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NewsThe Real Deal — SF
10/21/2026, 10:30:00 PM
The Bascom Group and Oberndorf Real Estate Management have joined forces to buy a multifamily community in the heart of San Jose. Irvine-based Bascom and San Francisco-based Oberndorf acquired the 117-unit Museum Park A…
NewsThe Almanac
10/17/2026, 4:48:15 AM
In a joint letter, Menlo Park Mayor Betsy Nash and Save Downtown Menlo proponent Alex Beltramo call for civility in the discourse surrounding Measure P, a citizen initiative that would prevent the city from making signi…
NewsKRON4
10/15/2026, 8:21:38 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nordstrom Rack plans to return to downtown San Francisco with a new store near Union Square, scheduled to open in fall 2027. The 51,500-square-foot store will be located at 2 Stockton St., markin…
NewsNBC Bay Area — San Jose
10/12/2026, 11:45:05 PM
A vibrant new outdoor hangout is quickly gaining popularity in downtown San Jose. Following the model of its popular counterpart in San Francisco, Spark Social has opened its doors in the South Bay, offering food trucks…
NewsGoogle Daly City
10/12/2026, 7:32:31 PM
Uniqlo's Return To Downtown San Francisco Offers Hope For Struggling Mid-Market District Patch
NewsThe Almanac
10/12/2026, 5:22:42 PM
Measure P proponent Van Kouzoujian says the ballot measure reflects Menlo Park's commitment to downtown. The post Guest Opinion: Measure P Stands for Menlo Park, vote yes appeared first on The Almanac.
NewsGoogle Mountain View
10/10/2026, 8:59:27 PM
Menlo Park City Council to discuss downtown public plaza on October 13 InMenlo
NewsThe Almanac
10/5/2026, 8:03:52 PM
On the Nov. 3 ballot, Menlo Park voters will weigh in on Measure P, a citizen initiative that would bar the city from selling or making significant changes to its downtown parking lots without first holding an election …
NewsABC7 News Bay Area / KGO
10/3/2026, 11:04:38 PM
San Francisco Union Square's retail vacancy rate peaked at nearly 23%, according to city officials. Today, it stands at slightly above 15%, a notable improvement but still well above the 6.4% vacancy rate recorded in 20…
NewsThe Almanac
10/3/2026, 7:24:26 PM
A longtime downtown Menlo Park resident makes the case for why voters should support Measure P, which would require Menlo Park to hold an election before making changes to downtown parking lots. The post Guest opinion: …
MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard Policy and Monitoring Committee
9/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board Policy and Monitoring Committee's 2026-09-30 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-0731 the July 21, 2026 Board Policy and Monitoring Committee (BPMC) Minutes, 26-0745 Review and Discuss the 2026 Board Policy and Monito…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryCity Council
9/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City Council's 2026-09-29 agenda is scheduled to cover 26-1003 the 10693 - SJC Terminal Elevator Replacement Project, 26-1004 Parking Meter and Garage Rates and Hours, 26-1021 Temporary Moratorium Related to Detention a…
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News
9/25/2026, 10:40:37 PM
Flynn Properties has taken over a Financial District office tower for a third time. The San Francisco-based firm acquired 225 Bush Street via a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, the San Francisco Business…
News
9/24/2026, 3:19:20 PM
San Jose officials are preparing to roll out a revised proposal to increase downtown parking rates, after the original plan met opposition from the city’s business community. The new plan — set to go…
News
9/21/2026, 7:08:35 PM
Menlo Park council District 4: Both candidates focused on improving downtown padailypost.com
News
9/16/2026, 8:29:56 PM
Fifty at First: Proposed skyscraper for downtown San Francisco vacant lot would be city's 2nd-tallest building ABC7 Bay Area
News
9/16/2026, 8:26:21 PM
A long-stalled construction site in downtown San Francisco near Salesforce Tower could now become the city's second-tallest building, proposed to stand about 100 feet shorter than its neighbor.…
News
9/16/2026, 4:30:23 PM
Menlo Park downtown lot measure race gathers almost $478,000 before ballots go out The Almanac
News
9/15/2026, 9:30:24 PM
Spurred by a legal challenge from a downtown developer, Palo Alto leaders on Monday gave the go-ahead on a new six-story parking garage at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Waverley Street with an…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City Council's 2026-09-15 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, 26-949 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the Development Project Located at 3896..., 26-94…