SAN JOSE, CA-State Sen. John Burton is lobbying other lawmakers in support of Calpine Corp.'s controversial north Coyote Valley plant proposal that was denied by the city council here -- a decision that now may be overturned by the California Energy Commission.

TUSTIN, CA-Two programs adopted by the city are aimed at helping business property owners attract business away from larger shopping centers and malls.

TUCSON-The owner of one of downtown's largest office towers says that one good-sized tenant could prompt the company to start construction on a 23-story office tower.

GAITHERSBURG, MD-Surgi-Vision Inc. is the newest tenant at 20 Firstfield Rd. The firm is leasing 18,000 sf for its company headquarters and research and development center. Alexander Real Estate of Pasadena, CA owns the 54,000-sf building.