San Diego Business Journal articles from December 2007

San Diego Business Journal archives from December 2007

Union-tribune tapping old talent to pursue new format in 'net radio: region's metro daily making 'career stretch'.(The San Diego Union-Tribune)(Harry Martin)
December 3, 2007... Harry Martin, better known as "Happy Hare," who is among the crew of veteran radio personalities recently hired by The San Diego Union-Tribune's newest Internet radio station, admitted to being a little daunted at the prospect of interviewing...

Two new banks in organization despite dour economy, rising rates: challenging time for industry beset with mortgage loan woes.
December 3, 2007... Considering the slumping economy, rising interest rates and lack of experienced talent, this may not be the best time to launch a new bank. But at least two local organizations are doing just that, bucking conventional wisdom that San Diego...

New local bank formations slow.(banking industry)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... New Local Bank Formations Slow In the late 1990s and early 2000s, local startup banks grew rapidly and became prime targets of the larger lenders seeking to gain local market share. Those days are gone, say local bankers, as new...

Coldwell Banker office owner files for chapter 7 bankruptcy: franchiser opens new brokerage in Chula Vista.(Coldwell Banker Alliance )( Joel Forral)
December 3, 2007... During the slow real estate market, only the strong survive. A residential real estate broker recently closed its doors in the South Bay area. Joel Forral, owner of Coldwell Banker Alliance in Chula Vista, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the...

Sidney Kimmel readies breast cancer vaccine for human testing: immunotherapy approach considered 'controversial'.(Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center)
December 3, 2007... After seven years of researching a way to stop breast cancer from recurring, scientists at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center say they will test a vaccine in humans for the first time next year. Dr. Albert Deisseroth, president and chief...

Correction.(Correction notice)
December 3, 2007... An item in the Health Care column published on Page 6 in the Nov. 19 issue incorrectly stated the number of patients that CyberKnife Center of San Diego Inc. has treated in the past year. CyberKnife has treated 15 patients per month for the...

French-based firm purchases PRA destination management: Allied International looks to expand PRA franchises by 50 percent in 3 years.(Company overview)
December 3, 2007... After 26 years in business, tourism industry leader Patti Roscoe has sold PRA Destination Management Inc., a company she founded and grew into a national franchise with 19 offices. As reported on the San Diego Business Journal's Web site...

Tigers who clawed their way to the top share investment advice: group for multimillionaires also helps members with personal, family issues.(Tiger 21-The Investment Group for Enhanced Returns )
December 3, 2007... Those who have it are usually loathe to talk about it, but each month a group of self-made multimillionaires gather at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara in Carlsbad, talking about one another's investments and other aspects of their lives. ...

October 'bad month' for notice of default filings in county: 1996 foreclosure record to be broken for 2007.
December 3, 2007... Economists and researchers in San Diego are closely charting a rise in both notices of default and foreclosures, which reached a 25-year high this year, according to county records. Mount Pleasant, Pa.-based Default Research Inc. reported...

Rady children's hospital to build $260m patient care addition: state-of-the-art facility will ease overcrowding.
December 3, 2007... Local hospitals are starting to feel the pressure of overcrowded waiting rooms, especially at health care facilities such as Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center, which reported more than 13,000 patients for fiscal year 2007. ...

Clinics offer alternative to mammogram centers.(HEALTH CARE)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Thermo Body Scan Clinics is just one of a handful of thermal imaging clinics that have recently opened in San Diego County. The La Jolla-based clinic opened its 4,000-square-foot office in April and sees about 15 patients per day, although...

UCSD shares results of new cancer technology at Chicago conference.(HEALTH CARE)(University of California San Diego)(Conference news)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... UC San Diego Presents Cancer Technology: In March, the Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center introduced a new radiation device for breast cancer patients that uses a single entry with a much quicker treatment period and less harm to nearby...

Mercer Surveys Cost Of Health Benefits.(HEALTH CARE)
December 3, 2007... Mercer Surveys Cost Of Health Benefits: The average cost for health benefits to an employer is more than $8,000 per employee in Southern California, while the national average is $7,983 per employee, according to survey results from Mercer, a...

Civic mood perking up, says poll.(Survey)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Maybe it's the sun, or the proximity of the holiday season, or the fact that the Chargers are finally playing up to their potential, but San Diegans are generally optimistic about the city's future, according to a survey done this month by...

