San Diego Business Journal articles from October 2005

San Diego Business Journal archives from October 2005

A small Fortune of riches: San Diego's homegrown list is lean, but other major companies like doing business here.
October 3, 2005... San Diego may be a big-league sports town and a Navy mega-port, but it's not a city for major corporate headquarters. By one measurement--the number of resident Fortune 500 headquarters--San Diego ranks way down the list, below Milwaukee,...

Local bankruptcy attorneys take a dim view of new regulations: San Diego filings are spiking as the Oct. 17 deadline closes in.
October 3, 2005... Changes to the federal bankruptcy law taking effect later this month are causing a surge of new filings by debtors worried they won't qualify for the Chapter 7 liquidation process and be forced into a more stringent Chapter 13 repayment...

Hurricanes' effects ripple toward San Diego: skyrocketing costs for some raw materials adding new burden for homebuilders.
October 3, 2005... Natural disasters in the Gulf Coast can be added to the list of factors contributing to San Diego's high cost of housing, despite the geographic distance. While Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which ravaged parts of Louisiana, Mississippi,...

Hurricane's effects ripple toward San Diego: Sempra sees some delays with its LNG plants in Gulf Coast states.(Crisis at the Pump)(liquefied natural gas)(Sempra Energy)
October 3, 2005... Officials from Sempra Energy are breathing a bit easier after concluding that two Sempra-owned parcels in the Gulf Coast--earmarked to be liquefied natural gas sites--suffered no serious damage in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. ...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
October 3, 2005... A story about print media and the Web in the Sept. 26 edition of the San Diego Business Journal incorrectly stated the number of page views the San Diego Daily Transcript had on its Web site in April. The newspaper had 2.13 million page...

Mexican insurance plan lowers costs for S.D. employees: costs for services are up to 50% less south of the border.(Health Care)(San Diego)(Sistemas Medicos Nacionales S.A. de C.V.)
October 3, 2005... Employees at SOS Metals, Inc. in Chula Vista save about $100 a month on health insurance by receiving their care from doctors in Mexico, according to the company. Of the small company's 35 employees, 13 of them are enrolled in Sistemas...

Associations differ on endorsement policies: S.D. chamber makes historic move with choice for mayor.(Politics)(San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce )
October 3, 2005... Chambers of commerce play a risky game when they decide to favor one political candidate over another--especially if their endorsement goes south on Election Day. But late last month, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce decided to...

Job growth reveals new tech boom.
October 3, 2005... San Diego's telecom industry is on the upswing once again, reflecting an overall growth in high-tech jobs both here and across the nation, according to two recent reports. On the local level, the number of jobs involving...

Hyatt Regency Islandia purchase a done deal: it became platform to analyze Mission Bay leases.(Tourism)
October 3, 2005... After the grand opening of the trendy W San Diego in Downtown's Marina District, Jack vanHartesvelt, a principal in Kennedy Associates Real Estate Counsel, Inc., which partnered in the purchase, let it be known that he was in the market for...

SAIC sending its bull out to pasture with IPO.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Science Applications International Corp.)(Initial public offerings)
October 3, 2005... When San Diego-based Science Applications International Corp. conducts its initial public offering early next year--the date has not been set--it would end one of the more curious aspects of being a company entirely owned by employees:...

Realty income takes a shot at the silver screen.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)
October 3, 2005... New Title And A Raise: Jack in the Box Inc. gave new Chief Executive Officer Linda Lang a 40 percent raise on her former annual salary to go along with her new responsibilities as chairman and CEO of the fast-food chain. Lang, who retained...

Silver screen deal.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Realty Income Corp. purchases 17 movie theaters from Kerasotes Showplace Theaters)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Silver Screen Deal: Realty Income Corp., the Escondido-based real estate investment trust that invests in retail properties, recently signed an agreement to buy 17 movie theaters from Kerasotes Showplace Theaters, a Chicago-based movie theater...

