Hello Hilcrest, you fabulous forest of fun. Nestled between Mission Hills, Balboa Park, and North Park, Hillcrest holds it down as SD’s glitteriest ’hood and the anchor of our Pride festivals and proud LGBTQ history.But it wasn’t always this way. Originally marketed in the late 1800s by George Hill

Will lower mortgage rates convince California house hunters to stop balking at unaffordable homes on the market?What’s next for interest rates is a heated, national debate.The Federal Reserve is taking a cautious approach to further cuts in the rates it controls, fearing ongoing trade wars could rei

They say you never forget how to ride a bike. Can you forget how to date? It’s been a few months now, and—nervously, a bit unsteadily, feet on the pedals—I’m doing it. I’m out there in the world, meeting people, and can say, “I am dating.” It’s fun, and it feels so different than it did when I was i

San Diego is preparing to offer the forlorn and soon-to-be empty municipal building on the outskirts of the Civic Center for sale or lease.On Wednesday, San Diego’s Land Use and Housing Committee voted 3-0 in favor of declaring the City Operations Building at 1222 First Ave. as surplus.The action ad

By MATT OTT, Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell for the fifth straight week to its lowest level since early April, an encouraging sign for potential buyers who have wrestled with rising home prices.The long-term rate fell to 6.67% from 6.77% last week, m

Nearly half of all San Diego County residents are renters, and it can be tricky to navigate the latest laws.Questions about pet rent, trash fees and renter’s insurance just scratch the surface of what is a way of life for about 48% of renter households in San Diego County. A Redfin study found San D

San Diego leaders are embracing a development team’s $250 million proposal to convert the asbestos-ridden, city-owned office tower at 101 Ash St. into hundreds of residential units reserved for low-income families.On Wednesday, San Diego’s Land Use and Housing Committee voted unanimously in favor of

Encinitas is practically shorthand for iconic beaches. Swami’s, Moonlight, and Stonesteps all offer postcard-worthy views and the kind of waves that launch surf careers. But it’s not all saltwater and sand up here. This laidback coastal city was formerly the global capital of poinsettias, thanks to

Encinitas is practically shorthand for iconic beaches. Swami’s, Moonlight, and Stonesteps all offer postcard-worthy views and the kind of waves that launch surf careers. But it’s not all saltwater and sand up here. This laidback coastal city was formerly the global capital of poinsettias, thanks to

Now that we’re (almost) officially halfway through the year, the upcoming holiday weekend presents a chance to start the second half of 2025 on a high note. San Diegans can celebrate this momentous occasion however they see fit, whether it’s stopping by the ballpark to watch the Padres take on the T

A modest dip in mortgage rates wasn’t enough to prevent drops in California home prices and sales.To see what’s up – or down – with the market, my trusty spreadsheet looked at statewide homebuying data from the California Association of Realtors and the average 30-year mortgage rate from Freddie Mac

California’s landmark environmental law was overhauled in Sacramento this week, and it could mean more housing for San Diego.Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Monday that will weaken the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, to make building housing easier. The law was praised by enviro

With prices leveling off and more homes on the market, buyers now are more likely to walk away from a deal when they hit a snag before closing.As a result, one out of every six Southern California transactions fell apart in May, killing 2,261 home sales, according to Redfin, the online brokerage. It

“Seeing [Belmont Park] for the first time was almost like when Alice went through the looking glass and was in Wonderland,” recalls San Diegan Tim Cole. He initially visited the local landmark on an eighth-grade field trip in 1974, and the park quickly became his sanctuary, a place where he felt lik

California remained the world’s fourth-largest economy as 2025 started by a narrow margin.This bragging-rights scorecard – a talking point among the state’s cheerleaders – has been filled with intrigue as the top of the chart changes along with global economic swings. The rankings involve comparing

The city of San Diego is preparing to lease its office tower at 101 Ash St. on a long-term basis, at no upfront cost, to a development team that plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to convert the property into housing for low-income families.On Wednesday, San Diego’s Land Use and Housing

When Ben LeNail’s son Max drowned while crossing the San Diego River in Mission Trails Park, LeNail immediately vowed to build a bridge across the river in honor of his child.That was in January 2021. Now, after more than four years of tireless effort, LeNail says he’s given up. He has issued a stop

Supporters gathered in the Garden at ICA San Diego/North in Encinitas for the HeART of ICA Gala on May 17, 2025. The evening, part of ICA’s “On Healing” exhibition season, invited guests to reflect on the role of art in our physical, mental, emotional, and collective wellbeing. Highlights included a

In May, 36 men at R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility crossed a stage in caps and gowns. They’d just completed Defy Ventures’ Entrepreneur-in-Training program—a seven-month curriculum that blends business fundamentals with intensive personal development. There were Shark Tank–style pitches, volunteer

Founded in 2015 as the San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition, the volunteer-led nonprofit has long served as a vital resource and gathering point for Black LGBTQ+ San Diegans. In 2024, the organization officially rebranded as San Diego Black Pride. The name change was intended to reflect its evolution int