San Diego Business Journal articles from August 2007

San Diego Business Journal archives from August 2007

San Diego on $7,000 a night or $200 a day: budget-conscious and affluent tourists can enjoy fun-filled weekends here.
August 6, 2007... Thanks to successful marketing and promotion, along with a great climate, attractions and proximity to Mexico, San Diego has gone from a sleepy Navy town in the 1950s to one of the nation's top tourism destinations today. However, some...

It's summertime, and finding lodging is not so easy: occupancy rates top 80% as area makes up for wintertime blues.
August 6, 2007... Like a racehorse that lags behind the pack then suddenly dashes to the finish line, San Diego's lodging industry appears to be doing its usual thing this summer--gaining steam to make up for winter shortfalls. According to Smith Travel...

Agency trying to get $650m airport project off the ground: supervisor opposes plan to add 10 gates.
August 6, 2007... Constrained on all sides, the single-runway Lindbergh Field has seen passenger traffic grow to the point that it needs at least two more gates to handle it. In addition, traffic going into and out of the airport continues to create bottlenecks....

Don't rebuild women's jail at current site, argue Santee officials: study: new homes, businesses better alternative.
August 6, 2007... There is a desperate need to replace Las Colinas Detention Facility, the county women's detention facility, in Santee. Yet businesses and city officials said land adjacent to the existing jail, the site of a proposed expansion, is much too...

General Atomics provides extreme makeover for Predator station: Rancho Bernardo defense contractor successfully tests new ground setup.
August 6, 2007... The unmanned, spoon-nosed military aircraft is the glamour girl, attracting news coverage like Paris Hilton attracts paparazzi. The ground control station is the sister who dwells in relative obscurity. But the Pentagon needs both...

Gaylord may still move ahead on $1b Chula Vista Hotel/Convention Center: Tennessee developer could be trying to avoid legal challenges.
August 6, 2007... Local labor leaders dismissed a proposal by Gaylord Entertainment on a $1 billion Chula Vista hotel/convention center project last week. But some observers say the Tennessee-based developer may still move ahead with plans. At a news...

Anadys axes lead candidate for hepatitis, cuts third of work force: analyst says failure of research no 'death sentence' for company.
August 6, 2007... Anadys Pharmaceuticals Inc. has axed its lead drug candidate for hepatitis C and a third of its employees, but that's not a "death sentence" for the company, say analysts and Company executives. The firm, which focuses on hepatitis C and...

New York stage experience puts executive coach's clients front and center: Laura Darius launches West Coast office for 15-year-old business.
August 6, 2007... "Business is theater" is the mantra of executive coach and image consultant Laura Darius. The feisty 5-foot, 2-inch native New Yorker has started a West Coast branch of Darius Communications Inc., her 15-year-old firm. "I believe it's...

Defense in depth.(Ask the EXPERTS)
August 6, 2007... You may have noticed a lot of "greeting cards" recently. I hope you didn't open any of them. Most of these come from a "neighbor," "friend," "classmate," "secret admirer," "parent," or someone else without a name. You see, most of Randy Abrams...

Diesel emissions reds to present huge costs: builders claiming tab to comply with new rules to run up to $13 billion.(Statistical data)
August 6, 2007... New emissions rules will have a devastating impact on the construction industry, forcing increased construction costs, possible job losses and business closures, say local builders. The California Air Resources Board on July 26 approved...

Entropic files notice that it may issue up to $100m in common stock.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Statistical data)
August 6, 2007... Entropic Communications, a maker of semiconductors used in connecting home entertainment systems, has been busy this year. It has already bought two companies. And things should get considerably busier for the 6-year old startup as it plans to...

Cohu Unit has received subpoena from grand jury.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
August 6, 2007... Cohu Unit Receives Subpoena: Cohu Inc., the San Diego maker of test handling equipment for the semiconductor industry, said in a securities filing in July that its Broadcast Microwave Services subsidiary received a subpoena from a federal grand...

WFI gets extension.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... WFI, formerly called Wireless Facilities Inc., a local provider of information technology services in the areas of defense, technology and security, said it received an extension on its request to allow to continue listing its shares on the...