Firms lock down chance at hiring parolees: some arrive on the job with certification.(Workplace)
October 3, 2005... An aggressive new campaign targeting local business owners looking for a chance to boost their work force--and possibly save money doing it--is being launched by the state Prison Industry Authority with help from a major San Diego defense...

N.Y. firefighters get assist from S.D. firm.(HIGH-TECH)(San Diego)(New York )(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... The New York City Fire Department, which rose into the national conscience after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is getting help communicating from San Diego-based Deccan International. Deccan has been selected to develop and implement a...

Three tech companies announce big deals with U.S. government.(HIGH-TECH)
October 3, 2005... More Big Deals: September was a big month for three local high-tech defense contractors announcing more than $30 million in contracts with the U.S. government. First, San Diego-based G2 Software Systems, Inc. announced Sept. 19 that it has...

Paris putting unique stamp on the Hilton brand.(TOURISM)
October 3, 2005... Forget Paris Hilton. That's what Jeanne Datz Rice, the director of brand communications for the Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotel Corp., would like to do. She said she's tired of continually having to field calls from the tabloids and...

Barona lures fish taco joint into its casino.(TOURISM)(Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino and Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... A New Twist On Fish And Game: Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino near Lakeside announced it has hooked up with Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill, which was to open a restaurant in the food court on the casino floor in late September. "Our...

FDA may delay Avanir's laughter medicine.(BIOTECH)(Avanir Pharmaceuticals)(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Crying is no laughing matter to San Diego-based Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which announced recently that the Food and Drug Administration will likely delay review of Avanir's drug Neurodex, designed to treat uncontrollable laughter or crying...

Verus Pharmaceuticals launches epinephrine injector in Canada.(BIOTECH)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Twinject In Canada: Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. isn't wasting any time. The San Diego company launched Twinject, the first two-dose epinephrine injection, in Canada last month--only a matter of weeks since it launched the device in...

Elderly insomniacs.(BIOTECH)(Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. does clinical trial of Silenor)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Elderly Insomniacs: San Diego-based Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced recently that it is beginning third phase clinical trials on Silenor, a drug meant for the treatment of insomnia. The trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of...

Lincoln adds glitz and guts to its truck line.(Road Test)(Lincoln Industrial Corp.)( Mark LT )
October 3, 2005... Lincoln is launching a new-product offensive for 2006 with a midsize sedan and a pickup truck. The sudden surge in activity doesn't come any too soon, as the Ford Motor Co.'s traditional luxury brand has been languishing in sales and mind...

Higher sales, lower profits.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(RF Industries Ltd.)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Higher Sales, Lower Profits: RF Industries, Inc., a San Diego-based distributor of coaxial cables and cable assemblies, reported net income of $564,000 on revenues of $9.7 million for the nine months ended July 31, compared with net income of...

Looking for a life preserver.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(Dickie Walker Marine Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Looking For A Life Preserver: Thwarted from a reverse merger it was planning this year with a British energy company, Oceanside-based Dickie Walker Marine Inc., a designer and supplier of marine apparel, is seeking to reinvent itself as a...

Profits, sales climb.(PUBLIC COMPANIES)(SYS Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Profits, Sales Climb: SYS Technologies Inc., a San Diego-based software firm, reported net income for its fiscal year ended June 30 of $1.4 million on revenues of $45.8 million compared with net income of $I million on revenues of $34.9 million...

Employer-assisted housing still a tough sell: what's the advantage? Improved recruiting, higher morale and lower turnover.(Real Estate)
October 3, 2005... The possibility of a coalition of businesses and builders teaming up to help ease San Diego's notorious housing crunch has been put on the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce's front burner--and not only for first-time buyers. "Large...

Selling themselves to San Diego singles: S.D. firms find success in the matchmaking biz.(Special Report: SALES & MARKETING)
October 3, 2005... Businesses eager for a piece of the billion-dollar U.S. dating industry pie are flourishing in San Diego County thanks in part to a built-in marketplace. Per the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 American Community Survey, San Diego County is home...

Market research firms.
October 3, 2005... MARKET RESEARCH FIRMS Ranked by full-time San Diego County employees as of Aug. 1, 2005 Telephone Rank Company Fax (last Address ...

