San Diego Business Journal articles from April 2009

San Diego Business Journal archives from April 2009

Seeking profitability, UltraStar Cinemas invests in latest technology: motion seats make moviegoers part of the action.
April 6, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] So you say you want to be in motion pictures? For the price of admission, advanced technology such as motion seats, digital projectors and 3-D will make you feel like you're part of the on-screen action, or as...

Play ball! Team of investors makes unusual deal to buy Padres.
April 6, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Even for a seasoned and powerful sports executive like Jeff Moorad, it was hectic as he completed his purchase of one-third of the San Diego Padres last month. "It's like drinking out of a fire hose," said Moorad...

Listen up: television audio devices plug into growing market.(TV Ears)
April 6, 2009... TV Ears, a maker of assisted listening devices for televisions, is on a roll. The company has increased revenues exponentially over the past five years with an aggressive marketing campaign to tape the growing market of TV-watching baby...

Experts to discuss threat of massive cyber assault.(Discussion)
April 6, 2009... It's more than just protecting your personal computer from a rampaging software worm. Cybersecurity--as it relates to personal security and national security--will be the topic on the table at a panel discussion April 10 at San Diego State...

Private screening for filmmakers.(SDBJ INSIDER)(briefs)
April 6, 2009... Well, this couple is all wet for good reason. Del Mar residents and documentary filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall attended a private screening of their latest IMAX release, "Under the Sea," which opened April 1 at the Reuben H. Fleet Science...

Radio in a daze.(Financial report)
April 6, 2009... San Diego's radio broadcasters suffered a revenue drop of 11 percent in 2008, marking the second consecutive yearly decline, and the forecast for the next two years is no better, according to BIA Financial Network. Nationwide, radio...

Stimulating spam.(Ask the EXPERTS)
April 6, 2009... The federal stimulus package means a lot more than a few bucks in your bank account. It also means that crooks and con artists will want to remove that money from your account as well. There are some simple rules to help protect yourself...

3E helps clients track, handle chemicals.(Company overview)
April 6, 2009... The people running the corner hardware store have a certain focus, Bob Christie says, such as marketing to the neighborhood. Tracking every chemical a store stocks, and refreshing that data as government mandates change, isn't part of that...

Publisher provides tentacles of support.(TECHNOLOGY)(Wocto)
April 6, 2009... Trying to help cash-strapped teachers who often pay out of pocket for supplemental materials, an independent book publisher in La Jolla is providing complementary materials to its books for free online. "Before we started doing this, I...

SDNN stumbles out of the gate.(TECHNOLOGY)(San Diego News Network)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... SDNN Stumbles Out Of The Gate: After its inaugural week, the online San Diego News Network is no longer being led by its creator and executive, Editor Ron James. SDNN would not comment on what led to its co-founder's unexpected departure. He...

Feds uncover fraud in $8b SBA contracting program: GAO: 3 local firms did not comply with rules.(Small Business Administration)(Government Accountability Office)
April 6, 2009... A federal investigation into an $8 billion small-business program in four cities, including San Diego, found at least 36 instances where firms receiving contracts were not in compliance with regulations. The U.S. Government Accountability...

Ernst & Young delivers its assessment on a new City Hall.
April 6, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The city of San Diego inched another step towards construction of a new City Hall when Ernst & Young presented the results of its independent review on March 25 to the city's redevelopment arm. The consultant...

Delayed 16-story federal courthouse set for construction downtown: $412m building to add 14 courtrooms to one of U.S.'s busiest facilities.
April 6, 2009... Hensel Phelps Construction will soon break ground on a $412 million green federal courthouse downtown. The Greeley, Colo.-based general contractor is no stranger to construction in San Diego. It also built several downtown projects,...

One problem loan leads to larger net loss for 1st Pacific.(FINANCE)(First Pacific Bancorporation Inc.)(Financial report)
April 6, 2009... 1st Pacific Bancorp blamed most of its amended $21 million net loss for 2008 on a single, unsecured land development loan that it had to classify as charged off or uncollectible. The problem loan of $6.9 million was for a...

Chase rebrands its WaMu branches.(FINANCE)(Washington Mutual)(JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Chase Rebrands Its WaMu Branches: JPMorgan Chase Bank, which is now calling itself Chase, got around to renaming all of its former Washington Mutual branches last month. To accomplish the job, Chase said it spent $375 million in California...

