SACRAMENTO-A proposed ban on industrial growth in the Port of Sacramento area could promote commercial and retail development in other areas of the city, but it would limit the port's expansion.

BELLEVUE, WA-City officials are pushing a $68-million ballot measure for parks, saying if the market rates on land go up too far too fast, they will have little chance to buy property for parks and prevent them from being developed into new commercial and residential developments.

SACRAMENTO-A Latino supermarket chain will soon be a major draw to one of Sacramento's least attractive streets, giving hope to the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency for new businesses.

REDMOND, WA-Eddie Bauer plans to expand its world headquarters here to include a new four-story building on its Overlake campus. The project would facilitate the company's recent clothing line expansion.

SACRAMENTO-A local businessman has invested millions of dollars into acquiring and renovating a family entertainment center and hopes that he can open a dealership for adult toys, as well.

PUYALLUP, WA-A small commercial building sale in Downtown Puyallup gives city officials big hope for future revitalization efforts. Offenbecher Commercial Investment Real Estate Inc. purchased the historic building.

SAN FRANCISCO0-The Port of San Francisco proposal to would increase the city's tourism industry, but city officials are worried about the impact of such a project on the environment.

SEATTLE-The University of Washington plans to expand its Seattle campus by up to three million square feet in the next 10 years in order to accommodate an expected 16% increase in the annual student body to 65,000.