Daily Business Report: Friday, November 14, 2025
Building Industry Association selects Aimee Faucett as next president, CEO
By Staff and Wire Reports | Times of San Diego
The Building Industry Association of San Diego County announced it has appointed its next president and chief executive officer: Aimee Faucett.
Faucett is a well-known figure in local politics. She most recently served as president of Agenda Setting, her own business, providing strategic advice on policy. She served for years as chief of staff for former Mayor Kevin Faulconer and deputy chief of staff for former Mayor Jerry Sanders.
“I’m excited to work alongside BIA’s talented members and partners to strengthen our pro-housing coalition, stop policies that hurt the ability to build homes, and ensure BIA is leading the way with smart, proactive solutions,” Faucett said.
Padres Ownership Opens Door to Possible Franchise Sale
By John Seidler
To our Faithful Fans,
I want to share with you that the family has decided to begin a process of evaluating our future with the Padres, including a potential sale of the franchise. We will undertake this process with integrity and professionalism in a way that honors Peter’s legacy and love for the Padres and lays the foundation for the franchise’s long-term success. During the process and as we prepare for the 2026 season, the Padres will continue to focus on putting every resource into winning a World Series championship. We remain fully committed to you, this team, and the San Diego community.
Students at California University Without 8th Grade Math Skills Skyrockets
By Jesus Mesa | Newsweek
A sharp rise in students entering the University of California system without middle school-level math skills is raising alarms among educators.
A new internal report from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) reveals that the percentage of incoming students scoring below Algebra 1 on placement exams—a math course typically completed by the end of eighth grade—has tripled over the past five years.
