SAN FRANCISCO-A recent report shows promise for the San Francisco Bay Area office real estate market -- five-weeks of relative stability after months of rising vacancies.

OAKLAND, CA-After renewing its lease for $50 million, the Oakland law offices of Crosby, Heafey, Roach and May has undergone the first phase of renovation, which is designed to maximize the property's space and update its appearance.

CUPERTINO, CA-Last month, Mission West Properties sold a 77,000-sf R&D property located at 5713-5729 Fontanoso Way in San Jose to Cisco Systems for $15.4 million.

SANTA ROSA, CA-Proving that some industries are still increasing their space in the area, Orion Parntners says it recently brokered a $3.8-million building sale and a significant lease transaction.

CONCORD, CA-Colliers International wins the leasing contract for the Metroplex Office Centre, which will consist of class A twin buildings beginning in 2003, when competition is expected to be thin.

SAN FRANCISCO-The Port Commission can expedite planning and construction on its cruise ship terminal and office complex at San Francisco's Pier 30-32 with a new bill signed by Gov. Gray Davis.

SAN FRANCISCO-Global Real Analytics of San Francisco has acquired the 16-year-old National Real Estate Index from CB Richard Ellis as part of a joint venture with Boston-based Property & Portfolio Research.

SAUSALITO, CA-A new group of proposals have been presented for a conference center at Fort Baker. The new plans are designed to appease traffic and environmental concerns in the wake of a federal lawsuit.