Matchmaking firms must deal with ethical issues: businesses catering to the singles crowd need to be aware of marketing, health, safety concerns.(Special Report: SALES & MARKETING)
October 3, 2005... Whether they're pitching online profile matches or raging singles parties, businesses going after the dater's dollar are in a unique position, ethically and legally, when it comes to selling and marketing their product. "In respect to...

Exhibit designers and producers.
October 3, 2005... EXHIBIT DESIGNERS AND PRODUCERS Ranked by number of local full-time employees as of June 30, 2005 Local full-time ...

Web connect directory.(Directory)
October 3, 2005... Advertising Agencies/Marketing Communications Square One Advertising, Inc. www.squareoneadv.com erin@squareoneadv.com 858.715.4714 sulicworldwide www.sulic.corn info@sulic.com 858.551.5511 Whitelaw...

Griffith resigns.(William T. Griffith)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Griffith Resigns: William T. Griffith, the beleaguered director of San Diego's real estate assets department, submitted his letter of resignation to City Manager Lamont Ewell, effective Oct. 28. Griffith made no mention of a recent story in...

Runway idea has no wheels.(San Diego County Regional Airport Authority)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Runway Idea Has No Wheels: The idea of adding a second, parallel runway at Lindbergh Field to accommodate a projected increase in the county's demand for air travel and cargo hauling should be taken off the table, an airport planning committee...

Curtain call for Chandler.(George Chandler retired)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Curtain Call For Chandler: The Small Business Administration's San Diego office announced that district director George Chandler was to retire Sept. 30, after 25 years. Anthony J. Vigil, currently the deputy district director, was to...

City set SEC strategy.(Securities and Exchange Commission)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... City Sets SEC Strategy: The San Diego City Council unanimously voted to authorize City Attorney Michael Aguirre and its outside law firm to begin negotiations with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Aguirre this could bring to a close the...

Follow-on offering.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Follow-on Offering: Nanogen, Inc., a San Diego-based medical diagnostics company, sold 6.8 million shares of its common stock at $2.94 a share. The company said it expected to gain $18.9 million from the sale. Nanogen said it planned to...

Padres win division.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Padres Win Division: In spite of a 79-79 record, the best in the Western Division this season, the San Diego Padres clinched their fourth divisional title in grand style, beating the San Francisco Giants 9-1 at Petco Park. The victory gave the...

Village plan backed.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Village Plan Backed: The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors decided to endorse the controversial $1.4 billion Ballpark Village. JMI Realty and Lennar San Diego Urban Division are developers for the 3.2 million-square-foot...

Kudos for Websense.(Wednesday, Sept. 28)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Kudos For Websense: San Diego-based Websense, Inc.'s status as a leader in online security continues to grow, according to a recent industry report. For the third consecutive year, technology analysis firm IDC named Websense the market...

Another world championship.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Another World Championship: San Diego's Petco Park will be the site for the final games of the inaugural World Baseball Classic March 18-20, the San Diego Padres announced. The round-robin tournament involves national teams from 16...

Diversa Corp.
October 3, 2005... DIVERSA CORP. NASDAQ - DVSA Diversa Corp. is a provider of novel protein-based products for use in agricultural, chemical processing, industrial and pharmaceutical applications. Diversa applies genomic technologies for the rapid...

San Diego public stocks.(Illustration)
October 3, 2005... MARKETPLACE SAN DIEGO PUBLIC STOCKS TICKER PRICE PRICE EXCHANGE SYMBOL COMPANY NAME 9/27/2005 9/27/2005 NASD ACAD Acadia Pharmaceuticals,...

Sales.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Property: 235 Town Center Parkway, Santee. Seller: Norton Karno and Chris Coseo. Selling agents: Bud Marsh of Colliers International represented the buyer and Richard Lebert of Colliers International represented the seller. ...

