Harvey expanded its downtown San Francisco headquarters by adding two floors at 201 Third St, increasing its SoMa footprint amid fresh funding and hiring.

Cupertino’s council approved 51 townhomes on Linda Vista Drive despite neighbors’ wildfire and evacuation concerns. City staff pointed to state housing rules that constrained local options.

Councilmembers pushed an "Al Fresco 2.0" memo asking staff to build a permanent outdoor dining program, streamline permits and appoint a coordinator. The change aims to help small restaurants and activate streets.

Atherton officials warn a SamTrans plan to repurpose the Dumbarton corridor into a busway could trigger SB 79 and allow taller apartment buildings near a new stop.

City Council signaled intent to vacate a block of Fairmont Avenue to make way for Castro Commons, an eight‑story, 140‑unit condo and retail project; a final vote is expected April 28.

Rooted bought a 33‑unit Temescal building and will offer the apartments to Oakland Unified teachers at about half market rent. The acquisition kicks off a plan to assemble dozens more units for educators.

Douglas Elliman has hired local agents Christine Krenos and Joseph Zichelle to lead its new Napa and Sonoma operations, adding national firepower to Wine Country listings.

A landmark Empress of China building in Chinatown has been sold to a community arts coalition that plans to build an Asian American cultural center.

Santa Clara County pledged $32.5M at the Lupina groundbreaking in San José, unlocking a 99‑unit deeply affordable housing project. Construction is underway and occupancy is expected by 2028.

Two lender-owned Hyatt House hotels in Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill sold at auction for unusually low prices, highlighting a still-weak Bay Area hotel market. The deals could affect local property-tax rolls and valuations.

Permits filed show a six‑story, 91‑unit affordable project at 111 Fairmount that preserves the church entry while adding new below‑market homes. The Unity Council and Oakland Peace Center are listed as partners.

Ryan Seacrest trimmed the asking price on his 40‑acre St. Helena estate to $19.8M after a major remodel and a long run on the market.

An eight‑story, 359‑unit project at 2700 Shattuck cleared design review, advancing plans to replace two car dealerships with housing, retail and dozens of below‑market units.