New federal data and a San Diego Union‑Tribune analysis show Stockton, San Jose, Fresno and Bakersfield among the nation's fastest‑growing job markets, driven by Central Valley hiring and local tech rebounds.

REI Green Vests at Kearny Mesa voted to unionize with UFCW Local 135, making the San Diego store the largest organized REI location and starting contract talks.

An activist fund urged Sempra to carve out its Texas utility Oncor, saying a stand‑alone company could unlock substantial value. The move spotlights rising Texas grid demand and investor pressure.

Santa Rosas Poppy Bank opened a Novato branch and says it will reach 50 California locations by yearend 2026 while adding staff and competitive shortterm CDs.

Terra Bella's new Del Mar outpost pairs a full plant market with an on‑site Selva Coffee House serving signature lattes and weekend DJ‑backed "Selva Nights."

Google opened its first San Diego store at Fashion Valley, offering Pixel devices, on-site repairs, classes and Gemini AI demos.

San Diego-based Sempra reported Q1 GAAP earnings of $1.04B, up 15%, raised full-year guidance and said it invested roughly $3B—mostly into California and Texas utilities.

Oceanside‑based Suja Life priced its IPO at $21 on May 7 and raised roughly $186.7M, but the stock slipped on its Nasdaq debut. Management says proceeds will pay down debt and fund growth.

Burlington will open at Bay Plaza in National City this June, replacing the former Big Lots and promising new jobs and off‑price brands for South Bay shoppers.

Qualcomm beat non‑GAAP expectations, reported a large deferred tax benefit and said it will ship custom AI chips to a hyperscaler this year — sending the stock sharply higher.

San Diego County’s average gas price crossed $6 on Tuesday, reaching $6.012 and adding pressure to commuters as crude prices climb.

Trish Santini, Little Island co-founder, will be The Old Globe’s new managing director; she starts remotely May 1 and will take over July 1.

Firestone Walker and Duvel Moortgat USA agreed to acquire the Stone brand from Sapporo, reshuffling where Stone beer is brewed and who distributes it while San Diego taprooms and jobs are in flux.