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Kratos Receives $4.25M for Security Work at World Trade Center Facility
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.’s Public Safety & Security Solutions division recently received some $4.25 million in security system integration awards at New York’s World Trade Center facility.
Jack in the Box Announces Promotions Including New Chief Marketing Officer
Jack in the Box Inc. named a chief marketing officer and announced two other promotions.
Pacifica Unit Buys Escondido Assisted Living Facility for $3 Million
A unit of San Diego-based Pacifica Cos. has purchased Emeritus at Escondido, an assisted-living health-care facility, for approximately $3 million, according to CoStar Group and public data.
McMillin Plans 3-Hotel Complex at Liberty Station
The California Coastal Commission will review plans for a new 650-room hotel complex at Liberty Station in Point Loma, proposed by a unit of San Diego-based The Corky McMillin Cos.
City Looks to Clear Path for More Microbrew Restaurants, Tasting Rooms
The city of San Diego is seeking California Coastal Commission authority to allow restaurants and tasting rooms at microbreweries located in industrial areas adjacent to coastal zones.
Pico Holdings Reports Q3 Net Income of $8.2M
La Jolla-based Pico Holdings Inc. recently reported net income of $8.2 million for its third quarter of fiscal 2013, up from a $5.3 million loss posted in the same quarter of 2012.
New Scenic Walkway Planned at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
The California Coastal Commission is reviewing plans by University of California, San Diego for a new scenic walkway and vista point on the Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus in La Jolla.
Firm Names New Managing Partner; Another Expands to Texas
The Business of Law Column
Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP recently named Michael Maher managing partner. Maher succeeds Darryl Solberg, who has served in that capacity since 1997. Solberg remains an active partner in the firm and is looking forward to focusing solely on practicing law and client relationships.
Cubic Corp. Buys Transport Solutions Business From Serco Group for $70M
Cubic Corp., the San Diego defense contractor and mass transit fare collection systems provider, said it completed the acquisition of Serco’s Transport Solutions business for $70 million.
Carlsbad Firm Plans New Senior Care Community in Corona
Carlsbad-based West Living, which owns and operates hospitality-based senior living communities, plans to develop a new assisted living and memory care community in Corona.
EDF Renewable Energy Buys Texas Wind Project
San Diego-based EDF Renewable Energy has acquired the 200 megawatt Hereford 1 Wind Project in the Texas Panhandle from Lincoln Renewable Energy, EDF announced.
Lawsuit Challenges Coastal Commission Approval of Convention Center Project
A local environmental group has filed a lawsuit challenging the California Coastal Commission’s October approval of plans for a $520 million expansion of San Diego Convention Center.
Local Unemployment Rate Is 7% for October
San Diego’s unemployment rate for October was 7 percent, unchanged from September and matching the nation’s overall jobless rate for the same month, according to the state’s Employment Development Department.
Local Supplement Retailer Pleads Guilty to Charge
SDBJ Insider
News from the police blotter. Local dietary supplement retailer Ultimate Fitness Nutrition Inc. pleaded guilty to four misdemeanors, including the selling of dietary supplements stuffed with steroids and caffeine and questionable advertising practices, according to a news release from the city attorney’s office.
Farmers Insurance Stays the Course on Sponsorship
SPORT: Torrey Pines Golf Tournament Brings Company, County Exposure
Farmers Insurance was hailed as a white knight coming to rescue when agreed to be the title sponsor for San Diego’s biggest golf tournament in 2010.
