Equity

Emily Wier and Amy Liu address how Washington’s impacts on the region will inevitably wax and wane. And just as we have seen in the past, San Diego leaders can come together in 2026 to help government and community leaders act on smart ideas.

Dr. Karen Boyd and Sarah Aghassi, Esq. discuss how job replacement comes up often in AI conversations: self-driving trucks putting drivers out of work or generative AI replacing programmers, graphic designers and copywriters. However, while we’ve been reading the unemployment numbers like tea leaves for signs of replacement, another, more difficult-to-observe change is happening.

Dr. Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the Policy and Innovation Center, noted the hard-hit professional and business services sector added jobs in October, November and December. In the article addressing how San Diego County’s job growth slowed considerably in 2025, with 62% fewer jobs than the year before.

Daniel Enemark, chief economist of the San Diego Regional Policy and Innovation Center, discusses how the holiday season often means extra spending on gifts and travel. But amid rising costs, inflation and a weakening labor market, the financial stress can be a lot. During the Midday Edition, Daniel checks in on the state of San…

“Workforce Needs & Assets Map,” a new tool from the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) developed in partnership with the San Diego Policy & Innovation Center that helps leaders, policymakers and communities better understand the geography of opportunity across our region. It’s not just a map. It’s a mirror reflecting who our economy serves and…