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San Diego's growing, but how? In Whose Backyard examines 100,000+ housing permits, revealing where new homes are built, their types, and the impact on San Diego communities and development. -
Downtown, Bankers Hill, Hillcrest and North Park have seen the highest concentration of new housing in recent years, following a host of reforms aimed at building more homes in walkable neighborhoods. -
Earlier this month, three members of the Donnelly Community Services Center’s nonprofit board voted to fire founder and chief executive, Rosa Diaz. Diaz denied wrongdoing and said the board’s action amounted to a “hostile takeover.” -
Lawyers representing detainees at San Diego County’s Otay Mesa Detention Center say overcrowding is forcing their clients to sleep on the floors of their cells and damaging their health. -
San Diego County’s Elder Justice Task Force is ramping up efforts to combat rising financial fraud targeting older adults. -
Sorrento Valley and UTC are the biggest job centers in San Diego County, but only a tiny amount of new homes were permitted there since 2018. That’s about to change. -
From Oregon to Tijuana, kids and families turned out in full force at Comic-Con 2025 — dressed as “Zelda” heroes, “Jurassic” explorers and more. Here’s how the next generation of fans made the convention their own. -
From pirate princesses to superhero teams, these Comic-Con cosplayers prove that fandom is even more fun with friends. Check out some of the most creative and coordinated group looks spotted around the convention center and Gaslamp Quarter. -
Hangry at Comic-Con? Get some snack inspiration from this photo gallery. These committed cosplayers and Comic-Con enthusiasts share their secret stashes of snacks that help them stave off hunger during the weekend of fun. -
Comic-Con isn't just about the panels and cosplay — it's a collector's paradise. From limited edition Funkos to nostalgia-fueled designer toys, the exhibit hall floor is packed with Comic-Con exclusives that can be worth thousands. But for many fans, it's not about the resale value — it's about the thrill of the hunt.
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