IRVINE, CA-The university names Johnson Fain Partners as the design architect for its new California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology. The project, which is being sponsored by the state governor's office, will use an innovative design/build delivery method.

FULLERTON, CA-Malloy Family Partners scoops up the 25,265-sf building in a $2.4-million deal. The acquisition follows on the heels of the $8.5-million sale of Fullerton's Commonwealth Industrial Park.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-Although the Southland will continue to feel the effects of the recession into 2002, it will not be as hard hit as the rest of the state, according to renowned economist Michael J. Boskin, who spoke at yesterday's Southern California Economic Summit. He shared the stage with California State Treasurer Philip Angelides.

TUSTIN, CA-Makena Capital has acquired a .54-acre parcel here and plans to build a 6,800-sf retail complex on it. Starbucks Coffee and Subway have already been secured as tenants for the facility, which is scheduled for an April 2002 completion.

WESTMINSTER, CA-Komex H20 Science Inc. inks a $2-million lease for office space here. The firm will relocate in January from its current headquarter in Huntington Beach.

IRVINE, CA-Sea Ridge Community Church purchases an R&D building in the Goddard Business Park, where its corporate offices will be housed. The new owner plans to move in immediately.

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA-The construction company will refurbish and expand the El Niguel Country Club's locker rooms, clubhouse and outdoor patio. The project will add 9,000 sf to the country club.

FULLERTON, CA-The 280,000-sf Commonwealth Industrial Park is acquired by Hager Pacific Properties through Pacific West Management, one of its related entities. Five tenants occupy the property, which is 100% leased.