San Diego Business Journal articles from December 2006

San Diego Business Journal archives from December 2006

Jack in the Box orders up experimental self-serve kiosks; UTC manufacturer says ATM-like machines save time, money.(EMN8)(University Towne Center)
December 4, 2006... Some new order takers at a few local fast-food restaurants never punch in late, never take breaks, never complain, never ask for vacation time, and work, sometimes 'round the clock, for a buck an hour. They're touch-screen, self-serve...

Julia Simms PR buying Cassle Communications, to combine staffs at firm's Miramar offices.(ulia Simms Public Relations)
December 4, 2006... Crosstown marketing rivals vying for the homebuilder's dollar have come together. Julia Simms, founder and president of Julia Simms Public Relations, confirmed last week that she is in the process of acquiring Cassle Communications. The...

Wal-Mart decision 'foolish' says expert; 5-3 vote will hurt San Diego's reputation, adds Mayor Sanders.(George Whalin and Jerry Sanders's opposition to city councils decision regarding Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)
December 4, 2006... San Diego's decision to ban super-sized retail stores from opening within city limits is drawing staunch criticism from at least one retail analyst who calls the vote "one of the more foolish things" he's seen the city do. "I don't know if...

Manchester, Navy Ok $1.2b Broadway; waterfront redo: after months of delay, two sides agree to sign 99-year lease.(Manchester Financial Group's Perry Dealy)
December 4, 2006... The Manchester Financial Group has entered into a landmark 99-year lease with the Navy for the $1.2 billion redevelopment of the Navy Broadway Complex in downtown San Diego. If the agreement had not been signed by Jan. 1, the federal...

Corrections & clarifications.(Correction notice)
December 4, 2006... The Nov. 27 Media & Marketing column misidentified Thomas H. Lee Partners LP. The San Diego Business Journal regrets the error.

Dalrada, symbol of magical powers, discovers business services: public firm turns to HR, insurance for new direction.(Dalrada Financial Corp. serves small business firms with human resource and business insurance services)
December 4, 2006... From the ashes of a failed business that sold laser printers, copiers and computer peripherals, San Diego-based Dalrada Financial Corp. is finding new life as a provider of business insurance, HR and other support services to small- and...

Jack's share price won't be boxed in, springs above $60.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
December 4, 2006... Jack in the Box, primarily found in the West, is not at the same level as McDonald's or Wendy's, but it's gaining ground--and from an investor's perspective, the outlook couldn't be better. Over the past year, shares of the San Diego...

Overland's ousted CEO receives $21k monthly contract.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
December 4, 2006... Overland Retains Former CEO: Overland Storage, the San Diego-based maker of data storage backup systems, hired former CEO Christopher Calisi--terminated last month--to a consulting contract that will pay him $20,833 a month over six months. ...

Jmar appeals Nasdaq delisting.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Jmar Technologies on appeal with The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. for delisting of shares)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Jmar Appeals Nasdaq Delisting: Jmar Technologies, the San Diego provider of laser technology used in the manufacture of semiconductors, received a Dec. 14 hearing date from Nasdaq to appeal a proposed delisting of its shares. The Nasdaq...

Mad Catz buys firm.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Mad Catz Interactive Inc. acquired Inair Personal Sound Technology)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Mad Catz Buys Firm: Mad Catz Interactive Inc., the San Diego-based maker of video game peripherals, said it acquired Inair Personal Sound Technology. Mad Catz called Inair a maker of "revolutionary breakthrough in the headphone listening...

Javo Beverage sales perk up.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Javo Beverage Co. Inc. )(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Javo Beverage Sales Perk Up: Javo Beverage Co. Inc. reported third quarter sales of $2.3 million, bringing nine-month revenues to $7.8 million, up 65 percent from the like period of 2005. The Vista-based firm said it had income for the...

Nascent Wine buys Mexican firm.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Nascent Wine Co. Inc. bought Palermo Foods LLC)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Nascent Wine Buys Mexican Firm: Nascent Wine Co. Inc., a San Diego-based beverage distribution firm that conducted a reverse merger to go public this year, said it made two acquisitions last month. The company acquired Palermo Foods LLC, a...

