As the home of more small farms than any other US county, San Diego hosts a plethora of produce-focused fests, but few get quite as wacky as the Fallbrook Avocado Festival. This Sunday, the North County tradition will return with a day full of contests, costumes, and unique goodies that celebrate th

The owner of the recently remodeled, 20-story office tower at 550 West C St. has surrendered the building to its lender, signaling that downtown San Diego’s depressed office market is still reeling from a pandemic-fueled shift in how companies operate.On Friday, asset management firm Barings took ba

San Diego County residents and businesses have two days to pay property taxes or face a fine.Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister said the property taxes, due Thursday at 11:59 p.m., are expected to generate $9.1 billion for the region. There’s about $2.35 billion outstanding, but it is common for

Summer is approaching, but you’d be forgiven if you’re not eager to hop on an airplane and travel any time soon. Air fares are sky high and the economy is, well, not great. So maybe try this idea instead: do a staycation hiking trip in San Diego. There are so many great hikes and trails, and you can

“The breath is the first to go,” a LIVV Cardiff staff member says, moments before I immerse myself in water that stands at a toasty 50 degrees Fahrenheit. “Your body enters a state of shock, and it kind of knocks the wind out of you. Expect that, and don’t worry. The first minute is the worst.”April

It’s easy to bemoan it, but the sunshine tax is, well, kinda worth it. Outdoor living is a luxury we can claim year-round—so why not make it truly fabulous? We asked Michael Rounds, general manager of Solana Beach retailer Native Coast Appliance Gallery, to shout out cookers, coolers, heaters, and g

By ALEX VEIGA, Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — This spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it’s been in recent years — as long as they can afford to buy.Home prices are rising more slowly. Mortgage rates remain elevated, but have been mostly easing and

San Diego’s lead transportation agency has moved into its new home at a trendy skyscraper on the west side of downtown, its relocation emblematic of shifting office dynamics in the market.On Tuesday, the San Diego Association of Governments officially started its residency as the anchor office tenan

One hundred years ago, San Diego architect Lilian J. Rice set out on a trip through southern Spain. As she explored, the 36-year-old took hundreds of photographs and made constant sketches. Eventually, she found herself in the ancient town of Tarifa, positioned at the country’s southernmost tip, whe

Unions are losing their clout in California’s construction industry.My trusty spreadsheet, filled with numbers from UnionStats.com that track federal labor movement data back to 1983, found 129,800 unionized construction workers across the state last year — the lowest since 2014.Union membership in

Fifty of San Diego’s top women founders, CEOs, and CFOs gathered on the lawn at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Thursday, March 27 for an evening of wine, local food, and unfiltered conversation about leadership, mentorship, and the messier parts of ambition. Hosted with J.P. Morgan for International

California’s economy is suffering an extended pandemic hangover, as statewide job creation cooled 81% after coronavirus upended the business climate.My trusty spreadsheet, looking at state jobs data through February, found that California employers added 340,000 jobs in the last five years to push t

San Diego County has shattered construction records over the past few years for apartments.Yet when it comes to finding a newly built home, one that is actually for sale rather than a rental, potential buyers may be shocked just how limited the options are.There were 50 active developments in March

The pursuit of optimal health and wellness has been hardwired into human nature long before Herodotus mused about the Fountain of Youth. And while people have been tinkering with their bodies for centuries—mixing potions, creating elixirs, and testing the limits of longevity—modern biohacking takes

From San Marcos’s free Spring Fling Festival to a full day of country at Boots in the Park, this weekend is fit for festivals galore. San Diego will flex its muscles as the Capital of Craft at the North Park Festival of Beers while local writers can gain insight from dozens of authors at the San Die

Surrounded by eucalyptus and olive trees at the end of a cul-de-sac is a friendly take on a typically hard-edged style—a midcentury modern home softened by gabled roofs and judicious use of wood and brick, elements more typical of early-20th-century Craftsman houses. It was designed by a physician a

Hard to overstate it—restaurateur John Resnick and chef Eric Bost have changed the face of North County’s food culture. Wasn’t easy.But in a few weeks, they’ll open Lilo. It’s the dream project, the inevitable one—a 22-seat, tasting menu show in Carlsbad. National news kind of thing.Let’s back up a

There’s no such thing as a fireproof house, yet, but that hasn’t stopped one builder from trying.Los Angeles-based KB Home unveiled its Dixon Trail development in Escondido this week that it calls “wildfire resistant.” It comes with 10-foot buffers between homes, flame-resistant vents, noncombustibl

A recent transaction involving more than 10 acres of land on Miramar Road newly zoned for housing signals that big change is on the horizon for a major industrial hub.In January, three limited liability companies associated with San Diego-based real estate company Pacifica Companies purchased the pa

More than 130 guests filled the dining room at Callie for Feeding San Diego’s second annual Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party, where chef-owner Travis Swikard served a four-course meal with wine pairings by sommelier Tracy Latimer. The evening raised over $300,000—enough to provide more than 600,