SAN FRANCISCO-The California Academy of Sciences unveiled plans for a new facility that includes a multi-level rainforest exhibit and a 225,000 gallon habitat for living Philippine coral reef.

TRENTON, NJ-The Garden State's newly-passed budget will raise business taxes by an estimated $1 billion, and will more than double the department store operator's from $4.4 million to over $10 million a year.

SEATTLE-King County has made a decision that will enable two land-preservation deals to progress. If successful, the deals would prevent development on most of 259,000 acres in so-called Forest Protection Districts.

PASADENA, CA-The four-story, 70,696-sf structural steel complex at the corner of South Lake and Cordova avenues will include 52,000 sf of office, 17,000 sf of shops, and a three-level underground garage with parking for 225 cars.