Masonite, hardboard, and pressboard are names used interchangeably for a type of manufactured siding. Masonite is the name of the company that made most of the product. It discontinued production in 1998 after losing a billion-dollar class action lawsuit. No product manufactured by Masonite is avail

The new guard is here—and they came to play. San Diego FC‘s first-ever game ended with a shutout win against defending MLS champion LA Galaxy on Sunday, February 23. With the team headed to Snapdragon Stadium for their first home game on March 1, we put together a quick guide to MLS’s 30th franchise

On a corner of the Singing Hills golf club, out where El Cajon fades into chaparral, five soccer fields gleam in the sun, the grass as manicured as the putting greens they replaced. A two-story, state-of-the-art fieldhouse rises from the turf. Nearby sits a defunct resort, reopening this fall as stu

A 1970s hotel near Liberty Station that fell on hard times has sold for $17.4 million to make way for new housing.The 110-room Consulate Hotel, built in 1971, was purchased by Encinitas-based Ambient Communities, which said it plans to turn it into market-rate and student housing.The hotel, at 2901

One day, you’re running a quiet small business, serving a loyal but modest customer base. The next, you’re overwhelmed—scrambling to fulfill an avalanche of orders, juggling media inquiries, and adjusting to a sudden flood of eager customers. All because of a single viral post.Social media’s power t

An early warning sign of bill-paying problems is flashing for California and the nation.To check Californians’ financial health, my trusty spreadsheet examined consumer debt statistics compiled by the New York Fed. These numbers for 2024’s final three months provide a window into the bill-paying hab

Young San Diegans with dreams of homeownership might need to brush up on country music.Nashville had the highest percentage of homeowners under 30 years old at the end of last year, said a new study from mortgage website LendingTree. Compare that to the San Diego metropolitan area, which was close t

Spring is just around the corner, and San Diego is shaking off the winter chill. This month, the city comes alive with a packed lineup of events, from new theater productions for San Diego Theatre Month to lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and the highly anticipated San Diego FC home opener at S

Spring is just around the corner, and San Diego is shaking off the winter chill. This month, the city comes alive with a packed lineup of events, from new theater productions for San Diego Theatre Month to lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and the highly anticipated San Diego FC home opener at S

Home prices weakened across Southern California as 2025 started, with only one local market – Orange County – showing rising prices in January.My trusty spreadsheet examined intriguing indexes from First American Data & Analytics, which tracks four local housing markets. These yardsticks follow over

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in January as rising mortgage rates and prices put off many would-be homebuyers despite a wider selection of properties on the market.Sales fell 4.9% last month from December to a seasonally adjusted ann

Hirving “Chucky” Lozano looked up from the left flank, the ball rolling toward his feet just outside the penalty area, then swung his famed right foot. The ball floated over six New York City FC defenders, and on the other end of the pass arrived Paddy McNair, who finished the play with a running he

San Diego secured a partial victory in the courtroom battle contesting the city’s pending sale of an East Village parking lot known as Tailgate Park to a development team led by the San Diego Padres.Last week, San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal ruled against nonprofit Project for Open Go

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fifth week in a row to its lowest level since late December, a welcome boost for prospective homebuyers in what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for home sales.Related ArticlesReal Estate |

Like many women, Kelly Zien never thought she’d be part of the breast cancer community, let alone speaking about patient advocacy to a lunch crowd. She was diligent—annual mammograms, no family history, no warning signs. Then, last August, she got the call. The one that turns the world on its axis a

Here is a sliver of good news for Southern California house hunters: The typical income required to buy a home dipped modestly in four of the six local counties last year.My trusty spreadsheet reviewed California Association of Realtors affordability stats, comparing fourth-quarter figures with year

Rents at San Diego’s newest luxury apartment building, Folia, rival a mortgage payment.The 342-unit Folia complex at 12520 Camino Del Sur opens this month and already is one of the most expensive apartment buildings in San Diego County. It is located on the edge of  Carmel Valley, northeast of Sorre

Need a dose of culture this weekend? San Diego’s got events for that. Local musicians will fête two certified legends—Aretha Franklin and Bob Marley—with tributes. Meanwhile, fans of fine art will have much to feast their eyes on with a plethora of new exhibitions. And if movies are more your thing,

California is home to the most women-owned businesses in the country, and San Diego is a hot spot for women entrepreneurs. In March, we’re celebrating International Women’s Month by highlighting some of our favorite women-owned businesses throughout San Diego County—from food to flowers, photographe

Every year in the spring and fall, some of the EDM scene’s brightest stars descend upon downtown San Diego. Founded in 2015, CRSSD Festival now draws an average of 30,000 fans for two days of sunlit dancing at Waterfront Park. This spring’s event, taking place March 1 and 2, brings a lineup topped b