Surviving life in hardscrabble San Diego with any joy in your heart requires a list. On it lives your favorite taco/sushi/burger/fries/stiff-but-drinkable drink in town. This is ours—from the readers (who offered a record 138,300-plus votes) and longtime food critic Troy Johnson. We chose the must-t

It’s a California dream—a self-sufficient and sustainable place in the hills of Sonoma County, with just enough of a vineyard to make some wine and an organic garden for produce, room for friends and entertaining, all set in world-class architecture. Built in 2002, this particular dream compound, wi

By ALEX VEIGA, Associated Press Business WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Homeowners eager to sell may have to wait a while before a buyer comes along.As of April, the U.S. housing market had nearly 34% more sellers than buyers shopping for a home, according to an analysis by Redfin.Aside from April 2020, w

Founded in 1979, Interfaith Community Services operates more than 75 programs supporting North County residents experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, mental health challenges, and poverty. The nonprofit collaborates with over 250 faith communities and regional agencies, and thousand

Founded in 1979, Interfaith Community Services operates more than 75 programs supporting North County residents experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, mental health challenges, and poverty. The nonprofit collaborates with over 250 faith communities and regional agencies, and thousand

San Diego Foundation (SDF) celebrated a major milestone this month: 50 years of regional impact, more than $1.8 billion granted to nonprofits, and official recognition from 15 cities and the County of San Diego, which proclaimed a “San Diego Foundation Day” in its honor. At a May 28 press conference

The Junior League of San Diego (JLSD) has been training women to lead through service for over 90 years. With a membership of more than 270, the volunteer organization logs over 3,000 hours annually.“This year, we’ve focused our efforts on addressing food insecurity, a critical issue that affects on

San Diego County homebuying hasn’t been the same since the Federal Reserve’s war on inflation began three years ago.That’s what my trusty spreadsheet discovered in the March homebuying report from Attom, which tracks the closed sales of existing residences and new construction, houses and condos, da

WID San Diego Scholarship Fundraiser & Silent AuctionJune 5An evening of waterfront views, appetizers, and a silent auction benefiting scholarships for women in STEM and defense.Mama’s DayJune 6Unlimited bites from more than 50 local chefs, plus cocktails and entertainment, to support Mama’s Kitchen

Budget-conscious home seekers who need any whiff of hope may cheer the latest Case-Schiller national price index.The good news is that this oft-quoted yardstick of U.S. prices declined 0.3% between February and March. It’s the first monthly dip in the “seasonally adjusted” version of the index since

The new owner of the fenced-off Costa Verde Center just opposite Westfield UTC is working on a blueprint for the former strip mall that centers around creating a walkable neighborhood with its own main street flanked by thousands of residential units, neighborhood shops and eateries, and possibly a

By MELINA WALLING, ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG and JOSHUA A. BICKELGILBERT, Ariz. (AP) — Just steps from the porticos, patios, clay-tiled roofs and manicured lawns of suburbia, Kelly Saxer has gotten used to questions. As she weaves through tomato vines, snaps asparagus and generally gets her hands dirty, v

Shake off the post-holiday weekend blues with arty San Diego events like Seth Parker Woods’ multimedia concert Difficult Grace and Michael Roque Collins’ striking Corpus Sanctum exhibition. Or party like you have another Monday off with SDCVA’s annual wine festival on Sunday, where over 20 local win

San Diego home prices haven’t risen this slowly in years.In March, the San Diego metropolitan area’s home price increased 1.67% annually, said the S&P Case-Shiller Indices report released Tuesday. That’s the smallest increase since summer 2023 when rising mortgage rates, briefly, hit the brakes on t

June in San Diego means sunshine, surf, and a packed calendar of events. The weather’s already heating up, and so is the city—with tourists flooding in, lines growing longer at your favorite taco shops, and the annual San Diego County Fair returning to bring fun (and a little freeway chaos). This mo

The homes of architect Paul Revere Williams are among the most coveted dwellings in Los Angeles. Each is a master class in graceful living with their subtly traditional and elegant details showing a range of European styles that mirrored the aspirations of his prosperous (often celebrity) clientele.

California homebuying hasn’t been the same since the Federal Reserve’s war on inflation began three years ago.That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found in the March homebuying report from Attom, which tracks the closed sales of existing residences and new construction, both houses and condos, dating t

The Hazard Center shopping center and office complex in the center of Mission Valley is getting a new name and a retail-focused facelift with the property’s new owner seeking to refashion the neglected site into a trendier destination.Los Angeles-based BH Properties, which bought the property in Aug

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed this week to its highest level since mid-February, a setback for home shoppers that threatens to slow sales further this spring homebuying season.Related Articles Mission Valley’s Hazard Center is getting a n

By ALEX VEIGA, Associated Press Business WriterSales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in April, as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices discouraged prospective homebuyers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market.Existing home sales dropped 0.5% last