SAN DIEGO-The research-based company acquires a 17.7-acre parcel in the Fenton Technology Park, with plans to move its corporate headquarters to the site. The acquisition, which has been in the works since last year, will allow Biosite Inc. to expand its facilities as the newly purchased parcel can accommodate up to 800,000 sf.

SAN DIEGO-David Chotiner, DMD, inks a 10-year lease for office space in a facility located at 1230 Columbia St. in Downtown San Diego. The transaction is valued at $709,409.

EL CAJON, CA-Pinewood Park LP acquires the multifamily property from Pinewood On Wisconsin LP for $4.1 million. Built in 1971, the complex was rehabbed by the seller from 1997 to 1998.

SAN DIEGO, CA-Mission Center LLC, with Chris Coseo as managing member, snaps up the neighborhood shopping center. Encompassing 163,869 sf, it stands at the northwest corner of El Camino Real and Mission Avenue.

SAN DIEGO-La Jolla Dental Specialty Group inks a 10-year lease for 2,109 sf in the San Diego office complex. The dental practice will occupy suite 205 here, according to the terms of its $792,149 agreement.

SAN DIEGO-Cruzan / Monroe, through its affiliate Sorrento Pines LLC, acquires the 115,000-sf business park from Westcore Industrial Properties. Located at 4108-4122 Sorrento Valley Blvd., the project is currently 50% leased.

SAN DIEGO-The Centre City Development Corp.'s board of directors gives a vote of confidence to the Carnation Block Condominiums Project, having recommended design review approval of the proposed mixed-use development.

EL CAJON, CA-Located at 1108-1112 Broadway in El Cajon, the retail property encompasses 12,780 sf. Its tenant roster includes Rally's Quick Stop, Dollarsmart and Auto Glass.