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San Diego plan targets housing gap as families leave

Officials say more "middle housing" could help residents afford to stay in San Diego.

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Plans are in the works to alleviate the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high housing costs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/22/median-earners-priced-out-san-diego-real-estate-market-homes" data-vars-content-id="1506b5d4-7e53-4d23-9c26-171cab6cc373" data-vars-headline="San Diego plan targets housing gap as families leave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/22/median-earners-priced-out-san-diego-real-estate-market-homes" target="_self">high housing costs</a> that are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="driving home sales to a record low" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/20/san-diego-home-sales-fell-to-their-lowest-level-in-recorded-history-to-start-2026/" data-vars-content-id="1506b5d4-7e53-4d23-9c26-171cab6cc373" data-vars-headline="San Diego plan targets housing gap as families leave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/20/san-diego-home-sales-fell-to-their-lowest-level-in-recorded-history-to-start-2026/" target="_blank">driving home sales to a record low</a>.Why it matters: While the city is building more apartment buildings in the urban core, there still aren&#x27;t enough neighborhood &quot;middle housing&quot; options for families, officials and experts told Axios.

San Diego's 1st women's sports bar opening in North Park

One of Us opens in North Park, giving fans a dedicated space to watch women's sports.

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Women&#x27;s sports fans will soon be able to cheer on their favorite teams at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="One of Us" data-vars-click-url="https://www.oneofusbar.com/" data-vars-content-id="cf4f47e6-49a8-4830-a90e-13da1d0e0d82" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s 1st women&#x27;s sports bar opening in North Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.oneofusbar.com/" target="_blank">One of Us</a>, San Diego&#x27;s first women&#x27;s sports bar.Why it matters: Viewership and attendance for women&#x27;s sports are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="soaring" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/15/usa-today-womens-sports-stories" data-vars-content-id="cf4f47e6-49a8-4830-a90e-13da1d0e0d82" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s 1st women&#x27;s sports bar opening in North Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/15/usa-today-womens-sports-stories" target="_self">soaring</a>, and local fans are desperate for a place where they don&#x27;t have to fight to get those games on TVs.

San Diego's population decline driven by immigration slowdown

The area's recent population growth was supported by immigrants moving in — until last year.

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San Diego County&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="population" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/17/san-diego-population-growth-pandemic" data-vars-content-id="32abc3d2-6a19-4161-bfc8-ab3f17bb18d1" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s population decline driven by immigration slowdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/17/san-diego-population-growth-pandemic" target="_self">population</a> shrank last year amid a massive drop in immigration, following a nationwide trend, new U.S. Census data shows.Why it matters: The data offers the best look yet at how <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tighter immigration enforcement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/18/ice-arrests-noncriminals-san-diego-2025" data-vars-content-id="32abc3d2-6a19-4161-bfc8-ab3f17bb18d1" data-vars-headline="San Diego&#x27;s population decline driven by immigration slowdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/18/ice-arrests-noncriminals-san-diego-2025" target="_self">tighter immigration enforcement</a> is affecting America&#x27;s demographic makeup.

Top Easter events in San Diego

From free egg hunts to waterfront brunches, here's how to celebrate Easter in San Diego.

Things to Do

Spring has definitely sprung and there&#x27;s plenty to do to celebrate Easter this weekend.The big picture: From hip-hop brunches to traditional egg hunts, there are activities for all ages.

Romance read recommendations from Meet Cute

Nothing says Happy Valentine&#x27;s Day like a steamy romance novel.What&#x27;s happening: The owner of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Meet Cute" data-vars-click-url="https://meetcutebookshop.com/" data-vars-content-id="5ef62a68-0854-4f80-b5c8-707211cb59d7" data-vars-headline="Romance read recommendations from Meet Cute" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://meetcutebookshop.com/" target="_blank">Meet Cute</a>, a queer-owned, feminist bookshop in North Park that&#x27;s focused on the romance genre, offered some recommendations for our readers.

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Romance read recommendations from Meet Cute