Carlsbad homeowner John Levy sues the California Coastal Commission over a $1.4 million fine, alleging violations of his Fourteenth Amendment rights and lack of due process. The dispute centers on beach access and use of state property.

Rancho Temescal — a roughly 5,600‑acre Piru ranch used in War of the Worlds and Babylon — is on the market for $44 million, brokers say.

Two 12‑story towers in North City will add roughly 460 apartments, pools and retail to San Marcos, with studios starting in the low‑$2,300s. Move‑in deals are available on select units.

A $105M state loan will convert the 240‑unit Sunterra complex into mostly rent‑restricted apartments, with income targets and at least a 15‑year affordability term.

El Cajon amends its CDBG/HOME funding notice, adding $1,860,882 from HOME-ARP for affordable housing aimed at reducing homelessness. Applications are due by January 9, 2026.

The Port of San Diego approved a Trust Lands Use Plan to bring roughly 8,000 acres of tidelands and submerged lands into its permitting authority, setting rules for aquaculture, leases and shoreline uses.

San Ysidro, San Diego, launched a new affordable housing complex, The Iris, offering 100 homes for low-income residents, with amenities and supportive services.

A narrow window between a June council vote and an August effective date allowed several large ADU plans to be approved under the old bonus rules. Neighbors and city records are now sorting which builds are grandfathered.

A Fairbanks Ranch estate on Calle Camposeco sold for $28M, the highest residential sale in Rancho Santa Fe history. The buyer was represented by Tim Van Damm.

An appeal has frozen San Diego’s $35.1M sale of Tailgate Park to a Padres‑linked developer, stalling plans for an 1,800‑unit East Village project and holding up millions in proceeds.

A UPS‑leased Carlsbad logistics center at 3125 Lionshead Ave sold for $72.9M, ranking among San Diego County’s biggest industrial trades of 2025.

San Diego approves $2.5 million in grants to help first-time buyers with down payments and closing costs, offering loans via the CalHome program and potentially the Prohousing Incentive Program.

Zillow predicts modest, uneven movement for California housing in 2026 — Bay Area softness alongside small gains in San Diego and L.A., with rates staying high.