Small change: BofI Holding, parent of Bank of Internet USA.(FINANCE)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Small Change: BofI Holding, parent of Bank of Internet USA, said it is withdrawing an application to obtain TARP funds because of the changing conditions applied by the government, the rise of negative publicity attached to the funds, and the...

Santee's new Sonic Drive-In first of many on the way.(TOURISM)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... The county's first Sonic Drive-In is rolling into Santee this week, literally. Carhops on roller skates carry trays filled with such Sonic classics as extra-long cheese Coneys--hot dogs with chili and cheese--Tater Tots and cherry...

Spring break starts slowly: weather, the economy and issues south of the Mexican border are all factors that will affect the county's tourism draw this summer, innkeepers say.(TOURISM)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Spring Break Starts Slowly: Weather, the economy and issues south of the Mexican border are all factors that will affect the county's tourism draw this summer, innkeepers say. If good weather prevailed, spring break--like back to school...

Donor open to matching sandcastle event funds.(IMPERIAL BEACH)
April 6, 2009... An anonymous benefactor has volunteered to match up to $25,000 in donations toward the 2009 version of the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition, according to the Chamber of Commerce. The sandcastle-building contest and street festival that goes...

Turner Construction lands prime contract.(CHULA VISTA)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Turner Construction, a New York-based builder with a San Diego office, is the prime contractor on a $180 million project at Chula Vista High School. It's the first phase of a $644 million capital improvement program for 32 schools in the...

Council drives changes to auto allowances.(VISTA)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... The City Council here has amended how members accept monthly auto allowances, rolling it into their regular monthly salaries of $2,121. The auto allowance for the mayor is $600, while remaining council members get $500 per month. The...

Fleet week festival speeding to North Island.(CORONADO)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... The Coronado Speed Festival returns in the fall, organizers said late last month. The event, which turns the runways of Naval Air Station North Island into a racetrack for classic automobiles, is set for Sept. 26-27. The San Diego Fleet...

Event may provide good exposure for businesses.(SAN MARCOS)
April 6, 2009... The Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications from businesses wishing to exhibit at Business Expo 2009 on May 13. The event runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at Corky Smith Gymnasium, 274 Pico Ave. As many as 60 firms exhibit and 1,000 people...

Cake is icing on 10-year Legoland celebration.(CARLSBAD)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Legoland California turned 10 years old at the end of last month and is celebrating with the world's largest birthday cake made of Lego bricks--100,000 to be exact. The model, which stands 10 feet tall and 5.5 feet wide, took 13 model...

Museum takes surfin' Safari to new location.(OCEANSIDE)(California Surf Museum )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... California Surf Museum opened its new and larger facility on Pier View Way on March 26. The 5,100-square-foot facility displays surf memorabilia and is open seven days a week. The museum was previously located on North Coast Highway....

Largest construction projects.(Who's Building San Diego)(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
April 6, 2009... Who's Building San Diego LARGEST CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Ranked by contract amount * Contract amount Project name * General contractor Rank Project...

Engineering firms.(Who's Building San Diego)(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
April 6, 2009... ENGINEERING FIRMS Ranked by number of local full-time licensed engineers as of Jan. 1, 2009 Local full- time...

Environmental consultants.(Who's Building San Diego)(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
April 6, 2009... ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS Ranked by number of San Diego County environmental employees as of Jan. 1, 2009 Company Rank Address Telephone (last year) Web site ...

Alternative energy providers.(Who's Building San Diego)(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
April 6, 2009... ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROVIDERS Ranked by number of local employees as of Feb. 1, 2009 Telephone Company Fax Rank ...

Residential real estate agencies.(Directory)(Statistical table)(Company overview)
April 6, 2009... RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENCIES Ranked by 2008 local sales volume Rank Company Telephone (last year) Address Fax Web site ...

Legal notices.
April 6, 2009... File No. 2009-003894 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: East County Auto Collision Miramar Collison Center 1373 E. Main St. El Cajon, CA San Diego 92021 THIS BUSINESS IS HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING: San Diego Collision...

Economy, lack of star power, dismal '08 record hit padres hard: team won't disclose ticket sales, but admits numbers are down.
April 6, 2009... As the national economy slid downhill late last year, most major league baseball teams, including the San Diego Padres, reduced some of their 2009 ticket prices or kept them at 2008 levels. The Padres got into the act early in 2008,...

