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A sign for the Balboa Park Cultural District with archways behind it.
City
Balboa Park begins creating its Projects Prioritization Framework
The effort aims to find an unbiased way to allocate funding so it makes the greatest impact on the park.
January 10, 2024 04:31 PM
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Michael Beausoleil
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Finance
San Diego’s inflation has slowed but still exceeds the national average
In most cases, San Diegans are seeing prices go up, but in some categories the annual inflation rate has decreased.
October 16, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Real Estate
Home sweet home: resources for homebuyers in San Diego
Make America’s Finest City your forever home.
October 11, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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Travel and Outdoors
Port of San Diego sets sail on a new cruise season
The season will see three new cruises, 100 calls, and passenger volume at a pre-pandemic level.
October 4, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Business
San Diego County has 17 Spirit Halloween stores in 2023
The seasonal store has moved into retail spaces across the county that used to be home to major brands.
October 2, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Real Estate
San Diego is SoCal’s most competitive rental market
San Diego rentals are becoming more competitive, but rent prices are starting to slow
September 22, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Real Estate
San Diego’s seven million-dollar communities
The number has fallen from eight, due to real estate market changes
April 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Government
San Diego introduces its 2024 fiscal year budget proposal
Mayor Todd Gloria proposes his “Getting It Done” plan
April 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Real Estate
What’s happening in San Diego’s real estate market?
Home sale prices are declining, but demand remains strong
April 7, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Finance
How to keep your car costs down in San Diego
Average yearly car costs hit a new high in 2022 — here’s how to invest smartly.
March 27, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Filing your taxes in San Diego, CA
Get started on filing your 2023 tax return.
February 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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