The Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to advance two affordable housing developments that will bring deed-restricted homes to the City of San Diego’s Mid-City area and downtown Escondido.

Former top city planner Michael Stepner says more housing is needed but it should be compatible with existing communities.

Retail sales inched up in March after two straight months of declines, but gains remained moderate amid consumer concerns about rising tariffs. Delve into the state of AI in the retail sector ...