Juneteenth, sometimes called Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, has grown from a local Texas tradition into a nationwide celebration. It marks the moment in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced the freedom of around 250,000 enslaved people—symbolizing the end of

As two real estate giants escalate a war over how homes should be listed for sale online, both sides say they’re acting in the interest of consumers.Both sides also stand to make a lot of money if they win.The issue intensified at the end of 2024, when Compass, the country’s largest brokerage by sal

I’ll always remember one of my first times trail running in San Diego. I had just moved to the city and headed out to Los Penasquitos Canyon to run on the shady dirt trails there. I had heard warnings about rattlesnakes, so I had my guard up as I ran. Suddenly, a crashing sound came from the surroun

The US rings in its 249th birthday this summer, and San Diego County has no shortage of fêtes and firecrackers in store to commemorate the occasion. Whether you’re into beach picnics, small-town parades, or grand firework finales, here are 19 festive ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in San Diego

Be honest—how often did you hear “It’s too beautiful outside to be indoors watching TV” as a kid? (Maybe you’re even hitting your own little ones with that line now.) But here’s some good news for movie buffs who still want to enjoy the increasingly warm weather: San Diego County is flush with optio

The developer behind The Campus at Horton project is teasing a forthcoming resolution with its lender and a flashy new plan for the shuttered Horton Plaza Park — even as it stares down a forced sale of the property more commonly known as Horton Plaza, is in breach of contractual obligations with the

You’d need to earn $154,200 annually to comfortably finance the purchase of the typical San Diego County condo.How did we establish that budgetary standard for what’s arguably the “bargain” homeownership option?Well, my trusty spreadsheet looked at monthly pricing data from Attom, which tracks close

A local architect coalition has given awards for the restoration of Balboa Park’s Botanical Building, an office in Tijuana, a project at MiraCosta College and more.The San Diego branch of the American Institute of Architects, or AIA, has been giving out awards annually for what it feels are the best

Living in San Diego means you’ve already hit the jackpot when it comes to gardening weather— sunshine, mild temps, and rarely a frost in sight. But not everyone has a big backyard to work with, especially in urban areas, which is where container gardening comes in. Whether you’ve got a tiny patio, a

The man who claimed to be disrupting the backyard housing industry — securing financing, permits and building granny flats across San Diego County, before collecting millions of dollars without doing the work — is now seeking federal protection from his many creditors.Jose Frausto, the founder and c

By MATT OTT, AP Business NewsWASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell modestly for the second straight week, but home borrowing costs remain elevated.Related Articles Founder of ADU company accused of fraud files for bankruptcy protection from creditors

San Diego Day Hikers is one of the region’s most popular hiking groups on the social gathering website Meetup.com. But it has a pretty interesting past.“The group started in the 1980s as a monthly hike, usually on the last Saturday, led by a professor from SDSU, and loosely affiliated with the Liber

The coastal neighborhood of Cardiff-by-the-Sea is named after Cardiff, Wales—thanks to the earliest land developer’s wife and her hometown pride—which is also the reason so many of its streets bear the names of cities in the United Kingdom. “Cardiff” for short, this Encinitas community just north of

Looking for a local Juneteenth bash? A delicious culinary adventure? How about something suitable for Father’s Day with your old man? No matter what, we’ve got you covered. SD Melanin’s spirited Kinfolk Fest at Waterfront Park offers an all-day Juneteenth celebration this Saturday. The City Heights

If you find yourself parched in Carlsbad on a balmy San Diego afternoon, Andrew White has the antidote: his home. Sitting at the top of a cozy, residential cul-de-sac, it’s equal parts secret lair and Palm Springs Airbnb. Like a proud father scrolling through pictures of his kid, White heads to the

Craft beer, edgy boutiques, and thought-provoking art are just some of the reasons to visit North Park. Known as San Diego’s hipster neighborhood, this little section of the city is filled with great places to eat, see, and experience. Save this handy North Park guide for the next time you’re in the

Pro-housing advocates say reducing San Diego’s residential lot sizes could lower home prices, and increase tax revenue for the cash-strapped city.A coalition of housing groups Friday morning said that denser developments are needed in America’s Finest City. They presented research from housing analy

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