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Medical device tech company sells Sunnyvale site to real estate firm

SUNNYVALE — Medical device and technology company Intuitive Surgical sold a Sunnyvale research and office building it plans to vacate for well above its assessed value, documents filed on Nov. 4 in Santa Clara County show. Bay Area real estate firm Graymark Capital led an affiliated group that paid...

Sunnyvale, CA · 23h
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Sales pick up at downtown San Jose housing tower

SAN JOSE — A downtown San Jose housing tower has sold nearly half its condominiums, a purchasing surge that has accompanied the official opening of an amenities area and pool deck at the residential complex. San Jose political and business leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to mark a...

San Jose, CA · 18h
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The 12 Best Suburbs Near Sacramento, California For An Affordable Retirement

One retirement community near Sacramento has two championship golf courses and two separate lodges. That’s not a resort. It’s a neighborhood where people actually live. I have to admit, that detail stopped me cold. Then I learned another town nearby was founded by a railroad back in 1869.

Sacramento, CA · 12d
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Redwood City: Rent Control Measure Lags Behind In Early Results

A measure to introduce rent control and expand tenant protections in Redwood City lagged behind the needed majority in early results on election night. Measure E has garnered about 44% approval based on early counts that included all vote center ballots as well as vote-by-mail ballots received in the mail or returned to vote centers and drop boxes by Friday.

Redwood City, CA · 2d
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San Francisco AI Firms Now Chase 5.3 Million Square Feet of Office Space

Ninety artificial intelligence companies are currently hunting for office space across San Francisco, together seeking a combined 5.3 million square feet, as the city reclaims its title as the country's hottest office market. Twenty-three of those prospective tenants are each looking for at least 50,000 square feet, a sign that AI's office footprint here keeps expanding even as the broader national market cools.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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San Jose hotel tower is expected to go up for sale sometime in 2027

SAN JOSE — The Signia by Hilton hotel in downtown San Jose is slated to be placed on the sales block sometime during 2027, according to the latest plans publicly disclosed by the iconic lodging tower’s owner. The 541-room hotel at 175 South Market St. is owned by...

San Jose, CA · 3d

Backyard Garden Lover

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California Landlord Faces $19.25 Million Settlement Over Tenants' Security Deposits

A $19.25 million settlement has just been announced (October 20th) and awaits court approval in a class action lawsuit between Essex Property Trust and former tenants who claimed that the company withheld security deposits in violation of state laws. According to the Times of San Diego, the former tenants also claimed that they were charged...

California · 2d

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Walnut Creek: Voters Support Zoning Change For Senior Housing By Bart; 2 Appointed To Council Unopposed

Walnut Creek voters appeared to approve both measures on the city's ballot in Tuesday's election, while two new members of the City Council are joining after winning in an uncontested election for the seats. MEASURE U. Article continues below this ad. Walnut Creek voters in Tuesday's election showed strong support...

Walnut Creek, CA · 2d

The Modesto Bee

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In California Senate District 4 election, Duarte has lead over Brandon in early returns

Editor’s note: Election result numbers in the story will continue to be updated. The numbers in the graphic below are the most up-to-date. Republican Alexandra Duarte held an early lead over Democrat Jaron Brandon on Tuesday night in California’s closely watched Senate District 4 race, as both candidates expressed optimism about their chances and emphasized the rising cost of living as a major concern for voters. Early, unofficial election results showed Duarte leading with 123,606 votes, or 52.2%, compared with 113,160 votes, or 47.8%, for Brandon, according to the California Secretary of State’s Office. Additional ballots remained to be counted, and the outcome had not been determined. Duarte, a Modesto-area farmer and the wife of former Republican congressman John Duarte, spoke with The Bee at a Republican election watch party at Ten Pin Fun Center in Turlock. “We’re watching the ballots come in,” Duarte said. “We’re cautiously optimistic about this.” Brandon, a Tuolumne County supervisor, spoke at a Democratic election-night gathering at the North Valley Labor Federation in downtown Modesto, where he described the experience of awaiting election returns as a roller coaster. “I feel really good about the results that we’re seeing,” Brandon said. “But, you know, also we

California · 2d

The Cool Down

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California home insurance premiums jumped 84%, shrinking what buyers can afford

Even the FAIR Plan has not been immune from rising prices.

