SAN DIEGO-Transit officials this month will begin talks aimed at securing six acres near Interstate 15, apparently ending chances for a hotel at the site.<p>

CARLSBAD, CA-Two agencies have thrown a wrench into plans for a pair of industrial park projects totaling more than 200 acres. The agencies are questioning habitat protection.

SAN DIEGO-While other high-tech firms are laying off thousands, a semiconductor manufacturer has expanded into a new, larger facility in the Rancho Bernardo area.

SAN DIEGO-The county recorded the highest number of apartment sales since 1989 during the second quarter, according to a new report. Low vacancies and high rents topping $1,000 per month caused the surge by investors to capitalize, Burnham Real Estate Services says.

SAN DIEGO-While other high-tech firms are laying off thousands, a semiconductor manufacturer has expanded into a new, larger facility in the Rancho Bernardo area.

CORONADO, CA-Opposition to the expansion of the historic Hotel del Coronado has prompted the city planning commission to reject the hotel's environmental impact report. Residents are concerned about parking, traffic and historic preservation.

SAN DIEGO-The county recorded the highest number of apartment sales since 1989 during the second quarter, according to a new report. Low vacancies and high rents topping $1,000 per month caused the surge by investors to capitalize, Burnham Real Estate Services says.

SAN DIEGO-A liquidating REIT has signed an agreement for the sale of 18 properties to Texas-based Pacific Retail LP for $158.5 million in cash. The transaction is part of Burnham's liquidation plan approved by Burnham's stockholders on Dec. 15. Pacific Retail may terminate the agreement on specific properties at any time on or before Oct. 15.