The 116th Anniversary Charity Ball transformed the Hotel del Coronado into a garden of generosity, uniting San Diego’s philanthropic leaders for an evening of glamour and purpose. Benefiting Rady Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), the black-tie affair featured a formal dinne

Whether dancing to ’80s classics, throwing color in the air, or cruising through wine country, these nonprofit events let you give back while living your best life this month. Check out our list of the best charitable happenings in March.Whispering Winds Annual GalaMarch 1Kicking off the month with

With February winding down and the weather heating up, the signs of springtime’s imminent return are popping up all over San Diego. Beginning March 1, folks can see the floral spectacle of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, while the spring edition of CRSSD Fest makes its two-day return this weeke

With February winding down and the weather heating up, the signs of springtime’s imminent return are popping up all over San Diego. Beginning March 1, folks can see the floral spectacle of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, while the spring edition of CRSSD Fest makes its two-day return this weeke

For nearly a century, the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages has been a cultural anchor in San Diego’s Balboa Park, offering a vibrant glimpse into the traditions, food, and heritage of dozens of countries. More than just a collection of historic cottages, HPR is a community of volunt

San Diego home prices rose at the end of the year to rank among the top home markets in the nation.In December, the San Diego metropolitan area’s home price increased 5.51% annually, said the S&P Case-Shiller Indices report released Tuesday. The highest gains in the 20-city index were in the New Yor

The new guard is here—and they came to play. San Diego FC‘s first-ever game ended with a shutout win against defending MLS champion LA Galaxy on Sunday, February 23. With the team headed to Snapdragon Stadium for their first home game on March 1, we put together a quick guide to MLS’s 30th franchise

On a corner of the Singing Hills golf club, out where El Cajon fades into chaparral, five soccer fields gleam in the sun, the grass as manicured as the putting greens they replaced. A two-story, state-of-the-art fieldhouse rises from the turf. Nearby sits a defunct resort, reopening this fall as stu

A 1970s hotel near Liberty Station that fell on hard times has sold for $17.4 million to make way for new housing.The 110-room Consulate Hotel, built in 1971, was purchased by Encinitas-based Ambient Communities, which said it plans to turn it into market-rate and student housing.The hotel, at 2901

One day, you’re running a quiet small business, serving a loyal but modest customer base. The next, you’re overwhelmed—scrambling to fulfill an avalanche of orders, juggling media inquiries, and adjusting to a sudden flood of eager customers. All because of a single viral post.Social media’s power t

An early warning sign of bill-paying problems is flashing for California and the nation.To check Californians’ financial health, my trusty spreadsheet examined consumer debt statistics compiled by the New York Fed. These numbers for 2024’s final three months provide a window into the bill-paying hab

Young San Diegans with dreams of homeownership might need to brush up on country music.Nashville had the highest percentage of homeowners under 30 years old at the end of last year, said a new study from mortgage website LendingTree. Compare that to the San Diego metropolitan area, which was close t

Spring is just around the corner, and San Diego is shaking off the winter chill. This month, the city comes alive with a packed lineup of events, from new theater productions for San Diego Theatre Month to lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and the highly anticipated San Diego FC home opener at S

Spring is just around the corner, and San Diego is shaking off the winter chill. This month, the city comes alive with a packed lineup of events, from new theater productions for San Diego Theatre Month to lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and the highly anticipated San Diego FC home opener at S

Not all of L.A.’s condominiums are created equal. Some are unbelievably mundane, and some, like this dwelling on the market at Canyon5 in Franklin Village, are extraordinary. Designed in 2019 by architect Lorcan O’Herlihy, Canyon5 was built by developer Leeor Maciborski under L.A.’s Small Lot Initia

Home prices weakened across Southern California as 2025 started, with only one local market – Orange County – showing rising prices in January.My trusty spreadsheet examined intriguing indexes from First American Data & Analytics, which tracks four local housing markets. These yardsticks follow over

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in January as rising mortgage rates and prices put off many would-be homebuyers despite a wider selection of properties on the market.Sales fell 4.9% last month from December to a seasonally adjusted ann

Hirving “Chucky” Lozano looked up from the left flank, the ball rolling toward his feet just outside the penalty area, then swung his famed right foot. The ball floated over six New York City FC defenders, and on the other end of the pass arrived Paddy McNair, who finished the play with a running he

San Diego secured a partial victory in the courtroom battle contesting the city’s pending sale of an East Village parking lot known as Tailgate Park to a development team led by the San Diego Padres.Last week, San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal ruled against nonprofit Project for Open Go

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fifth week in a row to its lowest level since late December, a welcome boost for prospective homebuyers in what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for home sales.Related ArticlesReal Estate |