sdjdguy, the foreigners who shop at Fashion Valley are mostly Mexicans. Many of them come on day trips from Mexico like we go to Tijuana. Unlike Americans who visit Tijuana, those upscale shoppers speak English quite well but choose to speak Spanish among themselves.

It’s well known that Mexicans contribute greatly to retail in San Diego. That has been documented by the San Diego Chamber of Commerce.

We benefit greatly from Mexicans investing in California. Well-to-do Mexicans all shelter some of their money in California. A great many do buy houses also. Mexicans who qualify have border passes to shop and visit America as tourists. They are free to buy houses and open financial accounts but that pass does not allow them to work here.