INLAND EMPIRE, CA-The state funded organization, Ability Counts Inc., will occupy 37,000 sf of industrial space in Corona and 33,248 of industrial space in Riverside. The transactions have a combined value of $2.2 million.

BUENA PARK, CA-The $2-billion transportation and services company inks a $5.4-million agreement. According to the deal, Con-Way will occupy 26,775 sf in the Buena Park Commerce Plaza for the next 10 years.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA-EPD Wearnes Inc., which manufactures and sells water filtration systems, inks a five-year lease to occupy a 47,200-sf building here. The industrial facility will be used for light manufacturing of commercial water treatment products.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-The event, which centered on the theme "back to basics," packed more than 1,000 attendees into Anaheim's Disneyland Hotel. Diversification was one of the hottest topics at the conference, which featured keynote speakers James Carville and Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr.

LAS VEGAS, NV-After reaching tentative agreements with four major casino owners, the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders' and Beverage Dispensers' Union Local 165 are offering to postpone their June 1st strike deadline for 30 days.

COSTA MESA, CA-The developer of storage networking products signs a 10-year build-to-suit lease with an option to buy. The agreement calls for an initial phase of 180,000 sf with an expansion capability of up to 245,000 sf.

SANTA ANA, CA-Summerwood Homes Inc. snatches up the Santa Ana property, which is located at 4024 W. 5th St. The buyer plans to develop approximately 22 single-family homes on the site.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA-Dr. David Mai has paid more than $820,000 for the facility, which stands at 17305 Brookhurst Street. He plans to use the building as a medical office.