This weekend in San Diego is full of triumphant returns: BirdStock is back for year four with another free, all-day street festival; Rosin Box Project’s Ghost Light Masquerade has another set of spectral performances in store; and the third edition of Villa Manila’s Taste the Tradition promises a de

By Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org Growing up in a religious family, Florida Republican state Sen. Alexis Calatayud has seen how many church communities are no longer anchored to a single building in the way they used to be. Her small prayer groups take place over chats these days, not necessarily in

The city of San Diego is refusing to accept defeat after a devastating appellate court ruling ordered reinstatement of the 30-foot height limit in the Midway District. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said Monday that he will ask the City Council to OK a petition to the state Supreme Court to review the

Fall in San Diego may not come with the crunch of red and orange leaves, but there’s something undeniably cinematic about the season. The golden-hour light lingers a little longer, the ocean air turns crisp, sweaters make their seasonal debut, and the city slows down just enough to sink into a movie

Happy spooky season! You could ring in the holiday by browsing one of the Spirit Halloween stores popping up like zombies all over the county. For a more truly chilling experience, however, head to the homes of some real-life ghosts. Here are seven of the most haunted spots in San Diego to visit. Co

Five San Diego County ZIP codes made PropertyShark’s annual list of the 100 most expensive areas. It was down from six last year, when Carmel Valley narrowly made it in at No. 92 (It was just $50,000 off from the list this year). All local ZIP codes on the list had median sale prices of more than $2

Do you know Southern California’s housing market? Or maybe you want to learn more. Either way, try our online quiz that will test your knowledge of median selling prices across Southern California’s six counties vs. statewide and nationwide values, according to data from Attom as of August 2025. You

This contemporary cabin by Archmondo Piotr Kowalczyk is designed to merge with its landscape rather than dominate it. Two elongated volumes form an L-shaped plan that embraces a private courtyard sheltered by a concrete wall. The simple geometry, vertical cladding, and soft grey metal roof reinterpr

The Oceanside City Council approved an eight-story, mixed-use development with 273 apartments and 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail shops Wednesday for a vacant lot on Mission Avenue just west of Oceanside High School. The only no vote came from Councilmember Eric Joyce. He said he had concer

San Diego’s years-long attempt to remove the 30-foot building height limit from the Midway District was just dealt a severe blow by a state appellate court. On Friday, California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal overturned a San Diego Superior Court judge’s earlier decision, which found that the 20

Early on a Saturday morning, the surf at La Jolla Cove is dotted with swimmers slicing through the Pacific in steady strokes. On the steps above, a group of retirees laughs through a bodyweight circuit, while hikers gather at Torrey Pines to start their sunrise trek. And a mile inland, scientists ar

California renters are finicky customers, changing apartments far more often than the typical American tenant. But when they find the right place, they stay longer than the national norm. That’s what my trusty spreadsheet learned after reviewing RentCafe’s second-quarter report on how tough it is to

Sometimes a change of scenery can make a big difference. After nearly four decades, downtown San Diego’s NewSchool of Architecture & Design has started its first semester outside of East Village in a high rise in the business district. The university had a rough few years: A decline in enrollment, a

The owner of the 1970s-era marina at the westernmost portion of Harbor Island expects to soon start construction, after a longer-than-planned permitting process, on a $67.6 million redevelopment project that will see the marina’s docks, land-side buildings and public viewing deck remade into a resor

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage declined again this week, easing to just above its lowest level this year. The average long-term mortgage rate slipped to 6.27% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6

Promising more than your routine sweat session, the Life Time luxury fitness center under construction on a full city block in Chula Vista will open to the public in December, the company said this week. Life Time Otay Ranch features a 26,000 square-foot workout floor with four studios for group cla

San Diego County’s median home price fell for the first time this year in August. The median home price fell to $889,500, down 1.2% from the previous month, according to Attom Data Solutions, which combines sales of single-family homes, townhouses and condos. Despite sluggish sales and affordability

A fountain and courtyard sit across from Colonnade at The Market Place in Irvine, CA on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG) Colonnade at The Market Place is nearing completion in Irvine, CA on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange Count

The Staab Residence stands apart from its speculative suburban neighbors, offering a thoughtful dialogue between material, landscape, and light. Designed by Chen Suchart Studio, the home unfolds as a composition of sand-blasted masonry walls and floating stainless-steel volumes, positioned to embrac

This mid-century-inspired home by Mountford Architects blends timeless design principles with the relaxed essence of Australian living.  Timber finishes, clean lines, and a balanced palette of organic materials create a sense of calm and sophistication. The formal living room, anchored by a fireplac