San Diego public stocks.(MARKETplace)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
April 6, 2009... Index Watch Index 3/31/09 5/24/09 Net Change % Change San Diego Business 1340.34 1305.95 34.39 2.63% Journal Index Dow Jones Industrial 7608.92 7660.21 -51.29 -0.67% ...

One brokerage expands north, another south.(REAL ESTATE)(Windermere Exclusive Properties)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One firm's quest to reduce its footprint in San Diego and focus on the South Bay has been an opportunity for Windermere Exclusive Properties. The brokerage, which also offers mortgage and escrow services, recently...

Aquatera apartment units move-in ready: H.G. Fenton.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Aquatera Apartment Units Move-In Ready: H.G. Fenton opened the first phase of apartments at Aquatera, a 254-unit complex in Mission Valley. So far, 45 units are complete and move-ins began March 26. H.G. Fenton would not disclose the cost of...

Architect expands into bay area: Childs Mascari Warner Architects.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Architect Expands Into Bay Area: Childs Mascari Warner Architects opened a San Francisco office in March. The San Diego-based architect said the expansion was a natural move. The firm specializes in the design of health care facilities,...

An eight-unit apartment complex consisting of two buildings at 1773-87 Bacon St. in San Diego was sold for $1,395,000 in cash.(SALES)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... An eight-unit apartment complex consisting of two buildings at 1773-87 Bacon St. in San Diego was sold for $1,395,000 in cash. The apartments consist of seven one-bedroom, one-bath units, one two-bedroom, one-bath unit, and eight single-car...

Massage Envy leased 3,800 square feet of retail space for seven years at 3425 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite C, from Baltimore Drive for $916,400.(LEASES)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Massage Envy leased 3,800 square feet of retail space for seven years at 3425 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite C, from Baltimore Drive for $916,400. Joe Yetter, Mike Clark and Brian Jinings of Grubb & EllisIBRE Commercial represented the lessor...

Elite Show Services leased 4,600 square feet of office space for two years for $290,815 at 2878 Camino del Rio S., Suites 240 and 260, from Interstate Plaza Association c/o Orton Development.(LEASES)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Elite Show Services leased 4,600 square feet of office space for two years for $290,815 at 2878 Camino del Rio S., Suites 240 and 260, from Interstate Plaza Association c/o Orton Development. Jack Kruger of Grubb & EllisIBRE Commercial...

Reinforced Earth signed a three-year lease for 3,400 square feet of office space at 1660 Hotel Circle N., Suite 304, for $273,148.(LEASES)
April 6, 2009... Reinforced Earth signed a three-year lease for 3,400 square feet of office space at 1660 Hotel Circle N., Suite 304, for $273,148. Chris Hobson, Richard Gonor and Tony Russell of Grubb & EllisIBRE Commercial represented the lessor, JM 1660...

Metis Medical Solutions leased 5,400 square feet of industrial space for 39 months for $255,731 at 11225 W. Bernardo Court, Suite 102, from Gold Peak Industries NA.(LEASES)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Metis Medical Solutions leased 5,400 square feet of industrial space for 39 months for $255,731 at 11225 W. Bernardo Court, Suite 102, from Gold Peak Industries NA. Dennis Visser, Aric Starck and Brian Starck of Grubb & EllisIBRE...

Deka Laser Technologies leased 5,000 square feet of industrial space for 39 months at 2720 Loker Ave. W., Suites C and D, in Carlsbad, from H.G. Fenton for $204,412.(LEASES)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Deka Laser Technologies leased 5,000 square feet of industrial space for 39 months at 2720 Loker Ave. W., Suites C and D, in Carlsbad, from H.G. Fenton for $204,412. Dennis Visser, Aric Starck and Steven Field of Grubb & EllislBRE...

The 1,600 square feet of office space at 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200, in Solana Beach was leased for $113,360 to Vaillant Solar Systems for 21 months from Trilogy Investment Group.(LEASES)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... The 1,600 square feet of office space at 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200, in Solana Beach was leased for $113,360 to Vaillant Solar Systems for 21 months from Trilogy Investment Group. Peter Curry, Matt Campbell and Ryan Grant of Grubb &...

