Rents at San Diego’s newest luxury apartment building, Folia, rival a mortgage payment.The 342-unit Folia complex at 12520 Camino Del Sur opens this month and already is one of the most expensive apartment buildings in San Diego County. It is located on the edge of  Carmel Valley, northeast of Sorre

Need a dose of culture this weekend? San Diego’s got events for that. Local musicians will fête two certified legends—Aretha Franklin and Bob Marley—with tributes. Meanwhile, fans of fine art will have much to feast their eyes on with a plethora of new exhibitions. And if movies are more your thing,

California is home to the most women-owned businesses in the country, and San Diego is a hot spot for women entrepreneurs. In March, we’re celebrating International Women’s Month by highlighting some of our favorite women-owned businesses throughout San Diego County—from food to flowers, photographe

Every year in the spring and fall, some of the EDM scene’s brightest stars descend upon downtown San Diego. Founded in 2015, CRSSD Festival now draws an average of 30,000 fans for two days of sunlit dancing at Waterfront Park. This spring’s event, taking place March 1 and 2, brings a lineup topped b

After she started taking Ozempic, Kelly noticed a big difference in her restaurant bills.Kelly, who asked we not share her last name, lives in La Mesa and used to eat regularly at restaurants such as Farmer’s Table and Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar. A typical meal at the latter might include a cal

A coastal gem that feels like it’s been heavily polished over the last several years, Oceanside effortlessly blends beach-town charm with a burgeoning foodie and things-to-do scene. From its iconic pier and swim-and-surf worthy beaches to its hidden culinary treasures—and everything in between—Ocean

What will it take to get house hunters in a buying mood again?My trusty spreadsheet examined a host of federal and industry real estate and economic stats from the past 50 years to help explain the incredibly low number of homes bought nationwide.Consider that in 2023-24, Americans bought 9.5 millio

The lender behind developer Stockdale Capital Partners’ Campus at Horton conversion project in the heart of downtown San Diego has started the foreclosure process to recoup $351.2 million in unpaid debt.On Feb. 6, Beacon Default Management, Inc., acting as trustee for Luxembourg-based investment com

It happens every spring—friends who had the foresight to plant seedlings as the weather turned start texting photos of their mighty harvests. Haunted by images of plump tomatoes and shiny peppers, we’re left staring sadly at our forlorn garden beds and empty patio pots. But not this year. Fall is th

It happens every spring—friends who had the foresight to plant seedlings as the weather turned start texting photos of their mighty harvests. Haunted by images of plump tomatoes and shiny peppers, we’re left staring sadly at our forlorn garden beds and empty patio pots. But not this year. Fall is th

Overlooking one of California’s most charming small cities, this sophisticated Mill District Penthouse becomes the perfect venue for enjoying art, design and wineAbove the credenza is Kelsey Overstreet’s Like A Wave To The Sea (2023), acrylic on canvas. Above the fireplace is Sebastian Pochan’s Stac

I’ve resisted the urge to crawl under my covers and hide from the world since Caleb* and I broke up last month. I want to be invisible. I want to be six months into the future—anywhere but here.But the days don’t stop, and time doesn’t wait for you to move on before it jumps back in with deadlines,

Not even a rent slowdown can stop San Diego’s apartment building boom.Around 4,000 new apartments are set to open in 2025, coming near or matching totals in the past few years, which were also big for multifamily building. Unlike past eras of construction, the growth isn’t limited to one area — proj

Those of us who put “make new friends” on our 2025 resolutions list may have already realized that, as an adult, finding your people isn’t always easy. One nearly foolproof approach, though? Start with what you love. San Diego is chock-full of groups celebrating and exploring all sorts of interests,

The shuttered Costa Verde Center, which takes up 13.9 acres just opposite Westfield UTC in University City, has a new owner with a different vision for the former strip mall that likely features housing as a primary use.On Jan. 31, a newly registered limited liability company affiliated with real es

The green rush has settled to a steady hum in San Diego. Since Prop 64 (the California law that legalized cannabis use, sales, and manufacturing for adults over 21) passed in 2016 and legal sales started in 2018, cannabis has gone from taboo to almost quaint—ubiquitous, normalized, and as casual as

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fourth week in a row, an encouraging sign for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets underway.The average rate fell to 6.87% from 6.89% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said

While San Diego is commonly known for its stunning beaches, sunny weather, and jaw-dropping views, it is also home to a laundry list of must-visit museums. Sprinkled throughout the city are museums that allow guests to broaden their horizons by soaking up different cultures, admiring beautiful artwo

Southern California’s construction workforce was at 98% of its peak staffing in December – a high level of employment that suggests rebuilding from wildfire damage faces a skills gap.Construction bosses employed 479,900 workers in December in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego

No matter how you’re looking to spend Valentine’s Day weekend, there’s a sweet San Diego event for you. This Friday, sweethearts can share a holiday beer and dessert pairing at PB AleHouse. More of a creative type? Fashion a DIY shirt at Sew Loka’s Ryde or Dye workshop. Or don your best cosplay for