Merck & Co. picks up NovaCardia for $350 million in stock.(BIOTECH)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. Inc. acquired San Diego heart disease company NovaCardia Inc. on July 25 for $350 million before the local company completed Katie Weeks its announced initial public offering. NovaCardia's lead drug...

Cyntellect raises $15m in 4th round of venture funding.(BIOTECH)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Cyntellect Gets $15m: Cyntellect Inc., a life sciences company that focuses on manipulation of living cells and cancer analysis, has raised $15 million in a series D financing. Radford, Va.-based Third Security LLC led the round, and...

Venter progresses.(BIOTECH)(construction of J. Craig Venter Institute)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Construction of the J. Craig Venter Institute, a research institute focused on the genome, is under way on the Scripps upper mesa site in La Jolla. The Rockville, Md.-based institute's La Jolla location will feature 45,000 square feet and...

Pfizer supports Fabrus.(BIOTECH)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Pfizer Inc. said Fabrus LLC will be the first startup firm in its incubator at Pfizer's research-and-development site in La Jolla. Pfizer will invest $10 million annually to support startups in the incubator. Fabrus can stay for two years,...

Cardium on fast track.(BIOTECH)(Cardium Therapeutics Inc.)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... The Food and Drug Administration has granted fast-track designation to Cardium Therapeutics Inc.'s Generx. The company also said it will begin trading on the American Stock Exchange on Aug. 1 under the symbol CXM. It has been trading as...

Industry trade mag ranks Sharp, UCSD among nation's 100 'Most Wired'.(HEALTH CARE)(UC San Diego Medical Center )(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Two San Diego County hospital systems rank among the 100 "Most Wired" in the country, according to the American Hospital Association. But only one was ranked among the top 25 "Most Wireless." Hospital and Health Networks, a monthly...

Rady Children's Hospital opens in South County.(HEALTH CARE)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Child's Play: Rady Children's Hospital opened a new medical office building in the southern part of the county last month. The nonprofit, with its main campus in Clairemont, also announced a new partnership with St. Jude Children's Research...

$25m upgrade to help Rancho Bernardo Inn's guests relax in style.(TOURISM)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... The 287-room Rancho Bernardo Inn, a 4-star hotel for the past 18 years, recently announced the completion of $25 million worth of capital improvements. "Rancho Bernardo has always been synonymous with relaxation," said General Manager John...

Pat & Oscar's makes healthy menu changes.(TOURISM)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Going Organic: Pat & Oscar's Restaurants, a San Diego company with 19 eateries throughout Southern California, has added several menu items geared toward the "health-conscious" diner, according to a late July announcement. Its "first ever"...

Organics Unlimited's sales explode 600% in first 3 years of operation: bananas comprise brunt of products brought from Mexico.(Statistical data)
August 6, 2007... The organic food industry has gone through a lot of changes since Mayra Velazquez de Leon worked at her father's organic importing business as a teenager. For one thing, the market for organic food has been exploding in recent years,...

BMW M Coupe ready for action on James Bond set.(ROAD TEST)
August 6, 2007... If you're the Hollywood producer of the next James Bond epic, here's a thought: You've got to put the 2007 BMW M Coupe on your short list for the next Bond car. It's sexy, agile and has power to burn. While most consumers may think of BMW...

Opper Sports new Web site.(Solana Beach)(Opper Sports Productions )(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Opper Sports Productions launched its iTunes-compatible surf video Web site, www.thesurfnetwork.com, in July. The site offers more than 200 TV shows and movies that are compatible with PCs, Macs, iPods, Apple TVs and iPhones. TV shows cost...

Party to help companies work smarter.(Oceanside)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... The Chamber of Commerce will be joining its counterparts from Vista, San Marcos and Fallbrook for what is being billed as the "smarter party/mixer/expo and networking extravaganza." It's set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 29 at the Smarter Small...

Transit panel driven to find volunteer.(San Diego)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee is looking for an expert to help oversee the $14 billion TransNet program, the local half-cent sales tax for transportation projects. The position, which will fill an open volunteer slot in the...

Visionaries wanted at 3 community sessions.(Vista)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... The city is soliciting ideas and feedback from its residents in three community "visioning sessions" scheduled for Aug. 25, 27 and 30 at various sites. Residents are being asked what they think about the city's assets and challenges, and...

