San Diego Shipbuilders Reach Rib Milestone
Shipbuilders in San Diego have finished hand-carved ribs for the Pilgrim III, a replica of an 1825 tall ship.
San Diego Industry News
For readers in San Diego, this page covers sector performance, supply chain trends, regulatory shifts, employment patterns and market consolidation. Reporting captures the broad economic forces and industry-wide changes that affect the city.
Healthcare
Live Poll
Do you trust that 3D-printed medical devices provide the same quality as traditional manufactured prosthetics?
Limber Prosthetics Expanded 3D-Printed Leg Production
The San Diego company moved into commercial operations in 2024 to provide lower-cost prosthetic limbs.
Construction
Father Joe's Villages Builds Affordable Housing in San Diego
Construction begins on a new affordable apartment complex in San Diego’s East Village using mass timber technology.
Utilities
Live Poll
Should regulators approve utility rate increases when households already struggle with bills?
SDG&E Proposes 8.6% Residential Rate Hike
San Diego Gas & Electric seeks an 8.6% increase for residential customers, drawing opposition from local officials and residents.
Manufacturing
General Atomics Wins Hypersonic Glide Body Subcontract
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems will produce precision-machined parts and cable assemblies under a multiyear Leidos subcontract.
Hospitality
Live Poll
Do you believe upscale hotel renovations generally improve the character of your local downtown area?
The Guild Hotel Debuted Renovations and New Zuma Restaurant
The historic San Diego landmark has refreshed its interior spaces and opened a new dining location.
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San Diego reporting spans the state of local industries, sector-wide employment data, regulatory shifts and shifts in the regional market landscape. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it to identify trends common to large sectors. Regional economic ties to aerospace, biotechnology and technology sectors often influence the pace of local industrial development. Shifts in global supply chains and regulatory environments are the most consistent drivers of sector activity.