Mountain View Stands Firm on Housing Project Timeline Amid Developer Greystar's Legal Threats
Mountain View City Council approves a housing project on a historic bank site but denies developers an 8-year timeline extension, raising tensions and legal threats.
New Affordable Housing Development 'The Phoenix' Rises in West Oakland to Support Low-Income Families and Homeless Individuals
The Phoenix, an affordable housing development, opened in West Oakland with a celebration and support from local leaders, providing 100 new homes for low-income families and individuals.
Watson Ranch Showdown: Developer Drags American Canyon City Hall to Court
A Watson Ranch developer sued American Canyon, alleging the city failed to collect about $2 million, blocked critical road access and allowed stormwater into a quarry lake.
Big Box Showdown Looms At Oakland Army Base As Costco Circles North Gateway
Councilmember Carroll Fife filed a resolution asking the city to open exclusive negotiations with Costco and developer DECA for the North Gateway parcel at the former Oakland Army Base. The move would only authorize talks; approvals and cleanup remain to be decided.
San Mateo Snaps Up Tiny Daly City Lot for 72-Unit Affordable Housing Tower
San Mateo County approved a $4.44M purchase of 493 Eastmoor Ave. to lock in a 72‑unit deeply affordable development targeted to people served by county programs. The land buy is intended to boost the project's chances for tax credits and fast-track construction.
After Ponzi Past & Foreclosure, Hickeys Still Push 'Delusional' Sloat High-Rise
The Hickeys lost the Sloat site in foreclosure—but they’re still pushing a towering new plan. Their latest high-rise bid is drawing fresh scrutiny and fresh disbelief.
SF Mega-Landlord Mosser on the Ropes as 428 Units Land in Court's Grip
Lenders have moved to place 14 Mosser-owned San Francisco buildings into receivership, putting 428 apartments at risk as trustee‑sale dates approach. Court filings show auctions and major unpaid loans.
San Jose's Shiny New SoFA Tower Spirals into Bankruptcy Brawl
Suffolk Construction filed an involuntary Chapter 7 petition against the owner of The Fay after alleging millions in unpaid bills; the move complicates a pending foreclosure. Court records and industry reports show parallel legal and lender actions are now converging on the downtown tower.
Lender Grabs Oakland’s Broadway Medical Plaza After $32.5M Debt Pileup
A lender affiliate took back Broadway Medical Plaza at 3901–3903 Broadway via a deed in lieu after an unpaid loan of about $32.5M. The transfer underscores growing strain in the East Bay commercial market.












