As evacuees from the Los Angeles fires search frantically for temporary lodging, many of them are reaching out to San Diego County hotels, which have mobilized to provide deeply discounted room rates.

The county continues to see moderate job growth, but a shrinking labor force could be a sign of a weakening economy.

By some measures, the deal for the 194-room hotel offers hopeful signs for the reeling hospitality sector in the Bay Area.

Pacific Beach IHop on Grand Ave sold for $8 million and is set to be demolished for a multifamily redevelopment.

The city of San Diego is saving a little over $500,000 by closing 13 public bathrooms around Mission Bay Park.