BELLEVUE, WA-Safeway Inc. has subleased a large chunk of Downtown flex space from Teledesic, a satellite communications services company that renovated the former HomeGrocer.com warehouse at 1445 120th Ave. N.E., north of Lake Bellevue.

REDWOOD CITY, CA-A new pilot system handles state tax liens on property and allows local title companies to electronically prepare, submit and record reconveyances using a newly developed computerized notarization process.

SEATTLE-The Mariners plan to develop a new retail and office complex with a public plaza directly across from Safeco Field. If all goes well, the project will break ground early next year.

SAULSALITO, CA-The Sausalito City Council will decide this week whether or not to appeal a federal ruling dismissing the city's lawsuit over a proposed $60 million development project at nearby Fort Baker.

BELLEVUE, WA-Seattle Boat and MIU France have both signed leases for industrial space in the 63,000-sf Simone & Associates Building, bringing it to 100% occupancy.

SAN FRANCISCO-The Planning Commission cannot meet to discuss permits and projects because of a lack of members and the city's failure to agree on the decision-making process.

SAN FRANCISCO-More than $106.2 million in federal grants being awarded to cities throughout the state, including the Bay Area, where it will be utilized for housing and community development.

EMERYVILLE, CA-When the second phase is complete, Pixar Village's new offices will include 350,000-sf of office space and a 50,000-sf common building that will house a screening theater. City officials say Phase 2 will break ground soon.