JCPenney will be reduced to rubble to make way for new restaurants & housing units under ambitious ‘fashion valley’ plan

JCPENNEY will have one of its stores demolished to make way for a new mixed-use development if a proposal is approved. The retailer has closed multiple stores this year, with many falling victim to massive mall redevelopment plans. JCPenney could face this again at the Fashion Valley Mall in San...

A San Diego man got laid off from his marketing job and started selling pizzas from his apartment, and now 3,500 people chase 15 weekly slots

A San Diego man who was laid off from his marketing job this summer is now selling pizzas out of his apartment, with more than 3,500 people competing for 15 weekly order slots, as reported by the New York Post . AJ Miller’s 15-inch pies sell out in less than 30 seconds. Miller, who is originally from Connecticut, moved to San Diego in 2020 and found himself missing the East Coast-style pizza he grew up with. Since he couldn’t find the kind of pie he wanted in Southern California, he taught himself how to make it and started documenting his experiments online. After losing his job, Miller turned the hobby into a business. What began as a text list of 75 interested customers grew into Echo Apizza, named after New Haven-style “apizza,” which is known for its thin, crisp crust and is traditionally cooked in coal-fired ovens at 800 to 900 degrees. Miller said the style is similar to New York-style pizza. His home oven tops out at 550 degrees Without a commercial oven, Miller sets his home oven to its maximum temperature of 550 degrees and bakes the pies directly on a heavy baking steel plate to push as

Little Italy's 610 W. Ash Tower to Become 184 Affordable Apartments by 2029

A 19-story office tower in Little Italy that sat nearly 60% empty is headed for a dramatic second act: 184 apartments reserved for low-income households. An affiliate of Vintage Housing bought the building at 610 W. Ash St. for $26 million on Sept. 28, and the developer now hopes to turn the former office space into affordable housing by summer 2029.

Developers converting Downtown San Diego offices into affordable housing

Architect Patrick McInerney’s Private San Diego Sanctuary Lists for $3.5 Million

Tucked away in San Diego’s historic and architecturally eclectic Mission Hills neighborhood is a striking, sharp-edged, angular home characterized by interconnected smooth, light gray stucco and stone pavilions that open to a central courtyard with floating stone steps and a tranquil water feature. Created by noted architect Patrick McInerney —a former protégé of London design legend David Chipperfield —the contemporary gem rests amid a canyon hillside on just under a quarter-acre ringed with lush greenery. A San Francisco Mansion With Ties to a Nobel Laureate and a Brothel Lists for $25 Million Built as McInerney’s personal residence and known as Villa K—a cryptic moniker that mirrors its restrained blueprint—the steel-framed structure was completed in 2013. Featured in Architectural Digest soon after, the residence came from the architect’s desire for absolute structural tranquility. Dismissing traditional visual clutter, he sought a hyper-minimalist aesthetic—one defined by his signature “disappearing design” philosophy, which seeks to seamlessly blend switches, outlets, cords, and hardware directly into the surroundings. Wood shelving and a minimalist fireplace are built into the living area’s smooth plaster wall. Gary Kasl RELATED : Russell Wilson and Ciara Relist Their Sprawling SoCal Home for a Reduced $45 Million Now, on the market for

Future of Midway District at stake as City Council considers $4.2 billion Midway Rising housing project

A plan to redevelop the area surrounding San Diego’s 60-year-old Pechanga Arena and build a new state-of-the-art arena and thousands of housing units on city-owned land heads to the city council for approval on Monday. If built as proposed, the Midway Rising project, led by billionaire developer and professional...

Tesla Fraud Ruling Puts Rancho Santa Fe Solar Roof Dispute on Damages Track

A San Diego Superior Court judge has found Tesla liable for fraud and negligent misrepresentation in a Rancho Santa Fe homeowner’s dispute over a Solar Roof that, according to the homeowner, was never completed to his satisfaction and did not pass county inspection. Judge Cynthia Freeland’s September 11 ruling leaves compensatory and punitive damages for a later trial. Tesla had separately admitted or stipulated to liability on other claims, including breach of contract, breach of warranty and negligence, Electrek reported.

