OAKLAND, CA-Developers and building owners who choose to take advantage of Oakland's free energy consulting service are finding that it is well worth the effort. One developer has cut costs by $1.5 million.

PETALUMA, CA-Basin Street Properties has found a new tenant to occupy space in its million sf business park in Petaluma. Occam Networks has signed a long-term lease with the development company.

SAN FRANCISCO-Including direct vacancies, sublease availabilities and currently occupied space being advertised for lease, the vacancy rate in San Francisco is 20.81%, according to Costar Realty's weekly availability and vacancy report. The direct vacancy rate is 12.71%, according to the report.

OAKLAND, CA-Developers and building owners who choose to take advantage of Oakland's free energy consulting service are finding that it is well worth the effort. One developer has cut costs by $1.5 million.

SANTA CLARA-An Exodus spokesman says that Exodus has the option to purchase the 320,000-sf development and is weighing its options. Given the company's recent layoffs, it doesn't look like it will be interested in doubling its space.

SAN FRANCISCO-Catellus and AEW Capital are jointly developing a $295 million, mixed-use project at Mission Bay for an institutional client. The project will include 595 residential units, 83,000 sf of retail space and 45,000 sf of office space.

RENO, NV-The Seattle-based company currently leases a 588,560 sf facility in nearby Fernly; it plans to use its new space for overflow storage. The 336,000-sf building has 30-foot-clear ceilings and 76 dock-high doors.

SAN JOSE-An agreement was reached this week under which the city of Salinas will dismiss its lawsuit in exchange for a commitment from San Jose and Cisco Systems to better address housing, transportation and educational needs.