Opinion: City Turns Blind Eye as Badly Needed Housing Becomes Airbnb ‘Mini-Hotels’
San Diego is being inundated by a new wave of short-term vacation rentals as building…
41,000 Expected to Book Airbnb Rentals Between Pride Weekend and Comic-Con
Airbnb said Monday it expects its short-term rental hosts to welcome 41,000 guests to San…
Councilmember Bry Calls for Mayor to Enforce Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals
City Councilmember Barbara Bry called on Mayor Kevin Faulconer Thursday to enforce the city’s municipal…
Encinitas Lawmaker Pulls Bill That Would Have Restricted Vacation Rentals
Freshman Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath pulled from consideration this year a bill that would have…
Uber-style App for Lawn Care Officially Launches in San Diego
San Diegans looking to spruce up their yards can now access lawn care professionals with…
Oceanside, Airbnb Announce Short-Term Rental Tax Collection Agreement
The city of Oceanside and vacation rental website Airbnb announced an agreement Thursday to collect…
Opinion: How Mayor Faulconer Can Save a Council Member and The City
After a courageous decision on community choice for electricity — as an alternative to the…
San Diego City Council Repeals Ordinance Targeting Short-Term Rentals
Amid fears of “years of litigation,” the San Diego City Council voted 8-1 Monday to…
Short-Term Rentals Backers Have Signatures to Force Referendum on City’s Ordinance
Short-term rentals backers got another victory Tuesday over the city of San Diego’s ordinance limiting…
Opinion: Whose Lobbyists Will Prevail on Vacation Rental Ballot?
This summer, the San Diego City Council sided with the well-funded hotel lobby to limit…
Vacation Rental Supporters Turn in Signatures to Force Council’s Hand
A pro-vacation rental coalition led by Airbnb and HomeAway submitted signed petitions Thursday to force…
Opinion: Airbnb’s War on Truth Won’t Kill Bry’s Vacation Rentals Compromise
Truth with a capital “T” takes a beating in San Diego, especially when lies with…
Airbnb, HomeAway Seek Referendum to Overturn New Short-Term Rentals Ordinance
Airbnb and HomeAway announced Tuesday that they have begun signature gathering for a referendum to…
City Council Supports Tough Short-Term Rental Ordinance on 2nd Reading
The City Council on Wednesday confirmed its earlier vote to enact tough new regulations on…
