SAN DIEGO-CRE organization has elected new board and officers for year 2001. Cybele Thompson, of PM Realty, is new president.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO-CityCentral, as it's called, allows cities to review, approve and manage building permit applications via the Internet. The product is meant to complement NetClerk's core application, PermitCentral, which allows contractors to electronically submit their applications.

LOS ANGELES-Transit officials approve $20.8-million contract for engineering work on proposed six-mile line. Losing bidders cry foul, noting the same engineering firm is also handling the projects EIR.

AUSTIN-Less than eight months after securing full ownership in the Celis Brewery in Austin, Miller Brewery has decided it no longer fits into its strategy. The 27,111-sf brewery shuts down as of Dec. 31 amid talks with a prospective buyer.