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

Halloween is just around the corner and San Diego is already very much in the spirit. The local spooky season offerings include eerie performances of Poe & More Poe at the Villa Montezuma Museum and a trip to the splatter zone for Evil Dead The Musical at Tenth Avenue Arts Center. If you’re someone

This contemporary villa designed by Dutch architect Jeroen de Nijs redefines warm modern living. Large glass panes blur the line between interior and garden, while the natural palette of wood, stone, and microcement lends a tactile calm that balances luxury with restraint. The design celebrates flow

It began at Nobu, downtown San Diego, 2012. A blind date—though nothing felt blind about it. Chris was the founder of Coola, a luxury skincare line built around high-end sun protection. Adrienne— whose friends and family call her AJ—worked in advertising and produced lifestyle events for Sandow Medi

Perched on a serene hillside within The Reserve at Lake Keowee, this stunning residence by MHK Architecture and Ridgeline Design Studio, embraces natural materials, expansive glass openings, and clean-lined geometry, all harmoniously integrated into the lush lakefront landscape. The living area cent

Orange County remains the toughest market in Southern California to find rental housing. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the local slice of RentCafe’s mid-year study of the most competitive places to find an apartment at larger complexes. The report tracking second-quarter data for 66 big U.S. apartm

San Diego’s unique architecture competition, Orchids and Onions, is back with a new batch of trophies for the region’s most inspiring projects — and the duds. Orchids and Onions, now in its 49th year, is the most popular local architect competition because it takes the rare step of pointing out bad

Tucked into the forested slopes above Portugal’s Douro River, Douro Wood House from MJARC – Arquitectos Associados, lda seems less built than grown from the earth itself. Its living green roof, blanketed with native vegetation, allows the structure to vanish into the hillside. Raised lightly on stee

I moved to San Diego in 2009, about two years after the Grand Del Mar opened its doors. Back then, I was just starting my writing career while learning about this new city, exploring its beaches, discovering that tacos are a lifestyle more than just a meal, and finding that casual was the name of th

From the shores of Ocean Beach to Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena and all around San Diego, there are numerous ways to fill up your week-long plans. Wednesday evening brings two neighborhood tasting events, with the chance to explore dozens of eateries throughout Mission Hills and Coronado. Moviegoers c