ORANGE, CA-The company acquires the 247,000-square-foot building to serve as its corporate headquarters and distribution facility.

LAKE FOREST, CA-The largest of the three recently closed deals in Orange County is laser manufacturer Trimedyne's headquarters renewal for 28,700 square feet.

LOS ANGELES-Guardian Life Insurance Co. allocates the funds to form a JV with Lowe Enterprises Investors, Lowe’s investment management subsidiary.

Lots of office buildings are in distress, but would-be buyers aren’t seeing nearly as many properties coming to market as they would like

BURBANK, CA-Cusumano Real Estate Group acquires the complex in a lender-facilitated short sale. Price is undisclosed, but the property was marketed at $31 million asking.

ONTARIO, CA-A group of competing office landlords form an alliance called OntarioHQ and launch a marketing campaign to promote their buildings and the city as a business location.

ONTARIO-The 25-year industry veteran is named managing principal of the company's Ontario operation, which he established in 2008.

SANTA ANA, CA-The developer receives a $100 million equity investment from an affiliate of Ares Management LLC to expand its focus on urban infill housing.