A 2021 state law has radically changed the housing equation in San Diego. Advocates, developers, and policymakers are split on whether it should be exported to other jurisdictions.
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Invasive Algae in The Coronado Cays Endangers San Diego Bay Ecosystem
Caulerpa outcompetes local species, and untreated it can destroy native habitats. Mitigation in California has already cost millions.
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Community Supports SDSU Chabad House in Replacing Menorah Lost to Hate Crime
A new menorah was installed Saturday outside the Chabad House, just east of the San Diego State University campus.
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Median Rent in Some Areas of San Diego County Now Exceeds $3,000 a Month
Fall is usually when rents fall the fastest, and 2023 is no exception – U.S. prices dropped 1% last month. But San Diego is still among the nation’s costliest markets.
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Mild, Pleasant Weather Expected All Week in San Diego County
Mild weather is expected for San Diego County next week, with cooler nights in the valleys and some light, warmer wind along elevated areas.
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Scripps Gets $6.5 Million NOAA Grant to Create Graduate Program in Earth Geodesy
The grant will enable the creation of an academic track within the Scripps Geophysics graduate program in geodesy, a field that studies Earth’s geometric shape and its deformations, orientation in space and gravity field.
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San Diego Moms: Former Teacher Whisks Dreams to Life
Alexis Solis, owner of Boy Mom Bakery, doesn’t just create cake recipes — she creates life lessons.
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Padres Have Big Needs as Winter Meetings Open, and in Juan Soto, Big Card to Play
The baseball winter meetings are about to begin and, outside of Shohei Ohtani’s fate, most of the speculation is focused on Juan Soto.
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Son of California Chrome Dies from Training Injury at Santa Anita
A son of 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome has died after suffering a training injury at Santa Anita Park, state horse racing officials reported.
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SDSU to Face Oregon State or Washington State in Football After MW/Pac-12 Deal
The Mountain West on Friday announced a scheduling agreement between the conference and two schools left orphaned by the Pac-12 mass exodus.
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Opinion: Will Gov. Gavin Newsom Please Stand Up for Rent Control in California?
California’s supposedly progressive governor has repeatedly opposed repealing the 1995 Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which stripped cities of the ability to expand rent control.
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Sockers Begin Quest for Third-Straight Shield, Welcoming Tacoma to Kick Off New Season
The San Diego Sockers begin the 2023-24 MASL regular season against the Tacoma Stars Sunday at Pechanga Arena.
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San Diego County Gas Prices at Lowest Amount Since July 12
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped 2.5 cents Saturday to $4.946, its lowest amount since July 12.
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No Tickets Sold With All 6 Mega Millions Lottery Numbers — Jackpot a Whopping $377 Million
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $377 million.