Raytheon leased 10,000 square feet of industrial space for one year at 7979 Stromesa Court, Suite B, from Kendall Motorsports for $111,600.(LEASES)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Raytheon leased 10,000 square feet of industrial space for one year at 7979 Stromesa Court, Suite B, from. Kendall Motorsports for $111,600. Bill Haines of Grubb & EllisIBRE Commercial represented the lessor, while Randall Wood of Jones...

Green Tree Real Estate Development leased 1,200 square feet of industrial space for three years and three months at 3129 Tiger Run Court, Suite A201, in Carlsbad from Palomar Melrose for $78,075.(LEASES)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Green Tree Real Estate Development leased 1,200 square feet of industrial space for three years and three months at 3129 Tiger Run Court, Suite A201, in Carlsbad from Palomar Melrose for $78,075. Dennis Visser and Aric Starck of Grubb &...

Atlas REO Services leased 1,600 square feet of office space for one year at 265 Santa Helena, Suite 105, in Solana Beach from Propco for $46,590.(LEASES)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Atlas REO Services leased 1,600 square feet of office space for one year at 265 Santa Helena, Suite 105, in Solana Beach from Propco for $46,590. Stacy Looney of Grubb & EllisIBRE Commercial represented the lessor and lessee.

Rancho Santa Fe church getting $16.5 million makeover.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Village Community Presbyterian Church )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Village Community Presbyterian Church in Rancho Santa Fe is undergoing a $16.5 million development project that includes a new custom-designed, 9,000-square-foot playground. Demolition of the former 1950s-era sanctuary, located at 6225...

Dynalectric San Diego will install electrical systems for a major remodeling project at the San Diego Zoo and the new Grossmont College parking structure in El Cajon.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Dynalectric San Diego will install electrical systems for a major remodeling project at the San Diego Zoo and the new Grossmont College parking structure in El Cajon. Dynalectric will be responsible for the installation of all electrical...

Prevost Construction recently completed $2 million worth of renovations for multiple tenants in the 280,000-square-foot, two-tower complex at 5355 and 5375 Mira Sorrento Place in San Diego.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Prevost Construction recently completed $2 million worth of renovations for multiple tenants in the 280,000-square-foot, two-tower complex at 5355 and 5375 Mira Sorrento Place in San Diego. The building's owner, Equity Office, awarded...

Fate Therapeutics.(BIOTECHNOLOGY)(appointment of Ken Batchelor )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Fate Therapeutics has hired Ken Batchelor as chief scientific officer. He has 30 years of experience in the field and previously served as senior vice president for GlaxoSmithKline. He will be responsible for continuing to expand Fate's stem...

Prudential Financial.(FINANCE)(appointment of Kevin Cole )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Prudential Financial has named Kevin Cole manager of financial services at its Hazard Center location. Cole will be responsible for the recruitment, selection, development, retention and overall supervision of the branch's financial services...

Valley View Casino.(GAMING)(appointment of Joel Smith)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Valley View Casino has appointed Joel Smith to vice president of security. Smith has 20 years of experience in law enforcement and a bachelor's degree in criminal law. He previously served as a police officer in Buena Park and was assigned to...

Culinary Concepts.(HOSPITALITY)(appointment of Lindsay Sndel )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Culinary Concepts has hired Lindsay Sndel to its sales team as catering specialist. She has 30 years of experience in the catering industry, previously serving as director of catering for Plaza del Pasado in Old Town and director of private...

ACI Specialty Benefits.(INSURANCE)(appointment of Nick Osterman )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... ACI Specialty Benefits has named Nick Osterman senior vice president. Osterman was employed with Cigna for the last 22 years, most recently serving as president. His responsibilities will include overseeing corporate relations, clinical...

Wertz McDade Wallace Moot & Brower.(LAW)(appointment of John Stephens )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Wertz McDade Wallace Moot & Brower has elected John Stephens as president and managing shareholder. He has served on the firm's management committee for the past two years. Stephens joined the firm m 2005 as a litigator in the areas of...

Allen Matkins Leek Gamble Mallory & Natsis.(LAW)(appointment of Valentine Hoy )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Allen Matkins Leek Gamble Mallory & Natsis has added Valentine Hoy to its litigation practice group. He has extensive experience representing businesses, private investors, real estate developers and licensed professionals. He was previously a...

The Nath Law Group.(LAW)(appointments of Laurie Axford, Jonathan Kidney, Brian Sun and David Waller)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... The Nath Law Group has hired Laurie Axford, Jonathan Kidney, Brian Sun and David Waller to its intellectual property practice. Axford focuses her practice on prosecution and intellectual property licensing. Her experience is primarily in the...

