Cal Coast sued SDCCU after the San Diego credit union moved to terminate a planned $13.5B merger; both institutions say members’ services remain available while the dispute plays out.

Federal investigators say Alta Drywall underpaid 580 workers; a consent judgment requires $790,000 in back pay, liquidated damages and a civil penalty. The company denies the claims.

Jensen Meat Company has merged Before the Butcher and Cool Beans into Jensen Plant‑Based Brands in San Diego, pairing brand and co‑manufacturing capacity to scale plant‑based products.

Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly closed its bakeries on Wednesday. Founder Candace Nelson confirmed the move on Instagram; employees say many got little notice.

Merchants in Hillcrest say Normal Street/Pride Promenade construction has blocked parking and visibility at the worst possible time, threatening holiday revenue. Business owners want clearer phasing and quicker fixes.

A San Diego man’s class-action alleges SeaWorld hid a mandatory $9.99 service fee until final checkout, accusing the park of bait‑and‑switch pricing. The filing adds to a string of suits over hidden ticket charges.

Sala Thai, a 35‑year San Diego Thai spot, filed for Chapter 11 last Wednesday and says it will remain open while pursuing a Subchapter V reorganization. The petition lists limited assets and multiple creditors.

Hotel managers say holiday bookings are weak and warn the slump could stretch into mid‑2026, even as SDTA and tax data paint a mixed picture.

San Diego’s first‑in‑the‑nation rule requiring in‑store alternatives for app coupons has led Albertsons to pull many digital deals inside city limits, touching off a fight over access to savings.

San Diego's crop report shows a rise in agriculture value to $1.67 billion, with growth in the vegetable sector.

San Diego's ban on digital-only coupons leads stores to offer paper alternatives for equality in savings, with some retailers facing challenges in providing deals as manufacturers are hesitant to offer print promotions.

San Diego faces a spike in gas prices to $4.779 per gallon, with contributing factors including a tax increase and stricter fuel standards. Potential refinery closures may exacerbate the situation, despite hopes for late-year relief.

Market Restaurant + Bar in Del Mar, known for its farm-to-table dining, has been sold to Monica and Bernd Brust, promising to uphold its core values and standards.