Axesstel brings back former CEO in hopes of turning company around.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Axesstel Inc.)(Mike Kwon)
December 3, 2007... Axesstel Inc. apparently gave well-regarded CEO Marv Tseu the ax, and brought back founder and former CEO Mike Kwon, though the company referred to the sudden change as a resignation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whatever the circumstances,...

DJO, acquired by ReAble Therapeutics, to remain in vista.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
December 3, 2007... DJO Completes Sale, Keeps HQ In Vista: It's rare for an acquired company to come out the winner in the merger game, but that's what happened with Vista-based DJO Inc., a maker of orthopedic devices acquired in November by Austin, Texas-based...

Mad Catz completes buy: Mad Catz Interactive Inc.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
December 3, 2007... Mad Catz Completes Buy: Mad Catz Interactive Inc., a maker of joysticks and other peripherals for video games, said it completed a previously announced acquisition of Saitek, a British provider of PC game accessories and multimedia audio...

Leap gets reprieve from lenders: Leap Wireless International Inc.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Leap Gets Reprieve From Lenders: Leap Wireless International Inc. said it received waivers from the holders of a majority of the company's $890 million senior secured term loan and a $200 million credit line regarding certain defaults and...

Ticker takes: Pico Holdings Inc.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
December 3, 2007... Ticker takes: Pico Holdings Inc. filed a universal shelf registration for the periodic offering and sale of up to $400 million in debt securities, common stock and warrants. Send any news of publicly traded companies to Mike Allen via...

Cubic Corp.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Cubic Corp.'s contract with Danish Armed Forces )(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Cubic Defence New Zealand, a subsidiary of Cubic Corp., delivered about 1,800 combat simulation systems to the Danish Armed Forces Send any news of publicly traded companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com. He can also be...

ImageWare Systems Inc.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
December 3, 2007... ImageWare Systems Inc. said it was issued a patent for a multimodal biometric identification system. Send any news of publicly traded companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com. He can also be reached at (858) 277-6359.

Novatei Wireless Inc. is working with Qualcomm Inc.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Novatei Wireless Inc. is working with Qualcomm Inc. to add its wireless network platform to Novatel's broadband portfolio. Send any news of publicly traded companies to Mike Allen via e-mail at mallen@sdbj.com. He can also be reached at...

Biosite founder establishes $1.5m scholarship fund.(Kim Blickenstaff-Biosite Inc.)(Blessed Sacrament Parish School)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Kim Blickenstaff, who co-founded Biosite Inc. in 1988 and served as its chief executive until recently, has donated $1.5 million to a foundation benefiting students of Blessed Sacrament Parish School in San Diego. Blickenstaff and school...

The region faces two important issues, fires and project.(Business in the North County)(wildfires and desalination power plants projects)
December 3, 2007... With 2008 just around the corner, there is a little time to chat about a couple of North County issues on the table. One is the wildfires in October and the other is the desalination project in Carlsbad. First, the fires. The northern part...

In other North County news.(Business in the North County)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Pacific Western Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Community Baneorp, has stepped up to assist the fire victims with a donation of $1 million to its new Pacific Western Bank Fund at the San Diego Community Foundation. A portion of the...

Aethlon device shown to reverse immune suppression in cancer.(BIOTECH)(Aethlon Medical Inc.- blood filter )(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Researchers have found that a blood filter made by Aethlon Medical Inc. was able to remove the immunosuppressive activity normally found in the fluid of cancer patients, the company said Nov. 19. Aethlon said it recently discovered the...

Pharmaceutical-grade peptide manufacturer acquires local firm.(BIOTECH)(PolyPeptide Laboratories Group)(NeoMPS Inc)(Isochem)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... San Diego Peptide Maker Bought By PolyPeptide: As part of a deal announced Nov. 19, San Diego-based peptide manufacturer NeoMPS Inc. will become part of PolyPeptide Laboratories Group. PolyPeptide, the world's second largest manufacturer of...

SGX Pharmaceuticals raises $25 million: SGX Pharmaceuticals Inc.(BIOTECH)(Financial report)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... SGX Pharmaceuticals Raises $25 Million: SGX Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biotechnology company focused on cancer treatments, said Nov. 20 it entered into a securities purchase agreement in connection with a private placement to a group of...

Furniture stores hold their own despite housing, mortgage crises.(RETAIL)
December 3, 2007... Not every industry tied to home sales is taking a hit as the market slows and the mortgage crisis grows, especially select home furnishing stores. Luxury goods and services continue to bring steady business to retailers, said reports from...

