Stories for February 2003
Monday, February 24
Biotech Stock Falls After Poor Test Results
INTERFACE - NEWS FROM THE DIGITAL WORLD
Earnings Down, Though Jack in the Box Tops Forecast
Year-over-year earnings for Jack in the Box Inc. during the first quarter were down slightly, but the good news to investors was that the San Diego-based corporation beat its own earnings projection by a penny a share.
FOR THE RECORD
Calendar of Business events and announcements
Gas Hikes Cut Wiggle Room For Business
Armando Freire has watched local diesel prices climb about 35 cents during the last couple of months. Freire, president and owner of Dimex Freight Systems Inc. of San Diego, hasn't passed on the price to patrons yet.
Effects of Avian Disease Spreading Across the County
Agriculture: Exotic Newcastle Disease Has Spread Across Southern California
La Jolla Company Set to Launch "Wrinkle Filler" in U.S.
Biotech: FDA May Approve Artecoll by Artes Medical This Week
OTHER VIEWPOINTS: How San Diego Would React to a Smallpox Threat
OPINION by John Hill, director of Disaster Preparedness for the Medical Society
Small Business Help Line:
How Can I Get Financing for a New Business?
REAL ESTATE Progress Report / Construction Journal
Real Estate sales and leases; Construction contracts, announcements
OUR VIEWS: Recall? Voters Missed Their Chance Last November
Editorial by Rick Bell
Week in Review
Top BUSINESS NEWS: FEB. 14 FEB. 20, 2003
Budget Cuts May Pinch S.D. Tourism
A tourism advocacy group opposing Gov. Gray Davis' proposal to eliminate funding for the California Department of Tourism has appealed to a group of international tour operators for help.
OUR VIEWS: PETA Goes Overboard & #711; But What Else is New?
Editor's Notebook by John Hollon
Monday, February 17
New Chairman Urges Diversification of Water Supplies
Government: Proposals Include Desalination Plants, Water-Efficient Housing; If there's any lesson behind the federal government's recent move to cut Southern California's water supply by 200 billion gallons, it's that San Diego must diversify its water re
Impact of Iraq Conflict on San Diego's Economy
San Diego Business Journal Forum: SDBJ asks: How would a military conflict with Iraq impact the San Diego economy?
Avanir's Stock Soars on Word of Potential Anthrax Drug
San Diego-based Avanir Pharmaceuticals, best known for its over-the-counter cold sore medication, Abreva, believes it has created a viable drug to protect against a potentially deadly threat , anthrax.
Chargers Citizen Task Force Eyeing Several Stadium Plans
Redevelopment: Option Of Sales Tax a 'Tough Sell'
FOR THE RECORD
Calendar of Business events, announcements
Small Business Help Line
Question: What licenses, permits or legal obligations do I need to meet when starting my business?
Airport Authority Settles Down to Business, 18 Sites Get a Look
Government: Panel Already Has An Advocacy Group in ASAP 21
Qualcomm's First-Ever Dividend a Sign of the Times
Payout, Stock Buyback Show That Company Feels Good About Future
Progress Report / Construction Journal
Real Estate Sales and Leases; Construction contracts and deals
Week in Review
TOP BUSINESS NEWS: FEB. 7 FEB. 13, 2003
Local Software Company Sales Are Surging
ABOUT THE LIST: Survey of 2002 Revenues Shows 40 Percent Sales Increase; Software sales are booming as companies have shifted positions on this year's San Diego Business Journal List of Top San Diego Software Companies.
Monday, February 10
Ex-PinnFund CEO Fanghella Receives 10-Year Prison Term
Michael Fanghella, the former CEO of PinnFund USA, the Carlsbad-based mortgage brokerage that became one of the largest Ponzi schemes in San Diego history, was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week by federal Judge Marilyn Huff.
Supervisor: "Every Citizen Will Suffer" From State Woes
Government: Cox Vows Safe Communities Despite The Budget During Annual State of the County Speech
Local Theme Parks Weathered a Rough Ride in 2002
Tourism: Attendance Was Flat Locally, While Disney Parks Saw More Severe Drops
Local Lending Firm Prepares For Its IPO
The stock market may not seem too inviting these days, but it's not stopping one San Diego firm from going ahead with a planned initial public offering this week.
