorld’s veterinarian staff and rescue team for pneumonia. SeaWorld said the sea lion pup was rescued December 3rd in La Jolla and was initially rehydrated with an electrolyte solution administered both subcutaneously and orally. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
On Friday, February 14th, 2025, Navy divers work at the site where a Navy jet, E/A-18G Growler, crashed in San Diego Bay on Wednesday, as a literal combat ship navigates the channel towards Naval Base San Diego.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
On Friday, February 14th, 2025, Navy divers work at the site where a Navy jet, E/A-18G Growler, crashed in San Diego Bay on Wednesday, as a literal combat ship navigates the channel towards Naval Base San Diego.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Peter Ko has plans for a performance at the Anthenaeum Art Center in March. Peter Ko is a near-lifelong San Diegan and the principal cellist for the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus and teaches cello. He has performed all over the world as a soloist, and is a specialist in contemporary music. He holds degrees from UCSD And the Memorial University of Newfoundland. He's now working on his doctorate in contemporary music performance at UCSD.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Peter Ko has plans for a performance at the Anthenaeum Art Center in March. Peter Ko is a near-lifelong San Diegan and the principal cellist for the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus and teaches cello. He has performed all over the world as a soloist, and is a specialist in contemporary music. He holds degrees from UCSD And the Memorial University of Newfoundland. He’s now working on his doctorate in contemporary music performance at UCSD.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
At her home in Hillcrest, in San Diego, CA., Amira is a theater artist in her mid-20s who is an actor, director, teaching artist for Imagine Brave Spaces, and a board member for Loud Fridge Theatre Group. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
At her home in Hillcrest, in San Diego, CA., Amira is a theater artist in her mid-20s who is an actor, director, teaching artist for Imagine Brave Spaces, and a board member for Loud Fridge Theatre Group. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Maj. Billy C. Hall's daughters, Kate Ryan (l) and Portia Ryan (r), watched as an honor detail folded the U.S. flag during memorial services held at Miramar National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in San Diego, CA. Accompanying the sisters was their dad's close family friend, Dwight Hanson. Billy C. Hall enlisted when he was only 15 years old. And he is believed to be the last living veteran who enlisted before WWII and saw combat action in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Maj. Billy C. Hall’s daughters, Kate Ryan (l) and Portia Ryan (r), watched as an honor detail folded the U.S. flag during memorial services held at Miramar National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in San Diego, CA. Accompanying the sisters was their dad’s close family friend, Dwight Hanson. Billy C. Hall enlisted when he was only 15 years old. And he is believed to be the last living veteran who enlisted before WWII and saw combat action in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
March 13: As of mid-afternoon, Int. 8 remains open to passengers and trucks heading in both east and westbound. Snow reached as far down as Pine Valley on Thursday morning. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
March 13: As of mid-afternoon, Int. 8 remains open to passengers and trucks heading in both east and westbound. Snow reached as far down as Pine Valley on Thursday morning. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
....Moon set from El Centro with the C-130 Hercules, better known as Fat Albert, assigned to the Navy Blue Angels.(Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
….Moon set from El Centro with the C-130 Hercules, better known as Fat Albert, assigned to the Navy Blue Angels.(Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
In San Diego, the San Diego Catholic Diocese and faith leaders rallied supporters at the San Diego County Administration before a demonstration march to the Federal Courthouse on Broadway. Jessica Rosales of Vista and her daughter, Andrea Rosales were among those calling for support for immigrant families. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
In San Diego, the San Diego Catholic Diocese and faith leaders rallied supporters at the San Diego County Administration before a demonstration march to the Federal Courthouse on Broadway. Jessica Rosales of Vista and her daughter, Andrea Rosales were among those calling for support for immigrant families. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
In San Diego, the San Diego Catholic Diocese and faith leaders rallied supporters at the San Diego County Administration before a demonstration march to the Federal Courthouse on Broadway. The rally was calling for support for immigrant families. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
In San Diego, the San Diego Catholic Diocese and faith leaders rallied supporters at the San Diego County Administration before a demonstration march to the Federal Courthouse on Broadway. The rally was calling for support for immigrant families. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
..Nuns at Corpus Christi Catholic Parish in Bonita celebrate Easter Vigil on the Holy Night of Easter with Father Efrain Bautista on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Father Efrain said, "This year,  Corpus Christi Parish has a total of 52 people being baptized or entering full communion in the Catholic Church. This is one of the highest numbers we have seen in years. Like many other parishes, these are very high numbers!" (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
