San Diego teens are working less. Why?

By MARK ALLEN CUSome remember a time when teenagers filled malls across San Diego—and more often than not, they were the workers flipping patties and organizing clothes. In fact, most Americans aged 16-19 participated in the labor force in 2000, with retail jobs being the most common pastime for stu

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San Diego’s growing homelessness crisis takes its toll

By J.M. GARCIAOn a recent, overcast afternoon, James Wheat stood beside his white pickup outside the Hillcrest DMV on Normal Street and reflected on his life with outreach workers from the nonprofit, People Assisting the Homeless (PATH).A self-employed handyman, Wheat saw his jobs dry up during the

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Eclectique Boutique opens in Seaport Village

Eclectique Boutique recently opened in San Diego’s Seaport Village. This amazing boutique is situated in the Lighthouse District and is owned and operated by Gayleen Nichols. Nichols is a longtime Downtown business owner. She operated Bubble’s Boutique for over 17 years in the Gaslamp Quarter Distri

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