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SD Unified School District Unveils New Facility with Goal of Guiding Youngest Children

The San Diego Unified School District today unveiled its first "cradle-to-college and career" center in Logan Heights, while parents of students were introduced to the new facility.

Military helicopter catches fire, makes emergency landing in Camp Pendleton

A military helicopter that caught fire made an emergency landing Friday in the Camp Pendleton area.

Senate sends stopgap spending deal to avert shutdown to Biden's desk

The Senate in the early hours of Saturday passed a stopgap funding package, avoiding a government shutdown that would have furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal workers and bringing a tumultuous

How would a government shutdown impact holiday travel?

With a potential government shutdown looming Friday, the federal workers and services that would be impacted will include the Transportation Security Administration -- which, in turn, would affect mil

Crew Escapes Burning Helicopter After Emergency Landing at Camp Pendleton

The crew of a helicopter flying out of Camp Pendleton escaped unharmed after making an emergency landing Friday near Interstate 5.

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Vargas decides to step away from San Diego County Board of Supervisors

San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas announced Friday she will be leaving elected office, opting not to be sworn in to her second term next month.

Man Convicted of Murder in San Diego, Spring Valley Shootings

Jaime Gonzalez, 24, opened fire on seven separate victims during a shooting spree that unfolded on the night of Jan. 27, 2023, over the course of just over an hour, according to prosecutors.

FIrst Net-Zero Gas Power Plant, With First CCS, Gets Go-Ahead in UK

Technip Energies, GE Vernova, Balfour Beatty Group and a Shell unit received construction notice to proceed on what could be at least a $5-billion U.K. investment, but opponent's court challenge to go

USS Abraham Lincoln Returns in Time for Holidays After Mission of Firsts

The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group returned home Friday just in time for joyous holiday reunions after months at sea.

Holiday Wishes from Remodelista

Happy holidays and happy solstice, one and all! This week, we’ll be revisiting our favorite stories from 2024; stay tuned for the year’s greatest hits, plus the latest edition of The Editors’ Cu

San Diego secures $250 million to combat Tijuana River sewage crisis

The federal government narrowly avoided a shutdown Friday night by passing a short-term funding bill that includes an additional $250 million to expand the South Bay International Water Treatment Plan

Party City going out of business, starting process 'immediately': report

Party City, once among the top names in party-supply retailers, is going out of business, according to an announcement from CEO Barry Litwin that was viewed by CNN.

UC System Resolves Complaints from Middle East Protests at UCSD, Other Campuses

Federal officials received nine complaints from Jewish and Muslim students over response to the war in Gaza on UC campuses.

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Congress avoids a shutdown but leaves ‘a big mess' for Trump and Republicans in 2025

The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen on December 20, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Things to do in San Diego the weekend before Christmas

With family and friends arriving in town for many, San Diegans may looking for some fun activities and events to attend this weekend.

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Americans spend more than $500 billion a year on residential renovations and repairs. For over two decades, our Remodeling Futures Program has studied trends in the remodeling industry, including chan

Steel Sub That Sued Whiting-Turner Says Payment Deal Is Close

A fabricator has sought $757,000 from the construction manager related to work on a Maine shipyard project.

Qualcomm ‘Vindicated’ After Arm Holdings Lawsuit Over Snapdragon Chips Ends in Mistrial

Qualcomm's innovative Snapdragon processors are properly licensed under an agreement with Arm Holdings, a jury found in a U.S. federal court trial that removed some, but not all, uncertainty around t

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Helicopter burns at Camp Pendleton after emergency landing

Helicopter burns at Camp Pendleton after emergency landing, Dec. 20, 2024.

Monster Jam Returns to San Diego in January

The flying-fun of 12,000-pound trucks returns to San Diego in January with Monster Jam.  The show, which is scheduled for Jan. 4-5 and Jan. 11-12, will take place at Snapdragon Stadium and features

Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group returns home just in time for the holidays

After a five-month deployment, Sailors aboard a guided-missile destroyer assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group have returned to San Diego.

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Car Strikes, Kills Pedestrian in Mira Mesa

A car struck and killed a pedestrian on a Mira Mesa thoroughfare Friday, authorities reported.