Conventioneers to learn why ideas die.(Coronado)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Executives from the consumer electronics industry plan to converge here Oct. 14-17 when the Consumer Electronics Association hosts a four-day conference at the Hotel del Coronado. The program will include a holiday sales forecast and a keynote...

Decision tips against developer.(Lemon Grove)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... The city has decided not to continue exclusive discussions with developer Tipping Point Partners for development of its Main Street Promenade. The city entered into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Tipping Point in August 2005. The...

City spending $8.5m to safeguard land.(Del Mar)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... The Del Mar Union School District has agreed to sell a 5-acre parcel to the city for $8.5 million. The property on Ninth Street is home to the district's administration building, the Winston School and baseball field. The agreement was approved...

Smokers won't see welcome mat here.(El Cajon)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... The city has approved the strictest ban on smoking in San Diego County. Starting Sept. 13, people in the East County city will not be able to smoke at outdoor res taurants, outside the courthouse or while walking on a crowded street. ...

City official manages to become leader.(Chula Vista)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Scott Tulloch was named assistant city manager in charge of the Development Services Department on July 25. Tulloch had been the acting assistant city manager since March 12 and previously was the city's director of engineering. He formerly...

Group urges folks to walk their walk.(La Mesa)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... East County residents have partnered with World Vision to hold a 12-mile walk to raise money for children living in Zambia, Africa. Walk Their Walk is set for Sept. 29 at Lake Murray Regional Park in La Mesa. The money will help...

Work may be as easy as APC.(Imperial Beach)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... The City Council planned to name a contractor at its Aug. 1 meeting to remodel the town's fire station. Gardena-based APC Inc., which has an office here, submitted the lowest qualified bid at $279,000. The contractor will renovate the...

Become a leader in just 9 months.(San Marcos)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... A nine-month course in leadership is returning to Cal State San Marcos. Leadership North County is slated to run from Sept. 20 through June 19. Applications are due Aug. 15. The course offers information on city, county and state...

Development features 1890 farmhouse.(Escondido)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Developer Shea Homes recently restored a 117-year-old farmhouse in the eastern part of the city. Located just south of Dixon Lake, the Hudson-Schutte Farmhouse sits within a 123-home development, Chaparral Ridge, after being moved 100 feet...

Poseidon plan flows closer to approval.(Carlsbad)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Poseidon Resources Corp. said in late July that its application for a coastal development permit, a necessary step in the process of developing a desalination project here, was deemed complete by the California Coastal Commission. The...

Cymer results push stock.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
August 6, 2007... Cymer Inc., the San Diego maker of laser equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, saw its stock rise by more than $6 following the release of its second quarter results July 26. The company reported net income of $24.9 million...

ViaSat buys Antenna firm.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(ViaSat Inc. acquires JAST Antenna Systems)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Via Sat, the Carlsbad maker of satellite communications products, acquired JAST Antenna Systems for $2 million and an additional compensation of up to $4.5 million if JAST meets certain financial performance targets. JAST is based in...

Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co.(Ticker Takes)(Lone Star Fund)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Lone Star Fund, the Texas hedge fund buying Accredited Home Lenders Holding Co., the San Diego subprime lender, extended its tender offer of $15.10 per share to mid-night Aug. 14 from an earlier deadline of July 27. Lone Star said as of July 27...

DexCom.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
August 6, 2007... DexCom reported a net loss of $11.3 million on sales of $863,000 for its second quarter, compared to a net loss of $11.2 million on sales of $479,000 for the like quarter in 2006.

Nascent Wine Co.(Ticker Takes)
August 6, 2007... Nascent Wine Co. opened a full service warehouse in Culiacan, Mexico.

Viper Networks.(Ticker Takes)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Holders of Viper Networks preferred stock agreed to waive rights to convert the stock into shares of common stock until Jan. 1, 2008. Send any news of locally traded public companies to Mike Allen via email at mallen@sdbj.com. He can be...

Women-owned businesses: ranked by 2006 gross revenue.(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
August 6, 2007... WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES Ranked by 2006 gross revenue Emplo- Gross yees ...

