LOS ANGELES-The bus and rail unions will vote tonight on preliminary agreement

SAN FRANCISCO-The locally based startup says it is creating the industry's first "building operating system" to connect owners, managers and tenants. The Internet-based system is geared toward making buildings "smarter," and streamlining space-management.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA--Sun Microsystems signs $10-million lease for 44,000-sf of space at Opus Center Irvine. The deal puts the project's occupancy at 90% committed.

CHARLOTTE-The bank has created a $25-million kitty to help restore small historic properties for commercial use. Eligible projects include structures that will be rehabilitated for community development purposes.