Boudin SF bringing famous sourdough bread to San Marcos.(RETAIL)(bakeries and investment of GESD Capital Partners )(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Bread Bakery Debuts In San Marcos: Sourdough bread baked throughout the day is Boudin SF's claim to fame, and the fast-casual cafe makes its San Diego County debut in San Marcos on Dec. 14. San Francisco-based Forklift Brands operates Go...

Thanksgiving feast at the Omni, shared San Diego-Style.(TOURISM)
December 3, 2007... Another Thanksgiving, that time of year when some of us eat too much turkey and stuffing in order to store up extra calories for the annual shopping mall Olympics that start before dawn the next day, is over. As in past years, I'd planned...

Program to honor marketplace ethics.(San Diego)
December 3, 2007... The San Diego Better Business Bureau said the San Diego County Credit Union will be the presenting sponsor of its 10th annual 2007 Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics, an annual awards program that honors companies that demonstrate ethical...

Natural food company adds new extract.(La Jolla)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Kashi Co., which specializes in natural food products, said Nov. 14 it would add white tea extract to its Heart to Heart brand cereals, instant oatmeal and waffles. Kashi, launched 20 years ago, created the line in 2001 using ingredients...

Hospital system weighs employee shuttle.(Escondido)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Palomar Pomerado Health said it is considering a shuttle service for employees who plan to use the Sprinter transit system. The Sprinter is set to open in December. The proposed shuttle would transport train-users from the Escondido...

County's first responder efforts recognized.(San Diego)( city of San Diego is named as one of eight "America's Crown Communities" )(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... The city of San Diego has been named one of eight "America's Crown Communities" for 2007 by Penton's American City & County magazine. The annual awards, in recognition of outstanding leadership in local government, also were presented to...

Open energy partners with roofing firm.(Solana Beach)(Open Energy Corp. and Petersen-Dean Roofing Systems )(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Open Energy Corp. said in late November that it will partner with Petersen-Dean Roofing Systems of Newark to supply photovoltaic tiles for new homes. Petersen-Dean Roofing and Eagle Roofing, which announced its partnership with Open Energy...

Groundbreaking set for new senior center.(Oceanside)(El Corazon Senior Center)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A groundbreaking is planned Dec. 5 for the El Corazon Senior Center, which will be the city's second active adult community center. The $6 million, 15,000-square-foot center, which includes an additional $2.4...

Council tentatively OKs rate increases.(Poway)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... The Poway City Council tentatively approved plans to raise sewer and water rates at a Nov. 13 hearing. Under the plan, rates will increase each Jan. 1 for the next three years. Opponents said Poway's calculation of sewer rates is...

City seeks input from developers on project.(Vista)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... The city has requested proposals from developers on 1.2-acre site in the heart of its downtown at the intersection of Vista Village Drive and South Santa Fe Avenue intended to attract a quality mixed-use project. Under the request, the...

Seniors on Broadway wow the judges.(Chula Vista)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Three residents and 20 development projects were singled out at the city's 34th annual beautification awards ceremony held in November. One mixed-use project, Seniors on Broadway, won in two categories, architecture and planning and urban...

Association to host holiday festivities.(Del Mar)(Del Mar Village Association)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... The Del Mar Village Association was scheduled to host its annual holiday festivity on Dec. 2. The association's family-friendly event, Holiday Wonderland, takes over Camino Del Mar from 15th Street to 10th Street as well as Del Mar Plaza every...

Recycling pickups scheduled for Jan. 19.(Lemon grove)
December 3, 2007... Recycle San Diego is hosting an electronic waste recycle collection event Jan. 19 at Civic Center Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents and businesses from the city plus neighboring East County communities can drop off cell phones, personal...

Chamber to hold after-hours mixer Dec. 6.(Santee)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... The Santee Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly after-hours mixer Taste of Santee from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Union Bank, 9760 Mission Gorge Road. Admission is $5. For more information, call the chamber at (619) 449-6752.

First Friday feast scheduled for Dec. 7.(El Cajon)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly First Friday Breakfast from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Ronald Reagan Community Center, 195 E. Douglas. For more information, call the chamber at (619) 440-6161.

Ad Club arranges 'Mingle Bells' party.(San Diego)(San Diego Advertising Club )(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... The San Diego Advertising Club is bringing together 13 other marketing-related, networking groups for "Mingle Bells," the fourth annual communications industry holiday mixer. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Onyx...