Leases.(PROGRESS REPORT)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Property: 9535 Waples St., No. 100, San Diego. Lessor: Veralliance Properties. Leasing agents: Dan Ryan of Veralliance Properties represented the lessor and Brent Jacobs, Greg Bisconti and Brian Cooper of Burnham Real Estate...

Sully-Jones Roofing Co.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Sully-Jones Roofing Co. has completed reroofing of the commercial office building at 9988 Hibert St. in San Diego. Cost: $32,000. Commercial project manager: Ben Scales. Building owner: Carlton Management. The company also...

Lyons Warren Engineers + Architects.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Lyons Warren Engineers + Architects provided structural engineering services for a 6,494-square-foot building in Vail Ranch Towne Center, a retail-shopping plaza in Temecula, which was recently completed. Cost: $650,000. Designer:...

RSI Roofing.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... RSI Roofing has signed a contract to re-roof a commercial warehouse at 7710 Formula Place, Mira Mesa. Cost: $40,000. Company president: David Susi.

Barnhart, Inc.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Barnhart, Inc. and Mt. San Jacinto Community College recently celebrated a steel-topping ceremony for the new 37,160-square-foot learning resource center on the college's Menifee Valley campus. The two-story center will serve more than 6,000...

National home price index puts La Jolla at the top of the list.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... La Jolla and Killeen, Texas, are not only about 1,350 miles apart, they also are poles apart on the annual Coldwell Banker Home Price Comparison Index. La Jolla topped the charts at more than $1.8 million, while Killeen was the most...

Oceanfront estate in La Jolla sells for $23.5m.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Big Deals: Speaking of La Jolla, the Villa di Capri. a 5.8-acre oceanfront estate in La Jolla, has sold for $23.5 million, the highest price ever paid for a home in the Jewel by the Sea, and the second highest price recorded in all of San Diego...

On Broadway.(REAL ESTATE)(Lankford & Associates Inc. and Broadway Tower L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... On Broadway: Broadway 655, billed as the first new Class A office building in Downtown San Diego since 1991, has opened, according to Lankford & Associates, Inc., a San Diego-based developer. The 23-story, 410,000-square-foot mixed-use...

Urban Council.(REAL ESTATE)(Building Industry Association of San Diego)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Urban Council: The Building Industry Association of San Diego has formed the Urban Council, which will focus on urban development and redevelopment in San Diego County. "San Diego is facing an urban transformation, and the BIA is energized...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 3, 2005... If you would like your business event that costs less than $75 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: Andy Killion...

Community Catalyst of California named La Jolla Playhouse's Access Program as Catalyst of the Year for service to people with disabilities.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Community Catalyst of California named La Jolla Playhouse's Access Program as Catalyst of the Year for service to people with disabilities. The San Diego and Imperial Counties chapter of the American Public Works Association has honored RBF...

Laura Ricker has joined Austin Veum Robbins Partners as marketing manager.(CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN)(Keith Wyer joins Davidson Communities as project manager)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Laura Ricker has joined Austin Veum Robbins Partners as marketing manager. She will be responsible for all marketing efforts and public relations aspects of the firm. Ricker has 10 years of marketing and business development experience and most...

Continuous Computing Corp. has appointed Bill Dow to vice president of finance, Joe Harrington to vice president of manufacturing operations and James Radley to principal architect.(HIGH-TECH AND MANUFACTURING)(Ron Pyles promoted as senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing,and Larry Nishnick as vice president of legal affairs)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Continuous Computing Corp. has appointed Bill Dow to vice president of finance, Joe Harrington to vice president of manufacturing operations and James Radley to principal architect. The company has also promoted Ron Pyles to senior vice...

Andy Fons has been promoted to chief financial officer of the Foundation for Educational Achievement.(GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT)(Tom Shepard & Associates appoints Job Nelson as director of public affairs)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Andy Fons has been promoted to chief financial officer of the Foundation for Educational Achievement. He was previously the foundation's controller. Before joining the organization, Fons was the controller and accounting manager of...

