West Portal’s Empire Theater Braces For 9-Story, 64-Unit Housing Takeover
Owners filed permits to replace the long‑shuttered Empire Theatre with a nine‑story, 64‑unit rental building at 85 West Portal. Developers say they’ll seek streamlined state approvals and plan family‑sized units.
Tenant Eviction Lawsuits Filed by Mortgage Trust at Struggling San Francisco Centre
The DBJPM 2016-SFC Emporium trust is filing lawsuits to evict remaining tenants from the struggling San Francisco Centre, including the Executive Order Bar & Grill.
23andMe Bails On Sunnyvale Mega Office For Modest Palo Alto HQ
23andMe is relocating its downsized headquarters to 2555 Park Blvd in Palo Alto, a much smaller space than its former Sunnyvale campus amid restructuring and sale activity.
Oakland Airport Marriott Goes For $12.5 Million In Holiday Fire Sale
A 156-room Courtyard near Oakland Airport sold for $12.5M — about 63% below last year’s county assessment, underscoring continued stress in the Bay Area hotel market.
Historic Empire Theater in San Francisco to be Replaced by New Apartment Complex in West Portal
Preliminary permits filed for demolition of Empire Theater in San Francisco; a nine-story apartment complex with ground-floor retail space is proposed for the site.
Samuel Merritt's Downtown High-Rise Aims to Jolt Oakland Back to Life
Samuel Merritt University moved into a new 10‑story City Center campus in downtown Oakland on Monday, bringing new simulation labs and thousands of students to the core. City leaders say the project will anchor downtown recovery and expand the local health workforce.
Cupertino’s Skinny Mary Avenue Strip Slated for 40 All-Affordable Units
Building permits are in for Mary Avenue Villas, a 40-unit, 100%-affordable Cupertino project that would reserve nearly half its homes for residents with developmental disabilities. The filings mark a milestone but funding and council approvals still lie ahead.
Marin County Approves New Senior Living Facility in Strawberry to Meet Growing Housing Needs
Marin County approves plans for a five-story senior living facility in Strawberry, with 106 units for independent and assisted living, catered to the aging population.
Sutter Drops $10M To Turbocharge Mark West Springs Medical Hub In Santa Rosa
Sutter Health has launched a $10 million renovation next to its Santa Rosa hospital to add exam rooms, imaging and relocated orthopedics as it expands outpatient care. Construction began in December and the clinic is expected to open in phases through late 2026.