..Nuns at Corpus Christi Catholic Parish in Bonita celebrate Easter Vigil on the Holy Night of Easter with Father Efrain Bautista on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Father Efrain said, “This year,  Corpus Christi Parish has a total of 52 people being baptized or entering full communion in the Catholic Church. This is one of the highest numbers we have seen in years. Like many other parishes, these are very high numbers!” (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
..Parishioners at Corpus Christi Catholic Parish in Bonita celebrate Easter Vigil on the Holy Night of Easter with Father Efrain Bautista on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Father Efrain said, "This year,  Corpus Christi Parish has a total of 52 people being baptized or entering full communion in the Catholic Church. This is one of the highest numbers we have seen in years. Like many other parishes, these are very high numbers!" (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
..Parishioners at Corpus Christi Catholic Parish in Bonita celebrate Easter Vigil on the Holy Night of Easter with Father Efrain Bautista on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Father Efrain said, “This year,  Corpus Christi Parish has a total of 52 people being baptized or entering full communion in the Catholic Church. This is one of the highest numbers we have seen in years. Like many other parishes, these are very high numbers!” (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego, CA - May 01: After an emotional call with his mother, San Diego Police Officer Chase Morris gives Dominic Robert Dillard a moment to collect himself. Dillard, who has been living on the streets for the past 2 years, reaches out to the SDPD HOT to help him enter into a program to assist him with his substance abuse. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego, CA – May 01: After an emotional call with his mother, San Diego Police Officer Chase Morris gives Dominic Robert Dillard a moment to collect himself. Dillard, who has been living on the streets for the past 2 years, reaches out to the SDPD HOT to help him enter into a program to assist him with his substance abuse. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego, CA - May 01: On Thursday, May 1, 2025, in San Diego, Dominic Robert Dillard, while reconnecting with his mother, whom he hasn't spoken with in 3 years, breaks down in tears after speaking with his mother. Assisting Dillard are San Diego Police Officers assigned to the Homeless Outreach team (HOT) Chase Morris (l) and Efren Peregrina (m). On Thursday, Dillard decided to enter into a program to assist with his substance abuse.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
San Diego, CA – May 01: On Thursday, May 1, 2025, in San Diego, Dominic Robert Dillard, while reconnecting with his mother, whom he hasn’t spoken with in 3 years, breaks down in tears after speaking with his mother. Assisting Dillard are San Diego Police Officers assigned to the Homeless Outreach team (HOT) Chase Morris (l) and Efren Peregrina (m). On Thursday, Dillard decided to enter into a program to assist with his substance abuse.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
At Logan Heights Family Health Center on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in San Diego, medical assistant Daisy Ibbara vaccinated Sabrina Ramirez with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Holding Sabrina was her sister, Marisol Ramirez. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
At Logan Heights Family Health Center on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in San Diego, medical assistant Daisy Ibbara vaccinated Sabrina Ramirez with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Holding Sabrina was her sister, Marisol Ramirez. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Parked in a public parking lot in the local beach area, Treasure Colladay, 29, leans in on the driver's side of the car to speak with her mother, Kaitlan Colladay, 69. On this evening, the two ladies on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in San Diego, are preparing to sleep in their cars for the evening. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Parked in a public parking lot in the local beach area, Treasure Colladay, 29, leans in on the driver’s side of the car to speak with her mother, Kaitlan Colladay, 69. On this evening, the two ladies on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in San Diego, are preparing to sleep in their cars for the evening. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
 Hiroyoshi Sakamoto, 9, of Pasadena, was among the athletes with the Challenged Athletes Foundation participating in the Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest held at Moonlight Beach on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Encinitas. Hiroyoshi Sakamoto was born a congenital amputee, and today was his second time surfing. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