New predator on the prowl along the U.S.-Mexican border in Arizona.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.)
December 4, 2006... U.S. agents are again using an unmanned spy plane developed by San Diego's General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. to watch for illegal activity along the 2,000 miles of U.S.-Mexican border in Arizona. "Pilots" on the ground use a device...

Illegal immigrants receive reprieve from federal judge: U.S. District Court issues stay till March 8, 2007.
December 4, 2006... Some tenants and landlords in Escondido are protected--for the time being --from a newly created city law that could someday leave many undocumented residents homeless. A federal judge Nov. 16 stayed the ordinance restricting illegal...

Here's something to bark about, residential vacation pet care: Paws 'N Play offers sitter network when owners are away.
December 4, 2006... All your bags are packed and you're ready to go. For pet owners, however, there's one last anxiety provoking detail during the holiday travel season--the thought of leaving Fido at the kennel. This year, more than 20 percent of pet owners...

Convention center plays host to elite corps of convention planners; San Diego pitches decision-makers for future dates.(TOURISM)
December 4, 2006... It sounds redundant to say that there was a convention about conventions and meetings in San Diego last week. But that's what the International Association for Exhibition Management's annual meeting, Expo! Expo! at the San Diego Convention...

SAIC announces NATO missile deal for troop defense.(Science Applications International Corp)(North Atlantic Treaty Organization)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Science Applications International Corp., a San Diego-based defense contractor, announced Nov. 28 it struck a $95 million contract deal with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to assist with one of its missile defense programs. NATO...

XC marks the spot for Volvo's best-selling sport utility vehicle.(ROAD TEST)
December 4, 2006... From where I sit, it seems like Volvo has been transformed from a company that makes practical station wagons for the suburban affluent, to a company that churns out trendy sport utility vehicles by the thousands. Where I sit is San Mateo...

Carlsbad credit repair specialist helps marines stay focused on battlefield; servicemen, women lose track of bills when deployed abroad.(My Credit Group Inc)
December 4, 2006... During a recent lunch, U.S. Marine Jestene Hargesheimer, 23, recalled her sudden deployment to Iraq and the lack of time she had to focus on personal problems, like paying bills or tracking her credit. Two years after deployment,...

Cricket arrives back home with no contract, unlimited calling plans; former Qualcomm startup celebrates its homecoming.(Cricket Communications's Fernando Corona)
December 4, 2006... Cricket, a flat-rate wireless service targeting frugal consumers, makes its debut in San Diego this week, hoping to capture a big chunk of business out of the gate. Given the cost, $45 a month for unlimited minutes along with long distance...

Spectrum Aeronautical gets FAA nod.(Federal Aviation Administration allows Spectrum Aeronautical LLC to be Organizational Designated Airworthiness Representative)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Aircraft manufacturer Spectrum Aeronautical LLC announced Nov. 27 that it has achieved "Organizational Designated Airworthiness Representative" status with the Federal Aviation Administration. With the new designation, Spectrum is...

'Hot' Santas in abundance at recent shops at Las Americas auction.(The Shops at Las Americas)(Becky's House)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... The weekend that follows the post-Thanksgiving weekend frenzy is traditionally unfavorable for retailers as fatigued bargain hunters take a break. One center's solution: hold a "Hot Santa" auction, where dates with some of San Diego's...

Burnham Real Estate negotiates the sale of 16-piece portfolio.(Property News)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Property News: San Diego-based Burnham Real Estate announced Nov. 20 that it has negotiated the sale of a 16-property retail portfolio to the tune of $412 million. Barclay's Realty and Management Co. sold the properties, located throughout...

Oceanside: Web site is a fresh recycling resource.(REGIONAL ROUNDUP)(http://northcounty.wm.com provides recycling information)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... North County's business and residential communities now have access to a new Web site filled with information on waste disposal, recycling, community events and other local service offerings. The site--http://northcounty.wm.com--was...

San Marcos: Chick-fil-A opening outlet this week.(REGIONAL ROUNDUP)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Atlanta, Ga.-based fast-food franchise Chick-fil-A plans to open Dec. 6 at 587 Grand Ave. with a promotional event that promises to award the first 100 patrons a one-year supply of free Chick-fil-A combo meals. The stand-alone store is 4,000...

