CHULA VISTA-In a step toward building the long-planned San Miguel Ranch master-planned project, the city annexes 743 acres.

POWAY-The city council unanimously approves a vintage-themed shopping center near the city's Old Poway Park.

SAN DIEGO-The purchase of the La Mesa complex reflects a nationwide trend in the county, where apartment sales have reached their highest level in a decade.

SAN DIEGO-The $10.8-million charter school can accommodate up to 700 students at its location at UCSD.

NATIONAL CITY, CA-Transportation firm signs $1.1-million lease for 44,000 sf at National Distribution Center.

SAN DIEGO-A maker of diabetes control test kits ups its stake in a Sorrento Mesa office complex to nearly 50,000 sf.

SAN DIEGO-Convention and tourism officials say visitor dollars will again eclipse the $5 billion mark in 2001.

SAN DIEGO-Two proposed waterfront hotels will get a public airing today, including Manchester's 1,200-room project at the Campbell