It began at Nobu, downtown San Diego, 2012. A blind date—though nothing felt blind about it. Chris was the founder of Coola, a luxury skincare line built around high-end sun protection. Adrienne— whose friends and family call her AJ—worked in advertising and produced lifestyle events for Sandow Medi

Orange County remains the toughest market in Southern California to find rental housing. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the local slice of RentCafe’s mid-year study of the most competitive places to find an apartment at larger complexes. The report tracking second-quarter data for 66 big U.S. apartm

San Diego’s unique architecture competition, Orchids and Onions, is back with a new batch of trophies for the region’s most inspiring projects — and the duds. Orchids and Onions, now in its 49th year, is the most popular local architect competition because it takes the rare step of pointing out bad

I moved to San Diego in 2009, about two years after the Grand Del Mar opened its doors. Back then, I was just starting my writing career while learning about this new city, exploring its beaches, discovering that tacos are a lifestyle more than just a meal, and finding that casual was the name of th

From the shores of Ocean Beach to Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena and all around San Diego, there are numerous ways to fill up your week-long plans. Wednesday evening brings two neighborhood tasting events, with the chance to explore dozens of eateries throughout Mission Hills and Coronado. Moviegoers c

The block opposite San Diego Bay at the corner of Broadway and North Harbor Drive, formerly home to a dated Navy office and warehouse building, is now a 1.5-acre waterfront park. Monday, San Diego-based life science real estate investment firm IQHQ removed the fences surrounding what it’s calling Pr

Heart Disease | Medicaid Cuts | Cancer Treatments | Artificial Intelligence Heart Disease Treatment & Prevention Questions Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Scripps Clinic electrophysiologist Dr. Doug Gibson; Kaiser Permanente cardiologist Dr. Bahram Khadivi; and Dr. Jia Shen, c

The best time in San Diego is here—spooky season! October means haunted houses, ghost tours, trick-or-treat hauls, and late-night parties for adults. Whether you’re after chills, candy, or cocktails, here’s your ultimate guide to Halloween events in San Diego for 2025. Haunted Houses | Family-Friend

It’s becoming difficult to find rent discounts in Southern California. That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found when it reviewed September rent data from ApartmentList, which covers 50 Southern California cities in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties. In man

It’s becoming difficult to find rent discounts in Southern California. That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found when it reviewed September rent data from ApartmentList, which covers 50 Southern California cities in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties. In man

 Laurence Darmiento | (TNS) Los Angeles Times The California FAIR Plan, the state’s home insurer of last resort, is seeking an average 35.8% rate hike, its largest in years, following billions of dollars of losses incurred in the January fire storms. The Los Angeles-based insurance pool, operated an

Folks paying a fee to their homeowners association or condominium board can be a passionate group. Several readers were irked by a recent column that detailed HOA fees on a state level, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2024 cost data was the first time the bureau has broken out this homeow

Earlier last month, New York real estate maven Laurie Cooper made a call to singles everywhere: “Go sit at the bar this September to meet someone.” Posting on TikTok, the octogenarian influencer urged people people to “get off the apps” and into real life, recommending a roster of New York classics—

The new buyer of the 56-year-old Procopio Tower on B Street fits a pattern of high-net-worth individuals moving into the downtown San Diego market as larger organizations and real estate investment firms continue to exit or avoid the embattled region altogether. Last week, JAJ Pacific Investment LLC

San Diego home prices were down annually for a second month as the region fell in a closely watched real estate index. The San Diego metropolitan area’s home price decreased 0.66% annually in July, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Indices report released this week. Prices were down year-ov

California seems unable to make any significant dent in its housing challenges. My trusty spreadsheet analyzed fresh Census Bureau housing data, examining changes in supply and costs for occupied housing – both ownership and rental living arrangements – across the 50 states and the District of Colum

We’re now nearly three quarters of the way through 2025, and with fall in full swing, there are many ways to be out and about in San Diego this weekend. Those looking for some festival fun can check out the free Pacific Beachfest, the second annual SDTJ International Jazz Festival and weekend-long O

For over two decades, the San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) has worked collaboratively with San Diego Magazine to recognize physicians who are held in the highest regard by their peers. Votes and nominations are open to all physicians in San Diego. For this year’s election, polling was open f

The dream is a piano duet. Picture it: a person with a limb difference and a humanoid robot sitting side-by-side; both utilizing the same type of revolutionary bionic hands to play; each moving their fingers individually; striking keys in rhythm with dexterity, speed, and intention. Maybe Mozart’s d

October is here, and San Diego is coming alive with spirits and festivities. The month kicks off with lively Oktoberfest events, including large celebrations in La Mesa and Ocean Beach. Once you’ve had your beer and bratwurst fix, check out the second annual San Diego Tijuana Jazz Fest or the San Di