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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.

Bobsledders and moms with local ties go for Olympic gold

Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor are the most decorated female bobsledders in history.

Team USA&#x27;s top bobsledders competing in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Games" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/winter-olympics-schedule-watch-opening-ceremony" data-vars-content-id="75b62789-98f0-4885-bb1f-c6e2a4aa318f" data-vars-headline="Bobsledders and moms with local ties go for Olympic gold" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/winter-olympics-schedule-watch-opening-ceremony" target="_self">Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Games</a> have bobsleigh, motherhood and San Diego in common.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kaillie Humphries" data-vars-click-url="https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/kaillie-humphries" data-vars-content-id="75b62789-98f0-4885-bb1f-c6e2a4aa318f" data-vars-headline="Bobsledders and moms with local ties go for Olympic gold" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/kaillie-humphries" target="_blank">Kaillie Humphries</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Elana Meyers Taylor" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usabs.com/profiles/elana-meyers-taylor" data-vars-content-id="75b62789-98f0-4885-bb1f-c6e2a4aa318f" data-vars-headline="Bobsledders and moms with local ties go for Olympic gold" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usabs.com/profiles/elana-meyers-taylor" target="_blank">Elana Meyers Taylor</a>, who both sport San Diego County roots, are part of a U.S. Olympic roster that blends <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="comeback veterans, rising stars and historic firsts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/27/team-usa-2026-winter-olympics-milano-cortina" data-vars-content-id="75b62789-98f0-4885-bb1f-c6e2a4aa318f" data-vars-headline="Bobsledders and moms with local ties go for Olympic gold" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/27/team-usa-2026-winter-olympics-milano-cortina" target="_self">comeback veterans, rising stars and historic firsts</a>.

Lower Trestles to host surfing for LA 2028 Olympics

The revered surf destination on the border of San Diego and Orange counties has hosted four straight world championships.

Lower Trestles, the world-renowned surf spot on the border of San Diego and Orange counties, will host the surf competition for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2028 Summer Olympics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/08/12/los-angeles-prepare-2028-olympics" data-vars-content-id="24c8f366-4f37-4131-827c-acbd5103db1c" data-vars-headline="Lower Trestles to host surfing for LA 2028 Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/08/12/los-angeles-prepare-2028-olympics" target="_self">2028 Summer Olympics</a>, LA28 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced Tuesday" data-vars-click-url="https://la28.org/en/newsroom/la28-celebrates-updated-olympic-venue-plan.html" data-vars-content-id="24c8f366-4f37-4131-827c-acbd5103db1c" data-vars-headline="Lower Trestles to host surfing for LA 2028 Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://la28.org/en/newsroom/la28-celebrates-updated-olympic-venue-plan.html" target="_blank">announced Tuesday</a>.Why it matters: The break, known as &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The jewel of southern California surfing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/surfing-lower-trestles-the-jewel-of-southern-california" data-vars-content-id="24c8f366-4f37-4131-827c-acbd5103db1c" data-vars-headline="Lower Trestles to host surfing for LA 2028 Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/surfing-lower-trestles-the-jewel-of-southern-california" target="_blank">The jewel of southern California surfing</a>,&quot; might be the closest San Diego gets to hosting an event for the LA Olympics.

Olympic skateboarder Bryce Wettstein's best San Diego day

Encinitas' own Bryce Wettstein walked us through her ideal day in her hometown.

At 5 years old, Bryce Wettstein started skateboarding at the Encinitas YMCA. Fifteen years later, she still lives in her hometown, but now <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="she&#x27;s looking to medal in skateboarding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/07/05/team-usa-skateboarding-paris-summer-olympics" data-vars-content-id="59818d07-11de-4a7e-a8da-809364e00a43" data-vars-headline="Olympic skateboarder Bryce Wettstein&#x27;s best San Diego day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/07/05/team-usa-skateboarding-paris-summer-olympics" target="_self">she&#x27;s looking to medal in skateboarding</a> at the Summer Olympics in Paris.Zoom in: Between sessions, the MiraCosta College student shared with Axios her perfect San Diego day:

Meet the San Diego athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris

About two dozen San Diego County athletes are competing in the Paris Olympics.

About two dozen athletes from San Diego County are competing in the Summer Olympics that kicked off this week in Paris.State of play: Several athletes are making their Olympic debuts; others are looking to defend gold medals while representing their hometowns and Team USA in more than a dozen sports.

A guide to Olympics watch parties in San Diego

Catch Friday's opening ceremony at a Comic-Con watch party, an IMAX theatre or a beloved local pub.

Some Olympic events are already underway, but the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Paris games" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/world/paris-olympics?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_sanfrancisco&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="61b70194-b2b3-4d41-be50-5facc9c3e691" data-vars-headline="A guide to Olympics watch parties in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/world/paris-olympics?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_sanfrancisco&amp;stream=top" target="_self">Paris games</a> begin in earnest Friday morning with the opening ceremony.Driving the news: The event begins at 10:30am local time, with coverage airing on NBC 7 and Peacock.

San Diego native Logistx is breaking into Paris Olympics

Logistx joins Team USA as the sport makes its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games.

