Phillip Molnar

Should companies that paid illegal tariffs get a refund? “Ultimately, consumers pay the tariffs,” said one business leader, “so I say give it back to us.”

Should companies that paid illegal #tariffs get a refund? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/27/s...

‘I’m in shock’: San Diego businesses react to Supreme Court’s tariff ruling “All of our importer clients are trying to figure what the next step is and how they will be able to get refunds,” said one Otay Mesa business.

‘I’m in shock’: #SanDiego businesses react to Supreme Court’s #tariff ruling www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/20/i...

Does California need new cities? “We cannot hope to supply to the demand without tapping into the green fields, controlled by unincorporated county government,” said one business leader.

Does California need new cities? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/20/d...

La Jolla’s Sand Castle mansion reduces price by $15.5 million The mansion at 1900 Spindrift Drive in La Jolla hit the market in October 2024 with an asking price of $108 million and has yet to find a buyer.

La Jolla’s Sand Castle mansion reduces price by $15.5 million #SanDiego www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/12/l...

Should San Diego rethink its Balboa Park parking fee program? San Diego resident pay for Balboa Park “indirectly via property taxes,” says one economist.

Should #SanDiego rethink its Balboa Park parking fee program? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/30/s...

Will a San Diego home become more ‘affordable’ this year? One study thinks so Zillow predicts lower mortgage rates, slow-growing prices and a slight rise in incomes.

Will a #SanDiego home become more ‘affordable’ this year? One study thinks so www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/26/w...

San Diego County job growth slowed in 2025, with 62% fewer jobs than the previous year The county added 4,700 jobs in 2025, down from 12,300 in 2024.

#SanDiego County job growth slowed in 2025, with 62% fewer jobs than the previous year www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/23/s...

Flashy, expensive and big: These are the new San Diego County apartments opening this year Downtown’s newest apartment complex, The Torrey, will have a Whole Foods on the ground floor.

Flashy, expensive and big: These are the new #SanDiego County apartments opening this year www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/22/f...

YouTube video by Phil313 Cats inspect camera

Does Bluesky like cats? www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IS6...

Should Congress bar big investors from buying single-family homes? “People live in homes, not corporations,” said President Donald Trump

#SanDiego experts consider a proposal to stop big investors from owning homes: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/15/s...

San Diego rents have fallen for 6 months. Should you ask your landlord for a deal? San Diego rents are down 0.3% year-over-year to an average $2,520 per month.

#SanDiego rents have fallen for 6 months. Should you ask your landlord for a deal? www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/17/s...

Is a Netflix-Warner Bros. merger bad for the entertainment industry? The deal could mean Netflix would own valuable DC Comics and HBO assets.

#SanDiego experts weigh in on the potential merger of #Netflix and Warner Bros... www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/12/i...

Should lawmakers ban self-driving taxi company Waymo in San Diego? The autonomous vehicle company wants to deploy robotaxis in San Diego next year.

Opposition to self-driving taxi company #Waymo in #SanDiego could halt its implementation before starting. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/05/s...

Econometer: What are you thankful for about the economy? The San Diego Union-Tribune’s panel of economists and business leaders reflect on the past year and share what they’re grateful for this Thanksgiving.

#SanDiego economists and business leaders say what they are thankful for: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/27/e...

Here is how much San Diego home prices are outpacing wages San Diego County’s median home price is nearly nine times the median income.

#SanDiego County's median home price is nearly nine times the median income www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/28/h...

Amazon is shedding software developer jobs in San Diego. Is AI to blame? Amazon will lay off 145 workers in San Diego as part of a nationwide layoff.

Retail giant Amazon plans to shed more than 100 #SanDiego jobs related to software development, which has been tied to artificial intelligence gains and a struggling video game division. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/24/a...

San Diego luxury housing picks up, while the traditional market stalls A Del Mar beach home smashed local records when it sold for $50 million in late October.

#SanDiego home sales are near 40-year lows, but one segment of the market has seen a gold-plated surge. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/18/s...

Should San Diego soften historic preservation rules? San Diego City Council would have authority to overrule the city’s Historic Resources Board.

#SanDiego City Council would have authority to overrule the city’s Historic Resources Board www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/14/s...

Despite tariffs, imports are up year-over-year at the Port of San Diego Total cargo volume to the Port of San Diego is up 1% annually

The Port of #SanDiego is a major importer of motor vehicles, fertilizer, seasonal fruits, oil and gas equipment and jet fuel. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/07/d...

Should California financially contribute to the nuclear fusion industry? A new study predicts nuclear fusion has the potential to support more than 40,000 jobs

A new study predicts #nuclear fusion has the potential to support more than 40,000 jobs www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/07/s...

San Diego collected $19K in Comic-Con building wrap fines San Diego issued 19 citations for promotional building wraps during Comic-Con International this summer.

The Omni Hotel in San Diego paid a $3K fine for its #DemonSlayer advertisement during Comic-Con. #SDCC www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/03/s...

First look: Foxhill development in La Jolla, with homes up to $27.5M, starts work Foxhill La Jolla developers eventually hope for 18 houses across the 32-acre site

I toured a new development getting started in the #SanDiego neighborhood of La Jolla. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/27/f...

Most expensive ever: This $50M beach mansion sets record for San Diego County The home first went on the market for $75 million last year.

Millions set to lose SNAP benefits but some in the economy are clearly doing better than others: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/23/m...

Are car loan delinquencies a sign of a struggling economy? Car loan delinquencies are now at their highest level since 2009.

Car loan delinquencies are now at their highest level since 2009 www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/24/a...

San Diegans flood county offices over increased property taxes. Turns out it was the trash bill A more than $500 new charge for many San Diego homeowners has caused confusion.

#TrashGate www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/22/s...

From warehouse to high rise: How downtown San Diego’s NewSchool transformed WeWork space into a campus NewSchool, in East Village since 1988, moves into 600 B St., with “technology-driven” classrooms and views of the city.

I recently toured the new NewSchool campus in downtown #SanDiego: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/17/f...

Will a drop in mortgage rates make any difference in San Diego’s housing market? San Diego County’s home market remains sluggish despite a slight decrease in mortgage rates.

The home market in #SanDiego is not moving... even with mortgage rates going down. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/10/w...

San Diego’s best, and worst, architecture in 2025 revealed Orchids and Onions is back for its 49th year to award prizes for excellent design and eyesores.

The #sandiego Orchids and Onions competition is back for its 49th year to award prizes for excellent design and eyesores www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/09/s...

‘Weakening of the economy’: San Diego unemployment at 5% San Diego County’s unemployment rate was down slightly as teachers went back to school.

San Diego's unemployment remained near four year highs in August #sandiego #economy www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/19/w...

‘Disconnect between buyers and sellers’: San Diego home sales near record lows Home sales remained near historic lows in July with sellers not budging on price.

San Diego home sales remained near historic lows in July with sellers not budging on price #sandiego #realestate www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/18/d...