Promotional Fares Offered on New SD Airport Routes

Alaska Airlines will add flights to Fresno, Monterey and Santa Rosa.

San Diego Home Sales Rise in December

Sales increased near four percent in December 2011, said the San Diego based company DataQuick.

Beach Club Grille on Seacoast Sold to New Owner

The previous owner John Haupt said he decided to sell, retire and return to a love of sailing. The scenic restaurant’s new owner, William Awad, is 28 years old.

House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Imperial Beach

Our weekly list of homes for sale in Imperial Beach.

Six Tips for Returning and Exchanging Those Holiday Gifts

Here's a quick list of tips to look over before you decide to return or exchange some of those holiday gifts.

House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Imperial Beach

Our weekly list of homes for sale in Imperial Beach.

Last Minute Ways to Shop Local This Holiday Season, Part II

Some locally sold gift ideas and holiday specials around Imperial Beach.

House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Imperial Beach

Our regular list of homes and condos for sale in Imperial Beach.

Imperial Beach Boulevard Shopping Center Renovation Near Complete

The shopping center hosts seven different businesses, including a barber shop, zumba studio and La Posta Market.

Signs of an Improving Economy? Jobless Rate Continues to Fall

The unemployment rate has gone down each month since July.

November Homes Sales Leap, Prices Slip

Figures from November are as compared to those from the same period last year.

Poll: Should Imperial Beach Sandcastle Competition Continue?

Should IB let the waves wash away the sandcastles or should local residents rebuild and seek to keep the decades long tradition alive?

Summer Beach Attendance Declines in 2011

About 40 percent of IB beach attendance this summer came from U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition attendees. Lifeguard rescues and attendance declined last year.

New Hotel Takes Shape, Steel Frame to Rise in Weeks

The 78-room, four story hotel is scheduled to open in September 2012. Work on the structure's steel frame will begin Dec. 15, the hotel's owner said.

Ways to Shop Local This Holiday Season

Gift that can be purchased locally from small businesses in Imperial Beach.

Hotel del Coronado Furniture Now on Sale at Tony's Hotel Liquidators

The business will receive furniture and other items to sell over the course of the next three months as the hotel goes through a renovation.

Unemployment Rate Continues to Creep Down

After a peaking for the year in July, the unemployment rate has dropped each month since.

Cheapest Gas in or Near Imperial Beach

Three gas stations in or near Imperial Beach have prices 18 cents below the San Diego County average.

Beachfront Seacoast Drive Home Prices Rise Slightly in 2011

Prices for beachfront property rose slightly in the past year. Property on Seacoast Drive accounts for more than 30 percent of the active Imperial Beach housing market.

Cheapest Gas in or Near Imperial Beach

The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in San Diego County Tuesday is $3.85. The cheapest gas in or near Imperial Beach is 18 cents less.

Cheapest Gas in or Near Imperial Beach

The county average for a gallon of self-serve unleaded is $3.84, the same as a week ago and 72 cents more than a year ago.

House Hunt: Homes For Sale In Imperial Beach

Our weekly list of homes for sale in Imperial Beach.

Cheapest Gas in or Near Imperial Beach

Gas prices declined a half-cent Tuesday after almost two weeks of increases.

Cow-a-bunga Rules the Cool

Bob Mac Dermot moved back to Imperial Beach after being away for two decades. One of the pleasant surprises upon his return was finding Cow-a-bunga.

House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Imperial Beach

Our weekly list of homes for sale in Imperial Beach.

Video: Magical Tasty Toffee

Magical Toffee can be found at the Farmers Market Fridays from 2-6 p.m.

House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Imperial Beach

Our weekly list of homes or condos for sale in Imperial Beach.

Star Dust Donut Shop Reopens After 5 Week Hiatus

The doughnut shop has been open since the mid 1960s.

Love Lavender at the Farmers Market

Keys Creek Lavender Farm has been at the IB Farmers Market for about a month.

Farmers Market Now Accepts Food Stamps, Credit Cards

Fresh produce from the Farmers Market may now be paid for with food stamps.

House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Imperial Beach

Our weekly list of homes for sale in Imperial Beach.

Esther's 10 Minute Big Burrito Challenge

Eat an IB Surf and Turf burrito in 10 minutes and get a free soda and your picture on the Wall of Champs. About one in four have succeeded since the restaurant opened three months ago.

Happy Hour Specials Around IB

Happy hour and drink specials around Imperial Beach.

House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Imperial Beach

Our weekly list of homes for sale in Imperial Beach.

Marisa's Mexican Restaurant Weighs Option to Sell Business

They aren't going out of business anytime soon, the restaurant's owner said, but he would consider selling to a serious buyer.

Following Lift of Meat Ban, New Vendors Come to Farmers Market

Fish tacos may premiere at the market this Friday, while other new items will soon be available as the market continues under new management. Rose Cottage Fruits sell fruits, vegetables and a large variety of meat.

Old Marian Catholic High School May Be Sold to Residential Developer

The school was closed in June 2007 after being open for nearly 50 years.

House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Imperial Beach

A weekly list of homes for sale in Imperial Beach.

An Interview with IB Chamber of Commerce President Olivia Pickerling

IB Patch sits down with the new Chamber of Commerce president to discuss the city's future.

Imperial Beach Unemployment Rate Stays High

Unemployment in IB has remained above 16 percent in 2011, second worst in San Diego County.