SAN DIEGO-"The sublease market is really a mixed blessing," says Ron Magnaghi, senior vice president with Irving Hughes.

VISTA, CA-The long-delayed Vista Village redevelopment project is gaining momentum more than 15 years after being approved by city voters. The City hopes to secure financing for the 37-acre project by the end of December.

SAN DIEGO-Tucker Sadler Noble Castro Architects has been chosen to design a $35 million expansion of the Helen Woodward Animal Center on 12 acres at the center's existing site in Rancho Santa Fe.

SAN DIEGO-In order to redeploy assets, the Shidler Group has sold its 50% interest in the Palomar Heights Corporate Center to its development partner, Buie Communities.

OTAY MESA, CA-A manufacturer of audio speakers and its logistics company have signed five-year leases for 52,678 sf at the Siempre Viva Business Park.

SAN DIEGO-After culling three more properties from Burnham Pacific's sale basket, Pacific Retail LP is now expected to buy 15 properties in the Western United States for just under $150 million.

CARLSBAD, CA-La Quinta-based KSL Recreation Corp. has entered into an agreement to buy the La Costa Resort and Spa. The resort includes a 479-room hotel and two 18-hole golf courses.

ESCONDIDO, CA-Bilbro Construction Co. raised two buildings new structures for the Hodges Golf Improvement Center, including a 4,400-sf clubhouse and learning center.