North County Pizza Inc. filed for Chapter 11 on March 11, 2026, raising uncertainty for Pizza Hut outlets in Southern California as the brand trims its U.S. footprint. Court filings and national restructuring plans could leave local stores in limbo.

Orfila Vineyards in Escondido drew criticism after camel rides at a weekend event sparked animal‑welfare concerns and revived fallout from a November giraffe stunt.

San Diego’s City Council will vote March 17 on adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, touching off debate over how to balance hate‑prevention and free speech.

SmartAsset’s new ranking shows San Diego’s cost of living rose about 3.9% last year, with food and services pushing budgets even as rents cool.

A 78-year-old bicyclist was killed Tuesday on Coronado's Silver Strand after being struck by a vehicle. Investigators say drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors.

Creekside Villas, a 144‑unit workforce community in Southeast San Diego, sold for $30 million to a 1031 buyer who closed in 37 days.

SDG&E warns real estate agents and homeowners about texts, calls and emails impersonating utility workers that push victims to pay with crypto or prepaid cards.

Signed contracts rose 1.8% in February as affordability eased slightly, but the rebound is uneven — a few metros and the Midwest led the gains.

A coalition of food, farming and packaging groups sued to block California’s Truth in Recycling law, arguing the chasing‑arrows ban unlawfully limits packaging labels. The case asks a federal judge to pause enforcement while the courts decide.

Rob Bonta will brief at 10:30 a.m. on new DOJ resources to expand use of gun violence restraining orders across California.

Chaiwale & Co. plans a Sorrento Valley stall this spring, bringing chai, specialty lattes and Indian‑fusion burritos to the Scranton Road food hall. Permits are pending for a mid‑April opening.

San Diego Wave agreed a record $8M contract for Catarina Macario through 2030, a homecoming that immediately reshapes the club's roster and national profile.

Mission Bayfest returns Oct. 16–18 to Mariner's Point with The Offspring, Kolohe Kai and Rebelution among the headliners. Presale and general tickets are scheduled to go on sale this month.