• Xander Schauffele’s Long Game

    Xander Schauffele’s Long Game,Cole Novak

    I ask Xander Schauffele if one of his goals this year is winning the Masters. In 2019, he finished second by a stroke to Tiger Woods. In 2021, Schauffele faltered late in the final round and had to settle for third. Could 2025 be the year he breaks through at golf’s most prestigious tournament? But

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  • San Diego to reconsider denial of All Peoples Church project in Del Cerro

    San Diego to reconsider denial of All Peoples Church project in Del Cerro,Jennifer Van Grove

    The seemingly dead All Peoples Church project proposing to build a 54,476-square-foot sanctuary building and parking garage on a vacant, 6-acre lot in Del Cerro will get a second chance at life.On March 11, San Diego City Council members will revisit their January 2024 decision to deny the controver

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  • The Perfect Schindler Eyrie In Outpost Estates, $3.3M

    The Perfect Schindler Eyrie In Outpost Estates, $3.3M,Philip Ferrato

    Born in Vienna, Rudolph Schindler [1887-1953] has become one of the most admired—and mythic—California Modernist architects, in part because so few of his projects have survived intact. His own home in West Hollywood, now beautifully restored, is widely considered his finest extant work. Schindler w

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  • ‘Tariffs do not help with housing costs’: San Diego apartment builders brace for steel and aluminum tariffs

    ‘Tariffs do not help with housing costs’: San Diego apartment builders brace for steel and aluminum tariffs,Phillip Molnar

    Developer Nat Bosa has been responsible for some of downtown San Diego’s largest residential towers but looming tariffs have him flabbergasted.His company, Vancouver, Canada-based Bosa Development, is in the middle of construction on a 389-unit condo tower called Andia in downtown San Diego. It also

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  • California is No. 3 for home-price volatility

    California is No. 3 for home-price volatility,Jon Lansner

    Yes, California’s housing market is erratic, as only two states have experienced more volatility during the past half-century.My trusty spreadsheet eyeballed price indexes from the Federal Housing Finance Agency dating to 1975 to get a long-running look at real estate swings for the 50 states and th

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  • Port of San Diego renames DEI team, removes language from website

    Port of San Diego renames DEI team, removes language from website,Jennifer Van Grove

    Once a bedrock of the Port of San Diego’s value system, the agency’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has quietly shifted in recent months to a philosophy that promotes belonging.In October, the port formally renamed its DEI team the Culture of Belonging team, a spokesperson said. Then,

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  • Photos: Rady’s 116th Annual Charity Ball

    Photos: Rady’s 116th Annual Charity Ball,Cole Novak

    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

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  • 10 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This March

    10 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This March,Cole Novak

    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

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  • 17 Things to Do in San Diego: February 26–March 2

    17 Things to Do in San Diego: February 26–March 2,Cole Novak

    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

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  • 17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: February 26–March 2

    17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: February 26–March 2,Cole Novak

    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

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  • Keeping Culture Alive With the House of Pacific Relations 

    Keeping Culture Alive With the House of Pacific Relations ,Cole Novak

    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

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  • San Diego ends the year No. 5 in nation for home price gains. Will it last?

    San Diego ends the year No. 5 in nation for home price gains. Will it last?,Phillip Molnar

    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

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  • San Diego FC: What to Know About the Inaugural Season

    San Diego FC: What to Know About the Inaugural Season,Cole Novak

    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

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  • San Diego FC Has Arrived—Here’s What it Means for the City

    San Diego FC Has Arrived—Here’s What it Means for the City,Cole Novak

    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

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  • Old, shuttered Point Loma hotel sells for $17.4M

    Old, shuttered Point Loma hotel sells for $17.4M,Phillip Molnar

    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

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  • The Double-Edged Sword of Unexpected Virality for Small Businesses

    The Double-Edged Sword of Unexpected Virality for Small Businesses,Cole Novak

    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

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  • California bill-paying problems near 9-year high

    California bill-paying problems near 9-year high,Jon Lansner

    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

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  • San Diego has one of the lowest homeownership rates for people under 30

    San Diego has one of the lowest homeownership rates for people under 30,Phillip Molnar

    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

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  • The Best Things to Do in San Diego This Month: Mar. 2025

    The Best Things to Do in San Diego This Month: Mar. 2025,Cole Novak

    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

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  • The Best Things to Do in San Diego: March 2025

    The Best Things to Do in San Diego: March 2025,Cole Novak

    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

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