Every San Diegan deserves a place to call home, and the San Diego Housing Federation honored those working to make that happen at the 2012 Ruby Awards on Thursday.

The Westfield Group, which controls seven regional malls in San Diego County, is attempting to turn its malls into one-stop shops.

The Westfield Group's Horton Plaza is about to undergo a major transformation that will involve the demolition of the old Robinson May building and the creation of Horton Park, which will include an amphitheater and the restoration of the park/plaza space.

The Deal of the Week lessee was represented by Barry Mahlberg, of Cushman & Wakefield.

(Bloomberg) -- Tax-allocation bonds (TABs) tied to California's former redevelopment agencies were cut to junk by Moody’s Investors Service, which cited the uncertainty of cash flow to make payments on $11.6 billion in debt.

BioMed Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: BMR) has reported its second quarter 2012 dividend.

A pair of industrial condominium units in Kearny Mesa totaling 4,892 square feet at 8967 and 8969 Complex Drive, San Diego 92123, have been sold for $611,000, cash.

The four residential units at 4562-4568 Illinois St. 92116, have been sold for $580,000.

The recent variations in the economy have forever altered the way we as professionals conduct business. Companies have found strategies to work harder, smarter and faster, all of which have been a necessity during these tumultuous times. This has driven many of us to change the way we think — including my company, which has spearheaded the concept of the “high-performance team.”