Uber and Lyft drivers knew this day would come. Now it’s here: Waymo’s driverless cars are rolling through San Diego, and human gig workers say the robo-taxis are slicing into their livelihoods.Many local drivers describe …
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San Diegans say they’re seeing more rentals online than in recent years, which feels odd during a housing shortage. Zillow lists the average rental at $3,000 — about 50% higher than the U.S. norm; there …
California just turned down the volume knob.And now, San Diego County fitness folks, car tuners, and bored Thanksgiving party attendees are rejoicing because of a new law, SB 576.Governor Gavin Newsom said, "By signing SB …
On October 24, two vehicles crashed into separate buildings in North County — the latest in what appears to be a growing pattern of cars slamming into commercial spaces across our region. According to the …
Clout chasing with cars and motorcycles in 2025 has spun out of control across San Diego County — or maybe I'm just getting old. Picture this: a guy climbing out of his truck window while …
The last time I attended a Reader meeting at Starbucks, I noticed that most of the soft, comfortable chairs were gone. The days of lingering with friends, toasting Frappuccinos and lattes, or drinking a Trenta …
On September 17, Normal Heights resident Melissa Alvarado heard a knock on her door. It was “someone claiming they were from EBT" — Electronic Benefit Transfer — "looking for whoever was on EBT,” she told …
O.D. Corral – country-rock, ranging from Loggins and Messina to Doug Kershaw1974 was a long time agoO. D. Corral is one of San Diego’s most popular bands, judging by the number of people who follow …
As he drove home yesterday, September 29, Ian Bogan was stunned to see a plane sitting on the 15. "Traffic was stop and go until I got past the big tow truck and crane that …
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