Yearly Archives: 2015

New Buildings Institute (NBI) today announced the addition of Nancy Jenkins, manager of DSM Strategy and Compliance at Southern California Edison (SCE), as the newest member of the organization’s Board of Directors. Ms. Jenkins is currently responsible for leading development and implementation of the overall strategy for SCE’s energy efficiency, demand response and customer solar program portfolio.

Shelly Mitchell Lynch, Bill Mitchell, and Vicki Mitchell ofCarmel Realty Company just closed escrow on a gorgeous property on an iconic scenic road running along the coastline in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The property was listed at $9.3 Million.

David Lyng Real Estate announced today that it has acquired American Dream Realty for an undisclosed purchase price. The combined companies now include eight offices and 230 salespeople spread across Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. This acquisition makes David Lyng Real Estate the largest brokerage in Santa Cruz County in both number of sales and overall sales volume.

New Facility Provides 38 Beds for Individuals Discharged From County Hospitals After Major Surgery East Rancho Dominguez, June 10, 2015 - The Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles (CDC) joined Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark RidleyThomas to celebrate the grand opening of the South Los Angeles Recuperative Care Center (Center), located in the unincorporated area of East Rancho Dominguez.

Regional Administrator Yolanda G. Olivarez of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced today that SBA has approved more than $12.4 million in federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Fannin, Fort Bend, Gaines

Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | California) made the following statement on today’s launch of the Homes for Heroes Program in downtown Los Angeles. Homes for Heroes is a partnership of the U.S. Veterans Administration, LA City Chamber of Commerce, United Way, LA Housing and Community investment Department, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles and Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles to encourage landlords to rent to homeless veterans.

U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today testified before the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management on ongoing efforts to improve the management of federal properties and eliminate inefficiencies in government spending.

New Buildings Institute (NBI) has announced the addition of Nancy Jenkins, manager of DSM Strategy and Compliance at Southern California Edison (SCE), as the newest member of the organization’s Board of Directors. Ms. Jenkins is currently responsible for leading development and implementation of the overall strategy for SCE’s energy efficiency, demand response and customer solar program portfolio. Prior to joining the utility, she supported public policy at the California Energy Commission

A 29-year-old man pleaded not guilty today after being ordered to stand trial for the killing of a man standing outside of a Redondo Beach home, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced

California State Parks and the Friends of Sutter’s Fort are proud to announce a number of major restoration projects for Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (SHP) that, in total, represent the most extensive restorations at the Fort since a major reconstruction effort in the 1890s. While some of the Fort upgrades have already begun, the overall scope of the current restoration project includes the following:  restoration of the Fort’s historic exterior wall

Meta Housing Corporation has announced the completion of the Cabrillo Family Apartments, a 44-unit, mixed-used, affordable/workforce family apartment community in Torrance, California.

Tony Francois, Senior Staff Attorney with Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), issued this statement today after the California Supreme Court issued an adverse ruling in PLF’s challenge to San Jose’s “Inclusionary Housing Ordinance” — a law that imposes a significant financial penalty on the providers and purchasers of new homes

In this position, Mr. Nicholson will lead the organization’s strategy to raise funds to expand the programs that serve residents in BRIDGE communities. BRIDGE is a leading nonprofit developer, owner and manager of affordable housing in California, Oregon and Washington

California home sales softened in May, but the housing market momentum continued to be solid as the spring home-buying season marked higher year-over-year home sales and prices for the fourth straight month, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today

Funding to Support Success of Small Businesses Includes New Disaster Recovery Program, Support for Women Entrepreneurs, Streamlining of Business Permits & Shop Local Initiatives. Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced $6.7 million over the next two years to expand services for small businesses and strengthen neighborhood commercial corridors.

$2.4 Million in Funding to Expand Construction Training Program to Provide Workforce in Major Infrastructure Projects Including Rehabilitation of City’s Public Housing San Francisco, CA – Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced $2.4 million in funding over the next two years to expand CityBuild, San Francisco’s workforce training academy program, with a third training academy that would allow up to 150 trainees to enroll every year

Senior Vice President Marie Taylor with NAI Capital negotiated a 10 year lease on behalf John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. at 145 E Walnut Avenue in the city of Monrovia, Calif. The 17,082 square foot industrial warehouse built in 1997 will serve as the new corporate headquarters of John Moran Auctioneers which has been in business since 1969.

NAI Capital is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Tom Nguyen represented KO's HB Medical Building, Inc., in the sale of 17752-17762 Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach, Calif. The $7.8 million sale included a 19,288 square foot surgery center, a 29,398 square foot medical office building and a 4 level parking structure on 1.8 acres of land. The buyer was Blue Sky HB, LLC.

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, hosted a congressional briefing on Vietnam’s deteriorating human rights record

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House floor on Trade Adjustment Assistance and Trade Promotion Authority. Below is a transcript of the Leader’s remarks