California’s economic climate compares favorably to Texas’, despite a slough of media reports to the contrary, according to a recent forecast from Beacon Economics.

After changing its name from First Business Bank last summer, Bank of Southern California has pursued its stated goal of acquiring a larger presence in its eponymous region.

U.S. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-El Cajon) announced Thursday that he will host another community job fair, in partnership with the East County Career Center, on Friday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Cuyamaca College Student Center in El Cajon.

The San Diego City Council may take steps next week to overhaul its process for funding Business Improvement Districts.