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

The operator of the Coronado Ferry Landing retail center and its government agency landlord will seek to bridge a $17.5 million divide and mend a fractured relationship as the parties’ contentious contract dispute quickly approaches a cliff. Tuesday, the board for the Port of San Diego, which contro

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank As the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County, The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank aids an average of 400,000 people each month and distributes more than 50 million pounds of food per year. If You Donate $10 Provides enough food for 20 me

We are now T-minus 16 days until Christmas, so this weekend is as good a time as any to go out and feel festive. Celebrate the holidays alongside furry companions during the Gaslamp Pet Parade and the Christmas with Animals Fundraiser at Lions Tigers & Bears. Immerse yourself in seasonal splendor an

More than 3.5 years after approval, the city of San Diego’s sale of the Tailgate Park parking lot just east of Petco Park to a development team led by the San Diego Padres is still pending as a government watchdog continues its courtroom battle to kill the deal. Last week, Project for Open Governmen