Council extends ban on smoke shops.(Imperial Beach)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... The City Council voted Nov. 21 to extend a temporary ban on so-called "smoke shops" for 10 additional months. The council had voted Oct. 17 to take 45 days to study the regulation of such retailers, but the time allotted was insufficient,...

Nonprofit agencies (1): ranked by total local revenue in fiscal 2006.(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
December 3, 2007... NONPROFIT AGENCIES (1) Ranked by total local revenue in fiscal 2006 Total local revenue: ...

Union workers picket cold storage business.
December 3, 2007... About 10 union workers picketed the offices of Harborside Refrigerated Services at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Nov. 27, one day after striking the cold storage business. The workers, members of the warehouse division of the...

State panel OKs reduction in port emissions.
December 3, 2007... The state Air Resources Board approved a measure this month to require operators of some 4,000 commercial harbor craft in the state to reduce diesel and nitrogen oxide emissions by as much as 50 percent by 2015. Currently, the air board...

Please mind your step-squatting pan.(Ask the EXPERTS)(Column)
December 3, 2007... As I walked into the restroom in the airport in Singapore I sow a sign on one of the doors that said "Please Mind Your Step--Squatting Pan". It seemed like good security advice to me, so I'm sharing a little bathroom humor with you Ibis month!...

Legal notice.
December 3, 2007... FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2007-035132 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Modest Media 1071 Santa Helena Pk. Ct. Solana Beach THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: An Individual THE FIRST DAY OF BUSINESS WAS:...

UCSD Foundation: Elaine Galinson, chair, board of trustees.(NONPROFIT PROFILE)(Organization overview)
December 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ORGANIZATION Mission of organization: The foundation is a separate nonprofit corporation formed in 1972 to promote the educational and research purposes of UC San Diego. Governed by an independent board of...

High-rise Electra residence ready for move-in this month.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... After three-plus years of construction, residents are expected to begin moving into Electra, a 450-foot residential high-rise, this month. Canada's Bosa Development built the 43-story, 248-unit tower, dubbed the "tallest residential tower"...

Despite slow sales, investors confident in San Diego market.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Burnham Report Reveals Confidence In San Diego Market: Burnham Real Estate's third-quarter report on the San Diego apartment market found investors are confident though sales continue to slow for the third straight year. [ILLUSTRATION...

Fire debris to be cleared by Dec. 21.(REAL ESTATE)(A.J. Diani Construction Co. Inc.)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Fire Debris To Be Cleared By Dec. 21: Watsonville-based Granite Construction Co. and A.J. Diani Construction Co. Inc. of Santa Maria were hired by the city of San Diego to clear ash and debris from property destroyed by October's wildfires. ...

AGC awards nine local contractors.(REAL ESTATE)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... AGC Awards Nine Local Contractors: Numerous local general contractors were awarded construction safety excellence awards from the local chapter of the Associated General Contractors in mid-November. The annual awards recognize companies that...

GBC introduces certification institute.(REAL ESTATE)(U.S. Green Building Council)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... GBC Introduces Certification Institute: The U.S. Green Building Council recently launched the Green Building Certification Institute to administer credential programs related to green building practices and standards. GBCI will monitor,...

USD's new $34m SOLES facility ready for occupancy.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Construction has been completed on the 83,000-square-foot School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) building located at the west end of the University of San Diego in Linda Vista. San Diego-based Architects|Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues...

Chargers kicker teams up on fitness center at Rancho Santa Fe Resort.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding, along with football greats Andre Reed, Vince Colman and Dave Cours, have broken ground on a $6.5 million Sport & Spa Center at Morgan Run Club and Resort in Rancho Santa Fe. The 15,200-square-foot retreat...

McCarthy Building Cos. is nearing completion of the $25.7 million, 332,279-square-foot parking structure for Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center, located at 3065 Children's Way in San Diego.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... McCarthy Building Cos. is nearing completion of the $25.7 million, 332,279-square-foot parking structure for Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center, located at 3065 Children's Way in San Diego. With future construction planned at the...

San Diego-based Blue Motif Architecture has been selected to design Harney Sushi's new Oceanside location, scheduled to be completed in April 2008.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... San Diego-based Blue Motif Architecture has been selected to design Harney Sushi's new Oceanside location, scheduled to be completed in April 2008. The Oceanside eatery will be the restaurant group's second location. The 3,500-square-foot...

