A quest by San Diego County to push for a steep increase in real estate taxes has ended before it really started. The county has bailed on plans to hire a lobbyist in Sacramento to push for a menu of potential tax hikes identified by a subcommittee overseen by Democratic supervisors. Voice of San Di

This compact but exquisite Venice residence was designed and built for architect Leo Marmol (FAIA by his firm) Marmol Radziner as an early exploration into luxury prefabricated homes in the early-2000s, just closed on the last day of 2025 after barely a month on the market (in an all-cash deal) for

Why didn’t Southern California rents soar after last year’s horrific wildfire destroyed roughly 12,000 structures? My trusty spreadsheet reviewed rental stats from ApartmentList, which tracks costs by combining federal housing figures and pricing patterns from its own listing service for 49 cities i

George Saunders may be the most beloved short story writer in the country. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Atlantic, Harper’s McSweeney’s, andGQ. His 2017 novel Lincoln in the Bardo also won the Booker Prize and his new novel Vigil is destined to be a bestseller. He’s also known f

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week to just above its 2025 low. Related Articles Midway District’s 30-foot height limit will be restored following California Supreme Court ruling Housing won’t crash because it’s getting a bailout Avera

When we talk about a city’s culture, we’re talking about about people. Year-round, SDM editors analyze the flares and shifts and leaps and fissures in the culture of here. Then we find the humans tinkering in the heart of those moments, and we tell their stories. We document the ineffable charm of S

When we talk about a city’s culture, we’re talking about about people. Year-round, SDM editors analyze the flares and shifts and leaps and fissures in the culture of here. Then we find the humans tinkering in the heart of those moments, and we tell their stories. We document the ineffable charm of S

It’s a new year! And the city is celebrating with plenty of activities all month-long including a winter fest in Poway, the return of San Diego Restaurant Week, Spamilton: An American Parody at the Balboa Theatre, and Braxton Cook at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room. Check out the full list of things to do in

The state’s highest court has rejected San Diego’s plea to keep intact the 2022 voter-approved ballot measure that removed the 30-foot height limit from the Midway District. Last week, the justices of the Supreme Court of California formally denied the city of San Diego’s petition for review of the

The bailouts are coming! The bailouts are coming! Yes, housing’s “no crash” crowd may be right about home pricing avoiding another steep tumble. Those gurus could be proven correct because of my can’t-miss prediction for the 2026 housing market. The federal government will come to the “rescue” once

By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers. Related Articles Some Warren Buffett wisdom on his last day leading Berkshire Hathaway Sprinkles Cupcakes permane

Remember that a home loan’s financial leverage can boost ownership profits over the mortgage’s life but also magnify the impact of price declines. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed Cotality’s third-quarter report on homeowner equity, focusing on homes with mortgages and comparing home values with loan

Out with the old, in with the new (year). While you tinker with a new set of resolutions, there are many ways to savor the remainder of 2025 and welcome in 2026. Partygoers can spend New Year’s Eve exploring the Hard Rock Hotel’s annual end-of-year bash or enjoying bass drops around Petco Park durin

San Diego home prices were down for a fifth month in October, but the pace of the decline has slowed. The San Diego metropolitan area’s home price decreased 0.59% annually in October, said the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Indices report released Tuesday. That’s lower than the 0.85% drop in September. T

By one measure, Californians got a surprising boost of optimism at the year’s end. The Conference Board’s monthly consumer confidence index for the state took its largest one-month jump on record for December. This yardstick of shopper psyche, created by polls that run to mid -month, date to 2007. M

San Diego County had a banner year for luxury housing with two home sales that broke records, and an overall high-end market that surged in the second half of the year. Affluent buyers largely put a premium on being as close to the ocean as possible, as opposed to hidden mansions east of the coast.

When times get tough, San Diegans step up to help those in need. Even amid economic uncertainty, locals donate their time and money to nonprofit organizations and independent foundations. These stats from the University of San Diego’s 2025 State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report highlight the th

For more than 80 years, the North Chapel has been one of Liberty Station’s defining silhouettes. Opened in 1942, the multi-faith chapel  has hosted Navy services, weddings, memorials, and countless community milestones during wartime years. Its story stretches from religious services for military me

I’m standing in a hotel lobby with a carry-on suitcase packed with three pairs of flats, two pairs of heels, a dress I hope isn’t wrinkled for The Nutcracker later, and a handful of outfits perfect for wandering a multi-story mall. Light Christmas music floats through the air, mingling with the scen

While canids like Arctic foxes, New Guinea singing dogs, and jackals aren’t native to San Diego County, a handful have made a permanent home in Santa Ysabel. The Judith A. Bassett Canid Education & Conservation Center (JABCECC) is a safe haven for these animals and others rescued from fur farms, the