Rescue task force: Gary Becks, president and founder.(NONPROFIT PROFILE)
August 6, 2007... ORGANIZATION Mission of organization: We respond rapidly with medical and other immediately aid to victim of man-made and natural disasters worldwide, while providing support and services to wounded GIs. Telephone: (619) 328-6511. ...

More law firms starting to offer flexible work arrangements: business model changing as attorneys demand balance between home and office.(SPECIAL REPORT: LAW)
August 6, 2007... You are a bright, talented and ambitious woman, busy climbing the ladder at your law firm, trying to grab that brass ring. But then life happens--you get married, a child is born, a parent gets sick--and the pressure starts to build. So,...

Mothers mentoring group's first meeting attracts more than 180: regular events draw support of local law firms.
August 6, 2007... If necessity is indeed the mother of invention, that might explain the creation of the Mother Attorney's Mentoring Association of San Diego--also known as "Mamas." There was a need for such a group, and San Diego attorneys Krista Harris...

Impact of diversity on judicial selection one session on agenda at law conference.(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Southwest Regional Conference of the National Association of Women Judges hosted by the University of San Diego School of Law from Aug. 24-26....

Opt-in project offers number of solutions for retaining legal talent: no evidence female lawyers abandoning careers, says report.
August 6, 2007... A few statistics from the recently released Opt-In Project by the international law firm of Heller Ehrman LLP: * Women account for only 30 percent of the enrollment in business schools today--the same pattern seen in the legal profession....

USD business leadership program sends forth 17.(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... The newest class of global business leaders received their master's degrees from the University of San Diego School of Business Administration in a ceremony at the university's Manchester Executive Conference Center Auditorium on July 27. ...

Law firms: ranked by number of lawyers in local offices as of Jan 1, 2007.(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
August 6, 2007... LAW FIRMS Ranked by number of lawyers in local offices as of Jan. 1, 2007 Lawyers: * 2007 * Part- Rank Firm ...

Legal culture still white male, traditional, observes author of new book: of balance, burnout and billable hours.
August 6, 2007... Is it indeed harder in heels? Ginger Rogers probably thought so, when she was dancing with Fred Astaire on the silver screen. BUt, figuratively speaking, the same could be said of women in many high-pressure jobs. Jacquelyn H. Slotkin,...

North Chamber's Legislative Advocate no grad of famous law school: attorney gained legal skills in correspondence courses.
August 6, 2007... He's originally from a small berg in Canada and he never attended a class at a law school, but David Gettis managed to become an attorney of Roth Law Firm as well as win an award for local politics. In late June, Gettis was announced the...

Legal notice.
August 6, 2007... FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2007-019149 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: PENTA WATER COMPANY, INC. 2091 Rutherford Road Carlsbad, CA 92008 THIS BUSINESS IS HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING: Penta Water...

Web connect directory.(Directory)
August 6, 2007... Advertising & Design Communications Agency whitfieldbarrett--marketing communications www.whitfietdbarrett.com shine@whitfieldbarrett.com 858.549.8475 Air Charter Jetsource Charter www.jetsource.com San...

San Diego public stocks.(MARKETPLACE)(Statistical data)
August 6, 2007... Index Watch Index 07/31/07 07/24/07 Net Change %Change San Diego Business 1580.76 1640.97 -60.21 -3.67% Journal Index Dow Jones Industrial 13211.99 13716.95 -504.96 -3.68%...

Sherry Van Ness adds 17 advisers from former GVA IPC offices in San Diego.(REAL STATE)
August 6, 2007... Irvine-based Sperry Van Ness expanded its commercial real estate team in San Diego with the addition of 17 advisers from GVA IPC, which closed its local offices on Aug. 1. The team members, who specialize in the lease and sale of...

Windermere joins with RealBird to launch Web site.(REAL STATE)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Seattle-based Windermere Exclusive Properties and RealBird Inc. of Redwood City announced the launch of LuxurySanDiegoEstates.com July 25. The Web site features homes priced $2 million and up in San Diego on the multiple listing service....

Irvine-based Foremost Communities Inc. and Starwood Capital Group Global LLC have created Forestar Land Partners LLC, which will purchase more than $250 million worth of raw land in Southern California over the next few years for third-party residential development.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Irvine-based Foremost Communities Inc. and Starwood Capital Group Global LLC have created Forestar Land Partners LLC, which will purchase more than $250 million worth of raw land in Southern California over the next few years for third-party...