Fully Leased San Diego Defense-Tech Business Park Sells for $26.5 Million

A 71,597-square-foot industrial property at 5965 and 5975 Santa Fe St. in San Diego has sold for $26.5 million, changing hands after being fully renovated and leased to a pair of defense-technology tenants. The buyer, Sukut Real Properties, picked up the fully occupied 5&52 Business Park from its prior owners in a deal brokered by commercial real estate giant CBRE.

7th Avenue Plans Spring 2027 Opening in La Jolla

Furniture brand 7th Avenue is preparing to expand its Southern California presence with a new showroom at Westfield UTC in La Jolla, expected to open in spring 2027. Clary Groen, VP of Real Estate who spoke with What Now San Diego, confirmed the upcoming location and said it is the company’s only other planned opening in Southern California over approximately the next year.

Coronado-Connected Restaurant Mogul Sam Fox Exits $350 Million Empire Behind San Diego's The Henry, Blanco, North Italia And Culinary Dropout

One of America's most influential restaurateurs has stepped away from the restaurant empire that made him a fortune, leaving behind a collection of familiar San Diego dining destinations and a legacy spanning nearly three decades. His departure comes just weeks after another restaurant chain he helped create filed for bankruptcy and shuttered a prominent San Diego location, although his next hospitality venture could eventually bring him right back to the region where he has already established a substantial presence.

Downtown San Diego offices get new life as affordable housing

As San Diego sees a growing need for affordable housing, developers are getting creative in their approach to help meet the demand. Some are acquiring downtown high-rise office buildings and converting them to affordable housing. “It’s really fun to walk by the building that I used to work in about...

San Diego’s cannery coast: Who drove the tuna boom?

Part two in the series about San Diego’s canneries. One of the best-known brand names associated with San Diego’s tuna industry was “Chicken of the Sea,” used by Van Camp Seafood Co. for its tuna products. According to Chicken of the Sea’s official company history, fishermen...

After nearly 50 years, Normal Heights Corvette shop is closing its doors

Corvette Specialty, located along El Cajon Boulevard in Normal Heights, is winding down operations after owner Dave Meyer put the property into escrow. Meyer said the decision comes with mixed emotions, but he knows it's time to move on. "A little sad... but that's all part of it," Meyer said.

'No' on Oceanside sales tax maintaining razor-thin margin

Friday’s results still left the Oceanside sales tax measure too close to call, but the trend with votes added since the Election Day tally has been incrementally moving toward rejection. The new results show “no” on Measure S ahead by 458 votes after it had a 440-vote edge Thursday...

Most Trusted Real Estate Agents Across California Showcased by FireHorse Media

The series was developed to highlight real estate professionals working throughout several of the state’s active residential markets, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Newport Beach, San Diego, Redding, and Los Angeles. The initiative focuses on agents with established local experience, client service records, market knowledge, and professional roles within their respective communities. California continues […]

Over 2,000 SDG&E customers lose power in North County

More than 2,000 San Diego Gas & Electric customers in North County experienced power outages on Thursday morning, with service scheduled to be restored by 4 p.m.

DBA to celebrate ‘small business’

Small Business Saturday is November 28. The Downtown Business Association is urging fellow merchants to “come together to celebrate and promote our wonderful downtown.” They are planning to celebrate the Saturday after Thanksgiving with a festive day featuring the Bingo Shopping Game, downtown trolley, and family-friendly activities in Heritage Garden. Grand Avenue businesses are being invited to be a bingo […] The post DBA to celebrate ‘small business’ first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate .

Shop small and celebrate the holidays in Downtown El Cajon

November is the perfect time to start checking gifts off your holiday list while discovering what makes Downtown El Cajon special. From one-of-a-kind finds at local shops to a festive community celebration, Downtown El Cajon has plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit while supporting the businesses that make the neighborhood unique.