SAN DIEGO-A new report shows that investment in San Diego County shopping centers fell sharply in the three months ending Sept. 30. But analysts remain confident the market will rebound next year.

LOS ANGELES-The agency, which plays key role in local hotel industry, lays off 12% of its staff to stem budget shortfall. Hoteliers worry the move will slow their recovery.

SAN FRANCISCO-The University of California, San Francisco says it has raised $740 million towards its $1.4 billion goal that will fund significant new facilities such as UCSF Mission Bay, most of the land for which was donated by Catellus Development.

BREA, CA-Hakakian Group has purchased the assets of the Brea-based bankrupt furniture maker and plans to reopen as many as 40 Krause's stores nationwide.