MarketInk: Veteran Journalist David Ogul Joins SD College Of Continuing Education

Plus: InnoVision Marketing adds global franchising division and Chipotle uses TikTok to create digital-only menu items.

California's First Republic Bank Sold To JPMorgan In 2nd-Largest U.S. Bank Failure

“JPMorgan will protect all deposits, insured and uninsured.”

Average Gas Price Declines Slightly In San Diego County

The average price has dropped $1.547 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5.

Facebook Says Its Digital Ads And Tools Help Generate $58.9 Billion For California Economy

Every dollar of advertising on Facebook and Instagram generates $3.31 in new business.

Skin Laundry Opens New Location In UTC

Skin Laundry “made laser facials a thing”.

Nikki Haley Urges Disney To Leave Florida For South Carolina Amid DeSantis Attacks

“Hey @Disney, my home state will happily accept your 70,000+ jobs if you want to leave Florida,” Haley tweeted.

Tom York On Business: Artificial Limb Startup Gets $200K From Angel Investors At USD Confab

Plus: Mission Fed Credit Union opened a new branch in Del Mar Highlands Town Center and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce honorees.

OAN Might Pay Tucker Carlson $25M To Join San Diego-Based Outlet, CEO Says

Tucker Carlson received job pitches from OAN CEO and founder Robert Herring Sr. and Russia Today.

Ex-Bookkeeper For Two San Diego Companies Sentenced For Embezzling Funds

Susan Ann Sears pleaded guilty to wire fraud counts for taking more than $900,000 from her employers.

Bed Bath & Beyond To Begin Store-Closing Sales Wednesday

“We encourage you to come shop for your favorite products while merchandise selection is best.”

MarketInk: San Diego's BAM PR Agency Sold For $13 Million To Spanish Firm

Plus: KPBS leaves Twitter, IABC names Communicator of the Year and SD Direct discusses storytelling on Instagram, TikTok.

Building Industry Opposes Labor-Friendly Nominee For Top County Administrator Role

The BIA said it wants the county to restart the hiring process to ensure that it is “transparent and entirely non-political.”

SD County Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 3.7% For Second Month

Trade, transportation, and utilities registered the most significant job decline over the month.

ILWU Negotiations: Tentative Agreement Reached On Certain Issues Between Port Parties

The collective bargaining agreement that the ILWU and PMA are negotiating covers more than 22,000 longshore workers.

Tom York On Business: 170-Strong San Diego Chamber Mission Descends On Washington

Plus: Another residential real estate report, San Diego-based Frantz Law Group has filed suit against several social media outlets.

Angry Investors And A Big Hole Are All That Remain From Donald Trump's Baja Condo Project

A number of prospective condominium buyers sued Trump more than a decade ago.

Will San Diego's OAN Follow Fox News' Lead And Settle? Legal Filings Offer Hints

Lawyers for both sides didn’t respond.

Applications For $5,000 Grants ‘NOW OPEN' To Restaurant Owners In San Diego

Are you a restaurant owner in need of help?

SDG&E Pitches New Bills Based On Income: See Expected Fees In SD

San Diego households could see a big change in how they pay for electricity, including having to report their income. Here's the plan.

MarketInk: Mady Rhodes' High School Plan Becomes Reality At Alt 94.9

Plus: Intesa Communications adds to team, NBC 7, Telemundo 20 Offer Grants and SoCal Taco Fest.

Chamber Leads Delegation To D.C. As Mayors, Other Leaders Seek To Boost San Diego Economy

Three days of discussions on business growth, job creation and the economy.

Business Specialist Endeavor Bank Opens First East County Location In La Mesa

“Endeavor Bank is excited to expand our community presence.”

New Cox Technology Immersion Lab Unveiled At Sharp Prebys Innovation Center

The new lab will explore artificial intelligence, software development, machine learning and advanced analytics.

Gold Medal Suds: San Diego Craft Beer Comes Up Big At Brewers Cup With 13 Wins

Gravity Heights and Kilowatt Brewing both won a San Diego-best two gold medals.

Opinion: A Chatbot's Surprisingly Comprehensive Approach To Countering Antisemitism

Perhaps the Bard chatbot can come up with a comprehensive strategy to combat antisemitism.

Kona Ice Of Escondido Donates More Than $600,000 To Local Schools, Youth Leagues

Kona Ice of Escondido-Coastal will celebrate 10 years in business this year, and 10 years of giving back to the community.

San Diego's CigarBros Humidors Announces First Climate-Controlled Humidor

The compact humidor holds the temperature and relative humidity at a perfect 70 degrees.

Five Accused Of Workers Comp Fraud At Escondido Landscaping Company

Green View Landscape & Tree Service Inc. is accused of underreporting wages in an attempt to save money on workers’ compensation.

Tom York On Business: SDG&E Seeks Federal Funds For Wildfire Hardening In Tribal Areas

Plus: The California Association of Realtors has issued a new report on the recent deterioration of affordability for minority homebuyers.

MarketInk: Gestalt Brand Lab's Non-Alcoholic Beer Campaign Is ‘Best Day Ever'

Plus: InnoVision Marketing adds In-House Talent and Casting Agency and San Diego AMA to host regional student conference.

SDG&E Seeking $100M In Federal Funds To Advance Wildfire Safety In Tribal Areas

The grant would help SDG&E leverage a good portion of its existing and planned fire hardening efforts over the next three years.

Worker Shortage Closes Ports Of Los Angeles And Long Beach Amid Labor Dispute

“The largest ILWU local on the West Coast has taken a concerted action to withhold labor at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.”

County Supervisors Approve Tax Rates For Marijuana Businesses In Unincorporated Areas

The taxes will go into effect July 1.

Amazon Lays Off Over 100 Workers From Game Division, Some In San Diego

The layoffs will affect employees of the division’s San Diego studio as well as those working for Prime Gaming and Game Growth at Amazon.

MarketInk: Radio Host Reflects On Aztecs' Historic Game On Saturday

Plus: Union-Tribune introduces DIY advertising platform and San Diego Press Club presents Webinar on Arts Writing.

San Diego Business Coach On Quiet Hiring, Building Successful Teams

“Quiet Hiring” has become the latest trend, especially in industries where companies are downsizing but the workload remains.

Site On Busy Escondido Corner Near Car Dealer Sells For $1.8M

The site, 1525 Tanglewood Lane, commercially zoned, intersects with Auto Park Way, which sees high traffic – 31,000 vehicles per day.

Rubio's Coastal Grill Partners With San Diego Padres To Give Free Tacos For 2023 Season

Rubio's Coastal Grill and the San Diego Padres are giving fans something extra tasty during the 2023 MLB season.

Legal End Run By California's Disney Leaves New DeSantis Governing Board Powerless

The Walt Disney Company pushed through restrictive covenants and a development agreement that will limit the new board’s power for decades.

Tom York On Business: San Diego Rents Still Rising, But Affordability Is Better Than Miami

Plus: CigarBros Humidors is partnering with Resorts World Las Vegas and Graze Craze opens its first SoCal location.