Local News & Advice
Moving to Oceanside
Oceanside has the same Pacific coastline, the same I-5 access, and the same train connection to downtown San Diego as several of North County’s most expensive…
Has the San Diego Housing Market Peaked?
San Diego County home prices are hovering near record highs, but that does not mean buyers are once again fighting over every available home. So, has…
6 San Diego Neighborhoods to Consider When Buying …
San Diego is a collection of beach towns, historic neighborhoods, established suburbs, urban districts, and newer master-planned communities. That’s why choosing where to live matters just…
5 Reasons San Diego Is Positioned to Thrive …
It’s easy to find reasons to feel uncertain about the future of real estate. Mortgage rates are still elevated. Homes are expensive. Buyers are cautious, and…
Why Home Prices Tend to Dip Around …
As the year wraps up and the holiday lights go up, something else quietly cools down: home prices. Every year, the real estate market takes a seasonal breather, and new data shows just how…
Why the Holidays Make Us Grateful to …
As the holiday season rolls in — that rare time of year when life finally slows down just enough for us to breathe, reflect, and take stock of what truly matters — I’ve been…
Rain in San Diego? Never Heard of …
What to Do, Where to Go, and How to Stay Dry During This Week’s StormSan Diego isn’t exactly known for its rainy days. In fact, most of us forget where we stored our umbrella,…
Where Does All Our Money Go? The …
If you’ve ever looked at your bank account and thought, Why does living in California cost so much? — you’re not imagining things. New data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis confirms it: Californians…
Monte Vista Homes: New Development Moves Forward …
A new housing project is officially moving forward in Vista, following a City Council decision to deny an appeal that sought to block it. The project, called Monte Vista Homes, will bring 19 new…
San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival 2025: …
The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz) returns for its second year on October 2, 4, and 5, 2025, and it is already being called one of the most anticipated music events…
Investors Are Snapping Up California Homes — …
California’s housing market is tough enough for regular buyers, but add investors into the mix and things get even harder. In 2025’s first half, 36% of all home purchases in California were made by…
California Housing Costs Are Eating Incomes Alive: …
When it comes to California housing, renters and homeowners often feel like they’re living in the same storm—just in different boats. Both groups are being squeezed harder than the national average, with housing costs…
San Diego Home Prices: Cooling Down but …
California’s housing market just hit the brakes — at least a little. According to Zillow, the Golden State’s total home value dropped by $106 billion over the past year, bringing the statewide total to…
5th Annual Movie in the Park
We are so excited to invite you to our 5th Annual Movie in the Park Adventure! Join us on Saturday, October 18th at Torrey Meadows Park, starting at 4:30pm, for an evening of family…
San Diego Airport’s New Terminal 1 Serves …
If you’ve ever rushed through an airport only to be met with the same fast-food chains you see everywhere else, you’re in for a treat at San Diego International Airport’s brand-new Terminal 1. When…
San Diego County’s Small Businesses: The Heartbeat …
Small businesses and non-profits are more than economic contributors—they’re the lifeblood of San Diego County. As of 2023, nearly 379,704 small businesses operated across the region.These enterprises, especially micro-businesses with fewer than 20 employees,…
San Diego County Could Make History With …
San Diego County may soon be the first in the nation to give a civilian oversight board authority over jail healthcare providers — a reform that could change how deaths in custody are investigated.On…
Leaving California: Where’s the Best State to …
The debate over California’s livability is alive and well. With rising costs, political battles, and stalled population growth, more Golden Staters are asking the big question: if I leave, where should I go?Business columnist…
San Diego’s California Theatre Gets an Ultimatum: …
After nearly a century standing tall in downtown San Diego—most of it spent abandoned—the California Theatre has finally reached a turning point. A legal settlement announced this week requires the building’s owner to sell…
California’s Clean Air Vehicle Decal Program Ending …
If you drive an electric vehicle in California, a big change is coming: starting October 1, 2025, the state’s Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decal program will no longer allow single-occupant EVs into the carpool…
Controversial North County Housing Development Moves Forward …
San Diego’s housing shortage is colliding head-on with fire safety fears in North County. The San Diego County Planning Commission has unanimously approved the long-debated Harmony Grove Village South project, a 453-home development located…
Tariffs Could Cost San Diego Households $2,400 …
San Diego families may be paying a steep price for the latest round of tariffs. According to Representatives Scott Peters and Sara Jacobs, the average household in the region is expected to absorb nearly…
Lake Hodges Dam Future in Question After …
Plans to rebuild the aging Lake Hodges Dam have hit a major roadblock, leaving San Diego officials, water agencies, and local residents in limbo. Originally projected at $275 million, the cost to replace the…
Elephant Valley Coming to the San Diego …
Big news is thundering out of Escondido: Elephant Valley is set to open at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in early 2026, and it’s shaping up to be the most transformative project in…