Through aggressive action, the state is trying to combat the already damning effects climate change has caused.
Continue ReadingBOMA California has officially joined the Goods Movement Alliance to push for solutions to resolve the supply chain crisis.
Continue ReadingThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is asking businesses and residents in parts of Greater Los Angeles to halt outdoor watering starting September 6th.
Continue ReadingGuest Author Recognizing if your windows need restoration services will help ensure your building is maintained and damage-free. If your windows aren’t showing improvements after a window cleaning service is scheduled, there is a high chance that it’s time to restore the glass. There are three main issues that may require restoration services: Oxidation If…
Continue ReadingLast week, BOMA/GLA joined other commercial real estate groups to participate in CBPA’s California Commercial Real Estate Summit. It was a chance to speak to lawmakers in Sacramento about bills affecting our industry.
Continue ReadingOn August 2nd, Los Angeles County declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of Monkeypox. It came a day after Governor Newsome declared a state of emergency for the California.
Continue ReadingGuest Author Starbucks announced it would close six stores in Los Angeles due to concerns about employee safety. Concerns such as drug use, crime, and a rising mental health crisis contributed to the closures. Unable to mitigate these issues alone, Starbucks will “open new locations with safer conditions.” These closures will hurt area businesses and…
Continue ReadingThe Pasadena City Council voted to adopt its building electrification ordinance this month. The new code matches the policy outline approved by the council this past June.
Therefore, with some exceptions, new construction will not have natural gas hookups. As a result, new buildings in the city will only use electric appliances and devices.
In a joint statement on August 2nd, President Biden and Vice President Harris endorsed Rep. Karen Bass for Los Angeles Mayor. Bass is currently a congresswoman representing California’s 37th congressional district and was on the shortlist to be Biden’s VP pick during the last presidential election.Â
Continue ReadingLong Beach voters will decide on two election charter amendments that will permanently align city and school board elections with state elections. Until the 2020 election, Long Beach held city elections in odd-numbered years. The state, of course, has its elections during even-numbered years.
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