• Watch out for contractor scams,District Attorney Summer Stephan

    Watch out for contractor scams

    Hiring a contractor to build an ADU, perform construction work, or a kitchen-and-bathroom remodel already comes with built-in stressors: choosing a quality company, affordability, staying on schedule; not to mention the disruption it has on the household. The last thing consumers worry about can som

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  • Free computers earmarked for Foster Families,Debbie Sklar

    Free computers earmarked for Foster Families

    For many foster youth across San Diego County, a computer is more than a tool — it’s the difference between falling behind and finally keeping pace. On Dec. 5, that gap narrows significantly as the County of San Diego and the San Diego Futures Foundation distribute 125 free refurbished computers to

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  • Why not more than Saturdays?,Carlos Davalos

    Why not more than Saturdays?

    What started as a marketing gimmick roughly 15 years ago may be, in a way, becoming part of a rallying cry against the thing it was intended to promote. When it was created and marketed by credit card company American Express in 2010, “Small Business Saturday” was never meant to discourage consumers

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