GOLETA, CA-The commercial properties division of the Towbes Group will replace existing lighting with energy efficient fixtures throughout its commercial portfolio at no cost to the property owners or to the tenants.

LOS ANGELES-The vice president of the west region talks to GlobeSt.com about finding homes for non-profits, and about the importance of making sure the space matches the mission.

SAN JOSE, CA-Eagle Ridge Partners and CarVal Investors buy the 262,357-square-foot commercial real estate office and R&D business park.

SAN DIEGO-An unidentified source not involved in the deal tells GlobeSt.com that the seller is Cornerstone.

PORTLAND, OR-Trecap, in a joint venture with Holland Partners, buys Country Gables and Club at the Green from Equity Residential.

SAN DIEGO-Among others, veterans Ron King, along with David Onosko, join the firm as senior directors.

LOS ANGELES-Among a host of other things including the recent completion of a major landscape design project here, the Port begins working with developer to explore a new waterfront crafts center.

SEATTLE-BasRock Northwest Nettleton Seattle LLC sells One Thousand 8th Ave. for what is said to be the highest price paid this year for a downtown apartment property.