It’s 1 p.m. on a Wednesday, and I’m sitting at my desk, crunching a carrot like a horse. “No one laugh,” I warn my coworkers. “It’s for my glucose.”For the past few weeks, I’ve been trying to keep my blood sugar levels as steady as possible with help from Stelo, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) pr

California workers ended 2024 with the nation’s fifth-largest pay raises, despite sluggish job creation.My trusty spreadsheet looked at a fourth-quarter tally of workers and wages by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that’s taken from a review of employers’ unemployment insurance filings for the 50 sta

A nonprofit affiliated with the San Diego Padres will soon take over the day-to-day upkeep of 22 downtown blocks surrounding Petco Park.Starting July 1, an entity known as the Ballpark District Community Partnership will be responsible for the daily security, cleanliness and enhancement of the block

By MATT OTT, AP Business WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell this week for the first time in a month, but borrowing costs for homebuyers remain elevated.Related Articles Ballpark District created to clean up blocks around Petco Park Goodbye Mr. Nice Guy? I

Some luxury homes can take years to sell, and unease about the economy hasn’t helped speed up the process.San Diego County homes costing $6 million and up were taking an average 633 days to sell as of late May, according to Reports on Housing, up from 400 days last year. Homes from $4 million to $5.

Festivals big and little are happening all over San Diego this weekend, from a Latina vendor marketplace in Barrio Logan to the music and author showcase of North Park Music Fest to the inaugural Artivál, which will feature all sorts of makers. At the Queer Mvmnt Fest, aspiring dancers and performin

The prospective buyer of The Headquarters has agreed to pay $34.9 million to acquire the historically designated dining and retail center on San Diego’s downtown waterfront in a transaction that could be finalized later this week.On Friday, the San Diego Unified Port District’s board of directors wi

I’m three sips into my second handcrafted, small-batch, single-origin, barrel-aged cocktail of the evening. It’s delicious, of course; my date is gorgeous and chatty; the night is going well… and all I can think about is my wallet. Is $19 dollars a cocktail the price of meeting someone new? I think

I’m three sips into my second handcrafted, small-batch, single-origin, barrel-aged cocktail of the evening. It’s delicious, of course; my date is gorgeous and chatty; the night is going well… and all I can think about is my wallet. Is $19 dollars a cocktail the price of meeting someone new? I think

Surviving life in hardscrabble San Diego with any joy in your heart requires a list. On it lives your favorite taco/sushi/burger/fries/stiff-but-drinkable drink in town. This is ours—from the readers (who offered a record 138,300-plus votes) and longtime food critic Troy Johnson. We chose the must-t

By ALEX VEIGA, Associated Press Business WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Homeowners eager to sell may have to wait a while before a buyer comes along.As of April, the U.S. housing market had nearly 34% more sellers than buyers shopping for a home, according to an analysis by Redfin.Aside from April 2020, w

Founded in 1979, Interfaith Community Services operates more than 75 programs supporting North County residents experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, mental health challenges, and poverty. The nonprofit collaborates with over 250 faith communities and regional agencies, and thousand

Founded in 1979, Interfaith Community Services operates more than 75 programs supporting North County residents experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, mental health challenges, and poverty. The nonprofit collaborates with over 250 faith communities and regional agencies, and thousand

San Diego Foundation (SDF) celebrated a major milestone this month: 50 years of regional impact, more than $1.8 billion granted to nonprofits, and official recognition from 15 cities and the County of San Diego, which proclaimed a “San Diego Foundation Day” in its honor. At a May 28 press conference

The Junior League of San Diego (JLSD) has been training women to lead through service for over 90 years. With a membership of more than 270, the volunteer organization logs over 3,000 hours annually.“This year, we’ve focused our efforts on addressing food insecurity, a critical issue that affects on

San Diego County homebuying hasn’t been the same since the Federal Reserve’s war on inflation began three years ago.That’s what my trusty spreadsheet discovered in the March homebuying report from Attom, which tracks the closed sales of existing residences and new construction, houses and condos, da

WID San Diego Scholarship Fundraiser & Silent AuctionJune 5An evening of waterfront views, appetizers, and a silent auction benefiting scholarships for women in STEM and defense.Mama’s DayJune 6Unlimited bites from more than 50 local chefs, plus cocktails and entertainment, to support Mama’s Kitchen

Budget-conscious home seekers who need any whiff of hope may cheer the latest Case-Schiller national price index.The good news is that this oft-quoted yardstick of U.S. prices declined 0.3% between February and March. It’s the first monthly dip in the “seasonally adjusted” version of the index since

The new owner of the fenced-off Costa Verde Center just opposite Westfield UTC is working on a blueprint for the former strip mall that centers around creating a walkable neighborhood with its own main street flanked by thousands of residential units, neighborhood shops and eateries, and possibly a

By MELINA WALLING, ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG and JOSHUA A. BICKELGILBERT, Ariz. (AP) — Just steps from the porticos, patios, clay-tiled roofs and manicured lawns of suburbia, Kelly Saxer has gotten used to questions. As she weaves through tomato vines, snaps asparagus and generally gets her hands dirty, v