<figure><img alt="A girl breakdancer performing on stage." height="1280" id="ebe259c3-f753-4a80-b669-ca2e1e6e5f3b" src="https://images.axios.com/ZvJDYKn0KmwMlNw7W8QZTY8pUqc=/2024/07/16/1721161476436.jpg" width="1920"/><figcaption>B-girl Logistx performs at the Red Bull BC One World Final in 2021. Photo: Gniewko Głogowski/Red Bull Content Pool</figcaption></figure>Logan Edra, aka <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Logistx" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/logistx_ugf/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="60f76077-c582-42f4-bebc-4fadd3943516" data-vars-headline="San Diego native Logistx is breaking into Paris Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/logistx_ugf/?hl=en" target="_blank">Logistx</a>, is breaking onto the Olympic stage — literally.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="21-year-old dancer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/paris-2024-olympic-breakdancer-logan-edra-age-parents" data-vars-content-id="60f76077-c582-42f4-bebc-4fadd3943516" data-vars-headline="San Diego native Logistx is breaking into Paris Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/paris-2024-olympic-breakdancer-logan-edra-age-parents" target="_blank">21-year-old dancer</a> who grew up in Chula Vista will compete with Team USA in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="breaking" data-vars-click-url="https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/sports/breaking" data-vars-content-id="60f76077-c582-42f4-bebc-4fadd3943516" data-vars-headline="San Diego native Logistx is breaking into Paris Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/sports/breaking" target="_blank">breaking</a> when the sport makes its Olympic debut this month in Paris.

Team USA skateboarders call San Diego home

The local surf and skate culture make San Diego a breeding ground for greatness.

Half of the Team USA skateboarders going to the Summer Olympics in Paris this month are from San Diego County or moved here to pursue their professional careers. Why it matters: The surf and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="skate culture of San Diego" data-vars-click-url="https://sandiegomagazine.com/features/skate-fashion-san-diego-skateparks/" data-vars-content-id="4579755c-b935-4755-b72e-b9a4ead72770" data-vars-headline="Team USA skateboarders call San Diego home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sandiegomagazine.com/features/skate-fashion-san-diego-skateparks/" target="_blank">skate culture of San Diego</a> — the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="birthplace of skateboarding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiego.org/articles/skating/san-diego-skateboarding-history.aspx" data-vars-content-id="4579755c-b935-4755-b72e-b9a4ead72770" data-vars-headline="Team USA skateboarders call San Diego home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiego.org/articles/skating/san-diego-skateboarding-history.aspx" target="_blank">birthplace of skateboarding</a> — makes it a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="breeding ground for greatness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/06/24/skateboard-legend-andy-macdonald-qualifies-paris-olympics" data-vars-content-id="4579755c-b935-4755-b72e-b9a4ead72770" data-vars-headline="Team USA skateboarders call San Diego home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/06/24/skateboard-legend-andy-macdonald-qualifies-paris-olympics" target="_self">breeding ground for greatness</a>.

50-year-old skateboard legend secures a spot for Paris Olympics

MacDonald, who lives in Encinitas, is set to represent Great Britain as the oldest competitor.

Legendary vert skateboarder Andy Macdonald is known for his <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gravity-defying tricks on half-pipes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/C195klUuQms/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="1885b0f1-3c43-4330-b081-11f4dd28ef67" data-vars-headline="50-year-old skateboard legend secures a spot for Paris Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C195klUuQms/?hl=en" target="_blank">gravity-defying tricks on half-pipes</a>, but his skills around the skatepark are sending him to the 2024 Summer Olympics.Why it matters: At 50, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Macdonald" data-vars-click-url="https://olympics.com/en/news/andy-macdonald-great-britain-x3306" data-vars-content-id="1885b0f1-3c43-4330-b081-11f4dd28ef67" data-vars-headline="50-year-old skateboard legend secures a spot for Paris Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://olympics.com/en/news/andy-macdonald-great-britain-x3306" target="_blank">Macdonald</a>, who lives in Encinitas, is set to become the oldest Olympic skateboarder ever when he <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="represents Great Britain" data-vars-click-url="https://skateboardgb.org/news/three-british-skateboarders-prosper-at-the-olympic-qualifier-series/" data-vars-content-id="1885b0f1-3c43-4330-b081-11f4dd28ef67" data-vars-headline="50-year-old skateboard legend secures a spot for Paris Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://skateboardgb.org/news/three-british-skateboarders-prosper-at-the-olympic-qualifier-series/" target="_blank">represents Great Britain</a> next month in Paris.

Chula Vista spotlight: Where Olympic athletes come to San Diego to train

Athletes in more than 20 professional and collegiate sports train at the 155-acre facility owned by the city of Chula Vista.

Hundreds of Olympic and Paralympic athletes come to San Diego and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center" data-vars-click-url="https://trainatchulavista.com/" data-vars-content-id="5cc9a479-8bca-42fc-bee2-ed8559446798" data-vars-headline="Chula Vista spotlight: Where Olympic athletes come to San Diego to train" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://trainatchulavista.com/" target="_blank">Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center</a> in their chase to win gold.Why it matters: The facility is currently a training ground for athletes set to compete in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2024 Summer Olympics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/16/olympics-2024-torch-lighting-ceremony-photos" data-vars-content-id="5cc9a479-8bca-42fc-bee2-ed8559446798" data-vars-headline="Chula Vista spotlight: Where Olympic athletes come to San Diego to train" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/04/16/olympics-2024-torch-lighting-ceremony-photos" target="_self">2024 Summer Olympics</a> in Paris.

Olympics

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Goodbye Paris; hello L.A.