ORANGE COUNTY, CA-A Superior Court judge says the county broke the law by slapping a retroactive property-tax increase on Robert Pool to make up for the years when values didn't rise. If upheld, the decision could ultimately cost state and local governments millions of dollars in revenue.

LOS ANGELES-Tenant EDCO USA will take 10,000 sf for 15 years at the Downtown tower formerly occupied by AT&T. The space will be used to house a data center.

LOS ANGELES-Brokerage firm's president will assume additional role of West Coast regional manager. Sullivan becomes branch manager of Downtown office after stint as co-manager of West LA office.

TEMECULA, CA-Advanced Cardiovascular Systems Inc. signs three-year deal worth $1.9 million for 66,280 sf at Kearny Real Estate Co.'s 385-acre Westside Business Center.

LOS ANGELES-The five-year plan is aimed at spurring construction of affordable rental housing in LA and Orange counties and helping current tenants acquire a home of their own. New commitment is particularly welcome in LA, where city's efforts to build a similar fund of its own have stalled.

LOS ANGELES-The five-year plan is aimed at spurring construction of affordable rental housing in LA and Orange counties and helping current tenants acquire a home of their own. New commitment is particularly welcome in LA, where city's efforts to build a similar fund of its own have stalled.

SANTA MONICA, CA-Milken Institute pegs number at 263,700, but cautions that the figure could rise if spending doesn't pick up soon. Longer-term outlook is brighter.

SANTA MONICA, CA-Milken Institute pegs number at 263,700, but cautions that the figure could rise if spending doesn't pick up soon. Longer-term outlook is brighter.