Coastal Commission Approves $520 Million San Diego Convention Center Expansion

Interim Mayor Todd Gloria told commissioners the project is "incredibly important" for the city, and that labor and business are united behind it.

Who's Hiring in La Jolla?

The latest employment opportunities around La Jolla.

Gasoline Price Drops for 18th Consecutive Day

30 Tips for a Successful Business (and Why You Should Post a Video Blog)

A weekly roundup of top stories from Small Business Patch, your online source for small biz news, tips, and insights to help your business grow and prosper.

Halloween 2013: Americans to Spend $330M on Pet Costumes

The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.

Who's Hiring in La Jolla? 18 Employers Looking for Employees

The latest employment opportunities around La Jolla.

Map: What Are the Richest Parts of Town?

The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Geppetto's Toys Opening Two More Stores in San Diego

La Jolla-Based Sanford-Burnham Adds Two Trustees to Board

William Gerhart, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence with CONNECT and lecturer in UC San Diego's bioengineering department, will join the Board of Trustees.

Study: August's Business Index Increases, But There Are Concerns

Only three of the six components measured showed increase and the number building permits fell for the first time since January.

Gasoline Price Drops for Eighth Consecutive Day

The drop is attributed to the resolution of supply issues that caused the latest price hike.

Sanford-Burnham Exec Named to California Breast Cancer Research Council

Kristiina Vuori, M.D., Ph.D., will join the 15-member council for the largest state-funded cancer research effort in the nation.

Local Rite Aid Stores Mishandled Hazardous Waste

The company agreed to a $12.3 million settlement with district attorneys from around the state. New safeguards are put into place.

Who's Hiring in La Jolla? Here Are 25 Employers Looking to Hire

The latest employment opportunities around La Jolla.

Home Prices Continue to Rise in San Diego as Market Recovers

The jump in prices was the fourth biggest among the 20 real estate markets studied by Standard & Poor's, surpassed only by Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Panera Bread Closes Doors in La Jolla

Panera Bread closed in La Jolla on Sept. 15 after not being able to reach an agreement with the property landlord.

County Records Second Lowest Jobless Rate in Southern California in August

The rate for San Diego County declined to 7.4 percent from 7.8 percent in July and was the second lowest in Southern California.

Ortega's Place Closes in La Jolla

Ortega's Place at 621 Pearl St. leaves a "thank you" note for neighbors and customers.

Who's Hiring in La Jolla? 20 Employers Looking for Employees

The latest employment opportunities around La Jolla.

It's National Guacamole Day; Celebrate in La Jolla

Here are three way to celebrate National Guacamole Day—Sept. 16—in La Jolla.

La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Lease Extended Through 2030

The YMCA would pay the city a base annual rent of $3,250 annually, which would increase according to inflation.

Qualcomm Announces $5 Billion Stock Buyback Plan

The stock buyback program follows a 40% dividend increase in March.

Prospect Street Starbucks Closed for Renovations

The coffeehouse will reopen on Sept. 26.

Gasoline Up 3.2 Cents Over Past Week

Price in San Diego County increased for the 11th time in 13 days.

San Diego County Businesses Challenged to Increase Ridesharing

Employers will compete within their size categories for the highest percentage of employees using an alternative commute choice.

12 La Jolla Restaurants Participating in San Diego Restaurant Week

Make your reservations for San Diego Restaurant Week, which runs Sept. 15-20, now!

IRS Offers Tax Advice for Same-Sex Couples Married Under State Law

A government ruling this week ensures that legal same-sex marriages will be recognized for federal tax purposes.

La Jolla Firm Receives $1.25M Grant to Student Healthy Aging

Rudy L. Ruggles, a physicist and adjunct professor, donated $1,250,000 to the J. Craig Venter Institute through his foundation.

Get Cookin' La Jolla; Sur La Table Opens on Girard Avenue

The specialty cooking store opened at 7643 Girard Ave. on Wednesday morning.

NOAA Opens New Marine Research Facility In La Jolla

San Diego's marine research and resources have long been used to educate the world on what's happening below the surface. In La Jolla, a new facility gives scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a brand new playing field.

Herringbone Goes Hollywood; La Jolla Restaurant Opening Second Location

Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey and business partner James Brennan will open a second Herringbone restaurant in West Hollywood later this year. The duo stated with Searsucker in downtown San Diego in 2010.

Two La Jolla Firms Make Inc. 5000 List for Fastest Growing Companies

Both Great Ecology and The Invisible Close made it to the Inc. 5000 list for 2013.

La Jolla-Based DermTech Raises $5.6M in Series B Financing

Our Cup Runneth Over; Bird Rock Coffee Roasters Makes Best Coffee List

Travel+Leisure gives Bird Rock Coffee Roasters coffee love in it's recent list of America's Best Coffee Cities, where San Diego came in 10th.

Get Hands-On with Hardy Succulents at Adelaide's

Adelaide's in La Jolla has a DIY succulent potting station where shoppers can arrange their own terrarium.

Fashion Finds: Emma Jane Boutique Opens in La Jolla

The women's clothing boutique opened at 7643 Girard Ave. earlier this month.

Bites Nearby: 160 Beers, Gourmet Comfort Food at Sublime Ale House

Take the 20-minute drive to Del Mar to try Sublime Ale House near the San Diego Polo Fields. The restaurant opened in June.

Find Out Which La Jolla Gas Station Has One of Most Expensive Prices in County

The price per gallon of regular gas at the 76 Station at 801 Pearl Street is one of the most expensive in the county, according to GasBuddy.com. At $4.29 per gallon, it is $0.41 more than the average price in the county.

Nine-Ten Chef To Earn Celebrity Status, Competing in Bravo's 'Top Chef'

La Jolla Chef Ramon Bojorquez will compete in "Top Chef" on Bravo.

Job Board: Macy's Seeks Sales Associate at Westfield UTC

Macy's at Westfield UTC mall is seeking a part time sales associate.