House Passes Continuing Resolution, Staving Off Government Shutdown

Federal funding for construction and infrastructure programs will remain at current levels until mid-March 2025, under a stopgap spending measure passed by Congress on Dec. 20.

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At least 2 dead and 60 hurt after a car drives into a German Christmas market in a suspected attack

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what aut

'Truly a miracle': SDPD officer severely hurt in deadly Clairemont crash returns to duty

The San Diego police officer who was severely injured in a deadly crash in August returned to duty Friday, according to a social media post.

SDFC Announces Five Total SuperDraft Selections, Full 2025 MLS Schedule

Awarded with the first overall pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft prior to their inaugural season in MLS, San Diego FC selected midfielder Manu Duah out of Santa Barbara Thursday. 

Jury Rejects Driver’s Claim That Alcohol Hadn’t Affected Her Driving Before She Ran Down Victims

A jury on Friday convicted a woman of murder and other charges after she drove drunk and killed a teen and her mother's boyfriend.

Holiday lights bring seasonal cheer to jobsites

From a tall crane in North Carolina to a festive office in arid Arizona, contractors across the country are going all in on the holiday spirit.

The 9 largest commercial construction starts of November 2024

Total groundbreakings jumped 5% due to strong infrastructure activity, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Work Starts on $1.5B Airside D at Tampa International Airport

A $91-million enabling contract is getting the ball rolling on the $1.5-billion Airside D at Tampa International Airport, its first Airside construction in almost 20 years.

With rate hike approved, your San Diego Gas & Electric bill will go up in 2025

Corporate logo of the local energy provider SDG&E at a wooden wall at the SDG&E innovation center.

Man sentenced for killing elderly dog ‘Benny' during road-rage incident in Clairemont

Benny the Bichon Frise mix died in April after the road rage altercation.

Chair Nora Vargas to step down from San Diego County Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas delivers her first State of the County Address on Feb. 1, 2023.

A 19th-Century Iron Foundry for a Still-Life Photographer, Transformed

When a pair of New Yorkers—a still life photographer and a humanitarian aid worker at the U.N.—were looking for a place to decompress in nature, they stumbled on an unlikely contender: an old iron

Remodelista Gift Guide 2024: 9 One-Off Luxuries for the Jaded Aesthete

For the hard-to-please, seen-it-all gift recipient. (Ourselves included?) A collection of one-off presents for the moody aesthete. Browse this year’s Gift Guides here.

California Awards $42M for Camp Pendleton Energy Storage Project

The estimated $70M long-duration battery system, largest at a US Defense Dept. site, will provide backup power at the energy-intensive U.S. Marine Corps base, with 70,000 military and civilian personn

Satellite Data Shows Climate Threat to Infrastructure and Communities in Arctic Circle

New study produces first map of coastal communities and infrastructure across the Arctic Circle, showing that both will face challenges in coming decades due to climate change. 

ENR Travel Memories: A Trip to the Oil Fires, Kuwait 1991

Judy Schreiner details her trip through Saudi Arabia into war-torn Kuwait in the aftermath of the Gulf War to document the rebuilding work as well as efforts to bring the nation's heavily damaged oil

Construction fatalities hit highest number since 2011

About one in five U.S. workplace deaths occurred in construction in 2023, per newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

2024 Global Sourcebook: Medical Facilities Expand Down Under

The project includes a 430,560-sq-ft clinical building and parking garages. Work on the new main hospital entrance, demolition of existing buildings and landscaping will continue into 2028.

2024 Global Sourcebook: Producing Treatments for Rare Diseases

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk recently announced plans to spend approximately $1.2 billion to build a new production facility in Odense, Denmark.

2024 Global Sourcebook: Spain Desalination Plant Could Grow by 50%

With desalination in Spain an important strategy amid ongoing water shortages partially linked to climate change, a plant in Torrevieja—a coastal Mediterranean city in the country's southeast—plan

The most important construction blog posts you might have missed in 2024

Before we say goodbye to 2024, we want to look back at our most helpful blog posts of the year.

December 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Jacobs, Mortenson and Bechtel.

TCJA extensions under Trump ‘very possible’: tax expert

Provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could survive the legislation’s 2025 expiration date, said Anchin’s Fred Barotz during a recent webinar.

Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025

Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.

