• Old, shuttered Point Loma hotel sells for $17.4M,Phillip Molnar

    Old, shuttered Point Loma hotel sells for $17.4M

    A 1970s hotel near Liberty Station that fell on hard times has sold for $17.4 million to make way for new housing.The 110-room Consulate Hotel, built in 1971, was purchased by Encinitas-based Ambient Communities, which said it plans to turn it into market-rate and student housing.The hotel, at 2901

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  • The Double-Edged Sword of Unexpected Virality for Small Businesses,Cole Novak

    The Double-Edged Sword of Unexpected Virality for Small Businesses

    One day, you’re running a quiet small business, serving a loyal but modest customer base. The next, you’re overwhelmed—scrambling to fulfill an avalanche of orders, juggling media inquiries, and adjusting to a sudden flood of eager customers. All because of a single viral post.Social media’s power t

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  • California bill-paying problems near 9-year high,Jon Lansner

    California bill-paying problems near 9-year high

    An early warning sign of bill-paying problems is flashing for California and the nation.To check Californians’ financial health, my trusty spreadsheet examined consumer debt statistics compiled by the New York Fed. These numbers for 2024’s final three months provide a window into the bill-paying hab

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