Room additions in San Diego: how the process works, from permit to move-in

For many San Diego families, the house is in the right neighborhood, but the floor plan no longer fits. A growing household, a parent moving in, or a home office that has become permanent can all push the same question: move, or add space? With housing prices where they are, more homeowners are choosing to build onto what they already own.

Aztecs Set for Pac-12 Championship Match at No. 24 Oregon State

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego State men’s soccer team plays at No. 24 Oregon State in the Pac-12 Championship match Saturday at 6 p.m. SDSU earned a 2-2 draw at Oregon State in the Pac-12 opener Sept. 30. Aztec Tidbits. - If the Aztecs win, they will...

Inland Empire Rents Set to Climb Fastest in SoCal Through 2029, USC Forecast Finds

Southern California renters should brace for higher bills no matter where they live, but nowhere will the climb be steeper than the Inland Empire, according to a forecast the University of Southern California released Tuesday. Riverside and San Bernardino counties, treated together as a single Inland Empire market in the forecast, are projected to see average annual rent growth of 2.4% over the next three years — the fastest pace among five Southern California markets studied.

Solento Organic Tequila Debuts Its High-Proof Blanco and Reposado, Celebrating the Purity of Organic Agave and Volcanic Water

San Diego California — Solento Organic Tequila, the single-estate organic tequila, today introduced High Proof Blanco and High Proof Reposado. Both are bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV), proofed with deep volcanic well water, and made for slow, neat sipping. The pair will be available now. The flavor starts...

Protesters in San Diego demand release of 8-year-old detained by ICE

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...

Museum seeks donations for renovation of old courthouse

After many years of talking about it, and with the blessing of the Valley Center School District, the owner of the property, the VC History Museum has commenced  the renovation and restoration of the Bear Valley Courthouse on Cole Grade Road. The Courthouse, built in 1882, is a 16 x 20 foot plaster-covered adobe building that is one of the […] The post Museum seeks donations for renovation of old courthouse first appeared on Valley Roadrunner .

Hillcrest Hall Breaks Ground, Bringing 98 Affordable Homes to University Avenue

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced that Hillcrest Hall has broken ground, calling it a project that will bring affordable homes to a neighborhood close to jobs, transit, schools and opportunity. The announcement, posted Tuesday, marks a milestone for a development that has been winding through city and housing commission approvals for roughly three years.

After Flock came to Hillcrest, hate crimes dropped. The community is now divided on whether ALPRs should stay.

In the past decade, the historic LGBTQ+ neighborhood Hillcrest has recorded the highest number of total hate crimes of any neighborhood in the city. However, hate crimes in Hillcrest have dropped since 2025, with other neighborhoods recording more hate crimes than Hillcrest for the first time since 2016. Some Hillcrest residents, business owners and San Diego Police attribute the decline to the introduction of Automated License Plate Readers in July 2024.

Norwood leads planning, Jones will be next supervisor

Valley Center Community Planning Group: seven seats are chosen in this election. On Monday night, with 53% counted and more than 185,000 votes left to tally countywide, planning veteran LaVonne Norwood is dominating at 4,561 (15.16%), followed by Lisa Adams 4,096 (13.61%), James Garritson 3,527 (11.72%), Matt Matthews 3,492 (11.61%), Vlad Ciupitu 3,180 (10.57%), Steve Hutchison 2,903 (9.65%) and Susan […] The post Norwood leads planning, Jones will be next supervisor first appeared on Valley Roadrunner .

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.

San Diego case accusing USAA of overcharging enlisted clients bound for California Supreme Court

The California Supreme Court will take up a class action lawsuit originally filed in San Diego by a group of enlisted USAA policyholders who allege they were overcharged by the insurance company. The lawsuit alleges the firm, formally named the United Services Automobile Association, charged the plaintiffs higher auto insurance...

For these Gen Z California kids, college's hottest club is Costco

Students are obsessed with the bulk-buying behemoth.

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.

Lefkowits declares victory in Encinitas City Council race with two others too close to call

Brad Lefkowits, a landscape designer and member of Encinitas’ Urban Forest Advisory Committee, declared victory in his race for City Council in an Instagram post on Thursday. His inauguration next month will oust incumbent Marco San Antonio, who was appointed to the District 4 seat to represent New Encinitas...

San Diego could host FIFA Women's World Cup up to quarterfinals

San Diego could see more World Cup action come 2031. The city was one of 20 potential host cities for the 2031 Women's World Cup, according to the bid evaluation report FIFA, the international soccer governing body, released Wednesday. San Diego was included as part of the United States, Mexico,...

Opinion: Dia de Los Muertos altar at Balboa Park’s Centro Cultural de la Raza promoted hate

As part of their celebration of the Day of the Dead, Balboa Park’s Centro Cultural de la Raza put up an ofrenda (altar) honoring, among others, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 massacre that killed over 1,200 Israelis, and Qasem Soleimani, the deceased leader of the Iranian Quds Force responsible for hundreds of American and coalition deaths in Iraq.

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 County Fair invites you to ‘peel back the wrapper’ and learn its 2027 theme

The San Diego County Fair has announced its 2027 theme which will explore the agricultural origins and history of chocolate.

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...