IRVINE, CA-Industrial gross market activity is increasing dramatically in Orange County, and demand from small- to medium-sized businesses is high, Colliers International's Martin Pupil tells GlobeSt.com in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> interview.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA-The firm begins demolition at two development sites on Sunset Blvd. at La Cienega for a 290-room hotel and 190 residences.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA-GlobeSt.com learns <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b> that the firm has hired the seasoned retail broker as VP. Pakravan has represented landlords and tenants throughout L.A., Riverside and Orange counties.

BUENA PARK, CA-In this <b>UPDATE</b> to an earlier story, the firm executes three more leases at the newly redeveloped retail center here as Chipotle, Starbucks and Yogurtland take space.

TORRANCE, CA-Similar philosophies and cultures make Avison Young a good fit for R7 Real Estate, Stan Yoshihara tells Carrie Rossenfeld in this <b>UPDATE</b> to an earlier story.

BUENA PARK, CA-The firm closes escrow on a project of two-bedroom, single-level flats and two-story townhomes on Knott Ave. here.

WEST LOS ANGELES, CA-GlobeSt.com learns <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b> that the banking veteran has been named director of the firm's community banking group and will focus on advising and collaborating with community banks regarding their goals.

IRVINE, CA-The possibility of a second-half slowdown in employment gains is back on the table as July hiring falls short of expectations in this <b>UPDATE</b> to an earlier story.