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WALNUT CREEK, CA—The 800-pound e-commerce gorilla, Amazon, accounted for 43% of US online sales in 2016, and now the gorilla has turned the tables to begin opening brick-and-mortar sites.

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SAN FRANCISCO—Polaris Pacific is soon to roll out a proprietary dashboard to better streamline the company's extensive research catalogue, providing reporting that can pinpoint and categorize market segments, allowing clients to capitalize on growth opportunities.

REDWOOD CITY, CA—Features include WiFi hubs on each floor, keyless fob access, Nest learning thermostats and thermal solar water heaters, while the building is pre-wired for Google Fiber, a 1 gigabit service up to 100 times faster than standard high speed Internet.

SAN FRANCISCO—The result of winning a highly competitive selection process with Chevron to acquire, remediate and build on two sites, DM Development aims to catalyze redevelopment of the northern gateway and provide housing to a neighborhood with historically low inventory.

BERKELEY, CA—A decision was rendered for a large-scale development dispute, with opponents challenging the Environmental Impact Report certification for The Residences at Berkeley Plaza, an 18-story mixed-use development.

PLEASANTON, CA—The Diablo Technology Center within the Hacienda Business Park gets new ownership after seller Ridge Capital Investors LLC invested in significant common area, landscape, signage and tenant space improvements, signifying the value to be had in office/R&D assets.

SAN RAMON, CA—After much anticipation, Roundhouse Market is finally open at Bishop Ranch, along with a lease signed for THE LOT, a luxury cinema experience and dining destination, which will open THE LOT City Center, and GE is expanding to 350,000 square feet there as well.