Carlsbad: poinsettias a perennial holiday favorite.(REGIONAL ROUNDUP)(California Farm Bureau plans to increase the sale of poinsettia plants)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... It may be too early to tell whether holiday shoppers will keep pace with their spending habits this year. But the Sacramento-based California Farm Bureau is confident they won't waver from the Christmas tradition of buying poinsettia plants....

San Diego: bike shop picks up momentum.(REGIONAL ROUNDUP)(B&L Bike and Sports opened stors)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... B&L Bike and Sports opened its second location at 3603 Del Rio W. in San Diego. The Solana Beach-based bike shop is known for its high-end bicycle services similar to that found at the retail store Nordstrom, which strives for top customer...

Poway: Frank promoted to sheriff's captain.(REGIONAL ROUNDUP)(Todd Frank of Poway sheriff station )(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Todd Frank was named captain of the Poway sheriff's station on Nov. 24, replacing Charlie Campe. He will be responsible for all law enforcement operations in the city of Poway. Most recently, Frank was a lieutenant serving as director of...

Chula Vista: council continues search.(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... The City Council extended the deadline to Dec. 5 for accepting applications for a new city manager, allowing newly elected Mayor Cheryl Cox to take part in the process. The county's second largest city in population has been operating...

Coronado: land-use vote in photo finish.(REGIONAL ROUNDUP)(Survey)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... The fate of the Coronado land-use measure from the Nov. 7 ballot will be determined soon, if it hasn't been determined already. The official tally was not available by press time. Unofficially, Proposition J, which prohibited certain...

San Diego: tool converts paper docs to e-files.(REGIONAL ROUNDUP)(Del Mar Databass launches DocumentTrac Standalone)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Del Mar Database of San Diego recently launched a new electronic document management solution, DocumentTrac Standalone, which allows lenders to manage all documents associated with a loan file. Del Mar Database, a unit of Brookfield,...

Imperial Beach: Council OKs condo conversion.(REGIONAL ROUNDUP)(Imperial Beach City Council approves the conversion of apartments to condomoniums)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... The Imperial Beach City Council approved a landlord's proposal to convert a five-unit apartment building into condominiums. Gordon Smith and LCB Enterprises Inc. plan to renovate the 1961-vintage structure at 234 Daisy Ave. Improvements...

Apartment market slows after two-year run with record prices, sales.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Sales of San Diego County's apartments continue to slow, reflecting the difference in the expectations of sellers and requirements of buyers, according to a recent report by Burnham Real Estate. The slowdown follows two years of record...

Some tidbits.(REAL ESTATE)(apartment sales in the market)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
December 4, 2006... Some Tidbits: Year to date, apartment transactions decreased 34.8 percent, while units sold dipped by more than 26 percent. There were five major deals in the third quarter, involving 100 units or more: Villa Dorado in Mission Valley, 668...

Walls have gone up for new technology center in Carlsbad.(REAL ESTATE)
December 4, 2006... Going Up: The walls have been erected for a new $12 million, 60,000-square-foot office/research and development building to be occupied by ViaSat Inc., within Northpointe Technology Center in Carlsbad. Designed by San Diego's Smith...

Sunny side up.(REAL ESTATE)(La Mesa's Pacific Homes International sets homes for sale)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Sunny Side Up: La Mesa's Pacific Homes International has released a new luxury town home community for sale in the Golden Hill area of San Diego. The homes feature rooftop solar panels from Clean Power Systems of San Diego. The systems are...

Onward and upward.(Centre City Advisory Committee)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Onward And Upward: Downtown San Diego residents and business owners on Nov. 14-15 elected eight new members and reinstated three existing ones to the 28-seat Centre City Advisory Committee, downtown's community planning group. Representing...

Tape data protection becomes priority.
December 4, 2006... Throughout the past few years, multiple stories have appeared in the press reporting that sensitive data have either been stolen or gone missing from information technology facilities. Most of these stories describe how a tape archive (or...

Information security's little secret: a security professional's plea to managers and executives.
December 4, 2006... The protection of organizations' information is expected by customers, demanded by stockholders, searched by auditors and is enforced by the law. IT staff, auditors and every vendor with the word "security" bolted to their name have...

