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

Built for rugged terrain and changing seasons, these Colorado log homes rely on solid timber structures, stone foundations, and deep rooflines to create durable, landscape-driven exteriors. Each design shows how traditional materials are used with precision to anchor the house to the site and extend

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

Exterior Christmas lighting is less about excess and more about control. When lights follow architectural lines, highlight entry points, and respect scale, the house feels intentional rather than decorated. The designs below show different ways to use exterior Christmas lights to shape the facade, g

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

On Homedit we shared different architecture and interior design ideas, but a coffee shop like this is unlike anything we’ve featured before. In the dense fabric of Bucharest, where leftover urban spaces often sit unnoticed, The Chapel by Vinklu transforms an impossibly narrow gap on Bazilescu Street

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

Submitted through Homedit’s project form, this Tudor townhouse in Forest Hills from AhA!interiors balances its English village roots with thoughtful, modern updates that support daily family living. The exterior sets the tone with steep gables, textured brickwork, and half-timbered details that refl

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

Exposed beams bring architecture, warmth, and definition to a room, whether they’re rustic, modern, or refined. Their lines guide the eye, frame ceilings, and add depth that finishes alone can’t achieve.  From kitchens and bedrooms to living rooms with layered textures, these ideas show how wood bea