Clary Business Machines has leased 6,001 square feet of industrial space from Sorrento Creek Corp. for $222,581.(LEASES)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Clary Business Machines has leased 6,001 square feet of industrial space from Sorrento Creek Corp. for $222,581. The property, leased for three years, is located at 10360 Sorrento Valley Road, Suites C and D, in Sorrento Valley. Dean Asaro,...

Wireless City has signed a 60-month lease with Westcore Properties for 800 square feet of retail space located at 1221 Rosecrans St., Suite C, in Point Loma.(LEASES)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Wireless City has signed a 60-month lease with Westcore Properties for 800 square feet of retail space located at 1221 Rosecrans St., Suite C, in Point Loma. The space will be used for the sale of T-Mobile telecommunications services and...

Sorrento Montana LP has leased 20,800 square feet of industrial space to Menlo Logistics for $604,228.(LEASES)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Sorrento Montana LP has leased 20,800 square feet of industrial space to Menlo Logistics for $604,228. The property, leased for two years, is located at 5995 Pacific Center Blvd., Suites 101-102, in Sorrento Valley. Dean Asaro of CB Richard...

Liberty Station Marketplace LLC has leased 2,914 square feet of retail space to Tender Greens Restaurant from for $1,223,880.(LEASES)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Liberty Station Marketplace LLC has leased 2,914 square feet of retail space to Tender Greens Restaurant from for $1,223,880. The property, leased for 10 years, is located at 2400 Historic Decatur Road, Building 30, Suite 104, in Point Loma....

EStudySite has leased 4,718 square feet of office space from Alvarado Medical Center LLC for $913,911.(LEASES)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... EStudySite has leased 4,718 square feet of office space from Alvarado Medical Center LLC for $913,911. The property, located at 6367 Alvarado Court, Suite 300, in Allied Gardens, is leased for 84 months. Daniel McCarthy of Burnham Real Estate...

Enciso Properties LLC has leased 1,350 square feet of retail space to Jose A. Godinez and Sandra Godinez for $150,795.(LEASES)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Enciso Properties LLC has leased 1,350 square feet of retail space to Jose A. Godinez and Sandra Godinez for $150,795. The property, leased for 62 months, is located at 798 N. Second St. in El Cajon. Kipp Gstettenbauer, Matthew Davis and Kyle...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has leased 2,000 square feet of office space located at 610 W. Ash, Suite 707, in downtown San Diego from Glenborough West Ash.(LEASES)(United States. Environmental Protection Agency leasing for the office buildings)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has leased 2,000 square feet of office space located at 610 W. Ash, Suite 707, in downtown San Diego from Glenborough West Ash. The property is leased for 51 months at $350,000. Ron Miller, Pascal...

Freedom Stores Inc. leased 12,000 square feet of industrial space from the Estolano Family Trust for $534,108.(LEASES)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Freedom Stores Inc. leased 12,000 square feet of industrial space from the Estolano Family Trust for $534,108. The property, leased for 36 months, is located at 310 National City Blvd. in National City. Tim Mills, Travis Ahern and Greg Kelly of...

Citymark Properties LLC has leased Dirty Del's Sports Bar 795 square feet of retail space located at 1025 Island Drive, Suite 201, in downtown San Diego.(LEASES)(Cushman & Wakefield Inc. represents as lessee and Burnham Real Estate represents as lessor)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Citymark Properties LLC has leased Dirty Ders Sports Bar 795 square feet of retail space located at 1025 Island Drive, Suite 201, in downtown San Diego. The property is leased for 60 months at $164,610. Sean Williams of Cushman and Wakefield...

Bruegger's Bagels has leased 2,327 square feet of retail space from Broadway Tower 655 LLC for $975,944.(LEASES)(Flocke and Avoyer represents as the lessee and Burnham Real Estate represents as the lessor)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Bruegger's Bagels has leased 2,327 square feet of retail space from Broadway Tower 655 LLC for $975,944. The property, located at 655 W. Broadway Ave., Suite 110, in downtown San Diego, is leased for 120 months. Jon Hurning of Flocke and Avoyer...

Kilroy Realty has leased Entropic Communications Inc. 90,000 square feet of research and development space located at 6290 Sequence Drive in Sorrento Mesa for $14.6 million.(LEASES)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Kilroy Realty has leased Entropic Communications Inc. 90,000 square feet of research and development space located at 6290 Sequence Drive in Sorrento Mesa for $14.6 million. The property is leased for 84 months. Mickey Morera and James Duncan...

