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Recognizing that research has shown low-income students lose more academic skills over summer than their middle-class peers, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing will continue operating its Youth Education Enhancement Program (YEEP) at learning centers at eight of its affordable rental complexes throughout the summer, serving 240 students

Lifescapes International, the landscape architectural firm behind iconic landscape designs such as the Fillmore in San Francisco, 8500 and The Grove in Los Angeles, and the recently reinvigorated design at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in downtown San Diego, has been selected by developer Zephyr Partners as the landscape architect for The Block, a new 720,000 square-foot mixed-use, high-rise residential development in the heart of downtown San Diego

Director Dottie Overal of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Oklahoma District office announced today that SBA has approved more than $5 million in federal disaster loans for Oklahoma businesses and residents impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in Atoka, Beckham, Bryan, Caddo, Canadian, Choctaw, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Johnston, Kiowa, Le Flore, Marshall, McClain, McCurtain, McIntosh, Oklahoma, Pittsburg, Pottawatomie, Rogers, Seminole, Tillman and Wagoner counties that occurred May 5 - June 4, 2015.

A new report by the California Reinvestment Coalition finds Wall Street’s latest profit scheme of buying and renting foreclosed homes (REO to Rental) is hurting neighborhoods throughout California. The report, based on a survey of 80 community-based nonprofits, finds long-term tenants are being displaced, first time homebuyers are losing to all-cash offers by investors, and communities are being destabilized.

This year the State of California has mandated that properties cut water usage by at least 20-percent – a large undertaking for some companies and brands that might have to make major overhauls to landscaping and water usage in prospective properties. Unire Real Estate Group, with its more than 35-million square feet of managed property, has been working diligently with tenants, clients and landscapers to develop and implement new watering strategies, as well as replace existing planting with drought

Join Recreation and Parks, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, Third District, Tony Hawk, community members and skateboarders for the opening of the Lanark Skate Plaza. Professional skateboarders will perform a demonstration session led by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk

Sally Lyng and Josh Bacorn of David Lyng Real Estate have recently represented the seller in the sale of 722 Escalona Drive in Capitola for $4,850,000. The beautiful European craftsman home designed by Thatcher Thompson has distinctive architectural style and a unique location on the largest beach front parcel in Capitola.This 1.25 acre gated property, set on three separate parcels, sits on a bluff among mature trees, large lawns, flagstone patios and lovely landscaping. Privately located in easy walking distance to the quaint village of Capitola and New Brighton Beach just to the south where one can walk for miles.

A Virginia woman pleaded no contest today to a charge of going into Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s home and refusing to leave, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Ariel Archer, 26, of Richmond, Va., entered the plea to one misdemeanor count of trespass and refusing to leave private property in case 5PY07822.

With the California housing market continuing its upward trend, pending home sales registered their sixth straight annual gain, with the last four months being in the double-digits, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Advanced Microgrid Solutions (AMS) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Shell Energy North America (Shell Energy) to install up to 20 Megawatts (MWs) of battery storage at Shell Energy commercial, industrial and utility customer sites throughout California

Jane Poppelreiter, agent with Paragon Real Estate Group, has recently closed the sale on an extensively remodeled Mediterranean home in the prestigious St. Francis Wood neighborhood in San Francisco. The home was listed at $2,995,000 and sold for $3,400,000.

Realtor Trinkie Watson recently earned a certificate from the Program on Negotiation from the Harvard Law School after attending an in-depth, week long workshop. The course was led by Bruce Patton, a Distinguished Fellow of the Harvard Negotiation Project. He is also the co-author of Getting to Yes

With a market share in Newport Coast that hovers around $900 million, Michael Fawaz is well known for his abilities with regard to selling property for the highest possible value. Given the fact that he focuses his efforts as a real estate professional exclusively in Newport Coast, he’s also an exceptional resource for homebuyers, and his latest accomplishment aptly illustrates this fact.

Today, the residences located at 3312 and 3320 Ocean Boulevard sit side by side, showcasing the mesmerizing ocean views for which the storied seaside street is so well known. Within the next few months, however, they will be combined into one stunning Cape Cod-style estate—a tremendous accomplishment for all involved

Uniquely private, hidden from the road, and set well back from its frontage on the second fairway of the world-renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links, this estate rests on approximately two very private acres and enjoys broad ocean and golf views, including Stillwater Cove and Point Lobos.

Rodeo Realty Agents Rhonda Payne and Norma Streams listed 612 Lorraine Blvd., in the Los Angeles area for $3.475 million, both agents are currently at the Rodeo Realty, Sunset office. The Estate illustrates great symmetry and architectural intricacies with its spacious public room, sweeping staircase and grand size living-room. Amenities include paddle tennis court, chauffeur's quarters, pool and spa.

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.

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