DIY Holiday Decor: Sandy Suffield’s Twinkly Oak Branches

Presenting a delightful holiday DIY that requires little time and skills—and only one ingredient you might have to buy. London-based set designer/creative director Sandy Suffield made her branch of

Kitchen of the Week: An Artful Conversion of a Garage in Bath, England

“The customer is always right—and we like to consider the building our client, too, and respond to its character, mood, and spirit,” says Patrick Williams of Berdoulat. A specialist in lyrical a

Why construction must use technology to build technology

The semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and needs facilities that can match its rise. Here’s how the construction industry can answer the call.

The top construction tech stories of 2024

While artificial intelligence dominated the conversation, data centers, contech funding and software solutions generated buzz throughout the year.

Turner lands $158M California emergency operations project

The state center to enhance disaster response capabilities across Southern California includes an office building, warehouse and energy infrastructure.

Voices from the industry in 2024

Construction Dive talked to women leaders from around the country this year about their work, challenges and opportunities.

Shoppers Diary: Sanne Hop’s Creative Atelier in Amsterdam

For more than a decade, Sanne Hop has chronicled her life on Instagram. We first when she and her family had just left Amsterdam for the burbs—see Elevating the Everyday. For their home, Sanne had s

10 Easy Pieces: Cast Iron Dutch Ovens

Over the past two decades, my trusty (and weighty) 5-quart cast iron pot has covered a lot of ground, moving with me from Seattle to London and back to the Bay Area. It’s a part of my kitchen arsena

A Closer Look at AI-Assisted Takeoff Solutions

How can artificial intelligence (AI) help professional estimators? This fall, members of The American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) will gather in ConstructConnect’s hometown

A New World of Construction with AI & Robotics

A new age of construction is here, involving things that sound straight out of a sci-fi movie.With construction workers used to ‘doing it all,’ using robots or AI during the preconstruct

Three Reasons Why ConstructConnect Is a 2024 Technology Top Workplace

We’re proud to share that ConstructConnect has been recognized as a 2024 Technology Top Workplace by Energage based on anonymous feedback from members of our team. This recognition is a re

Holiday Giving Season: Providing Hope During a Challenging Season

As the holiday giving season unfolds, Feeding San Diego has been busy spreading joy and relief to those in need throughout the region. From mid-November to mid-December, we hosted a series of eight s

Steal This Look: The Impromptu Drinks Party Kit

A few years back, while working on Remodelista: The Organized Home: Simple, Stylish Ideas for All Over the House, we became obsessed with kits. Travel kits, tool kits, spice kits, kitchen wrap kits,

Remodelista Reconnaissance: A Shiny Scalloped Sconce (Most Popular Light Edition)

Here’s what we like about shiny, shimmery sconces: They bring in light even when they’re off. And as for the ones spotted in this richly hued powder room? Turns out, they were among the most popul

5 Ways Construction Project Search Software Helps You Find Work Faster

Finding the right construction projects to bid on shouldn’t feel like finding a needle in a haystack. Construction project search software speeds up the process of hunting for your next co

Join us for Bid Day and get answers to your preconstruction problems 

There's no better way to ensure a successful new year than planning now. That's why we’re inviting you to join ConstructConnect® for our next Bid Day virtual conference on Wednesday, Janu

3 tips to help construction businesses be more successful in 2025

Raise your hand if you want 2025 to be your business’ best year yet. Yes, it’s easier said than done, but all it takes is strategy, preparation, and a little help from technology.

Chief Product Officer Jennifer Johnson Inspires, Educates on Fall Tour Across North America

Jennifer Johnson, the Chief Product Officer at ConstructConnect, has had a busy fall. In September and October, she spoke at several events and conferences.

What’s the construction economy outlook for 2025? Experts are cautiously optimistic

The U.S. is spending more on commercial construction this year, but economists view the outlook for 2025 with cautious optimism. That was the consensus during ConstructConnect®'s fall 2024

AI is here to stay: How it’s changing construction estimating

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. Leaders in construction are embracing AI in new areas — like estimating to improve their workflows — and with good reason. While traditional

End-of-Year Giving: Ways You Can Make an Impact Before the Year Ends

The holiday season is incredibly busy for both our community and the team at Feeding San Diego. We work to ensure all of our neighbors can prepare festive meals that honor their family traditions. No

