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Most new San Diego homes are townhouses. Here’s where to find them and how much they cost “Most people can’t afford single-family homes in San Diego,” said a local housing analyst.

#SanDiego County's density push: Most new homes are townhouses www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/15/m...

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Is the Artemis program worth the cost? “If we don’t invest now, then when?” said one business leader.

I asked economists and business leaders if #artemis was worth the cost. I promise, not all the answers are against it! www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/10/i...

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces bill that could keep the Padres in San Diego “The fans also have a direct stake in the outcome,” said one economist.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces bill that could keep the Padres in #SanDiego www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/02/u...

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Should MTS raise San Diego transit fares? “Raising fares won’t fix the problem,” said one business leader.

Should MTS raise #SanDiego transit fares? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/27/s...

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‘We’re running on fumes’: San Diego TSA agents continue to be unpaid; long airport security lines carry on “We’re at the point where the majority of us are running out of money,” said a San Diego TSA agent

‘We’re running on fumes’: #SanDiego #TSA agents continue to be unpaid; long airport security lines carry on www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/26/w...

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Is San Diego’s construction slowdown an economic concern? “Construction’s ripple effect makes it one of San Diego’s most consequential industries,” said one business leader.

Is #SanDiego’s construction slowdown an economic concern? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/20/i...

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Historic North Park building to become 7-story apartment complex The development will rehab a two-story, nearly 100 year old building

Historic North Park, #SanDiego building to become 7-story apartment complex www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/19/h...

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Are recession fears over war in Iran overblown? “Recession fears are valid in a global conflict,,” said one business leader, “especially with uncertainty around duration and oil supply.”

#Iran has been targeting sites with economic repercussions across the Middle East www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/13/a...

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Not a single San Diego office building broke ground in 2025. Here’s what that means Last year, office, industrial, and retail construction in San Diego County fell from recent highs and were far below 20-year averages.

Not a single #SanDiego office building broke ground in 2025. Here’s what that means www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/12/n...

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Will mortgage rates below 6% make a difference in San Diego? “High mortgage rates have been the biggest single drag on the San Diego real estate market,” said one economist.

Will mortgage rates below 6% make a difference in #SanDiego? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/06/w...

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Should companies that paid illegal tariffs get a refund? “Ultimately, consumers pay the tariffs,” said one business leader, “so I say give it back to us.”

Should companies that paid illegal #tariffs get a refund? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/27/s...

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‘I’m in shock’: San Diego businesses react to Supreme Court’s tariff ruling “All of our importer clients are trying to figure what the next step is and how they will be able to get refunds,” said one Otay Mesa business.

‘I’m in shock’: #SanDiego businesses react to Supreme Court’s #tariff ruling www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/20/i...

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Does California need new cities? “We cannot hope to supply to the demand without tapping into the green fields, controlled by unincorporated county government,” said one business leader.

Does California need new cities? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/20/d...

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La Jolla’s Sand Castle mansion reduces price by $15.5 million The mansion at 1900 Spindrift Drive in La Jolla hit the market in October 2024 with an asking price of $108 million and has yet to find a buyer.

La Jolla’s Sand Castle mansion reduces price by $15.5 million #SanDiego www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/12/l...

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Should San Diego rethink its Balboa Park parking fee program? San Diego resident pay for Balboa Park “indirectly via property taxes,” says one economist.

Should #SanDiego rethink its Balboa Park parking fee program? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/30/s...

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Will a San Diego home become more ‘affordable’ this year? One study thinks so Zillow predicts lower mortgage rates, slow-growing prices and a slight rise in incomes.

Will a #SanDiego home become more ‘affordable’ this year? One study thinks so www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/26/w...

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San Diego County job growth slowed in 2025, with 62% fewer jobs than the previous year The county added 4,700 jobs in 2025, down from 12,300 in 2024.

#SanDiego County job growth slowed in 2025, with 62% fewer jobs than the previous year www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/23/s...

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Flashy, expensive and big: These are the new San Diego County apartments opening this year Downtown’s newest apartment complex, The Torrey, will have a Whole Foods on the ground floor.

Flashy, expensive and big: These are the new #SanDiego County apartments opening this year www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/22/f...

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Should Congress bar big investors from buying single-family homes? “People live in homes, not corporations,” said President Donald Trump

#SanDiego experts consider a proposal to stop big investors from owning homes: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/15/s...

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San Diego rents have fallen for 6 months. Should you ask your landlord for a deal? San Diego rents are down 0.3% year-over-year to an average $2,520 per month.

#SanDiego rents have fallen for 6 months. Should you ask your landlord for a deal? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/17/s...

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Is a Netflix-Warner Bros. merger bad for the entertainment industry? The deal could mean Netflix would own valuable DC Comics and HBO assets.

#SanDiego experts weigh in on the potential merger of #Netflix and Warner Bros... www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/12/i...

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Should lawmakers ban self-driving taxi company Waymo in San Diego? The autonomous vehicle company wants to deploy robotaxis in San Diego next year.

Opposition to self-driving taxi company #Waymo in #SanDiego could halt its implementation before starting. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/05/s...

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Econometer: What are you thankful for about the economy? The San Diego Union-Tribune’s panel of economists and business leaders reflect on the past year and share what they’re grateful for this Thanksgiving.

#SanDiego economists and business leaders say what they are thankful for: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/27/e...

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Here is how much San Diego home prices are outpacing wages San Diego County’s median home price is nearly nine times the median income.

#SanDiego County's median home price is nearly nine times the median income www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/28/h...

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Amazon is shedding software developer jobs in San Diego. Is AI to blame? Amazon will lay off 145 workers in San Diego as part of a nationwide layoff.

Retail giant Amazon plans to shed more than 100 #SanDiego jobs related to software development, which has been tied to artificial intelligence gains and a struggling video game division. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/24/a...

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San Diego luxury housing picks up, while the traditional market stalls A Del Mar beach home smashed local records when it sold for $50 million in late October.

#SanDiego home sales are near 40-year lows, but one segment of the market has seen a gold-plated surge. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/18/s...

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Should San Diego soften historic preservation rules? San Diego City Council would have authority to overrule the city’s Historic Resources Board.

#SanDiego City Council would have authority to overrule the city’s Historic Resources Board www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/14/s...

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Despite tariffs, imports are up year-over-year at the Port of San Diego Total cargo volume to the Port of San Diego is up 1% annually

The Port of #SanDiego is a major importer of motor vehicles, fertilizer, seasonal fruits, oil and gas equipment and jet fuel. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/07/d...

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Should California financially contribute to the nuclear fusion industry? A new study predicts nuclear fusion has the potential to support more than 40,000 jobs

A new study predicts #nuclear fusion has the potential to support more than 40,000 jobs www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/07/s...

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