SAN DIEGO-Locally based fast-food behemoth meets its 1999 expansion goals, while tasting record profits.

SAN FRANCISCO-In a blow to Mayor Willie Brown and developers, Proposition L is passing, though just barely. The more restrictive of two competing measures, L permanently bans new office projects in parts of the Mission District and other rapidly changing areas.

LODI, CA-Mike Perot and Bob Brost of Champion will oversee the project, which is scheduled for completion next July. Champion's past developments have included build-to-suit projects for Nestle, General Electric, and Microsoft.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL-Rusty Mackey has no fears in creating a product he has never done before because the demand is out there, he says. He plans parks here and at Coconut Creek, FL in Broward County.