News Coverage of

Mr. Spicer and ADU projects

The following are just some of the many newspaper articles and TV news coverage of Mr. Christian Spicer and ADU projects in our City

VIDEO - July 2025 - Lawsuit filed by Pacific Beach group over 136 ADU’s
By Fox 5 San Diego

April 3rd, 2026 - Squatters, Fire at Spicer project at 1015 Cotton Street, 92102
Neighbors kick out squatters after an abandoned Chollas View home catches fire AGAIN
Channel 10 News
https://www.10news.com/news/we-follow-through/neighbors-kick-out-squatters-after-abandoned-chollas-view-home-catches-fire-again

March 31st, 2026 - His ADU mega-projects projects prompted a city crackdown, Now he’s being sued by investors and lenders
Union Tribune - by David Garrick

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/31/his-adu-mega-projects-prompted-a-city-crackdown-now-hes-being-sued-by-investors-and-lenders/

December 22nd, 2025 - Judge blocks massive Chalcifica ADU development in Pacific Beach

Union Tribune - by David Garrick

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/22/judge-blocks-massive-chalcifica-adu-development-in-pacific-beach/

December 14th, 2025 - As San Diego cracked down on sprawling ADU projects a few sneaked in just under the wire.

Union Tribune - by David Garrick

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/14/as-san-diego-cracked-down-on-sprawling-adu-projects-a-few-sneaked-in-just-under-the-wire/

September 19th, 2025 - Why are ADU Builders Scared of Community Activists?
OBRag by Kate Callen

https://obrag.org/2025/09/why-are-adu-builders-scared-of-community-activists/

August 28th, 2025 - ADUS, Pacific Beach Development Builders and what we can do
KNSU 89.1 FM - Women’s Radio Hour with Patricia Law - Guest Micki Mellby - Neighbors For A Better Pacific Beach

https://news.knsj.org/2025/08/28/womens-radio-hour-13/

August 15th, 2025 - Just Who Is Christian Spicer, King of San Diego’s Mega-ADU Projects?
OBRag - By Frank Gormile

https://obrag.org/2025/08/just-who-is-christian-spicer-king-of-san-diegos-mega-adu-projects/

August 5th, 2025 - PB Neighbors sue, protest to stop construction of ADU mega-complex

Beach & Bay Press - by Madeline Nguyen

https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2025/08/05/pacific-beach-neighbors-sue-protest-stop-adu-mega-complex/

August 4th, 2025 - Pacific Beach Residents Announce Filing of Lawsuit Against 136-Unit ADU Project

OBRag

https://obrag.org/2025/08/pacific-beach-residents-announce-filing-of-lawsuit-against-136-unit-adu-project/

July 25th, 2025 - Why does the city always take months to respond to obvious problems?
Union Tribune by Reader, James Ziegler, University Heights
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/26/why-does-city-always-take-months-to-respond-to-obvious-problems/

July 18th, 2025 - Neighborhood Savior or Neighborhood Destroyer

Union Tribune - by David Garrick

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/18/affordable-housing-savior-or-neighborhood-destroyer-meet-the-developer-behind-san-diegos-biggest-adu-projects/

July 18th, 2025 - Allan Paranada - Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMQ5HddzGPd/

July 9th, 2025 - San Diego Housing Push Driven by Greed and Power

Presidio Sentinel - by Patty Ducey-Brooks

https://presidiosentinel.com/architecture/san-diego-housing-push-driven-by-greed-and-power

June 20th, 2025 - New Voices, New Energy in the Bonus ADU Battle

OBRag

https://obrag.org/2025/06/new-voices-new-energy-in-the-bonus-adu-battle/

June 18th, 2025 - Update: Adopted Changes to the Bonus ADU Program
OBRag by Neighbors For A Better California
https://obrag.org/2025/06/update-adopted-changes-to-the-bonus-adu-program/

June 17th, 2025 - Council’s Bonus ADU Vote Outcome by the Numbers

OBRag by Pamela Begeal

https://obrag.org/2025/06/councils-bonus-adu-vote-outcome-by-the-numbers/

June 13th, 2025 - Developer pursuing 120-unit ADU farm in Pacific Beach just as City prepares to roll back controversial incentive
Union Tribune - by David Garrick

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/06/13/developer-pursuing-120-unit-adu-farm-in-pacific-beach-just-as-city-prepares-to-roll-back-controversial-incentive/

May 2nd, 2025 - San Diego’s planning commission proposes changes to ADU program
FOX 5 KUSI News by Ciara Encinas

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-planning-commission-adu-changes/

December 12th, 2024 - Clairemnt neighbors file lawsuit against city, developer of bonus ADU project
FOX 5 KUSI News - by Kasia Gregorczyk
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/clairemont-neighbors-file-lawsuit-against-city-developers-of-bonus-adu-project/

December 12th, 2024 - Clairemont Residents Sue City and Developer over Bonus ADU project
OBRag - Fox 5 San Diego by Katia Gregorczyk

https://obrag.org/2024/12/clairemont-residents-sue-city-and-developers-over-bonus-adu-project/

November 4th, 2024 - California Dreaming or Nightmare?

OBRag by Trudy Grundland

https://obrag.org/2024/11/california-dreamin-or-nightmare-todd-gloria-pushing-of-faulconers-complete-communities-for-san-diego/

October, 15th, 2024 - The Worst ADU in San Diego: A Closer Look

OBRag by Kate Callen
https://obrag.org/2024/10/the-worst-adu-in-san-diego-a-closer-look/

June 27th, 2024 - Clairemont residents concerned over 12-unit bonus ADU project
FOX 5 KUSI News by Kara Gregorczyk

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/clairemont-residents-concerned-over-12-unit-bonus-adu-project/

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City expected to adopt new ADU rulesThe city of San Diego is about to get some new guidelines when it comes to accessory dwelling units or ADUs. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez has more.

San Diego City Council committee advances changes to ADU programThe city is a step closer to new rules for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The changes could include new limits on the size of the projects.

Clairemont residents concerned over the rise of ADUs in their neighborhoodClairemont has become a hot spot for accessory dwelling units, or ADU's. Residents say they are concerned about them growing in their neighborhood.

Encanto neighbors fighting back against proposed ADUsAffordable housing or a lack thereof, is a major issue in California, including here in San Diego. NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada spoke with residents who say the city’s approach to addressing the crisis is making the problem worse.

Encanto neighbors push back against ADU programNBC 7’s Shandel Menezes has reaction from the local residents and what the city is considering.

Homeowners in Rolando express concerns about ADUsSome people who live in Rolando say ADUs keep popping up in their neighborhood. One particular two-story project has some neighbors upset. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry explains.

Accessory dwelling units coming to a Clairemont neighborhoodEight ADUs are being built on a property that had one duplex in Clairemont. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell spoke with neighbors on how they feel about it.

City of San Diego Sued Over Granny Flat Zoning PolicyNBC 7’s Omari Fleming spoke to a San Diegan whose livelihood could be directly impacted by the city’s ADU regulations.

Mayor's Housing For All Of Us Plan Opens Window for Controversial Granny FlatsNBC 7’s Omari Fleming spoke with neighbors on both sides of the granny flat debate.