SAN DIEGO-With reserves rather low, county officials are looking to raise fees for 21 items and/or services, including grading permits and missed appointment fees. The goal is to help offset the cost of the current recession.

VISTA, CA-The executor of a living trust has bought a 65,000-sf industrial research and development building in the 69-acre Palomar Corporate Center for just under $4.1 million.

SAN DIEGO-The San Diego Padres have brought a lawsuit against the man who has filed several court complaints against the ballclub. The lawsuits, coupled with financial issues, have delayed construction of a new ballpark.

SAN DIEGO-A retail real estate company announced it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the possible issuance of up to 2.8 million common shares to help pay for two California retail assets from San Diego-based Burnham Pacific Properties Inc.

SAN DIEGO-A San Francisco-based developer planning two downtown office high-rises near the Santa Fe Depot has the project on hold until the economy picks up.

SAN DIEGO-Two transactions involving self-storage complexes--including a purchase by one of the largest operators of such facilities in the nation--have been finalized in different regions of the county at a combined value of $5.5 million.

SAN DIEGO-A trio of firms have signed leases at Westcore projects in Mission Valley, Miramar and Sorrento Mesa. The largest deal, a five-year office lease, was valued at $682,000.

SAN DIEGO-David Malcolm resigned Friday amid allegations his association with Duke Energy was a conflict of interest. He reportedly took a $20,000-a-month consulting job with the company.