Think governance--not compliance.
December 4, 2006... The current focus on compliance is crucially important, and its older sibling--governance--is even more vital to the organizational landscape. Compliance is merely the end result of an effective corporate governance program. Since...

IT governance--helping IT management get the balance right.(Control Objectives for Information and related Technology)
December 4, 2006... The increased regulatory and compliance burden facing organizations' information technology departments has resulted in the proliferation of IT associations, certifications and standards, all with the goal of making it easier for IT management...

What will Microsoft Windows Vista do for network security?(Microsoft Corp.)
December 4, 2006... Microsoft predicts that 20 percent of businesses will be using Windows Vista by this time next year. Microsoft has made a lot of promises about the security improvements due to ship in Vista, but what does this mean for information technology...

Alternative energy providers (1): ranked by number of local employees as of Feb. 1, 2006.(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
December 4, 2006... ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROVIDERS (1) Ranked by number of local employees as of Feb. 1, 2006 Company Rank Address (last year) Web site 1 ...

Legal notice.(Public notice)
December 4, 2006... FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2006-038353 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: ISLAND SALES AND LEASING 100 W. 8th Street National City, CA 91950 THIS BUSINESS IS HEREBY REGISTERED BY THE FOLLOWING: Auto Cash Access,...

Web connect directory.(advertising, banking and financial companies)(Directory)
December 4, 2006... Advertising Agencies/Marketing Communications Whitelaw Marketing www.whitelawmarketing.com info@whitelawmarketing.com 619.546.4348 Air Charter Jetsource Charter www.jetsource.com Jimsair Charter & Management...

Paradise Valley terminates its HMO contract with Molina Healthcare; 9,400 Medi-Cal members are being referred to Alvarado Hospital.
December 4, 2006... Paradise Valley Hospital has terminated its contract with Molina Healthcare Inc., known for providing health coverage for the working poor. According to the California Department of Managed Care, the contract was terminated by the hospital Nov....

When seeking vacations, many buyers are asking for 'Seconds': wealthy buyers not worried about the dip in the local market.
December 4, 2006... It might be bubble, bubble, toil and trouble for regular folks navigating San Diego's real estate market these days, but for those who can easily afford second homes, novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald might have been right on the mark. The rich...

Two of the nation's 250 largest law firms are in San Diego.(LAW)(Brief article)(Company rankings)
December 4, 2006... Two San Diego-based law firms make the nation's most sizable law firm list. The National Law Journal survey measured attorney population at the nation's largest firms between Oct. 1, 2005 and Sept. 30, 2006. San Diego-based Lerach Coughlin...

San Diego public stocks.(MARKETPLACE)(Statistical table)
December 4, 2006... Index Watch Index 11/28/06 11/21/06 Net Change San Diego Business Journal Index 1443.91 1486.41 -42.50 Dow Jones Industrial Average 12136.45 12321.59 -185.14 S&P 500 Index ...

Bay area company to buy inCode.(Monday, Nov. 27)(VeriSign Inc. acquires inCode Wifeless )(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Bay Area Company To Buy InCode: Mountain View-based VeriSign Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire San Diego-based wireless business and technology consulting company inCode Wifeless for $52 million. According...

Founder bows out.(Tuesday, Nov. 28)(Artes Medical Inc. appoints Diane S. Goostree as president and chief executive officer)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Founder Bows Out: Artes Medical Inc. announced the appointment of Diane S. Goostree to the job of president and chief executive officer, one day after the company announced that Dr. Stefan Lemperle had stepped down from the CEO's job. ...

Venture capital with a 'K'.(Wednesday, Nov. 29)(Kalypsys Inc. gets venture capital from Sprout Group, CMEA Ventures and KT Venture Group)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Venture Capital With A 'K': Kalypsys Inc., whose lead drug candidate aims to treat metabolic disorders, including obesity, has raised $100 million from venture capitalists. The San Diego biotechnology firm received $89 million of the total...

Index falls again.(Thursday, Nov. 30)(San Diego Index of Leading Economic Indicators)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Index Falls Again: The University of San Diego Index of Leading Economic Indicators, which tracks the San Diego economy, fell one-tenth of a point between September and October, to 141. Though the decline was slight, it was the index's seventh...

