LOS ANGELES-The bus and rail strike, which started over the weekend, will force an estimated 450,000 workers to find other ways to commute today. Many office buildings, businesses will share their pain.

LOS ANGELES-A private investor purchases 72,000-sf complex in North County suburb from Tokai Bank of California.

LOS ANGELES-Newly formed CannonDworsky signs $7.3-million lease at Divco West's 1901 Avenue of the Stars complex.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-Investment group buys 31,811-sf mixed-use project, which is anchored by an ice rink.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-Hart Advisors of Boston purchases 276,000-sf manufacturing and distribution facility from Proficiency Capital.

LOS ANGELES-Transit unions agree to delay today's scheduled walkout, but stoppage could come this weekend if talks don't make faster progress.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA.-Already one of the West's fastest-growing home-improvement chains, the Irvine-based company is opening five 'superstores' for home decorators and may build more.

LOS ANGELES-Chadbourne & Parke expands Southland presence by leasing 16,000 sf for about $2.6 million.