HAYWARD, CA-Golden West Sales Inc. of Hayward has signed a warehouse distribution lease in Hayward, while Consolidated Electric Supply has signed an industrial lease in San Leandro.

BERKELEY, CA-Berkeley city officials view the new Berkeley Montessori School, which is being built on University Avenue, as a major step towards the revitalization of one of the city's shadiest areas.

RENO, NV-The California State Teachers' Retirement System has acquired a stake in DP Partners' industrial real estate portfolio for $560 million, which represents its largest real estate deal in history.

PITTSBURG, CA-Former City Councilman Frank Quesada will not be charged as the local DA decides the evidence is too sketchy on allegations that Quesada showed favoritism to a prominent developer to whom he owed more than $370,000.

BERKELEY, CA-Despite local opposition, property owner Patrick Kennedy will proceed with plans to develop a new $20 million, 100-unit commercial and residential development.

SACRAMENTO, CA-The sale of the Cottage Square Apartments at a rate higher than the listing price confirms the increasing investment value of real estate within today's slumping economy.

SAN JOSE, CA-Silicon Valley is not showing signs of recovery from the dot-com crash, according to Colliers International's latest statistics, which reveal that the amount of available space in the valley has increased.

SAN FRANCISCO-A San Diego-based development company envisions a luxury apartment complex sitting at the end of the Bay Bridge, even though it involves the demolition of the BofA clock tower landmark.