United Way's new mission: make itself accountable to donors: vision focuses on aid for the homeless, the abused and teaching life skills.(United Way of San Diego County)
December 4, 2006... Faced with a slide during the last decade and a half that saw contributions fall by 25 percent even as the region experienced rapid growth, the United Way of San Diego is sharpening its focus to dust itself off from the fall. Donations to...

Osso Miller Pacific.(CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL)(Todai Restaurant)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Osso Miller Pacific of Coronado has been selected to provide general contracting services for structural upgrades of Todai Restaurant in San Diego. Cost: Unavailable. Project manager: Mark Gruhler. Architect: Kevin Rugee...

PCL Construction Services Inc.(CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL)(housing development project)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... PCL Construction Services Inc. is under way on the 24-story condo development Aria at Ninth Avenue and Ash Street in downtown San Diego. Cost: Unavailable. Designer: Perkins & Company Architecture & Urban Design Inc. Developer:...

Good & Roberts Inc.(CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL)(hired Garratt Group for construction services)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Good & Roberts Inc. in Vista has been hired by the Garratt Group for construction services at 30111 Technology Drive in Murrieta. Cost: Unavailable. Garratt representative: John Evers. Designer: Rengel+Co. Architects. Project...

Ninyo & Moore.(CONSTRUCTION JOURNAL)
December 4, 2006... Ninyo & Moore is providing geotechnical observation and testing services during construction of the Loretta Street Waterline project in Oceanside. The project includes the installation of about 3,800 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter water main...

Business events.(CALENDAR)(Calendar)
December 4, 2006... If you would like your business event that costs $75 or less to attend included in the calendar section, make sure your press release arrives at our offices at least 15 working days before the event. Send requests to: Liz Wiedemann ...

Pardee Homes.(appointment of Beth Fischer)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Pardee Homes has named Beth Fischer division president. In this position, she will manage the company's local community development, marketing, multifamily, sales, construction and purchasing departments. Fischer has more than 24 years of real...

NTDStichler Architecture.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)
December 4, 2006... NTDStichler Architecture has named Ron Bastin senior electrical engineer and Tricia Hendrickson as interiors designer/ drafter.

Carrier Johnson.(appointment of Scott Georgeson )(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Carrier Johnson has added Scott Georgeson as senior project manager. Georgeson has more than 20 years of experience generating master plans for redevelopment, producing feasibility studies as well as programming, design and managing complex...

NuVasive Inc.(appointment of Keith Valentine, Patrick Miles and Jason Hannon )(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... NuVasive Inc. has named several new senior management positions, which include Keith Valentine as president and chief operating officer, Patrick Miles as executive vice president of marketing and development, Jason Hannon as senior vice...

Intercare Insurance Solutions.(appointment of Maggie Osburn)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Intercare Insurance Solutions has appointed Maggie Osburn to vice president of business development. She will be responsible for spearheading the company's business development activities in San Diego. Osburn has more than 20 years of sales,...

Lee & Associates.(appointment of Jonathan Ferrini)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Lee & Associates has named Jonathan Ferrini founding principal of its La Jolla office. He will be responsible for the sale and leasing of industrial, office and flex properties. Ferrini, who has 24 years of industry experience, served as senior...

Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek.(appointment of Michele Hentrich Harbin)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek has added Michele Hentrich Harbin as an associate. Harbin focuses her practice on administrative law, zoning, land use, entitlements and general commercial real estate development.

Eventful Inc.(appointment of Tim Breidigan)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Eventful Inc. has named Tim Breidigan vice president of business development, and Holly Anderson director or marketing. Breidigan has more than 17 years of executive experience with large organizations, startups and venture capitals and most...

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa.(appointment of Steve Steading)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa has appointed Steve Steading to director of revenue optimization. In this position, Steading will focus on e-commerce partnerships with both national and local electronic travel channels. Steading has 10 years of...

Re/Max Associates.(appointment of Ginger Bass)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Ginger Bass has been named office manager at Re/Max Associates' La Mesa office. Bass will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, including agent training, recruitment and retention, overseeing transactions and improving customer...

Viking Systems Inc.(TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING)
December 4, 2006... Viking Systems Inc. has appointed Michael Manyak, vice president for medical affairs for Cytogen Corp., to its board of directors.

