POWAY, CA-City officials have approved plans to build a 71-unit affordable-housing complex near Civic Center Drive and Community Road. City officials say the proposed Hillside Village complex could break ground by the end of the year.

SAN DIEGO-The city planning commission here has approved an expansion of SeaWorld that would allow build attractions up to 160 feet tall. Mission Bay, however, currently has a 30-foot height limit on new construction.

SAN DIEGO-A high-tech firm has completed the framework on its newest facility, a 102,000-sf complex spanning almost five acres in Poway.

SOLANA BEACH, CA-There is no construction schedule yet, but city officials said it would probably take at least six months for the city to draw up more detailed plans to submit to the Coastal Commission.

OCEANSIDE, CA-The city wants to open satellite centers in John Landes Park in the Tri-City area, North River Road Park in the San Luis Rey Valley and in the City Operations Center.

SAN DIEGO -- A locally based warehouse retail store chain saw higher revenues and improved earnings for its third quarter and the nine-month period ended May 31.

ESCONDIDO, CA-San Diego County supervisors have approved an agreement with the San Pasqual Indian band allowing road improvements needed to serve the tribe's expanded casino.

ESCONDIDO, CA-The Escondido Humane Society secured land on which it can build a new headquarters -- five months after the previous shelter burned down.