SAN JOSE, CA-The century-old downtown canning plant is being converted into loft-style homes and an adjacent apartment community by San Mateo-based developer the Castle Group.

ANTIOCH, CA-City council officials here are delaying their full approval of a 9.1-acre commercial development within Williamson Ranch Plaza due to concerns about light pollution and proposed tenants.

SAN JOSE, CA-The city and software giant Cisco Systems have agreed that the firm will pay $122 million toward the off-site infrastructure improvements necessary to prepare North Coyote Valley for its proposed 20,000-worker campus.

OAKLAND, CA-Port officials here are preparing a request for proposals from developers for a proposed 250,000-sf convention and exhibition hall that would replace several county-occupied buildings near Interstate 880.

PLEASANTON, CA-A developing 19-acre office park here will have its own on-site power supply courtesy of a Sacramento energy firm. The first three 30,000-sf buildings in the development will be available mid-2001.

SAN JOSE, CA-Property developer Divco West has names two ex-Cornerstone Properties employees to the posts of vice president of portfolio management and senior investment officer.

SAN FRANCISCO-The much-disputed $400 million Downtown retail project that includes a Bloomingdale's store took a step closer to resolution on Tuesday, as labor officials and the project's developer finalized an agreement.

MILPITAS, CA-City Council officials are spending $3.89 million for interior finishes to its new City Hall, which will be completed toward the end of 2001.