Smith Consulting Architects finalizes construction docs for Abrams Westview Plaza.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Smith Consulting Architects has finalized construction documents for Abrams Westview Plaza, a 96,500-square-foot office building in Scripps Ranch. The building will feature tilt-up concrete wall panels, limestone tile accents and high...

Shea Homes says Otay Ranch is where you want to be.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Families Wanted: Shea Homes San Diego began the first phase of sales for its latest residential development, Tapestry at Lomas Verdes, on July 28. The detached condominium homes, located in the Otay Ranch area, range from 1,800 to 2,250...

Barratt working on Spanish-style community.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Carlsbad-based residential developer Barratt American plans to open its newest single-family and town house development in late August. BellaSol, a Spanish-style community in the French Valley region of Riverside County, offers 108 attached...

Gafcon starts healthy project.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Golden West College gives construction contract to Gafcon Inc.)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... San Diego-based Gafcon Inc. began construction on a three-story health sciences building at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. The construction management firm will oversee the project, which is valued at $12.7 million. The...

ID Studios gives lobbies new identities.(PROGRESS REPORT)(LPL Financial gives contract to ID Studios Inc. for renovations)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... ID Studios Inc. has completed lobby renovations for three buildings at the LPL Financial Services corporate campus located at 9785 Towne Centre Drive in La Jolla. The Solana Beach-based design firm provided programming, design and documentation...

Good & Roberts to make tenant improvements.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Rexford Industrial L.L.C. gave construction contract to Good & Roberts Inc. )(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Rexford Industrial Realty & Management Corp. awarded a contract to Vista-based Good & Roberts Inc. for tenant improvements at 6241 Yarrow Drive in Carlsbad. Project manager Julie Mitchell and superintendent Doug Mitchell will supervise the...

Cruzan / Monroe.(SALES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Cruzan | Monroe Purchases R&D/flex Building in Carlsbad for $6.2M Local real estate development and investment firm Cruzan | Monroe purchased a 46,000-square-foot building located at 2052 Corte Del Nogal in Carlsbad. DEI LLC sold the...

Dan Floit purchased a 19,500-square-foot residential building located at 2284 Dunlop St. in Linda Vista for $2.2 million from the Montemayor Family Trust.(SALES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Dan Floit purchased a 19,500-square-foot residential building located at 2284 Dunlop St. in Linda Vista for $2.2 million from the Montemayor Family Trust. The structure, built in 1986, has 16 two-bedroom, two-bath units that will be converted...

DPG Trust acquired three R&D units in the Kearny Mesa Complex, a recently converted office and industrial condominium project at 8943, 8945 and 8951 Complex Drive in Kearny Mesa.(SALES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... DPG Trust acquired three R&D units in the Kearny Mesa Complex, a recently converted office and industrial condominium project at 8943, 8945 and 8951 Complex Drive in Kearny Mesa. DPG Trust purchased the units from KM Complex LP for $1.6...

Fifty First LLC purchased a 5,000-square-foot single-story industrial building located at 1938 Kellogg Ave. in Carlsbad for $956,000.(SALES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Fifty First LLC purchased a 5,000-square-foot single-story industrial building located at 1938 Kellogg Ave. in Carlsbad for $956,000. Bob Willingham of Coldwell Banker Commercial represented the buyer, while Barry Hendler of Grubb &...

FD 531 LLC purchased a 2,500-square-foot office condominium in North Coast Business Park in Encinitas for $951,000.(SALES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... FD 531 LLC purchased a 2,500-square-foot office condominium in North Coast Business Park in Encinitas for $951,000. Barry Mahlberg, Kevin Farrell and Stephanie Schaefer of Burnham Real Estate represented the buyer and the seller, NCBP...

Azusa Pacific University leases 18,000 square feet of office space located at 5333 Mission Center Road in Mission Valley for 120 months at $6 million.(LEASES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Azusa Pacific University leased 18,000 square feet of office space located at 5333 Mission Center Road in Mission Valley for 120 months at $6 million. Richard Gonor and Tony Russell of Grubb & EllisIBRE Commercial represented the lessor,...

