A San Diego federal complaint says Costco advertised its $4.99 rotisserie chicken as preservative-free while ingredient lists include additives plaintiffs call preservatives. The company says it has removed the claims and the case is pending.

Tesla's showroom at Westfield UTC has been vacated and a "we have moved" sign posted, while other Palm Plaza stores have closed as the mall advances a luxury expansion.

Dubai's Saya Brasserie will open its first U.S. café in Downtown San Diego, bringing pastries, cascading cakes and pink, photo-ready interiors to the Gaslamp.

CUCINA enoteca’s Del Mar outpost is closing after nearly 12 years amid rising lease costs and a wave of recent restaurant shutdowns in San Diego.

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.