Daily Business Report: October 27, 2026
Should California Borrow $8.4 Billion for Immunology Research?
By Nadia Lathan | Voice of San Diego
University budgets were rocked last year after the Trump administration slashed hundreds of federal research grants.
While much of that funding has been restored, the uncertainty left institutions cautious and looking to find alternative ways to fund research. An $8.4 billion bond to subsidize immunotherapy research to fight cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease could help address this, say backers of Prop. 38.
Incoming high tides could produce ‘significant flooding’ and road closures
by City News Service
A coastal flood warning went into effect this morning for the entire coast of San Diego County and will remain in effect until Thursday afternoon, with “significant flooding” expected from unusually high tides, forecasters said.
“Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated,” the National Weather Service said Sunday.
SDCCU Presents a Free Auto Buying Webinar
by SDCCU
San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, is presenting a free auto buying webinar on Wednesday, November 4 at 12:00 p.m. During the webinar, SDCCU professionals will walk attendees through the car buying process, discussing topics including ways to shop and find your vehicle, pros and cons of a new vs. pre-owned vehicle, loan vs. lease, and how to make the financing process smooth and convenient.
“Purchasing a vehicle is a significant financial decision, and understanding your options can help you approach the process with greater confidence,” said Teresa Campbell, SDCCU president and CEO. “SDCCU is pleased to offer this free webinar to provide practical information that can help consumers make informed choices that align with their needs, budget, and financial goals.”
This free webinar is open to the public, but registration is required. To register or for details, please visit sdccu.com/fww. The webinar is part of Financial Wellness Wednesdays, an ongoing program hosted by SDCCU to help provide the community access to free financial wellness information. For a complete list of upcoming Financial Wellness Wednesdays webinars, visit sdccu.com/fww.
