Apple Fights San Diego Jury's Record $5.7 Billion Haptic Patent Verdict

Apple has asked a federal judge in San Diego to throw out a $5.7 billion patent verdict, the largest in U.S. history by more than $3 billion, after a jury found that the Taptic Engine powering vibrations in iPhones and Apple Watches infringed two patents held by haptic-technology company Taction Technology. The company filed a motion for judgment as a matter of law or, alternatively, for a new trial on October 13.

Stone Brewing’s Founders Sold Out for $165 Million, Then Sold Their Distribution Empire, Now They’re Coming Back to Save Their Escondido Landmark

After cashing out of the craft beer company they built and watching its iconic Escondido headquarters face closure under corporate ownership, Stone Brewing founders Greg Koch and Steve Wagner are returning to the sprawling restaurant and beer garden that helped define San Diego’s brewing culture. But their comeback comes with an uncomfortable dose of irony: the men who once championed independence and railed against corporate beer acquisitions are now attempting to rescue a landmark caught in the aftermath of their own multimillion-dollar exit.

Bounced paychecks leave Del Mar restaurant workers struggling to pay bills

Employees at Jimmy O's, a popular bar and restaurant in Del Mar, say repeated bounced paychecks have left them struggling to pay rent, buy groceries and cover basic expenses. Two workers are now pursuing wage theft claims with the state. The employees say Jimmy O's closed on Oct. 5 and...

Big Dog Gaming Center to Debut in San Diego

A new gaming store is preparing to open in San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood. According to its Facebook page, Big Dog Gaming Center plans to open at 2744 Midway Drive. Big Dog Gaming Center will bring together tabletop role-playing games, tabletop wargaming and trading card games in a space designed for players to meet, play and connect. The gaming center will feature games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. The business has also announced plans for at least four private rooms available to rent in three-hour blocks.

Former Jimmy O’s Employees Pursue Wage Claims After Check Problems

Jimmy O’s, a Del Mar bar and restaurant, closed Oct. 5 and had not reopened as of the week of NBC 7’s report. The station reported that two former employees are pursuing state wage claims over pay they say they did not receive. NBC 7 said it sought comment from the restaurant’s ownership multiple times but had no response by its reporting deadline: NBC 7 San Diego.

San Diego Pride faces financial troubles, warns that changes are coming

SAN DIEGO (KGTV)- San Diego has celebrated Pride for more than 50 years, but the organization behind one of the city's largest events is now facing financial challenges that could change how future celebrations look. San Diego Pride says it has seen revenue decline, especially in corporate sponsorships and grant...

Escondido City Council opposes county sales tax ballot measure

ESCONDIDO — The city has come out against the county’s proposed half-cent sales tax measure, which would bring the city’s sales tax to the state cap if approved by voters this November. The Escondido City Council voted Oct. 7 to oppose Measure B, also known as the...

American Airlines to face former cadets' racial discrimination claims

SAN DIEGO (CN) — A racial discrimination lawsuit against American Airlines’ pilot training program and a flight school in San Diego will move forward in federal court after clearing major hurdles on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Cynthia Bashant ruled mostly in favor of a group of 20 nonwhite...

Cush Medical Plaza Breaks Ground in La Mesa, California

Rainbow Investment Co. announced that construction is underway on Cush Medical Plaza, a 52,600-square-foot Class A medical office development. Located within the Sharp Grossmont Hospital area in La Mesa, California, Cush Medical Plaza offers healthcare providers a rare opportunity to secure space in a facility designed exclusively for medical tenants.

Albertsons® Announces New Store in Valley Center, Bringing Fresh Food, Pharmacy Services and Jobs to Growing Community

FULLERTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 14, 2026--Albertsons ® today announced plans to build a new Albertsons grocery store in Valley Center, bringing fresh food, pharmacy services, ecommerce

HLB Quarantine Expansion in California

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced Oct. 1 that it was expanding the citrus greening (also known as huanglongbing or HLB) quarantined area in California. APHIS is adding 155 square miles to the quarantined Murrieta area of Riverside and San Diego counties. This...

San Diego’s events economy is creating new opportunities for bartenders — from weddings to corporate parties

San Diego is known for its beautiful coastline, outdoor venues, vibrant hospitality scene and year-round opportunities to celebrate special occasions. From beachfront weddings and private parties to business conferences and corporate celebrations, the city hosts a wide range of events that bring people together. And behind many of these experiences...

SDG&E holds public meetings on Golden Pacific Powerlink

San Diego Gas & Electric is hosting two public meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday to gather feedback on its proposed $1.62 billion Golden Pacific Powerlink project.

San Diego retail jobs: Crew, merchandiser, and store manager roles at Trader Joe’s, DICK’S, Journeys, and Spirit Halloween

San Diego’s retail openings span entry-level floor support, merchandising, and store leadership. Trader Joe’s is hiring Crew for customer service and store tasks across full-time and part-time schedules, while Advantage Solutions is seeking a part-time Retail Reset Merchandiser focused on displays and shelf resets. For management, DICK’S Sporting Goods has a full-time Retail Manager role centered on team leadership and loyalty programs, Journeys is looking for a Store Manager to run daily operations and sales, and Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween has a seasonal-style Store Manager role tied to store setup, teardown, and inventory control.

A new farmers market grows community at Sharp Grossmont

The last place you might expect to find fresh fruits and vegetables, a loaf of sourdough bread and whipped honey is at a hospital. But since July, Sharp Grossmont Hospital has been home to one of San Diego’s newest certified farmers markets. Every other Friday morning, about 30 vendors...

New California ghost gun lawsuit takes aim at company that sells 3D printer filament

LOS ANGELES — San Diego County jumped into California’s sprawling ghost gun fight this week, suing a 3D printing filament manufacturer it says hocks material for homespun firearms in violation of state law. Working with the Giffords Law Center, the county counsel sued manufacturer Polymaker, alleging the company...

A Girl Nearly Died After Drinking Raw Milk. The State Did Little to Punish the Unlicensed Farmer Who Sold It.

California is teeming with black-market dairies, propped up by consumer demand fueled by misinformation. With evidence against one raw goat milk farm, regulators could have sought punitive action. But that’s not what happened.

San Diego healthcare jobs: scientist, RN leadership, physical therapy, and part-time LVN/LPN roles

San Diego’s healthcare listings cover lab science, care coordination, therapy, and nursing. Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a scientist focused on analytical chromatography and capillary electrophoresis in a laboratory setting, while Molina Healthcare and Kaiser Permanente are both hiring RN roles centered on utilization management and care coordination, with Molina emphasizing inpatient utilization management leadership and Kaiser’s post noted for outpatient palliative care coordination. OneStaff Medical’s physical therapist role is the only rehabilitation position in the group, and Sevita’s part-time LVN/LPN opening is tied to supporting individuals with developmental, behavioral, or related care needs.

Local businesses bracing for possible storm impacts as Post-Tropical Storm Rachel makes landfall