La Jolla Residents Still Displaced Two Years After Devastating Sinkhole, New Lawsuit Challenges City and Contractors

SAN DIEGO — Two years have elapsed since a massive sinkhole emerged next to a condominium complex in La Jolla, displacing all its residents. As the painful anniversary of this disruptive event is marked, a fresh lawsuit has been lodged. Both the City of San Diego and the involved contractor, Orion Construction Corporation, are accused of negligent behavior leading to this incident. Initial reports indicate significant earth movement, with surveys revealing a shift of at least seven inches following the collapse. This has raised serious concerns about the structural integrity and future safety of the … Read more

La Jolla Property Owners Can Profit from New State Law Allowing Sale of Auxiliary Dwelling Units

La Jolla, California – Assembly Bill 1033, a new state law that recently came into effect, has the potential to reshape neighborhoods in La Jolla. The law allows for the separate sale of auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) built on residential properties. This concept, known as “condoization,” involves dividing traditional single-family lots into multiple-family lots, granting separate ownership rights to different parties. While some property owners may see this as an opportunity to sell their ADUs, others have concerns about living next to multiple units or a condominium complex. Similar to a state law in California … Read more