LOS ANGELES-Figures from Long Beach convention bureau, which developers use to plan projects, may be exaggerated by more than 10%.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-The owner of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's chains sells its highly profitable Taco Bueno division to investment group for $90 million.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-A senator pledges to renew efforts to help Santa Ana take 100 acres of closed base for schools. Tustin wants to sell the land for commercial development.

LOS ANGELES-In a contest that neither city wants to win, Houston's barely ahead of LA when it comes to bad air quality. Billions of dollars in commercial development and federal aid are at stake.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-Supporters of Measure N, which would restrict hillside development in Brea, force changes in the wording of foes' ballot statement.

LOS ANGELES-Key retailer's decision to cancel lease negotiations in the area is the latest setback to rejuvenate once-vibrant Westwood Village near UCLA.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA-Citing the high cost of tapping the public markets for debt, Health Care Property Investors completes a secured debt transaction instead to get better loan terms.

LOS ANGELES-Developer sets 135,000-sf speculative project in tech-heavy Conejo Corridor.