Homewood Suites.(HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS)(Linda Rauch joins as director of marketing)(Denise Anaya joins as director of sales)(Erin Mellor joins as assistant general manager)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Homewood Suites by Hilton-San Diego/ Del Mar has hired Linda Rauch as director of marketing, Denise Anaya as director of sales, Erin Mellor as assistant general manager, Matt Oborne as guest services manager, Chris Campbell as chief engineer,...

SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance Services, LLC.(INSURANCE)(Igor Vido appointed as senior vice president and managing director )(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance Services, LLC has appointed Igor Vido as senior vice president and managing director for its San Diego office. Vido has 23 years' experience in the insurance industry.

Sullivan Wertz McDade & Wallace.(LAW)(Julie Delahunt appointed as an associate)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Julie Delahunt has joined Sullivan Wertz McDade & Wallace as an associate. Delahunt specializes in commercial landlordtenant and real estate litigation and handles business transactions. She is also a member of the Urban Land Institute, Young...

Emily Crowley has joined the Monger Co. as an account representative.(MEDIA AND MARKETING)(Interactive, Inc. appoints Cornelis de Jong as account director)(Nuffer, Smith Tucker appoints Tracey Spencer as an account supervisor)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Emily Crowley has joined the Monger Co. as an account representative. She will assist with the development of governmental, community and corporate strategies, maintain media relations and coordinate client outreach activities. Interactive,...

Provide Commerce, Inc. has named Erie Carlborg as its chief financial officer.(MISCELLANEOUS)(Harry Chiu joins as vice president and general manager of Kintera FundWare)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Provide Commerce, Inc. has named Erie Carlborg as its chief financial officer. Most recently, he served as managing director of Investment Banking at Merrill Lynch & Co. Kintera, Inc. has named Harry Chiu as vice president and general manager...

Philanthropy.(San Diego People: KEY HIRES AND PROMOTIONS)(Town and Country Credit gives donations to Encanto Elementary School)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Town and Country Credit donated $25,000 toward the purchase of new books and technology for the Encanto Elementary School's new library.

Amy Alving.(EXECUTIVE SPOTLIGHT)(Science Applications International Corp. appoints her as chief technology officer and vice president for technology)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Amy Alving has joined Science Applications International Corp. as the Transformation, Training and Logistics Group's chief technology officer and vice president for technology. She will collaborate with the group's chief engineer and SAIC's...

Hurricane Katrina donations and fund raising.(Gordon & Rees LLP)(Tapenade Restaurant)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory Services, LLC and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. will be offering temporary employment opportunities to qualified accounting industry professionals who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Tapenade...

Cartridges part of the Caboodle.(TRENDS)( The discount replacement printer )
October 3, 2005... Charles Shin admits that few San Diegans may know about his franchise Caboodle Cartridge. The discount replacement printer cartridge store opened on Midway Drive in Point Loma on Sept. 17 without fanfare, but Shin is confident clients will...

Store owner sees dream come true in Old Poway.(TRENDS)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Gift Boutique Gets Ready For Holidays: It won't be long before retailers start playing holiday tunes and putting up the old Christmas tree to get shoppers in the mood. For Jenny McNulty, owner of Elizabeth Brooks, a small gift boutique in...

Spotlight: Premise Inc.
October 3, 2005... It wasn't long ago when Gregg Witt was an amateur national skateboard champion that he was consulting advertisers and venture capitalists on how to make money in the action sports world. Today, Witt is using his insight to build on his own...

Follow several steps before selling business.
October 3, 2005... Question: How can I maximize the amount of cash I receive when I sell my business? Answer: Acquire every last after-tax dollar and get paid in cash. Also, follow three critical steps before proceeding: * Preplan the sale of your...

Brent Jacobs.(Executive Profile)
October 3, 2005... As one of the less obvious, but instrumental pioneers of San Diego's biotechnology industry, Brent Jacobs, a senior vice president and principal at Burnham Real Estate, has been fostering biotechs for nearly 30 years--from the ground up. ...

More to city pensions than meets the eye.
October 3, 2005... San Diego city labor union bosses often claim that the public employee pensions are reasonable--indeed, inadequate. For instance, labor union official Joan Raymond, the president of AFSCME Local 127, is on record as saying that city blue...

