CARLSBAD, CA-Competition causes local theater chain files for bankruptcy protection. The company doesn't plan to close any of its nine movie theaters.

CHICAGO-The Seattle-based coffee retailer is moving 50 marketing, real estate, business alliance and operations employees from 1165 N. Clark St. to a building across the street from a major Metra rail terminal.

ANTIOCH, CA-A Brentwood developer proposes an adult community, retail development and office park on 1,200-acres that could bring the city much needed jobs for the residents who must endure hellish commutes along Highway 4.

SAN FRANCISCO-Rob Stiles, founding managing director for the investment bank's Asian operations, has been tapped to head up the New York-based company's San Francisco office as managing director.