Washington
California’s Power Play: How AB 825 Could Reshape the Western Energy Market and Unlock Billions in Regional Savings
New legislation promises billions in savings and cleaner power across the West—if regional tensions can be resolved When California Governor Gavin Newsom signed...
San Francisco’s Iconic Flood Building Unveils Rebrand Amid Union Square Revitalization
San Francisco, Calif. (October 8, 2025) – The historic Flood Building has completed a full rebrand followingKidder Mathews’ assignment earlier this year to oversee leasing...
The Pacific Recession: California, Washington, and Oregon Are America’s Economic Canaries in the Coal Mine
As the national economy teeters, the Pacific states are already feeling the pain of contraction and job losses The tech hubs and export...
Starbucks to Close ~130 Underperforming Stores, 28 in Greater Bay Area, in $1 Billion Restructuring
Coffee giant to shutter locations that can’t meet brand standards and cut 900 corporate roles as part of strategy to refocus on customer...
Bryan Taing Joins MidPen Housing as SVP, Head of Property Management
Bryan joins MidPen with more than 17 years of experience in multifamily real estate operations and asset management. FOSTER CITY, CA—MidPen Housing has...
BRIDGE Housing Launches $1B Private Equity Fund for West Coast Affordable Housing
SAN FRANCISCO – BRIDGE Housing, the leading nonprofit affordable housing owner and developer on the West Coast, has launched its first private equity fund...
Cakebread Cellars Names David Amadia President and Chief Executive Officer
Current President and CEO Mike Jaeger retiring from esteemed wine industry career NAPA VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2025 — Cakebread Cellars today announced the appointment of David Amadia as President and...
The Great Hiring Freeze: U.S. Labor Market Hits the Brakes as Fed Faces Policy Dilemma
The American job machine that powered the economy through four years of defying recession predictions has suddenly downshifted into first gear. August employment...
Microsoft’s Global Data Center Land Rush: Inside the $64.6 Billion Infrastructure Expansion
Tech giant’s unprecedented capital spending spree transforms it from software company to global real estate powerhouse as AI demands reshape the industry Microsoft...
Microsoft’s Office Return Reflects Growing Industry Trend
Microsoft weighs stricter attendance rules as companies continue pulling back from pandemic-era flexibility The corporate world’s return-to-office momentum appears to be accelerating in...
California Bucks National Trend with Monthly Construction Gains Amid Regional Workforce Shortage
California gains jobs monthly while facing annual decline; Washington posts steepest year-over-year losses; Oregon data suggests regional challenges Construction employment across the West...
Essex Property Trust Delivers Strong Q2 Results, Signaling Resilient West Coast Multifamily Market
REIT beats guidance, raises full-year outlook as regional fundamentals show surprising strength despite supply pressures Essex Property Trust delivered a standout second quarter,...
