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San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday

A march at Waterfront Park is part of 3,000 planned events expected to draw massive crowds.

Politics

Organizers in San Diego are planning a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Kings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/17/trump-no-kings-protest-safety-tips" target="_self">No Kings</a> Day of Nonviolent Action on Saturday, one of 3,000 events to be held across the country.The big picture: Progressive political groups, labor unions, and human and civil rights organizations expect Saturday&#x27;s nationwide demonstrations to surpass last year&#x27;s No Kings rallies in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="June" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/14/photos-no-kings-protests-downtown-chicago-trump" target="_self">June</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="October" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" data-vars-content-id="37e828b6-5051-4bcf-9583-ced59800b448" data-vars-headline="San Diego planning No Kings protest for Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/18/no-kings-protests-october-18-turnout" target="_self">October</a>.

March Madness at SDSU brings big crowds and dollars

The Aztecs missed the bracket but earned revenue and exposure by hosting NCAA Tournament games.

Sports

San Diego State didn&#x27;t make <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="March Madness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/16/sdsu-ucsd-basketball-march-madness-bracket-2026-ncaa-tournament" data-vars-content-id="bf9e1f95-cdab-40d7-8966-5f229e7a96ec" data-vars-headline="March Madness at SDSU brings big crowds and dollars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/03/16/sdsu-ucsd-basketball-march-madness-bracket-2026-ncaa-tournament" target="_self">March Madness</a>, but the Aztecs&#x27; home court still made it to college sports&#x27; biggest stage.Why it matters: Hosting early March Madness games generates revenue for the university and local businesses, and boosts national <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="exposure for the SDSU brand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/01/23/san-diego-state-university-applications-enrollment" data-vars-content-id="bf9e1f95-cdab-40d7-8966-5f229e7a96ec" data-vars-headline="March Madness at SDSU brings big crowds and dollars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/01/23/san-diego-state-university-applications-enrollment" target="_self">exposure for the SDSU brand</a> at a time when students are applying to colleges.

HOA fees keep rising in San Diego

Monthly dues climbed to $367 last year, adding to costs that already make renting cheaper here.

Real Estate

More <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego homes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/02/saving-down-payment-san-diego-home-takes-30-years" data-vars-content-id="e28dff32-84e5-4b75-bd60-b33987b2ac19" data-vars-headline="HOA fees keep rising in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/02/saving-down-payment-san-diego-home-takes-30-years" target="_self">San Diego homes</a> for sale last year came with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="homeowners association" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/29/condo-hoa-fee-state" data-vars-content-id="e28dff32-84e5-4b75-bd60-b33987b2ac19" data-vars-headline="HOA fees keep rising in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/29/condo-hoa-fee-state" target="_self">homeowners association</a> fees, and those dues continued to climb, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Realtor.com" data-vars-click-url="https://www.realtor.com/research/homeowners-associations-2025" data-vars-content-id="e28dff32-84e5-4b75-bd60-b33987b2ac19" data-vars-headline="HOA fees keep rising in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.realtor.com/research/homeowners-associations-2025" target="_blank">Realtor.com</a> data shows.Why it matters: Rising HOA fees add to the already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high cost" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/07/23/hidden-costs-homeowners-california-property-taxes-insurance-2025" data-vars-content-id="e28dff32-84e5-4b75-bd60-b33987b2ac19" data-vars-headline="HOA fees keep rising in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/07/23/hidden-costs-homeowners-california-property-taxes-insurance-2025" target="_self">high cost</a> of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="homeownership" 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="e28dff32-84e5-4b75-bd60-b33987b2ac19" data-vars-headline="HOA fees keep rising in San Diego" 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">homeownership</a> here that makes <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="renting cheaper than owning" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/05/renting-cheaper-than-owning-san-diego-home" data-vars-content-id="e28dff32-84e5-4b75-bd60-b33987b2ac19" data-vars-headline="HOA fees keep rising in San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/05/renting-cheaper-than-owning-san-diego-home" target="_self">renting cheaper than owning</a>.

New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres' 2026 season

New bites, local vendors and classic ballpark eats make baseball games a foodie destination.

The San Diego Padres 2026 season is here, which means <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new food options" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/padres/ballpark/food" data-vars-content-id="50bc4ae6-5c7f-4cc3-99b4-b89fce6accde" data-vars-headline="New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres&#x27; 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/padres/ballpark/food" target="_blank">new food options</a> for those who want to indulge in more than a Friar Frank at Petco Park.Dig in: Fans and foodies can try two new spots in the ballpark this season and new menu items from their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite local vendors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/24/new-food-petco-park-padres-2025-mlb-season" data-vars-content-id="50bc4ae6-5c7f-4cc3-99b4-b89fce6accde" data-vars-headline="New food arrives at Petco Park for Padres&#x27; 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/24/new-food-petco-park-padres-2025-mlb-season" target="_self">favorite local vendors</a>.

San Diego is among the priciest cities for babysitters

Parents pay more than $24 an hour for one child, placing San Diego at No. 9.