MiresBall.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(appointment of Erika Elmuts )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... MiresBall has hired Erika Elmuts as director of strategic services. She will lead the firm's strategic branding efforts and oversee all marketing and business development. She has 12 years of marketing experience with consumer, technology and...

NYCA.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(appointment of Kristin Gissaro )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... NYCA has named Kristin Gissaro director of business development. She has six years of experience and has worked with clients such as Kraft Foods, the University of Florida and Citigroup. Her new position will focus solely on business growth for...

United Through Reading.(NONPROFIT)(appointment of Dwayne Junker and Phillip Pekras )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... United Through Reading has named Dwayne Junker and Phillip Pekras to its board of trustees. Junker is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Epsilon Systems Solutions, where he has been employed since 2005. He has also served...

Technology Assurance Group.(TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING)(appointment of Brian Suerth )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Technology Assurance Group has named Brian Suerth executive vice president and partner. He will be responsible for the management of TAG's consultants, business strategy and marketing. Suerth has been with the organization for six years.

Taylor Guitars.(TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING)(appointment of Brian Swerdfeger )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Taylor Guitars has appointed Brian Swerdfeger to vice president of marketing and sales. He joined the retail company in 2003 as an independent marketing and product consultant and was previously serving in the capacity of vice president of...

Diana Alvarez.(EXECUTIVE SPOTLIGHT)(promotion)(Community Valley Bank )(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Community Valley Bank has promoted Diana Alvarez to assistant vice president. She most recently served as the bank's administrative and investor relations officer and previously held the position of fiscal manager at the Imperial County...

Patrick Dahms.(EXECUTIVE profile)(Hilton San Diego Bayfront)(Occupation overview)
April 6, 2009... Patrick Dahms is executive chef at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, a 1,200-room hotel in downtown San Diego. BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY Essential business philosophy: There is no success without passion. Best way to keep a competitive...

IBM gives $2m mainframe to UCSD Center.(KUDOS/GIVING)(International Business Machines Corp)(University of San Diego)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... IBM and UC San Diego have teamed to launch the Center for Next-Generation Digital Media, which will explore technologies to power tomorrow's virtual worlds. IBM donated an advanced $2 million mainframe computer to the effort. "UCSD students can...

The YMCA of San Diego County received a $100,000 donation from Cricket Communications, a subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, in honor of its 10th anniversary as a San Diego-based company.(KUDOS/GIVING)
April 6, 2009... The YMCA of San Diego County received a $100,000 donation from Cricket Communications, a subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, in honor of its 10th anniversary as a San Diego-based company. To celebrate, Cricket has created a two-year...

Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba, who is a Filipino American, has been chosen to receive the distinguished special recognition honor at the Sixth Annual Asian Heritage Awards.(KUDOS/GIVING)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba, who is a Filipino American, has been chosen to receive the distinguished special recognition honor at the Sixth Annual Asian Heritage Awards. Asia Media and Asian Heritage Society select an individual...

Combined Health Agencies honored 23 Health Heroes on behalf of agencies to which they provided service.(KUDOS/GIVING)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Combined Health Agencies honored 23 Health Heroes on behalf of agencies to which they provided service. The event was held March 19 at The Prado in Balboa Park. Heroes dedicated to improving health in San Diego include: Mark Johnson,...

Feeding America San Diego received $70,000 from Macy's West Thanks for Sharing Program.(KUDOS/GIVING)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Feeding America San Diego received $70,000 from Macy's West Thanks for Sharing Program. For each $25 customer enrollment fee, Macy's donated $10 to charity. The promotion ran from September to December. Please send Kudos and Giving items...

Go Bald for St. Baldrick's event was held March 14 at Bub's Dive Bar & Grill in Pacific Beach to raise awareness for children's cancer research.(KUDOS/GIVING)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Go Bald for St. Baldrick's event was held March 14 at Bub's Dive Bar & Grill in Pacific Beach to raise awareness for children's cancer research. Thirty participants had their heads shaved to support children diagnosed with cancer and helped to...