Redwood Santana LLC leased 3,000 square feet of retail space to Douglas B. and Aimee J. Cochran for $391,423.(LEASES)(C.B. Richard Ellis represents as the lessor and Burnham Real Estate represents as the lessee)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Redwood Santana LLC leased 3,000 square feet of retail space to Douglas B. and Aimee J. Cochran for $391,423. The property, located at 9846 Magnolia Ave. in Santee, is leased for 96 months. Kipp Gstettenbauer of Burnham Real Estate represented...

Comair Rotron Inc. has leased 5,961 square feet of industrial space to Airstream Innovations Inc. for $131,120.(LEASES)
December 3, 2007... Comair Rotron Inc. has leased 5,961 square feet of industrial space to Airstream Innovations Inc. for $131,120. The property, leased for 47 months, is located at 7580 Britannia Court, Suite A, in Nestor. Ryan Spr.adling and Chris Holder of...

Panda Express has signed a $797,907 lease for 2,076 square feet of retail space from Lakha Properties-San Diego LLC.(LEASES)(Panda Management Company Inc.)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Panda Express has signed a $797,907 lease for 2,076 square feet of retail space from Lakha Properties-San Diego LLC. The property is located at 5801-5985 University Ave. in the College area. Jon Horning of Flocke and Avoyer represented the...

San Diego public stocks.(MARKET PLACE)(Statistical table)
December 3, 2007... Index Watch Index 11/27/07 11/18/07 San Diego Business Journal Index 1540.08 1577.46 Dow Jones Industrial Average 12958.44 12958.44 S&P 500 Index 1428.23 1433.27...

Pam Gaffen.(EXECUTIVE PROFILE)(Occupation overview)(Viewpoint essay)
December 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RESUME Name: Pam Gaffen. Company: Gafcon Inc. Titles: President and COO. Education: Dental Nurse, R.D.A. Birthplace: South Africa. Age: 51. Current residences: San Diego and Los...

Joanie Smith.(ENTREPRENEUR PROFILE)(Occupation overview)(Viewpoint essay)
December 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Joanie Smith, founder of the Sorrento Valley-based store Trappings Home Couture, has taken her background in the new-homes industry and her love of furniture and combined them into a company that provides chic,...

Wachovia Foundation contributes $5m to new management school at UCSD.(GIVING)(UC San Diego's Rady School of Management)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... The Wachovia Foundation contributed $5 million to UC San Diego's Rady School of Management to support the construction of the second phase of the Rady School campus and establishes the foundation as a founder-level donor for the school. This...

The California Endowment has committed $750,000 to provide wildfire relief and aid to nonprofit organizations and clinics providing health and supportive services to low-income children and families.(GIVING)
December 3, 2007... The California Endowment has committed $750,000 to provide wildfire relief and aid to nonprofit organizations and clinics providing health and supportive services to low-income children and families. The relief funding will be directed to...

The 78th Annual Candlelight Ball benefiting Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla was held Dec. 1 at the Del Mar Country Club.(GIVING)
December 3, 2007... The 78th Annual Candlelight Ball benefiting Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla was held Dec. 1 at the Del Mar Country Club. General Chairwoman Betty Knight Scripps is contributing a $1.5 million challenge grant to encourage others to give to...

Irving Hughes Inc.(GIVING)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Local commercial real estate broker Irving Hughes Inc. donated $100,000 to The Old Globe to fund the acquisition of a new building in southeastern San Diego which will be developed into the theater's Technical Center. The property will house...

A $100,000 matching gift was pledged to support UC San Diego's series of public talks on religion and society.(GIVING)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... A $100,000 matching gift was pledged to support UC San Diego's series of public talks on religion and society. The gift, to the Eugene M. Burke C. S. E Lectureship program, will help fund the lecture series. An equal amount must be raised by...

Makua, the fund raising auxiliary for Voices for Children, held its annual fundraising event "Makua Royale 007" at Lindbergh Field.(GIVING)(Brief article)
December 3, 2007... Makua, the fund raising auxiliary for Voices for Children, held its annual fundraising event "Makua Royale 007" at Lindbergh Field. The event raised $132,000, a record for the group's 53-year history. Please send Giving items to San Diego...