Parenting

San Diego is among the top 10 cities for most expensive babysitters, but still below the national average, according to new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="UrbanSitter data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.urbansitter.com/babysitting-rates/" data-vars-content-id="7881fd4a-0212-44d4-b6da-214d548ab71e" data-vars-headline="San Diego is among the priciest cities for babysitters" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.urbansitter.com/babysitting-rates/" target="_blank">UrbanSitter data</a>.Why it matters: Babysitters are another piece of the puzzle for families dealing with increased prices for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="child care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/03/19/kpbs-san-diego-cost-child-care-crisis" data-vars-content-id="7881fd4a-0212-44d4-b6da-214d548ab71e" data-vars-headline="San Diego is among the priciest cities for babysitters" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/03/19/kpbs-san-diego-cost-child-care-crisis" target="_self">child care</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="food" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/28/california-burrito-san-diego-cost-increase-restaurant-inflation" data-vars-content-id="7881fd4a-0212-44d4-b6da-214d548ab71e" data-vars-headline="San Diego is among the priciest cities for babysitters" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/01/28/california-burrito-san-diego-cost-increase-restaurant-inflation" target="_self">food</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="housing" 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="7881fd4a-0212-44d4-b6da-214d548ab71e" data-vars-headline="San Diego is among the priciest cities for babysitters" 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">housing</a>.

The life of a professional organizer in January

Small homes and holiday overflow have made January the busiest month for pro organizers in San Diego.

Home Tour

As the calendar turns to a new year, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="many people" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTGatq9Dz9P/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="fb2525b9-86d7-4efd-af6a-b719c8db1444" data-vars-headline="The life of a professional organizer in January" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTGatq9Dz9P/?hl=en" target="_blank">many people</a> find themselves wanting to clear out their homes and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="get organized" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/home-organization-bedroom-book" data-vars-content-id="fb2525b9-86d7-4efd-af6a-b719c8db1444" data-vars-headline="The life of a professional organizer in January" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/home-organization-bedroom-book" target="_self">get organized</a>.The big picture: January is the peak season for professional organizers, especially in San Diego, where small homes and irregularly shaped closets mean space is a hot commodity.

California's paid parental leave plan lacks equitable access

The state enacted the first paid family leave program in the country in 2002.

News

Eligible California residents have had state-sponsored paid parental leave for years, but experts say not everyone can access and use it.Why it matters: Employees who don&#x27;t take advantage of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="time-off" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/06/18/americas-paternity-leave-patchwork" data-vars-content-id="b7b545f5-670d-4c10-9d60-8bce98c6b7c2" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s paid parental leave plan lacks equitable access" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/06/18/americas-paternity-leave-patchwork" target="_self">time-off</a> policies could miss out on payments and benefits crucial for family <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bonding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/26/paternity-parental-leave-us-policy-research" data-vars-content-id="b7b545f5-670d-4c10-9d60-8bce98c6b7c2" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s paid parental leave plan lacks equitable access" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/26/paternity-parental-leave-us-policy-research" target="_self">bonding</a> and recovery, such as improved <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mental and physical health outcomes" data-vars-click-url="https://time.com/6270034/back-to-work-after-baby-kristin-gallant/" data-vars-content-id="b7b545f5-670d-4c10-9d60-8bce98c6b7c2" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s paid parental leave plan lacks equitable access" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://time.com/6270034/back-to-work-after-baby-kristin-gallant/" target="_blank">mental and physical health outcomes</a>.

More San Diego millennials are moving home

People between 27-42 in San Diego live with their parents above the national rate, but far less than in L.A.

Culture

More than 18% of millennial San Diegans lived with their parents in 2022, per the latest census figures available.<ul><li>By &quot;millennials,&quot; we mean the official definition — those between the ages of 27 and 42 — rather than the colloquial usage roughly translated as &quot;any person younger than me who I do not like.&quot;</li></ul>

Improving quality of life for San Diego military families

President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act, increasing overall funding for the U.S. military.

Thousands of military families in San Diego County are expected to have better access to housing, child care and food security assistance this year.Driving the news: President Biden signed the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Defense Authorization Act for the 2024 fiscal year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/fy24_ndaa_conference_executive_summary1.pdf" data-vars-content-id="c0d57882-91a8-4d1e-8c3e-ed0b4eb8216b" data-vars-headline="Improving quality of life for San Diego military families" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/fy24_ndaa_conference_executive_summary1.pdf" target="_blank">National Defense Authorization Act for the 2024 fiscal year</a> in December, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="increasing overall funding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3252968/biden-signs-national-defense-authorization-act-into-law/" data-vars-content-id="c0d57882-91a8-4d1e-8c3e-ed0b4eb8216b" data-vars-headline="Improving quality of life for San Diego military families" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3252968/biden-signs-national-defense-authorization-act-into-law/" target="_blank">increasing overall funding</a> for the U.S. military.

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Average babysitting rates in 2025

Data: UrbanSitter; Note: Metro areas sorted by average rate for 2 children; Chart: Axios Visuals

Parenting

San Diego is among the priciest cities for babysitters

The life of a professional organizer in January

Planning for parental leave

California's paid parental leave plan lacks equitable access

More San Diego millennials are moving home