SAN FRANCISCO-The much-disputed $400 million Downtown retail project that includes a Bloomingdale's store took a step closer to resolution on Tuesday, as labor officials and the project's developer finalized an agreement.

HOUSTON-Amstar joins the Houston race to build more housing units, ticketing land west of the Downtown for a 437-unit apartment project. Construction, being overseen by the Morgan Group Inc., is slated to get under way in the fall.

LOS ANGELES-Union officials walk away from bargaining table, saying the two sides remain far apart. With no new talks scheduled, disruptions caused by the bus and rail strike are certain to continue for several more days.

GREENWICH, CT-Touchstone Capital has subleased its Greenwich Avenue property.