CARLSBAD-KSL plans to spend up to $70 million on capital improvements at its resorts this year, according to SEC documents. All 479 rooms at LaCosta are expected to be renovated by the end of the year.

SAN DIEGO-A flurry of office, industrial and retail leases has been signed by users ranging from a food wholesaler to a computer firm. The deals are valued at roughly $1.5 million in total.

SAN DIEGO-SeaWorld's redevelopment plans should be rejected unless significant changes are made to the plan, says the state's Coastal Commission, which must sign off on the project before it can move forward.

SAN DIEGO-The city has been named one of 40 "renewable" communities in the country, opening the door to federal perks for some of the city's most blighted areas. The distinction qualifies the area to take part of the $17 billion earmarked for redevelopment incentives.

OCEANSIDE, CA-The city is worried an initiative that would restrict development in El Corazon, stopping a 200-room resort and golf course and, by association, plans for nearby beachfront resort.

NATIONAL CITY, CA-Three National City residents filed the lawsuit last summer, contending the city failed to conduct adequate environmental reviews before approving a Kmart superstore. Wal-Mart will now be developing the site instead, say city officials.

LA JOLLA-Jenny Craig Inc. has gone private in a $115 million leveraged buyout -- but the action won't likely result in layoffs or closures of its 650-plus retail branches.

SAN DIEGO-Robert Simmons, a somewhat controversial plaintiff, has pulled out of his lawsuit against the city of San Diego. The retired law professor challenged the city's financing of the Padre ballpark.