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Economy
California Could See Storm Damages Costing A Billion Dollars Each Year
- Dec. 6
- By Erik Anderson
California can expect to sustain significant economic damage from storm systems known as atmospheric rivers.
Poway Businesses Hurting In Midst Of Water Crisis
- Dec. 6
- By Matt Hoffman
It has been six days since storm runoff contaminated the city's water system, which led the county environmental health department to order the closure of restaurants.
North County Mayors Gather To Support Controversial Development
- Dec. 5
- By Priya Sridhar
The project, proposed by the developer Newland Sierra, is slated for an area near San Marcos and Escondido.
Ex-Bumble Bee CEO Convicted In Tuna Price-Fixing Conspiracy
- Dec. 3
- By Associated Press
The former CEO of San Diego-based Bumble Bee Foods has been convicted for his part in a canned tuna price-fixing conspiracy involving the industry's top three companies.
Economists: Cyber Monday May Outpace Black Friday Spending
- Dec. 2
- By Jade Hindmon
Economists say Cyber Monday may outpace Black Friday this year but it won't overshadow the importance of getting shoppers in stores.
How To Avoid Scams On Giving Tuesday
- Dec. 2
- By Priya Sridhar
Giving Tuesday is a global charitable movement founded in 2012 by New York's 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation.
Small Business Saturday: How San Diego Aims To Give Local Businesses A Boost
- Nov. 29
- By Jade Hindmon
The city of San Diego's ongoing Storefront Improvement Program offers financial assistance to local businesses who want to spruce up their storefronts to increase foot traffic and beautify the area.
Shorter Shopping Season Means A More Intense Scramble
- Nov. 29
- By Associated Press
Black Friday once again kicks off the start of the holiday shopping season. But with it will be the shortest season since 2013 because Thanksgiving fell on the fourth Thursday in November — the latest possible date it could be. That means customers will have less time to shop and retailers will have less time to woo them.
Black Friday Frenzy Goes Global - And Not Everyone’s Happy
- Nov. 29
- By Associated Press
The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it's prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers.
Torrey Pines Could Be The Site Of San Diego's Newest Pot Shop
- Nov. 29
- By Andrew Bowen
San Diego officials have given initial approval to the fourth and final retail marijuana outlet they will allow in Council District 1.