Daily Business Report: May 29, 2026
Follow the money: Who’s backing California’s next governor — and why
By Jeanne Kuang and Jeremia Kimelman| CalMatters
Campaign donations are both a measure of popular support and a sign of which candidates special interests believe they can influence. CalMatters analyzed campaign finance data in the California governor’s race. Here are five takeaways on where the money is coming from and where it’s going.
Outside money is shattering records
It’s a record-breaking election when it comes to spending by corporations and special interest groups trying to influence who becomes the next governor.
Outside groups, which unlike candidates can receive unlimited donations, reported spending $79 million so far — more than double the amount spent through the November 2018 general election when Gavin Newsom won his first term.
San Diego Hotel Market Deep Dive by Neighborhood – May 2026
By Robert Rauch | Hotel Guru
If you read my recent California and Arizona market update, you know San Diego County had an overall great month in April 2026, posting a 79.46% occupancy and a RevPAR of $164.64 (up 8.58% year-over-year). We have a strong business mix and a healthy prognosis for the summer.
But as any good operator knows, county-wide averages only tell half the story. You don’t manage a county; you manage a hotel in a specific neighborhood.
Let’s pop the hood on the April 2026 data and look at exactly what is happening submarket by submarket, and more importantly, what you should be doing about it.
SDCCU Invites the Community to Attend a Free Webinar on Home Buying
By SDCCU
San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of Southern California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, will present a free interactive webinar on home buying on Wednesday, June 3 at 12:00 p.m. This webinar, The Keys to Homeownership, will be presented by a SDCCU real estate professional and will walk attendees through the home buying process, including prequalification, title, escrow, appraisals, and inspections.
“Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions a person can make,” said SDCCU President and CEO Teresa Campbell. “Through this webinar, we’re proud to provide our community with the education and resources needed to better understand the homebuying process and make informed decisions every step of the way.”
