UCLA Anderson's spring outlook finds California's output outpacing the U.S., but job growth lags as AI and aerospace concentrate gains.

El Cajon has instructed staff to explore buying Parkway Plaza and is using planning grants and consultant studies to map redevelopment options for the 80‑acre site. Officials say the work is exploratory but could lead to a multiyear acquisition and reimagining process.

A Zillow‑based tally shows only about 12% of California listings are affordable to a median‑income buyer, with coastal metros like LA and the Bay hardest hit.

Camp Pendleton has tightened gate access: DoW ID holders can't vouch and non‑DoW visitors must be sponsored and get a Pass & ID. Expect longer processing times.

Scripps researchers in La Jolla will lead NASA’s EDGE mission, using spaceborne lasers to produce dense 3‑D elevation maps that could sharpen flood and coastal planning.

A judge paused the Midway District murder case after defense counsel raised doubts about the accused’s mental fitness; a competency hearing is scheduled for April 2.

The Mirabelli case is still tied up in appeals after a December injunction and a 9th Circuit stay. The Supreme Court had not publicly acted on the emergency application as of March 2, 2026.

Held 17 months at Otay Mesa, an asylum seeker began a hunger strike and was hospitalized; family and counsel say a habeas petition was denied and ICE did not comment.

TacoNora, a Sonoran-style taquería, opens March 7 on Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach with grilled meats and paper-thin flour tortillas.

A local Italian market has moved onto Garnet Avenue: Gusto Deli & Bistro pairs imported pantry goods with fresh, made‑to‑order pastas and sandwiches. Regulars say the authentic ingredients set it apart.

Mayor Todd Gloria announced San Diego will host Switzerland and New Zealand as World Cup 2026 base camps, a win for the city's hotels and training venues.

La Jolla’s oceanfront Sand Castle just dropped its asking price by $15.5M to $92.5M. The Versailles‑inspired compound remains one of San Diego’s highest‑profile listings.

Cloudy Tuesday morning gives way to sunshine and highs near 70°F, with gusty mountain and desert winds expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Boaters should watch for rough seas.