Jack Davis.(appointment of Jack Davis)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Jack Davis has joined Chassis Plans as vice president of sales. He will be responsible for the overall sales management and for developing the infrastructure and systems to support the continuing growth of the company. Davis has more than 26...

Anamaria Repetti.(Scripps Health Foundation appoints Anamaria Repetti)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Anamaria Repetti has been named senior director of development for Scripps Health Foundation. Repetti will be responsible for building philanthropic support for capital campaign projects throughout the Scripps health care system, including the...

On board.(REAL ESTATE)(Sue Olivier appointed as president of the board )(Jeff Bettger appointed as president-elect)(Marina Romeri appointed as vice president)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... On Board: Sue Olivier is the incoming president of the board for the Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors, which represents San Diego's South Bay area. Other PSAR officers for 2007 are Jeff Bettger, president-elect; Marina Romeri, vice...

Business banking.(BusinessPro Deposit Link)
December 4, 2006... Technology can either be a blessing or a curse for customers. Unfortunately, oil too often banks, particularly the large regional and national banks, have utilized technology in ways that all but eliminate contact between the banker and their...

Mark Leslie.(EXECUTIVE PROFILE)
December 4, 2006... Americans have presidents and government officials--all speaking out in their best interest. Corporations like AT&T have executives like Mark Leslie. Leslie handles external relations for the company's Southern California regions, which...

Jack in the Box Foundation gives $25,000 to UCSD's Preuss School.(GIVING)(University of California (San Diego))(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... For the fourth year in a row, the Jack in the Box Foundation has given $25,000 to the Preuss School at the University of California, San Diego for buses that will be used for student transportation. "Thanks to generous donors like the Jack...

Gen-Probe pledges $108k to Preuss for science programs.(GIVING)(University of California (San Diego). Preuss School )(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Gen-Probe Inc. has pledged to give the UCSD Preuss School $108,000 throughout the next three years to partner in the school's Academic Excellence program, primarily in support of the science department. The funds will benefit three priority...

More than 300 volunteers from the San Diego office of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP partnered with organizers from KaBOOM!(GIVING)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... More than 300 volunteers from the San Diego office of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP partnered with organizers from KaBOOM?, a national nonprofit organization, and residents of the Southeastern San Diego community, to build a new playground at the...

Dixieline Lumber Co. Employees Contribution Club donated $3,500.(GIVING)(Challenge Center)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Dixieline Lumber Co. Employees Contribution Club donated $3,500 to the Challenge Center. The donation is in support of the nonprofit's fitness and physical therapy services for low-income clients with severe physical disabilities.

Jake Steinfeld, chairman of the Governor's Council and founder of Body By Jake.(GIVING)(Mary Gorsuch receives $10,000 )(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... Jake Steinfeld, chairman of the Governor's Council and founder of Body By Jake, has given $10,000 to Mary Gorsuch, principal at Pauma School and the Palomar Mountain School, for her recognition as the 2006 Governor's Council on Physical Fitness...

The George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers Inc. celebrated its 25th anniversary by honoring founders, friends and legends.(GIVING)(W. Major Chance of Health Care Group, Lori Hogan and Shelley Perry were honored)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... The George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers Inc. celebrated its 25th anniversary by honoring founders, friends and legends. The event raised $280,000 in support for programs and services provided by the family centers. Donald and...

The Words Alive third annual author's luncheon at the Manchester Grand Hyatt raised $80,000.(GIVING)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... The Words Alive third annual author's luncheon at the Manchester Grand Hyatt raised $80,000, which will be used to support libraries, literacy and adolescent book group programs. Ruth Westreich, president of the Westreich Foundation, helped...

The Angels Foster Family Agency luncheon at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar Hotel.(GIVING)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... The Angels Foster Family Agency luncheon at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar Hotel raised $78,000. The funds raised are in support of the Angels' mission of rescuing abused, abandoned and neglected children, and matching them with a select...

Robert Horsman.(GIVING)(San Diego National Bank donates to nonprofit youth programs)(Brief article)
December 4, 2006... San Diego National Bank commemorated its 25th anniversary by making significant contributions that totaled $1.5 million to three San Diego nonprofit youth programs. Robert Horsman, president and chief executive officer, presented $500,000...