Seven researchers from UCSD's School of Medicine are listed among the top 100 Alzheimer's disease investigators in the world by the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.(KUDOS/GIVING)(University of San Diego)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Seven researchers from UCSD's School of Medicine are listed among the top 100 Alzheimer's disease investigators in the world by the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. UCSD had more researchers on the list than any other institution world wide. ...

The Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club held its spring fundraiser to benefit its projects, including polio eradication and micro-credit grants throughout Third World countries.(KUDOS/GIVING)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... The Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club held its spring fundraiser to benefit its projects, including polio eradication and micro-credit grants throughout Third World countries. The March 5 program was held at Poway's Outback Steakhouse and raised...

Maison Associates honored Chuck Sigmon with multiple National Real Estate Awards for his exceptional 2008 sales record.(KUDOS/GIVING)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Maison Associates honored Chuck Sigmon with multiple National Real Estate Awards for his exceptional 2008 sales record. Sigmon is director of sales at Sapphire Tower, a residential high-rise in Little Italy. Please send Kudos and Giving...

Home Start will honor outstanding community partners at the Blue Ribbon Gala on April 25 at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa. WD-40 Co.(KUDOS/GIVING)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Home Start will honor outstanding community partners at the Blue Ribbon Gala on April 25 at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa. WD-40 Co. will receive the Company Award; Price-Alanson Collaborative Fund, the Foundation Award; and Fiona...

Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort ranked fourth on the list of best places.(KUDOS/GIVING)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort ranked fourth on the list of best places to work in 2008 by the Employers Group. Please send Kudos and Giving items to contributing writer Joyce Glazer at jglazer@sdbj.com.

The Burn Institute held its Share Your Heart Mardi Gras party at the House of Blues on Feb. 28.(KUDOS/GIVING)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... The Burn Institute held its Share Your Heart Mardi Gras party at the House of Blues on Feb. 28. San Diego County Credit Union was the major sponsor for the third year and raised $70,000 for support programs. Please send Kudos and Giving...

Military spending billions locally.(BUSINESS IN THE NORTH COUNTY)
April 6, 2009... While the majority of us sit idly back awaiting the "Save the Economy Program" from the Obama administration to filter down to us, the Marines in North County are about to kickoff a major billion-dollar construction program that will keep...

The Body Electric: officials with Qualcomm and Scripps Health announced plans for an institute dedicated to improving health care using wireless technologies.(Monday, March 30)
April 6, 2009... The Body Electric: Officials with Qualcomm and Scripps Health announced plans for an institute dedicated to improving health care using wireless technologies. The center will be funded initially by a $45 million grant from the Gary and Mary...

Arena stock falls despite drug's success: an experimental obesity drug made by San Diego-based Arena Pharmaceuticals failed to impress Wall Street despite its ability to lower weight, cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure in patients in a late-stage clinical trial.(Monday, March 30)(Arena Pharmaceuticals)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Arena Stock Falls Despite Drug's Success: An experimental obesity drug made by San Diego-based Arena Pharmaceuticals failed to impress Wall Street despite its ability to lower weight, cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure in patients in...

Opportunity sails off.(Monday, March 30)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Opportunity Sails Off: Walt Disney said it chose the Port of Los Angeles over San Diego as the West Coast home for its Disney Wonder cruise ship.

Cardinal cutting jobs.(Tuesday, March 31)
April 6, 2009... Cardinal Cutting Jobs: Cardinal Health 4 said it will eliminate 1,300 jobs mostly in the next six months as it spins off its clinical and medical products business as CareFusion. Most of the cuts will affect workers in Southern California. A...

Day dawns, taxes rise.(Wednesday, April 1)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... Day Dawns, Taxes Rise: The new month brought sales tax increases of at least 1 percent to California communities. The sales tax rate for much of San Diego County became 8.75 percent. The Legislature and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger increased the...

Cygnet theatre plans to rent second venue to other companies.(LETTER)(Letter to the editor)
April 6, 2009... Editor: I just read your story concerning the Lyric Opera's current struggle and noticed a mention of Cygnet Theatre "shuttering" our Rolando theater near San Diego State University. ("High Drama: Lyric Opera Manager Struggling With Slow...

WD-40 users can invent new source of income.(SAN DIEGO)(Edison Nation)(Brief article)
April 6, 2009... WD-40, which makes a spray-on anticorrosive that comes in a familiar blue and yellow can, has become a household name, and now consumers have a chance to get a piece of the action. Individuals are invited to submit their ideas for a new...