Personal, Not Polished: A Designer’s 1800s Cape in Maine (Ready for a Party)

Raise your hand if you dream about living in the Family Stone house? Us, too. The rich colors, the kitchen table cluttered with cookbooks and baking projects, walls tacked with kids’ drawings and ho

The End of the ARPA Grant: How It Helped and What Happens Now

Three years ago, Congress passed historic legislation designed to help Americans recover from the impacts of the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocated $3 billion in supplemental fun

What’s New and Notable in San Diego for the 2024 Holiday Season

Every year, San Diego transforms into a sun-soaked winter wonderland for the holiday season with its own distinctive twist on traditional festivities. From ice skating along the coastline to world-cl

GivingTuesday 2024: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday: we're all familiar with these holidays. But have you heard of GivingTuesday? Taking place every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday is an o

Discover Gifts That Give Back on Feeding San Diego’s New Online Store

In a world where consumer choices can feel overwhelming, the idea of giving back while shopping is becoming increasingly popular. Feeding San Diego has taken this concept to heart with the launch of

A School Food Pantry Brings Fresh Produce and Fresh Hope

It's a cloudy, overcast day in Imperial Beach. But standing out against the gray sky are two brightly colored pop-up tents. These two tents mark the new school food pantry at Berry Elementary School.

Uniting to Combat Hunger Food Drive Kicks Off to Support Feeding San Diego and Local Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts

The public can support food assistance programs for active-duty military families and veterans by dropping off non-perishable food items at participating VFW posts through November 17 Ahead of Vetera

Drive Change with Us: Cartober 2024 Is Here!

Get ready to rev up your engines and drive change this October with Cartober 2024! Here's everything you need to know about Cartober and how you can support Feeding San Diego. What Is Cartober? Carto

San Diego is a big winner again in prestigious Readers Choice Awards 

It’s an elite repeat: San Diego has once again been honored as one of America’s Top 2 big cities in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.  The prestigious designation equals

National Hispanic Heritage Month: Uplifting the Mission of the Sherman Heights Community Center

As National Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, it's time to spotlight the impactful partnership between Feeding San Diego and the Sherman Heights Community Center (SHCC). Under the dynamic leadership o

What’s new and notable in San Diego for Fall 2024

From much-buzzed new guests at the San Diego Zoo to great deals and hot happenings at local attractions and more, fall fun is in full swing in San Diego. Here’s a look at some of the top events, op

Great food is brewing on San Diego’s craft-beer scene

As craft beer has boomed in San Diego, and local brewers have become celebrated around the world, the thirst for brewery amenities here has expanded, too. Thanks to local pioneers who brought craft b

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in San Diego with BluLite Bonfires

A revelation about environmental stewardship kindled the creation of BluLite Bonfires, a San Diego company that curates bonfire experiences in the city’s beautiful beach areas. Instead of using woo

Top Ways to Give Back This Hunger Action Month

Each year, Feeding America and its partner food banks mark September as Hunger Action Month. Together, we encourage supporters to take action across the country to help end hunger. Any action, big or

San Diego’s Top Neighborhood Nightlife Hotspots 

While San Diego might be best-known for its miles of beaches and crispy fish tacos, the region’s vibrant nightlife scene runs the gamut from chic nightclubs to laid-back dive bars. Downtown takes c

Celebrating Disability Pride Month in San Diego with Access Trax and Pop Up Picnic Co

Kelly Twichel and Lauren Kimmons are two accomplished San Diego entrepreneurs with a deep love for this region and an abiding desire to help visitors enjoy everything the city has to offer. They have

Top picks for summer boating fun in San Diego 

San Diego’s sparkling bay and ocean waters are beautiful to look at, but there’s nothing like getting out there for an up-close view by booking a summer boating adventure. And from tiki-boat tour

Married visitors to San Diego discover the city’s wheelchair accessibility is top-tier

My wife, Charisma, and I recently moved to Los Angeles chasing opportunity. We quickly fell in love with SoCal and, all of a sudden, we found ourselves planning a life and future here. We come from a

A food travel influencer’s Top 17 must-eat places in San Diego

Hi! I’m Jeremy Jacobowitz, a full-time food travel influencer who goes all over the world to find the best of the best! I’m in San Diego not only for its perfect weather and dreamy beaches but fo

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