SAN DIEGO-The separate transactions, which are valued at $2.2 million combined, involve 9,328 sf in Chula Vista's South Bay Distribution Center and 36,000 sf at 4770 Ruffner St. in San Diego.

SAN DIEGO-The affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co. purchases the 114,000-sf office facility from Janez Properties. Currently 100% leased, the building is occupied by tenants such as Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP and Prudential California Realty.

SAN DIEGO-The law firm of Fitzsimmons & Associates signs a 10-year agreement for 4,517 sf of office space in Downtown San Diego. The company, which plans to move into its new offices in May 2003, will occupy the seventh floor of the 610 W. Ash St. building.

SAN DIEGO-The law firm of Fitzsimmons & Associates signs a 10-year agreement for 4,517 sf of office space in Downtown San Diego. The company, which plans to move into its new offices in May 2003, will occupy the seventh floor of the 610 W. Ash St. building.

SAN DIEGO-1545 O'Connell LP acquires the Vons Grocery Store-Scripps Ranch facility from Yoshizawa Hozen Co. Encompassing 33,215 sf, the building was developed as a build-to-suit for Vons Grocery in 1988.

SAN DIEGO-Eden Group LLC snaps up the 43,170-sf neighborhood retail center from Rubin-Pachulski Partners. Located at 3555 Rosecrans St., the property was 73% occupied at close of escrow.

SAN DIEGO-According to new research, the North County industrial market experienced negative net absorption of 854,749 sf in the last quarter of 2002. The decline comes after a year of positive net absorption and declining vacancy.

CARLSBAD, CA-Borrower 6350 Yarrow Dr. Ltd. uses the financing to acquire Palomar Airport Business Park, a 44,706-sf complex located in Carlsbad. The property, which dates back to 1985, was 100% leased at the time of sale.