 Hiroyoshi Sakamoto, 9, of Pasadena, was among the athletes with the Challenged Athletes Foundation participating in the Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest held at Moonlight Beach on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Encinitas. Hiroyoshi Sakamoto was born a congenital amputee, and today was his second time surfing. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Parked in a large parking lot in La Mesa, Bill Paul, a freelance photojournalist specializing in breaking news, sits in his SUV, monitoring radio traffic from a police scanner along with various online sources. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Parked in a large parking lot in La Mesa, Bill Paul, a freelance photojournalist specializing in breaking news, sits in his SUV, monitoring radio traffic from a police scanner along with various online sources. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Participants take part in carrying the large Pride flag, while others enjoy walking under the flag as they march down Sixth Avenue during the San Diego Pride Parade in Hillcrest on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Participants take part in carrying the large Pride flag, while others enjoy walking under the flag as they march down Sixth Avenue during the San Diego Pride Parade in Hillcrest on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Solana Ortiz of Corona, California cosplaying Operetta at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Solana Ortiz of Corona, California cosplaying Operetta at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
 Rachel Taylor of Irvine, California, in full makeup and costume as Lilith from Diablo 4 at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
 Rachel Taylor of Irvine, California, in full makeup and costume as Lilith from Diablo 4 at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Adam Kyron of San Diego was cosplaying the character Aquaman at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Adam Kyron of San Diego was cosplaying the character Aquaman at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gabriel Pimentel as Dr. Doom at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gabriel Pimentel as Dr. Doom at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Piper Bloom of El Cajon cosplaying Corpse Bride at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Piper Bloom of El Cajon cosplaying Corpse Bride at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bugs Mitchell of Westminster strikes a pose as the Joker at Comic-Con 2025, which takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bugs Mitchell of Westminster strikes a pose as the Joker at Comic-Con 2025, which takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Carrie Gomes from San Diego is dressed in full makeup and costume as Maleficent at Comic-Con 2025, held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Carrie Gomes from San Diego is dressed in full makeup and costume as Maleficent at Comic-Con 2025, held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Maddie Reese of Del Mar is cosplaying Cruella de Vil at Comic-Con 2025, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Maddie Reese of Del Mar is cosplaying Cruella de Vil at Comic-Con 2025, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Alyssa Retz cosplaying Anxiety at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Alyssa Retz cosplaying Anxiety at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Troy Vierra of San Diego cosplaying as the Penguin at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Troy Vierra of San Diego cosplaying as the Penguin at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Elias Garcia of Los Angeles cosplaying Beast Boy at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Elias Garcia of Los Angeles cosplaying Beast Boy at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Caitlin Dizon of Mission Valley used her phone to videotape as the USS Carl Vinson pulled up to the pier.  Kennth Davis is assigned to the Carl Vinson and is among the sailors on board the USS Carl Vinson who are returning from deployment to their homeport at Naval Air Station North Island on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Coronado, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Caitlin Dizon of Mission Valley used her phone to videotape as the USS Carl Vinson pulled up to the pier.  Kennth Davis is assigned to the Carl Vinson and is among the sailors on board the USS Carl Vinson who are returning from deployment to their homeport at Naval Air Station North Island on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Coronado, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Brianna Sterling hugs her son, Khalil Fahmy, 4, whom she hasn't seen for the last 9 months. Sailors on board the USS Carl Vinson returned from deployment to their homeport at Naval Air Station North Island on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Coronado, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Brianna Sterling hugs her son, Khalil Fahmy, 4, whom she hasn’t seen for the last 9 months. Sailors on board the USS Carl Vinson returned from deployment to their homeport at Naval Air Station North Island on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Coronado, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Irving Flores, a Mexico-born Latin jazz composer and pianist who lives in San Diego but works on both sides of the border with jazz and symphonic ensembles, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Irving Flores, a Mexico-born Latin jazz composer and pianist who lives in San Diego but works on both sides of the border with jazz and symphonic ensembles, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
More than 850 participants took part in the Memorial Stair Climb to the 30th floor of the Hilton Bayfront on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. The participants included firefighters, politicians, law enforcement officers, and civilians for the annual event.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
