Oakland Airport Office Complex Heads to Foreclosure as HP Investors' Big Bet Sours
A 206,000‑square‑foot Edgewater Park Plaza near Oakland International Airport is headed to a foreclosure auction after a notice of default flagged nearly $1M in unpaid rent.
MongoDB Moves In, Scoops Up Most of California Ave Office Hub
MongoDB has signed a roughly 23,000‑sq‑ft lease at 490 California Avenue as new owners reposition the Palo Alto building for tech tenants. The deal takes most of the four‑story property.
Napa’s Empty Jail Finally Gets a Job as $24 Million Mental Health Center
Napa County won $4.7M in state funds to repurpose a 21,000-sq-ft reentry facility into a $24M behavioral health center. Construction is slated to finish late 2026.
Ryan Serhant Lands In San Francisco, Crashes Beverly Hills Party
Ryan Serhant launched California operations with offices in San Francisco and Beverly Hills, bringing 16 founding agents and an AI-powered toolkit to the luxury market.
Palo Alto Greenlights 7-Story El Camino Tower Over Neighbors' Protests
Palo Alto’s council voted 6-0 to approve a seven-story, 321-unit building at 3606 El Camino Real, even as neighbors warned about traffic and bike-safety risks.
Palo Alto Pols Blink On Billionaire Compound Crackdown
Palo Alto’s council rejected a proposal to limit wealthy “compounds” in Crescent Park and instead sent staff to study citywide construction and vacancy rules. Debate split along property‑rights lines.
Pacific Heights Mansion Quietly Fetches $56 Million In Off-Market Mega Deal
A Pacific Heights Beaux-Arts mansion at 2898 Vallejo St. sold off-market for $56 million, the city's priciest residential sale since 2024. The deal underscores renewed demand at the ultra-luxury end of the market.
Leaky Pipe Showdown: San Francisco Judge Lets Homeowners Take PEX Fight Public
A San Francisco judge denied Uponor’s push to force arbitration in lawsuits over leaking PEX plumbing, clearing the way for court fights and potential class claims. Plaintiffs say repair bills have run into five figures.
Mission Mega‑Project La Maravilla Finally Breaks Ground By 16th Street BART
Crews have started work at 1979 Mission St as La Maravilla moves into construction, promising roughly 382 affordable homes and 136 supportive units near 16th Street BART.
Walnut Creek Greenlights 422-Home Mega Project as Neighbors Fume
Walnut Creek's council approved a plan to replace a 450,000‑square‑foot office park with 422 townhomes, including 55 affordable units. The vote ends local appeals and clears the way for permits.












