Neurocrine will pay $53 a share to buy Redwood City’s Soleno for about $2.9B, adding VYKAT XR — the first FDA‑approved treatment for hyperphagia in Prader‑Willi syndrome.

A Beacon Economics study finds the Rincon Band’s Harrah’s Resort generated nearly $739M in 2024, supporting about 3,000 jobs and $52M in tax revenue for San Diego County.

San Diego startup Manifold raised $8M and launched software that maps autonomous AI agent activity after high‑profile mishaps at Meta and with OpenClaw exposed gaps in runtime controls.

A coalition of county prosecutors says Walgreens overcharged customers and sold expired OTC products; the settlement includes fines, audits and a price-scanner guarantee.

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.

Vons will convert its Escondido location into an Albertsons, affecting about 65 employees. The pharmacy closes April 16 and the store will temporarily shutter May 1.

Westfield UTC shortened its free parking window to one hour on March 2; $2/hour after and a $15 daily cap have shoppers and restaurants bristling.

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

Sempra’s GAAP profits fell in 2025 even as adjusted results topped expectations and the company raised its five-year capital plan to roughly $65 billion. The stock ticked higher in early trading.

AMC told investors it will close more theaters than it opens, putting San Diego’s nine AMCs and recent neighborhood closures in sharper relief. Cinephiles may see fewer local screening options.

An activist investor is trying to oust Jack in the Box’s chair as the San Diego chain grapples with losses, dozens of closures and a bruising Del Taco sale.

LPL Financial plans to cut 72 roles at its San Diego office as part of a broader efficiency push. Most affected staff will remain employed into April and May 2026.

A Kearny Mesa station briefly sold regular unleaded for under $4 on Friday, offering a quick win for some drivers while county averages remain higher.