LONDON-Somerfield, Britain's sixth-largest supermarket chain, has received a takeover approach from an undisclosed potential bidder, the company announced today.

ANTHEM, AZ-Before the month ends, ground will break on another 50,000 sf at Desert North Commerce Center, a $15-million retail project with a 92% occupancy of mostly community services' tenants.

IRVINE, CA-The university acquires the 24,000-sf office building at 2300 Michelson Ave. from Layton-Belling & Associates of Newport Beach. The 1980s-something, single-story building, empty at closing time, will be used for an Orange County campus.

SAN DIEGO-A private buyer snatches up the 542-unit University City Village Apartments asset, which stands at 4633 Governor Dr., from UCV LP. The property, which is entitled for up to 1,109 units and an 80-unit assisted living facility, generated significant interest from both national and regional investors.