San Diego man started a small pizza business in his apartment after being laid off, and now he makes 15 a week and sells out in under 30 seconds

A waitlist of 1,500 people is chasing 15 pizzas a week from a single Ocean Beach apartment in San Diego. According to Axios, AJ Miller began selling pies after losing his marketing job. The list grew from 75 to 1,500 names in a single week, and each batch of orders is claimed within half a […]

Former Chula Vista Schools Director Alleges Favoritism in Union Leader’s New Job

The Chula Vista Elementary School District is poised to award a senior administrative job to the leader of the district’s teachers union following an election in which the union backed the candidacies of some school board members who now will have final say over whether she gets the new job.

Neighbors push back on City Heights housing project

The City Heights Community Planning Group voiced its disapproval of a proposed housing project on 44th Street due to a lack of onsite parking. Documenter Jennifer Hua was at the group’s latest meeting and took notes on the conversation. The owner plans to build a 23-unit apartment complex in...

Marine Group Boat Works Announces Major Facility Upgrades, Strengthening Cabo Location as the Region’s Premier Shipyard

Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), a leading full-service shipyard and marine services provider, is proud to announce significant upgrades and service enhancements at its Los Cabos facility. These improvements reinforce Marine Group’s commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure, expanded capabilities, and unmatched customer support for vessels operating throughout Baja California.

Kobey's Swap Meet, other businesses express concern over Midway Rising approval

Affordable housing coming to Hillcrest

Construction began Tuesday on a 97-unit development on the corner of University Avenue and Herbert Street. Known as Hillcrest Hall, it will remain affordable for 55 years for qualifying low-income San Diegans, which right now includes households earning between $47,250 and $110,200 for a family of three. The development is...

South Bay residents push back on SDG&E proposed rate hike

CHULA VISTA (KGTV) — People in Chula Vista pushed back Thursday against the proposed rate hike of 8.6% by SDG&E. Outside Chula Vista City Hall, South Bay residents expressed frustration and anger. Diane Swartz is a retired senior citizen who lost her husband eight years ago. She's living on...

New city attorney talks about her new job

‘I never know what to expect when I come into the office’ Once an attorney for private parties in environmental cases against cities— Dare DeLano now wears a different hat. Giving her a unique perspective that she brings to the city of Escondido. She understands the other side! Last week I interviewed the recently installed Escondido City Attorney in her […] The post New city attorney talks about her new job first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate .

Escondido amends mall ground leases in preparation for Costco

ESCONDIDO — The city has agreed to amend ground leases for four parcels at North County Mall as negotiations continue to replace the former Sears store with a Costco. Located in southern Escondido off Interstate 15 at Via Rancho Parkway, the 83-acre mall site consists of eight parcels. The city owns all but Parcel 6, which is owned by Macy’s Inc.

San Diego City Council advances exploration of public power alternative to SDG&E

Just days after SDG&E requested increased rates for 2028, the San Diego City Council's Environment Committee voted to take the next steps in its analysis of what a nonprofit public power utility would look like in San Diego. Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera and Council President Joe LaCava voted in favor of...

San Diego Home Prices Slip While Inventory Climbs

San Diego buyers found more options and lower asking prices than a year ago, with inventory up and the median list price down to $889,000.

Cutwater Announces $1.5 Million Investment as It Expands Its Popular Canned Cocktail Lineup

Cutwater has big plans for its canned cocktails, and some unexpected flavors are already shaking things up.

San Diego Approves Higher Labor Enforcement Fee

The San Diego City Council approved an increase in the City’s Minimum Wage and Labor Standards Enforcement Fee on October 26, raising the charge from $1.47 to $2.82 per covered employee, an increase of approximately 92%. The decision followed concerns raised by the City’s Small Business Advisory Board about the financial impact on local businesses.

Exclusive: Greystar Closes $181M San Diego Sale

The community debuted last year following a hospital-to-residential redevelopment. Greystar has sold The Grand at Palomar Heights, a 420-unit luxury community in Escondido, Calif., for $180.5 million, according to Yardi Matrix data. Mesirow purchased the asset, funding the acquisition with a $112 million loan from AIG. The property debuted last...

Greystar Sells Escondido's Grand at Palomar Heights for $180.5M in Downtown Comeback

A 420-unit luxury apartment community built on the site of a decades-old Escondido hospital has changed hands for $180.5 million. Greystar sold The Grand at Palomar Heights to investment firm Mesirow, which financed the purchase in part with a $112 million loan from AIG. The sale price was reported by...

‘We’ve had enough:’ San Diegans push back against SDG&E’s proposed rate increases

San Diego Gas & Electric faces strong opposition from residents and officials following its proposal to implement significant rate increases beginning in 2028.

Mesa Grande Reservation adds solar and battery systems, plans to expand housing

Well beyond the sprawl of San Diego County suburbia, rocky canyons carve through rolling green hills with oaks trees. There, tucked around pockets of private land and national forest is the Mesa Grande Reservation, home to the Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians. “So you head to Julian,...

Oceanside sales tax measure turning into a nail-biter

New election results released Monday left Oceanside residents still wondering whether the city will impose another sales tax. They’ll have to wait for more results Tuesday night. The 15,000 additional ballots counted show “no” on Measure S ahead by 238 votes, even less than the 458-vote edge Friday night....

Holiday market brings vendors to Escondido as small businesses face rising costs

A holiday market at Rancho Guejito Vineyard in unincorporated Escondido is showcasing 30 Southern California vendors navigating higher costs and tighter spending this season.