LETTER - The Dirty Little Secret Of College Admissions
Letter to the Editor
Luce Forward Enters Into Merger Talks With Seattle Firm
Law: Even With Uncertainties, San Diego Still Seen as Lucrative Market
Week in Review
Top BUSINESS NEWS: JAN. 31 FEB. 6, 2003; Demographic Shift: A study by UCLA researchers found that Latinos now account for the majority of births in California.
Two Services, One Unifying Message
EDITORIAL - OUR VIEWS by John Hollon
Cut the Budget, But Please, Don't Cut the Libraries
OTHER VIEWPOINTS by Anna Tatar, library director for the San Diego Public Library
Future of Brick-and-Mortar Stores Lies With Location
Despite the hype about online retail, local developers and real estate experts feel the Internet will have little effect on retail centers. But other demographic changes may transform the retail industry.
Invitrogen Buys Vertex Unit for $95M
HIGH TECH INTERFACE - NEWS FROM THE DIGITAL WORLD
Nomination Deadline Nears for Athena Awards
UCSD's Athena program for professional women has set a Feb. 11 deadline for nominations for its Pinnacle Awards.
State Job Freeze Adds to Workers' Comp Troubles
Governor's Action Has Hurt Both Employers And Injured Workers; Study: San Diego Not Producing Enough Skilled Workers for Area
FOR THE RECORD
Calendar of Business events, announcements
City Gives Thumbs Up to Funding for Affordable Housing
Sale of Bonds Would Provide Up to $55M for Projects; San Diego has announced a new pool of money for developers who build affordable housing.
New Bayfront Hotel a Step Closer to Its 2006 Opening
Tourism: Port District OKs Design of Hilton at Campbell Shipyard Site
Failing Law Firm's Partners Vow to Stick Together
Brobeck's Money Problems Had Roots in Dot-Com Era
Monday, February 3
High Tech High Providing New Take on Education
High Tech High Providing New Take on Education
Private Schools Experience Surge in Popularity
Private Schools Experience Surge in Popularity
Commission Unveils Employer-Assisted Housing Plan
Real Estate: High Cost Of Homes Impedes Business Recruiting; The San Diego Housing Commission, along with secondary mortgage lender Fannie Mae, will help San Diego companies develop employer-assisted housing programs.
Biotech Program Feels Pain of State Cuts
OCEANSIDE , A future biotech manufacturing program at MiraCosta College , which would be one of only five in the nation , is feeling the pinch of state budget woes.
Local Designers Honored With ASID Awards
The San Diego chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers has recognized local designers for their work.
San Diego Real Estate: Progress Report / Construction Journal
Real Estate Sales, leases
Author Lectures From "Inside the Executive's Chair"
Author Lectures From 'Inside the Executive's Chair'
The Big Game Brought Lasting Benefits to Area
OPINION by Reint Reinders, president and CEO of the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Some Leaders Eye Ordinance as Way to Patch Budget
Government: Trash Collection Has Been Free in City Limits; At a time when the city faces a $20 million dip in revenue from taxes and the loss of more than $75 million over two years from Gov. Gray Davis' proposed budget cuts, the 1919 People's Ordinance
LETTER: Who Are the Real Criminals in California?
Letter to the editor
Agencies Take A New Stab At Water Deal
Southern California officials continue to squabble over a deal to restore an important source of water to the state.
Super Bowl Week & #711; The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Commentary by John Hollon
Lemon Grove Connects Homes and School Via Intranet
Lemon Grove Connects Homes and School Via Intranet
FOR THE RECORD
Calendar of business events, announcements
Cymer's Quarterly Loss Matches Predictions
Cymer, Inc., which makes $700,000 lasers for microchip foundries, reported a $3.9 million net loss in its fourth quarter, following up on its executives' predictions of weakness during the period.