California · 3d

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San Jose Developer Fights City Over 264-Unit Complex at Old Century 24 Site

A seven-story apartment complex with 264 units has been proposed for the site of the former Century 24 domed movie theater in west San Jose, but the project's own developer is now challenging the city's approval of the plan. The San Jose Planning Commission is slated to consider that appeal on Wednesday.

San Jose, CA · 3d

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Contra Costa Supervisors to Hold Hearing on $216K in Property Abatement Costs

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on abatements of three properties within the County: Bethel Island, Brentwood and Martinez. The county has provided an itemized list along with before and after photographs:. Gateway Road, Bethel Island — $90,509k (before/after photos): The Notice...

Contra Costa County, CA · 3d

Los Angeles Times

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Californians vote a resounding 'yes' on housing affordability propositions

Propositions 1 and 37, which will unlock billions in bond dollars for low-income housing and middle-income homewownership, passed easily Tuesday night.

California · 1d

The Thrifty Apartment

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More New Yorkers Are Moving Away—Here’s Where They’re Going

New York City has long attracted people looking for career opportunities, great food, cultural attractions, and the excitement of city life. But as housing prices, taxes, and everyday expenses remain high, some residents find it harder to justify staying. A recent analysis by the Citizens’ Budget Commission found that New York City’s population declined in... The post More New Yorkers Are Moving Away—Here’s Where They’re Going first appeared on The Thrifty Apartment .

New York, NY · 8d

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In San Francisco, real estate has reached eye-popping prices

Mortgage rates are high across the U.S., sitting around 7%. But even relative to the rest of the country, San Francisco has an affordability problem. Inventory of single-family homes in the city was down 33% year over year, and demand is high. Cynthia Cummins, a real estate agent and founder...

San Francisco, CA · 3d

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Millennium Tower One-Bedroom Rents for $10K, a Downtown San Francisco First

A 773-square-foot, one-bedroom condo on the 23rd floor of Millennium Tower just rented for $10,000 a month, going to a tenant who works nearby in artificial intelligence. The deal closed on Oct. 31 and, according to the Compass agents who brokered it, marks the first time a downtown one-bedroom has crossed into five-figure monthly rent.

San Francisco, CA · 4d

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Palo Alto Council Approves 390-Unit Cal Ave Tower Plan, 4-2, Despite Fewer Affordable Homes

Palo Alto's City Council voted 4-2 to advance a revised plan for a three-tower housing project at 156 California Avenue, the site of a Mollie Stone's market, after developer Redco added nearly 100 parking spaces at the city's request while cutting 28 affordable units from its original proposal. The vote sets the stage for what could become the city's tallest residential development in years, built on a site that has been at the center of a tense standoff between the developer and local officials for months.

Palo Alto, CA · 2d

SFGate

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Berkeley: Voters Likely To Approve Measure X, Which Would Cap Rent Increases At 10%, Gives Tenants More Protections

According to early results on Tuesday, Berkeley voters appear to have favored a proposition to amend the city's rent stabilization policy. Measure X, which was placed on the ballot after a City Council vote, seeks to amend the city's Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Just Cause Ordinance to give tenants and tenant associations more agency, among other changes.

Berkeley, CA · 2d

Mission Local

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One San Francisco affordable-housing measure set to pass, another unlikely to succeed

Prop. C faced no major opposition while the "social housing" measure Prop. I had nearly $3 million spent against it by real-estate interests. One San Francisco affordable-housing measure set to pass, another unlikely to succeed

San Francisco, CA · 2d

Palo Alto Online

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Chang, Lauing, Veenker poised to prevail in Palo Alto council race

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Incumbents Ed Lauing and Vicki Veenker and Planning and Transportation Commission member Bryna Chang are poised to win the race for the Palo Alto City Council, with voters choosing City Hall experience over political newcomers, according to early election results. The three candidates had...

Palo Alto, CA · 2d