The federal government reform arm of President Donald Trump’s executive office is seeking to end five office leases, totaling 40,242 square feet of space, across San Diego County.The listed local lease terminations were published by the Department of Government Efficiency earlier this month alongsid

While Riverside County may not exude the tech-driven energy of the Bay Area or the coastal creativity of Southern California, its warehouse-powered economy emerged as the state’s top performer during the pandemic era.That accolade comes from my trusty spreadsheet, which found Southern California’s i

Kaylie Smith, the bestselling author behind the fantasy series Wicked Games, is a newly minted San Diego local set to release the second book in the series, Enchantra, on April 8. Her debut novel, Phantasma, became a viral sensation late last year.Published in September 2024, Phantasma currently boa

Why are so many Californians grumpy about the economy?Ponder a quirky economic statistic called “real wages” – a yardstick comparing the growth in pay vs. the inflation rate. This measurement shows the typical paycheck was battered by a ballooning cost of living during the past four years.My trusty

San Bernardino County had the fewest empty rentals in February in Southern California.My trusty spreadsheet looked at ApartmentList’s monthly rental vacancy report for 165 big U.S. counties, including six in Southern California. The study, which looks at available units at primarily larger complexes

I just wanted clear skin, a face that looked like glass or a donut or whatever people are calling smooth, unblemished complexions nowadays. I didn’t expect it to kind of ruin my life.I’d struggled with breakouts since middle school. One thing that didn’t plague me, though? Stomach problems. I could

It wasn’t long after President Donald Trump was elected when Rebecca Fielding-Miller, an epidemiologist at UC San Diego, knew that she would be feeling the impacts of his election firsthand.Fielding-Miller explains that the system used to review grants hinges on meetings in which a group of scientis

I recently started taking beginner dance classes. Sure, I can shake it convincingly with friends at the club or a wedding reception after a few Champagnes, but choreo? My brain breaks and I forget how to count to four, Bambi-legged on wobbling character shoes.It’s cringe, I know it, I feel it. But d

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged higher this week, ending a seven-week slide that helped ease borrowing costs for home shoppers leading into the spring homebuying season.Related ArticlesBusiness | Oceanside considers changes to appeals process

Modern house design emerged in the mid-20th century, revolutionizing architecture with its clean lines, open spaces, and functional layouts. Rooted in simplicity and practicality, it continues to shape contemporary homes, blending effortlessly with evolving trends.Modern Architecture In South Africa

Tiny house kits provide a fast and efficient way to build a compact home, with options ranging from basic frames to complete interior and exterior packages. Ideal for DIY enthusiasts, these kits vary in design, foundation requirements, and price—starting as low as $2,900 and reaching over $60,000. W

It’s been an ugly few days in the stock market as investors suddenly grew nervous about brewing trade wars, federal job cuts, reheated inflation and overall economic anxieties.As a result, talk about a potential recession is percolating and share prices are tumbling. Could an extended bout of Wall S

A controversial proposed church in Del Cerro was restored Tuesday night after previously being denied.After a three-hour meeting, the San Diego City Council voted 5-4 to approve the 54,476-square-foot All Peoples Church only a year after rejecting it on land-use grounds.Neighbors had fought against

This weekend in San Diego brings compelling art exhibitions, decadent dinners, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Though the holiday doesn’t officially arrive until Monday, partying will start Saturday with the San Diego Leprechaun Run, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, and ShamROCK. Word to

Pasadena is the nation’s second-hardest spot to find a rental, another example of how January’s firestorm is altering the region’s real estate markets.My trusty spreadsheet looked at ApartmentList’s monthly rental vacancy report for 149 big U.S. cities, including six in Southern California. The stud

The city of San Marcos, nestled along Highway 78 between Escondido and Vista, has an agricultural heritage dating back to the 1850s centered around wine, honey, poultry and dairy production. While San Marcos still has remnants of those roots (such as the family-run Hollandia Dairy), it has now evolv

“I don’t sleep,” admits southeast San Diego native Joann Mamuyac. It’s the only explanation for how she maintains her objectively bonkers schedule: She and her partner, Brittani Lusain, are both professional tackle football players with the San Diego Rebellion, our local franchise of the Women’s Nat

The Los Angeles wildfires are amplifying many of the usual steep challenges for those who want to build or buy new homes in the region.January’s firestorm destroyed or damaged more than 12,000 structures around Altadena and Pacific Palisades. To gauge how that changes the real estate game for local

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Mortgage rates have been mostly declining in recent weeks, helping encourage prospective home shoppers just as the spring homebuying season gets going.But the same factors that have pulled mortgage rates to their lowest level since December — signs

Mission Hills may be only a few miles from downtown San Diego, but it’s nearer to nature than often meets the eye. Matthew and April Segal and their children Oliver and Eleanor got up close with wildlife when they made their move north from Little Italy to their new concrete-and-glass home, designed