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.

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'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.

U.S. existing‑home sales cooled in March to a nine‑month low even as the median price hit a March record; some Bay Area markets are still showing strength.

After nearly 50 years, Shorenstein handed 45 Fremont to Madison Capital; the buyer plans an amenity‑led retenanting of the 34‑story Financial District tower.

A 42-acre Benessere Vineyards estate in St. Helena will be sold at auction in May, with starting bids expected between $8M and $12M.

Fairview Terrace will convert a long‑vacant South Stockton lot into 76 all‑electric, affordable senior apartments with on‑site services and clean‑energy systems.

City leaders approved an amended lease to revive a long‑dormant Hope Street hotel‑office plan, trading a hotel garage for shared parking and new payments toward municipal parking. The move aims to cut costs and speed construction.

Glean has taken new office space near downtown Mountain View as the enterprise-AI company scales hiring and product work after raising roughly $765M.

Automaker‑backed IONNA paid $2.45M for a San Jose car lot and could convert it into a Rechargery with fast chargers, a lounge and retail as part of a California push.

A county-backed affordable housing project broke ground at 3001 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, promising roughly 130 units and services for people exiting homelessness.

A $298M financing package will remake Crystal Bay’s Cal Neva into the Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino, pairing historic preservation with major energy upgrades.

The SEC has subpoenaed at least one former Paramount executive as investigators probe related‑party payments to ex‑CEO Albert Behler amid Rithm’s takeover. Regulators and shareholder lawyers are watching closely.