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.

Illumina Inc. agrees to pay $9.8 million to settle False Claims Act allegations relating to selling genomic sequencing systems with cybersecurity flaws to the U.S. government.

SDG&E proposes to end certain costly energy efficiency programs, which could save customers around $300 million from 2026–2031, aligning with state directives for cost-effective energy management.

California is now the world's fourth largest economy, surpassing Japan, with a GDP of $4.1 trillion. Governor Newsom attributes this to investments in people and innovation but warns that Trump's tariff measures could harm growth.