ESCONDIDO, CA-The mixed-use complex, which contains both office and retail space, celebrates its official grand opening nearly one year after ground was broken on the project.

ENCINITAS, CA-With groundbreaking planned for summer 2003, the project will be the first biotechnology campus to be built in Encinitas. The complex is being designed to house 125,000 sf of office, research and laboratory space with potential for expansion.

SAN DIEGO-The buyer, Ranroy Co., plans to build a 45,000-sf print shop on the site. When completed, the firm will relocate its Kearny Mesa-based printing business to the new facility.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA-Located at1422 E. 9th St., the multifamily property is comprised of 25 buildings spread over seven acres. It was 90% occupied at the time of sale.

SAN DIEGO-David and Helen Nguyen acquire the building from seller Matilda Barnett Trust. Located at 6517 El Cajon Blvd., the facility previously served as an auto body shop.

CHULA VISTA, CA-Investcal Realty Corp. snaps up the multi-tenant facility, which stands at 900 Lane Ave. in the Eastlake Business Center. Encompassing 18,782 sf, the building is currently 100% leased to eight tenants.

SAN DIEGO-David and Helen Nguyen acquire the building from seller Matilda Barnett Trust. Located at 6517 El Cajon Blvd., the facility previously served as an auto body shop.

SAN DIEGO-German investment firm TMW Real Estate Group recapitalizes The Currie Partners' 190,000-sf Rio San Diego Plaza office building. The deal includes structuring a long-term holding period for the office facility.