Empire Beauty Supply Co. Inc. signed a 10-year, $1.4 million lease for 2,700 square feet of retail space in the Mira Mesa Market Center at 10755 Westview Parkway.(LEASES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Empire Beauty Supply Co. Inc. signed a 10-year, $1.4 million lease for 2,700 square feet of retail space in the Mira Mesa Market Center at 10755 Westview Parkway. Kam Walton and John Jennings of Burnham Real Estate represented the lessee...

Service-Now.Com signed a five-year, $3.6 million lease for 21,000 square feet of office space located at 115 South Acacia Ave. in Solana Beach.(LEASES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Service-Now.com signed a five-year, $3.6 million lease for 21,000 square feet of office space located at 115 South Acacia Ave. in Solana Beach. The space is part of a 24,400-square-foot office building whose remaining space is still...

South Sun Products Inc. signed a 41-month lease for 17,000 square feet of office space in Westcore Sandrock Office Complex located at 8601-1 Aero Drive in Serra Mesa.(LEASES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... South Sun Products Inc. signed a 41-month lease for 17,000 square feet of office space in Westcore Sandrock Office Complex located at 8601-1 Aero Drive in Serra Mesa. The property was leased for $348,500 from Westcore Properties and will...

Tire Center LLC has leased 27,000-square-feet of industrial space located at 4055 Calle Platino in Oceanside from LBA Realty for 10 years at $2.6 million.(LEASES)(LBA Realty)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Tire Center LLC has leased 27,000-square-feet of industrial space located at 4055 Calle Platino in Oceanside from LBA Realty for 10 years at $2.6 million. The lessee will use the industrial space for tire storage and distribution. ...

Michael and Cuenrozi Miller, doing business as Wings-Pizza-N-Things, signed a seven-year, $681,000 lease for 2,600 square feet of retail space in Vineyard Square located at East Valley Parkway in Escondido.(LEASES)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Michael and Cuenrozi Miller, doing business as Wings-Pizza-N-Things, signed a seven-year, $681,000 lease for 2,600 square feet of retail space in Vineyard Square located at East Valley Parkway in Escondido. The Vineyard Square shopping...

Wrecking ball may hit city hall.(Tuesday, July 31)(old government buildings to be renovated in San Diego, California)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Wrecking Ball May Hit City Hall: The Centre City Development Corp. said that it has issued a nationwide request for qualifications for the possible redevelopment of the Civic Center Complex in downtown San Diego. The site includes the...

Index in decline.(Wednesday, Aug. 1)(market trend and economy of San Diego, California)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Index In Decline: San Diego's economy continued to falter in June, falling 0.7 percent, the largest decline since May 2006, according to the latest University of San Diego Index of Leading Economic Indicators for San Diego County. The...

Luxury-home sales rise.(Wednesday, Aug. 1)(revenue report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Luxury-Home Sales Rise: Prudential California Realty said that high-end home sales have increased 48 percent in the first half of 2007 versus the first half of 2006. Prudential defines high-end homes as those selling for more than $5 million....

Earnings season at Sempra.(Thursday, Aug. 2)(Sempra Energy revenue report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... Earnings Season At Sempra: Sempra Energy reported net income of $277 million on revenue of $2.7 billion for the quarter ended June 30. In the year-ago quarter, Sempra reported net income of $373 million on revenue of $2.5 billion. The...

New route to the City of Angels.(Thursday, Aug. 2)(Brief article)
August 6, 2007... New Route To The City Of Angels: Coach USA subsidiary Megabus.com said it will begin express intercity bus travel to and from San Diego on Aug. 8. The service will connect downtown San Diego and downtown Los Angeles. Megabus.com advertises its...

Dan Feder.(EXECUTIVE PROFILE)
August 6, 2007... Dan Feder knew he wanted to be a business owner long before he became one. When Feder and one of his fraternity brothers, Dave Gilbert, graduated business school together in 1998, they began discussing options. "We used to talk about...

Les Kollegian.(ENTREPRENEUR PROFILE)
August 6, 2007... While Les Kollegian was preparing for job interviews, he created a Web site that showcased his design portfolio. Before he knew it, the clients "started to pour in," and the Jacob Tyler Creative Group was born. The full-service, boutique...