The state’s highest court has rejected San Diego’s plea to keep intact the 2022 voter-approved ballot measure that removed the 30-foot height limit from the Midway District. Last week, the justices of the Supreme Court of California formally denied the city of San Diego’s petition for review of the

The bailouts are coming! The bailouts are coming! Yes, housing’s “no crash” crowd may be right about home pricing avoiding another steep tumble. Those gurus could be proven correct because of my can’t-miss prediction for the 2026 housing market. The federal government will come to the “rescue” once

By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers. Related Articles Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway Sprinkles Cupcakes permane

Remember that a home loan’s financial leverage can boost ownership profits over the mortgage’s life but also magnify the impact of price declines. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed Cotality’s third-quarter report on homeowner equity, focusing on homes with mortgages and comparing home values with loan

Out with the old, in with the new (year). While you tinker with a new set of resolutions, there are many ways to savor the remainder of 2025 and welcome in 2026. Partygoers can spend New Year’s Eve exploring the Hard Rock Hotel’s annual end-of-year bash or enjoying bass drops around Petco Park durin

San Diego home prices were down for a fifth month in October, but the pace of the decline has slowed. The San Diego metropolitan area’s home price decreased 0.59% annually in October, said the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Indices report released Tuesday. That’s lower than the 0.85% drop in September. T

By one measure, Californians got a surprising boost of optimism at the year’s end. The Conference Board’s monthly consumer confidence index for the state took its largest one-month jump on record for December. This yardstick of shopper psyche, created by polls that run to mid -month, date to 2007. M

San Diego County had a banner year for luxury housing with two home sales that broke records, and an overall high-end market that surged in the second half of the year. Affluent buyers largely put a premium on being as close to the ocean as possible, as opposed to hidden mansions east of the coast.

When times get tough, San Diegans step up to help those in need. Even amid economic uncertainty, locals donate their time and money to nonprofit organizations and independent foundations. These stats from the University of San Diego’s 2025 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report highlight the th

For more than 80 years, the North Chapel has been one of Liberty Station’s defining silhouettes. Opened in 1942, the multi-faith chapel  has hosted Navy services, weddings, memorials, and countless community milestones during wartime years. Its story stretches from religious services for military me

I’m standing in a hotel lobby with a carry-on suitcase packed with three pairs of flats, two pairs of heels, a dress I hope isn’t wrinkled for The Nutcracker later, and a handful of outfits perfect for wandering a multi-story mall. Light Christmas music floats through the air, mingling with the scen

While canids like Arctic foxes, New Guinea singing dogs, and jackals aren’t native to San Diego County, a handful have made a permanent home in Santa Ysabel. The Judith A. Bassett Canid Education & Conservation Center (JABCECC) is a safe haven for these animals and others rescued from fur farms, the

In 2016, a group of female surfers in Oahu came together with a shared belief: When women come together to support and uplift one another, they can change the world. The surfing sisterhood founded the Changing Tides Foundation, initially to provide aid in disaster-stricken coastal communities in Lat

City Ballet of San Diego’s Glitz & Glamour Gala marked its 33rd season and raised a record-breaking $357,000 to support upcoming programs and productions. Guests at the elegant event at the US Grant Hotel were treated to a performance of “Summer Wind” from Geoffrey Gonzalez’s Sinatra ballet. The gal

By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months. Related Articles US stocks drift to more records on a holiday-shortened day of trading $8 gasoline, a convention ce

Though it seems a rain-filled Christmas is in the cards, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the week ahead. Cinephiles can watch screenings of the nostalgic classic A Christmas Story at the Brooks Theater or the thrilling ski flick Downhill Racer at Digital Gym Cinema. Not in the mood for cooki

Make-A-Wish San Diego Polar Plunge January 10  Dive in to help Make-A-Wish San Diego at its inaugural Polar Plunge. Supporters will be “freezin’ for a reason” as they jump into Mission Bay to raise money to grant wishes for local kids facing critical illnesses.  41st Annual Jackie Robinson Family YM

You might be surprised to learn that the county’s biggest apartment complex this year is not in San Diego. San Marcos’ 222 North City complex has 458 apartments, making it the largest apartment building in San Diego County to open this year. It has units of every size — from studios to four-bedrooms

It’s always kitten season in San Diego. This doesn’t sound like a problem (cute babies!), but for Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw, it’s a big issue—one she’s dedicated her life to solving. December 8, 2025San Diego Magazine's 2025 Cutest Pets Contest WinnersRELATED ARTICLE “I moved to San Diego in 2018 be

For some, 2025 was a dream, and letting go of it feels like Rose releasing Jack: tragic and too soon. For others, 2025 can end immediately, thank you very much. Whatever camp you fall into, there’s no stopping 2026—so we might as well usher it in with style (and sequins). From Gaslamp parties and wa