More than 850 participants took part in the Memorial Stair Climb to the 30th floor of the Hilton Bayfront on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. The participants included firefighters, politicians, law enforcement officers, and civilians for the annual event.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A group of student firefighters enjoy the brief break in the elevator ride to ground level, where they will begin their third and final stair climb. More than 850 participants took part in the Memorial Stair Climb to the 30th floor of the Hilton Bayfront on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. The participants included firefighters, politicians, law enforcement officers, and civilians for the annual event.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A group of student firefighters enjoy the brief break in the elevator ride to ground level, where they will begin their third and final stair climb. More than 850 participants took part in the Memorial Stair Climb to the 30th floor of the Hilton Bayfront on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in San Diego, CA. The participants included firefighters, politicians, law enforcement officers, and civilians for the annual event.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in San Diego, Ignacio Sanchez, 29, relaxed just outside a tent he shares with his mother, Cristina Jaimez, 60, by a freeway off-ramp in the Sherman Heights community. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in San Diego, Ignacio Sanchez, 29, relaxed just outside a tent he shares with his mother, Cristina Jaimez, 60, by a freeway off-ramp in the Sherman Heights community. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cristina Jaimez, 60, collects her medication in her tent at an encampment nearby a freeway off-ramp in the Sherman Heights community. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cristina Jaimez, 60, collects her medication in her tent at an encampment nearby a freeway off-ramp in the Sherman Heights community. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wednesday's warm weather was a reason for a visit to the beach in Imperial Beach.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wednesday’s warm weather was a reason for a visit to the beach in Imperial Beach.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Blue Angels solo jets turns tight near show center at Day 1 at Air Show 2025 at MCAS Miramar. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Blue Angels solo jets turns tight near show center at Day 1 at Air Show 2025 at MCAS Miramar. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
More than 2500 Kaiser healthcare professionals throughout San Diego County from Kaiser Permanente walked the picket line, including this group in front of Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in Kearny Mesa on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
More than 2500 Kaiser healthcare professionals throughout San Diego County from Kaiser Permanente walked the picket line, including this group in front of Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in Kearny Mesa on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lou Escobar, 16, from Columbia, takes a warm-up run in the bowl at the 14th annual Exposure event held at Encinitas Skate Park on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Encinitas, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lou Escobar, 16, from Columbia, takes a warm-up run in the bowl at the 14th annual Exposure event held at Encinitas Skate Park on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Encinitas, CA.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Imperial Beach, CA - November 06: Two individuals took a stroll along the shoreline in Imperial Beach on Thursday, November 6, 2025.   (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Imperial Beach, CA – November 06: Two individuals took a stroll along the shoreline in Imperial Beach on Thursday, November 6, 2025.   (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
By midafternoon at the Chula Vista Marina, signs of sunshine begin to emerge, indicating drier weather ahead on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Chula Vista, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
By midafternoon at the Chula Vista Marina, signs of sunshine begin to emerge, indicating drier weather ahead on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Chula Vista, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
James Fotis, a staff member with We See You San Diego, dances with Lori Nordsden during this week's weekly dinner at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  Nordsden, who recently relocated to San Diego from New Mexico, is living out of her car. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
James Fotis, a staff member with We See You San Diego, dances with Lori Nordsden during this week’s weekly dinner at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA.  Nordsden, who recently relocated to San Diego from New Mexico, is living out of her car. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
In the open lot with his dog, Charlie, Arthur Bowen enjoyed his home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner offered by We See You San Diego at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. Bowen, who now lives in an apartment, used to live at the encampment located under I-5 in the San Diego River referred to as the Island. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
In the open lot with his dog, Charlie, Arthur Bowen enjoyed his home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner offered by We See You San Diego at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. Bowen, who now lives in an apartment, used to live at the encampment located under I-5 in the San Diego River referred to as the Island. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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