San Diego City Council Protects Arts Funding Amid Budget Challenges Despite facing a projected $111 million deficit, the San Diego City Council has declared arts funding off-limits for cuts in the upcoming fiscal year. This commitment ensures arts and culture organizations will maintain their current percentage of hotel tax revenue, a crucial decision for the local creative community. Arts Funding Maintained as City Grapples with Deficit The San Diego City Council’s budget committee voted unanimously … Read More
San Diego Short Term Rentals Under Fire
San Diego’s Housing Crisis: Short-Term Rentals Under Fire A recent proposal by the San Diego Housing Commission to reduce rent vouchers has sparked debate among residents. Instead of cutting vital housing support, many believe the city should tackle the underlying issue contributing to displacement: the unchecked growth of whole-home short-term rentals (STRs). Addressing San Diego’s Housing Dilemma The San Diego Housing Commission recently reviewed proposed rent hikes for housing vouchers, as noted in the November … Read More
San Diego City College Unveils Ambitious Student Housing Project
San Diego City College Unveils Ambitious Student Housing Project Nearly 60% of San Diego Community College District students face housing insecurity, with almost a quarter unhoused, a staggering statistic that highlights a critical challenge for local education. San Diego City College is directly addressing this crisis by launching an ambitious affordable student housing project, designed to provide stability and support for its most vulnerable learners. This initiative aims to remove a significant barrier to education … Read More
Frankie J performs free at San Diego December Nights
San Diego’s Pulse: Music, Munchies, and Market Success San Diego is buzzing with exciting local developments, from upcoming holiday festivities featuring a beloved local artist to innovative new offerings from a homegrown fast-food giant, and the impressive growth of a local marketing firm. This post dives into these key local stories, highlighting the vibrant energy and success across our community. Catch Frankie J Free at December Nights San Diego’s treasured annual holiday festival, December Nights, … Read More
Aztecs Undefeated in MW Head to Hawaii Showdown
Aztecs Head to Hawaii: Don’t Miss the Mountain West Showdown! The San Diego State Aztecs are taking their impressive six-game winning streak on the road, heading to Oahu for a crucial Mountain West Conference clash against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. San Diego fans won’t want to miss this exciting matchup as the Aztecs aim to maintain their undefeated conference record and continue their dominant season. Mountain West Showdown: Aztecs Hit the Road Our San Diego … Read More
San Diego Weekend Guide
San Diego Weekend: TwitchCon, Protests, Books & More It’s a busy weekend in San Diego, with major events downtown, neighborhood pop-ups, civic actions and seasonal community gatherings. Here’s your concise guide to what’s happening, why it matters, and how to navigate it like a local. TwitchCon takes over the Convention Center Thousands are streaming into the San Diego Convention Center for TwitchCon 2025, a three-day celebration of live streaming culture. Expect big-brand activations, freebies from … Read More
Goldman Secondaries and San Diego Startups
What Goldman’s VC move means for San Diego startups Goldman Sachs’ plan to acquire Industry Ventures puts venture-capital secondaries front and center—and that has real implications for San Diego’s founders, operators, and investors. With local momentum in biotech and cybersecurity, from Kailera Therapeutics’ $600 million round to a La Jolla cyber deal, our region could be an early beneficiary of easier liquidity and deeper capital stacks. Here’s what to know, why it matters locally, and … Read More