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Los Angeles, CA - November 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction has completed on ParkLanding, a four-story multifamily community designed by Newman Garrison + Partners (NG+P), an architectural firm based in Newport Beach, Calif. Developer Jamboree Housing Corporation partnered with the City of Buena Park Community Redevelopment Agency to replace a long-time, abandoned 2.02-acre site with a state-of-the-art, high-quality affordable apartment complex using NG+P’s proprietary design concept, New Block™.

SAN DIEGO, CA - November 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Citing data from a new report about homeless San Diegans that was released today, Interim Mayor Todd Gloria urged local residents to clean out their closets and volunteer their time to make a difference in the lives of homeless San Diegans at The 8th Project Homeless Connect - Downtown San Diego (Project Homeless Connect)

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Northern California real estate investor pleaded guilty today for his role in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in Northern California, the Department of Justice announced

San Luis Obispo - October 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Rep. Lois Capps (CA-24) announced that Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Corporation in San Luis Obispo received a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant for $1.4 million.

WASHINGTON - October 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Rep. Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) released the following statement after the H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) was passed by the House of Representatives in a 417 to 3 bipartisan vote. The bill authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers funding for improvements to America’s ports, waterways and projects tied to flood protection, drinking water, dams and levees and environmental restoration. Although intended to be reauthorized every two years, it has been six years since the last WRRDA was signed into law.

Woodland, CA - October 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This summer, the Building Inspection Services Division of the Yolo County Planning & Public Works Department was surveyed by the Insurance Service Office (ISO) Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule. The survey resulted in a Building Code Effectiveness Grading Classification of 2 – a high rating – for its commercial and residential properties codes and inspections.

Torrance, CA - October 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Engineering and Science Inc. (Partner), a national engineering, environmental and energy consulting firm headquartered in Torrance, Calif., has brought Debbie Stott on board as a new national project and client manager. Stott is an experienced environmental professional who has worked in the industry for more than 27 years, specializing in environmental due diligence, site assessment, remediation and regulatory compliance.

Torrance, CA - October 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- C.W. Driver, a premier builder serving California since 1919, has announced the promotion of Richard Freeark, LEED® AP, to senior vice president of the firm’s San Diego offices. Freeark will oversee the office and all C.W. Driver projects within the region.

Torrance, CA - October 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction has begun on Nadel Architects-designed Juanita Tate Marketplace, a 77,096-square-foot outdoor retail center in South Los Angeles situated on the 6.5-acre site of a former scrap-metal plant. Owned by Regency Centers, the $21 million development will bring a full-service grocery and retail center to the highly underserved surrounding community.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- There is a sense of energy and hopefulness that resonates from the young residents of Young Burlington Apartments located just West of downtown Los Angeles. The twenty-one (21) unit complex is home to formerly homeless youth from ages 18-24. Young Burlington opened its doors almost a year ago and those who contributed to making this project a reality all gathered to celebrate the achievements on October 18. The HACLA is providing rental subsidy for twenty (20) units, a commitment of $3.9 million in Housing Assistance Payment over the 15 year contract term. The project is part of the Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSHP) portfolio to house the chronically homeless.

Long Beach - October 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Growing Experience (TGE) hosted its 4th Annual Long Beach Farm Dinner Fundraiser. The event was held at the TGE’s Urban Garden located within the Carmelitos Public Housing Development. Event proceeds benefit TGE’s site operations, as well as help sustain the training programs offered to low-income youth in the community. The Farm Dinner started in 2010 and has gained popularity over the past several years, resulting in the largest turnout to date

SAN DIEGO - October 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Taking action to help California veterans find decent housing, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined local veterans, lawmakers and community leaders in San Diego today to sign legislation to expand housing opportunities for veterans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), who served as California’s Insurance Commissioner for eight years, spoke during a bipartisan meeting of Members of Congress focused on responsible strategies to ensure affordability in flood insurance reform. Garamendi called for an immediate delay to impending flood insurance rate hikes caused by new flood risk maps produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Garamendi’s Congressional District includes approximately 200 miles of the Sacramento River.

Los Angeles, CA - October 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- NHS and Bank of America are joining forces to host a Homebuyer Expo for local families. Potential homebuyers may get the help they need to make homeownership a real possibility. Prospective homebuyers should attend this Homebuyer Expo taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced that San Francisco housed 110 chronically homeless veterans in the last 100 days, following a reported 30 percent decline in homelessness among veterans since 2011.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- We are now a week into the federal government shutdown and things remain the same. Vital programs and services remain shuttered, impacting everyday people across the country

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction has begun on the Nadel Architects-designed, $11 million mixed-use complex on the former site of Westwood’s Mann Theatre. Currently named Lindbrook-Gayley, the four-story, 80,000-square-foot building rests in the heart of Westwood Village on a mere 16,000 square feet. When completed, Lindbrook-Gayley will consist of 34 apartments, 5,250 square feet of retail space and two subterranean parking levels. The project was approved by the West Los Angeles Planning Commission in 2012 and is tentatively scheduled for completion in the summer of 2014

Sacramento, CA - October 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In recent days, CalVet has received a number of calls from concerned veterans regarding the impact of the federal government shut down on the CalVet Home Loan program.CalVet Home Loans is not being impacted by the U.S. federal government shutdown. The Department is open for business originating and closing loans for California veterans.

Los Angeles, CA - October 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- For almost three decades now, NHS has continued making Los Angeles County neighborhoods, neighborhoods of choice by creating BLOC clubs, putting first time homebuyers in homes and revitalizing neighborhoods through Neighborhood Pride Day. NHS is teaming up with over 100 residents, volunteers and local businesses to beautify a block in Sylmar on Saturday, October 5, 2013 for Neighborhood Pride Day. These volunteers come together to help make their neighborhoods healthy, sustainable places for families to work and play together and also call home. This will mark the eighth NPD in 2013 that NHS has hosted and will be the last one for the year. Councilman Felipe Fuentes will attend the event and welcome participants to his district.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- About 50 homes within Los Angeles County unincorporated communities have sustained $2.3 million in combined flood damage, according to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.