The city of San Diego’s deal to sell the Tailgate Park parking lot east of Petco Park to a development team led by the San Diego Padres, stalled in court for 3 1/2 years, has collapsed. On Thursday, Tailgate Development LLC — a partnership between real estate developer Tishman Speyer, the Padres and

Christopher Ashley is a failed child actor, a former computer programmer, and a Yale alum. He’s also San Diego’s Hal Prince. In 18 years as one of the most acclaimed artistic directors in the history of La Jolla Playhouse, he produced 20 world premieres that went on to Broadway, including Jesus Chri

The development team promising to transform the city of San Diego’s asbestos-ridden office tower at 101 Ash St. into apartments for low-income families has secured a substantial portion of the federal subsidies required to complete the conversion project. Last week, the California Debt Limit Allocat

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in November from the previous month, but slowed compared to a year earlier for the first time since May despite average long-term mortgage rates holding near their low point for the year. Related Articles Tesla CEO Elon M

Taking the concept of a chic Modern Farmhouse one step further, Villa Verde is an exceptional new offering on Sonoma’s Eastside. The work of Ridge Design + Build—a firm with deep roots in Wine Country and a reputation for impeccable quality—designed this private gated compound, clad in spruce and st

A developer new to San Diego has purchased an empty, downtown skyscraper and is fast preparing to refashion the building with 200 residential units for low- and very-low-income households. On Tuesday, a limited liability company affiliated with affordable housing developer Vintage Housing purchased

San Diego’s epic, photogenic bridge was nearly an eyesore. If earlier developers had succeeded, the Coronado Bridge would’ve been a mass of chunky, criss-crossed trusses and trestles jutting into our view of San Diego Bay, scarring the skyline with industrial steel. But serendipitous delays (and fir

Four years ago, two people from the national-media world drove out into the desert with their nervous rescue terrier on their lap. One of them was vividly pregnant with their son. They signed their lives over to become the new owners of San Diego’s iconic local media company. That was us. Today we l

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year. Related Articles On a 4-1 vote, state utilities commission slightly lowers SDG&E’s profit rate With new owner, downtown San Diego office tower will b

Lower mortgage rates in October did little to kickstart a sleepy San Diego real estate market. San Diego County’s median home price stayed at $875,000, unchanged from the previous month and down 1.5% annually, according to figures released this week by Attom Data Solutions. The median combines sales

Tucked away on the outskirts of Julian, just a few miles from antique shops and apple pie, is an organization fighting to protect one of the world’s most misunderstood predators. In 1977, Paul and Judy Kenis opened the Julian Center for Science and Education, now called the California Wolf Center. T

California’s grand geographical divide – the distance from the Pacific Ocean – shows up in numerous economic statistics. Consider one yardstick of homeownership longevity: the time since sellers purchased their residence, as measured in the third quarter. The Attom study examined 114 metropolitan ar

Average rents in San Diego County have fallen for six straight months and have reached a milestone not seen since in 15 years. Rents are down 0.3% year-over-year to an average $2,520 per month in early December, said real estate tracker CoStar. San Diego County has not seen average rent decline on a

Technically, the seasons don’t switch over until Sunday’s solstice, but since the fog has returned, I think it’s fair to say winter is already back in San Diego. So get your seasonal fix early with a host of themed festivities, including the Chicano Park and Museum Center’s Winter Family Posada, the

Technically, the seasons don’t switch over until Sunday’s solstice, but since the fog has returned, I think it’s fair to say winter is already back in San Diego. So get your seasonal fix early with a host of themed festivities, including the Chicano Park and Museum Center’s Winter Family Posada, the

It’s an in-between moment at the Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children in Lemon Grove. The banana-yellow slide of a small jungle gym brightens up the misty day outside, waiting for the charming bedlam of kids set loose to play. In the doorway of the center’s onsite daycare, a mom calls her chi

Much coveted by the serious architecture collectors of Los Angeles, the Mid-century homes of architect John Lautner [1911-1994] are both bold and experimental. Even his most modest projects possess a restless, sweeping energy much like the work of his mentor—Frank Lloyd Wright. Lautner spent much of

How swiftly must a California apartment seeker act to grab a new residence? Well, my trusty spreadsheet reviewed some curious data from ApartmentList that tracks how long vacant units go unrented in 46 large U.S. metropolitan areas – including six from California. The focus was on the six-month aver

La Habra-based Howard’s Appliance opened an “experience store” in Murrieta in 2023. The nearly 80-year-old appliance retailer is abruptly shuttering all of its Southern California stores Dec. 6. (Photo courtesy of Howard’s) The sudden closure of the Howard’s Appliance chain is another sign of the ne

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year. Related Articles After Airbus issue, DOT says airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls New Mexican-Lati