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Pot Tours Put Edibles, Education on Itinerary

TOURISM: Some Include Breweries, Pipe Production SiteSeveral cannabis tour companies have sprung up in San Diego County recently, filling a niche in the industry in an unexpected way.

La Jolla Playhouse Appoints New Managing Director

Debby Buchholz has served as the general manager since 2002 and will assume her new position starting May 1.

Ballast Point Teams with EDC to Benefit Local Businesses, Entrepreneurs

Ballast Point said April 19 it’s crafting a specially-brewed beer to mark its partnership with the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

Fox Rent A Car App Service Expands to San Diego

The FOXpress app allows consumers to make rental car reservations at any of Fox’s 20 corporate locations.

SeaWorld Could Face SEC Punishment

SeaWorld disclosed April 12 that it had received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that recommended legal proceedings be brought against the theme park.

Business Calendar for Week of April 9, 2018

Business events planned in the county for the week of April 9, 2018, and beyond.

Solving the Pilot Shortage Starts at Small Airports

Boeing estimates that more than 600,000 new commercial airline pilots are needed in the next 20 years; Airbus points out that only 200,000 have been trained since the dawn of aviation. When you find an issue on which these two aviation titans agree, it’s worth paying attention.

A Dining Model For Changing Tastes

FOOD: Passion, Place And Variety Serve Food Hall Operations

With the success of Liberty Public Market and three more food halls planned, San Diego is seeing an expansion of a nationwide trend that appeals to both consumers and the restaurant industry.