Three cheers for price gougers.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... In the face of soaring gasoline prices and angry consumers, many politicians have vociferously called for prosecution of immoral price gouging. The call to prosecute "price gougers" violates a fundamental moral principle, as well as an...

There's a need for leaders, yet there are few to fill the void.(On The Point)
October 3, 2005... To paraphrase former Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, people can recognize leadership when they see it, even if leadership cannot be easily defined. A quick quiz: Who would you define as a positive leader in turning around San Diego's...

It's imperative to restore order to U.S.-Mexico border.(Opinion)
October 3, 2005... With the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks recently passed, we turn our thoughts to the victims, families and heroes of that harrowing day. We also think of U.S. military personnel now fighting violent fanatics overseas and are...

A well kept secret in San Diego.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS SUPPLEMENT)(Salvation Army's Ray and Joan Kroc Center)
October 3, 2005... Event planners seeking a venue that accommodates groups of almost any size--from small meetings to large events, may visit the Salvation Army's Ray and Joan Kroc Center, located just minutes from Downtown San Diego. The Kroc Center's...

Event planners seeking upscale, affordable accommodations.(Bonita Golf Club)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... For the past 20 years, Bonita Golf Club has catered to all kinds of people in the San Diego area, and is a complete facility that includes 18 holes of golf, a driving range with grass and artificial tees, a golf shop, a restaurant and a bar &...

Networking organization uses the links to connect businesses.
October 3, 2005... Doing business on the golf course is certainly nothing new, but tournaments dedicated to the primary purpose of business networking are a unique proposition. This is the model intelligently conceived and executed by Mannie Edelstein, president...

APMC offers luxury accommodations to visitors.(American Property Management Corp)
October 3, 2005... Whether on business or vacation, visitors of the Radisson Hotel San Diego Harbor View enjoy the hotel's convenient location and professional staff. The hotel rises 22 stories above downtown, offering breathtaking views of downtown and the San...

La Jolla Hotel and Spa a lush garden oasis.(Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa)
October 3, 2005... Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is California's only luxury hotel, spa and executive learning retreat. The setting is an early California rancho estate designed to renew and inspire. Featuring 210 beautifully designed guestrooms, including 11...

Local seafood eatery celebrates 60 years.
October 3, 2005... The year was 1946. It was the end of the war and sons began to return home. The city was growing by leaps and bounds. It was the perfect environment for Catherine "Mama" Ghio to realize her dreams. Joining with her sons, Anthony and Tod, and...

Travelers enjoy vacation packages at Mission Bay/SeaWorld hotel.
October 3, 2005... Convenient to Downtown San Diego, local tourist attractions and the airport, and around the corner from undergoing an immediate $2.3 million renovation, the Holiday Inn San Diego Mission Bay/SeaWorld has always been known for its ideal...

Go San Diego card is just the ticket for users.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS SUPPLEMENT)(Advertisement)
October 3, 2005... The Go San Diego Card is an all-inclusive Smart Card that enables customers to breeze in and out of San Diego's top attractions for one low price. The Go San Diego Card, launched by Smart Destinations this past June, offers its users unlimited...

Event planners choose sites that offer views of San Diego.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS SUPPLEMENT)
October 3, 2005... Many meeting and event planners agree that the three most important factors for a successful event are location, location, location. When entertaining in San Diego, having the option of being outdoors or offering guests a spectacular view is a...

Ramona golf club originally intended for Hollywood stars.(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Originally built by a famous director more than 30 years ago, the San Vicente Inn and Golf Course has an interesting history. It was intended to be an exclusive remote getaway for his Hollywood friends and associates, so guests visited the...

Diners choose from more than 30 fresh seafood varieties.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS SUPPLEMENT)(Restaurant Review)
October 3, 2005... Located adjacent to the historic Gaslamp Quarter, directly across the street from the San Diego Convention Center, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is a relatively new addition to San Diego. Offering guests a fresh approach to dining...