Building a new house is an expensive undertaking. Gathering as much information as possible before committing to a contract is an essential part of home building.New home construction in the USA averages between $138,937.00 and $531,394.00. The median average is $323,026.00 or around $150.00 per squ

Those of us who put “make new friends” on our 2025 resolutions list may have already realized that, as an adult, finding your people isn’t always easy. One nearly foolproof approach, though? Start with what you love. San Diego is chock-full of groups celebrating and exploring all sorts of interests,

The green rush has settled to a steady hum in San Diego. Since Prop 64 (the California law that legalized cannabis use, sales, and manufacturing for adults over 21) passed in 2016 and legal sales started in 2018, cannabis has gone from taboo to almost quaint—ubiquitous, normalized, and as casual as

While San Diego is commonly known for its stunning beaches, sunny weather, and jaw-dropping views, it is also home to a laundry list of must-visit museums. Sprinkled throughout the city are museums that allow guests to broaden their horizons by soaking up different cultures, admiring beautiful artwo

No matter how you’re looking to spend Valentine’s Day weekend, there’s a sweet San Diego event for you. This Friday, sweethearts can share a holiday beer and dessert pairing at PB AleHouse. More of a creative type? Fashion a DIY shirt at Sew Loka’s Ryde or Dye workshop. Or don your best cosplay for

Centuries ago, explorers marked uncharted seas with the ominous warning, “Here be monsters.” Today, San Diego’s Jojo Roper hunts his own kind of sea monster: towering waves that test the limits of human endurance.“I train everyday and work my ass off to chase these waves, and [when the swell comes],

There are tiny homes, and then there are tiny homes. For lovers of the latter, Ms. Peggie’s Place in Pacific Beach is the type of shop that commands an almost religious devotion. Part home improvement depot, part department store, and part antique megamart, Ms. Peggie’s has provided a haven for doll

Yes, with the exception of my off-white, low-top Vans, I did take off all of my clothes. I had to. Because like the old saying goes, “When visiting a nude beach for the first time, do as the nudists do”—even if it’s 59 degrees outside and the ocean breezes sting like a cold, wet towel slapping your

Theories abound for the origins of the term “honeymoon,” including the suggestion that a second-century Germanic tribe held the tradition of drinking mead for the first month after marriage. Nowadays, a jug of honey wine won’t cut it—post-wedding bliss calls for California kings and private hot tubs

It begins innocently enough. You exchange numbers. You start to text. You ask about siblings and their hometown and send a flirty selfie or two (after 26 takes). And, finally, you decide the beige flags outweigh the pink ones. (This is modern romance, after all.) Now, you’re ready to ditch your digi

I recently read a story that terrified me. It was this story in The New York Times about a mountain lion in the northern California town of Georgetown who attacked two brothers on a trail, killing one of them.I know there are mountain lions in Mission Trails, where I frequently hike with my son. I a

Today’s internet is a whole new world, one tightly controlled by invisible algorithms that users may or may not appreciate. The way we talk to one another on social media reflects that. Algospeak—strategic wording to ensure that posts about controversial subjects don’t get users “shadow banned,” or

Love is in the air this February, but your relationship isn’t the only thing heating up around Valentine’s Day. This month features arguably the best 10-day stretch of sports all year. The San Diego Legion’s season opener kicks things off on February 16, then a week-and-a-half later the SheBelieves

As the weekend leads into Super Bowl LIX, there are many ways to spend the days before Sunday’s kickoff. Those looking for some small artwork to liven up their homes can begin searching through the Teeny Tiny Art Mart’s collection of almost 1,500 pieces. San Diegans can celebrate Black History Month

This is a comedy. You will laugh. You might not want to, but the Lafayette family’s antics of estrangement will force at least a chuckle and maybe even a face-covering gasp.Set in 2011, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Tony Award-winning play (Best Revival in 2024), Appropriate, is, at face value, a run-of-t

You wouldn’t want to get into a staring contest with Mayor Todd Gloria.That is clear as the mayor— fresh from defeating San Diego police officer Larry Turner to secure another four years in office—lays out his game plan for his second term. Speaking from his 11th-floor office in downtown San Diego,

Exercise of any kind—especially team sports—can be great for kids’ mental health. While little ones run around outside, they’re also learning to be part of a team, overcome challenges, and accept losses.But for kids who are neurodivergent or have mental health challenges, recreational leagues or tea

One night, in the midst of an argument, my then-boyfriend began to pace throughout his apartment. We had been talking for nearly an hour before he got up, left the living room, retreated into his bedroom, and changed into his pajamas. As I continued to try and share how his actions made me feel, he

This is the final installment in a four-part series. Find week one, week two, or week three here to catch-up on everything you missed. I spent the weekend hungover after getting drunk on a Friday. Despite being a frequent drinker, I don’t usually tip over that edge. I don’t know why I did this time.

Anchi Mei has always been drawn to the intersection of people, place, and purpose. Born in Taipei and raised in the U.S. in a working-class Chinese-American household, she grew up with a deep understanding of the immigrant experience—both the challenges and the untapped potential. That awareness sha