SSan Diego Read More Does your HOA have ‘nonfunctional turf’? – San Diego Union-TribuneApril 21, 2026 In 2029, a new law will ban watering of “nonfunctional turf” with potable water. What is nonfunctional turf,…
SSan Diego Read More Tips for successful virtual board meetings for HOAs – San Diego Union-TribuneApril 14, 2026 Civil Code 4926 permits 100% virtual meetings as an alternative to solely in-person or hybrid board meeting formats.…
SSan Diego Read More Do HOAs have to hold virtual meetings? – San Diego Union-TribuneApril 7, 2026 Q: It appears that during the pandemic, state law changed to allow HOAs to hold board meetings by…
SSan Diego Read More Consequences of not having workers’ comp insurance – San Diego Union-TribuneApril 6, 2026 The San Diego District Attorney’s Office placed a quarter-page ad in The San Diego Union-Tribune on March 22. Underneath…
SSan Diego Read More Should we be investing in stocks after retirement? – San Diego Union-TribuneApril 5, 2026 Dear Liz: My wife and I are blessed to have a very significant income from real estate holdings that…
SSan Diego Read More Figuring out when to start your future – San Diego Union-TribuneMarch 30, 2026 I’ve long maintained that young people deserve to discover what jobs they enjoy and might be truly good…
SSan Diego Read More Is it a rule? What HOAs are allowed to change in their rules and what they can’t. – San Diego Union-TribuneMarch 24, 2026 Q: Our HOA board recently changed the rules without notifying owners. Does this invalidate the changes? Thanks! —…
SSan Diego Read More Why people insist on standing pat when all evidence tells them to switch – San Diego Union-TribuneMarch 23, 2026 The “Monty Hall” door problem has been discussed for years. After Hall opens the first door, which always…
CCalifornia Read More California Supreme Court takes up whether ministers can sue religious organizations over wages – San Diego Union-TribuneMarch 23, 2026 In December, this column addressed a recent Court of Appeal ruling that the First Amendment-based ministerial exception, barring…
SSan Diego Read More What’s so funny about getting old? Plenty, say the Brassy Broads – San Diego Union-TribuneMarch 21, 2026 Six women in motorcycle jackets saunter onto the stage at the Coronado Historical Association, dancing to a goofy…
SSan Diego Read More Here’s one piece of legislation that could be bad news for California HOAs – San Diego Union-TribuneMarch 17, 2026 The previous two columns featured four bills helpful to HOAs and five unhelpful bills. However, one final bill,…
SSan Diego Read More Workers that AI will hurt and those it won’t – San Diego Union-TribuneMarch 16, 2026 One of the most common questions I hear from job seekers, whether they’re currently working or seeking a…