Rentals by the numbers

• The average rental unit stays vacant for 33 days
• 96% of San Diego’s apartments are occupied
• 51.3% of renters renew their lease
• Prospective renters will compete with 17 other potential renters, on average
• Only 0.22% of San Diego apartments come from new developments

SoCal competition

What’s the trend?

• Craftoberfest | Through Sunday, Oct. 1 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Liberty Public Market, 2820 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego | Free | The Oktoberfest-inspired celebration features German lagers, special dishes created by market vendors, trivia, bingo, and more.
• Meditation for a Happy Life | Monday, Sept. 25 | 5:30 p.m. | Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego | Free | Learn and practice meditation, improve harmony at home and work, and build your wisdom and inner peace.
• Secret San Diego Open Mic | Monday, Sept. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Rich’s, 1051 University Ave., San Diego | Free | Mic check — one, two: This weekly showcase is for local talent of all ages, arts, and genres.

• “Dishwasher Dreams” | Through Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | $33-$99 | Through comedy, music, and a set of Bangladesh-born parents, this play explores the immigrant experience and what — exactly — it means to live the American Dream.
• Shakey Graves | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 8 p.m. | The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar | $51+ | The Austin-based musician brings his blues, folk, country, and rock sounds to the Del Mar venue with his “Movie of the Week Tour.”

• The “Wait Wait” Stand-Up Tour | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 8 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $32-$52 | A lineup of panelists from NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!” news quiz show lead this night of unfiltered stand-up comedy hosted by “Wait Wait” regular Negin Farsad.

• If you’re looking for a great tailgating grill, the Weber portable gas grill has wheels and folds up neatly.
• Keep your ketchup and mustard from running away with a condiment caddy.
• Keep flies away with mesh food covers.
• Use a cooler light for those p.m. tailgates to elevate your nighttime cooler experience.

• Chula Vista Mayor John McCann will deliver his first State of the City address tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. McCann will share his vision for the city’s future and provide project updates. A recording will be posted within 72 hours of the meeting.

• Crews are preparing curbs in Pacific Beach for the addition of new parking meters on Garnet Avenue and Bayard, Hornblend, and Cass streets. Installations will take place next month and meter fees will be enforced in November. Revenue will be used for mobility projects in the community. (Fox 5)

• Pannikin Coffee & Tea — serving San Diego County since 1968 — will debut a new cafe at the ground floor of the historic Bunker house at North Cleveland Street in Oceanside. The new location is still brewing; its opening date has not yet been announced. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Gouda news — The Melt will open a new location in Del Mar Highlands Town Center this fall. The cheesy fast casual restaurant is known for its burgers, grilled cheese, and mac ‘n’ cheese and also has locations in the Gaslamp Quarter and La Jolla Village.

• Did you know? More than half of the restaurants and retail shops at San Diego International Airport are recognized as Green Concessions. This distinction is given to establishments that make considerable efforts to reduce waste and conserve energy.

• Anxious for lacrosse to return? Re-lax, the San Diego Seals announced their home opener at Pechanga Arena will be Saturday, Dec. 9, and single-game tickets will be on sale soon.

• Just in time for spooky season, locals have noticed an increased number of large spiders. This is attributed to the seasonal uptick in orb weavers — a classification of spider known for their big, circular webs. Generally, they’re harmless when left alone, and the population will decrease when winter weather arrives. (NBC 7)

• Are you a “Big Brother” fan? If you’ve watched the Live Feeds on Paramount+, you may have seen clips of animals during breaks. Those furry friends are from Encinitas-based Rancho Coastal Humane Society, and if you’d like to make one your houseguest, the organization has pets for adoption.

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• Basketball courts
• Playground structures and fitness equipment
• Open-use lawn areas
• Shaded picnicking shelters
• Restrooms, landscaping, and furnishings like benches