The News Links - July 15, 2009

Commercial Real Estate

• Commercial real estate crash would cripple U.S. banks.
  
• Development projects bode well for S.F.
  
• Click here for CBRE's 2nd Quarter office market update for downtown San Francisco.
  
• Click here to read the July 2009 New York City office, retail and industrial market report.
  

San Francisco

• SFMTA chief Nat Ford outlines crackdown on fare evaders.
  
• Mayor Newsom announces five new biotech companies moving to Mission Bay through new biotech initiative.
  
• Supervisor Alioto-Pier’s future is uncertain.
• Click here for the Controller’s Monthly Economic Barometer for San Francisco.
  

Marin/Sonoma/San Mateo

• Marin cities, county threaten to sue state for road repair funds.
  
• San Bruno mayor, Larry Franzella announced he will not be seeking another term.
• San Mateo places two tax measures on ballot.
• The state needs a 'do-over' according to Rep. Jackie Speier.
  

California

• Calif. budget talks stall over cuts, borrowing.
• Online market opens to trade California IOUs.
  
• Newsom seeks to extend L.A. reach with Padilla appointment.
  
• Video: California gubernatorial candidate Tom Campbell talks about fixing the State's budget mess.
• Proposition 13 isn't the problem.
  

General

• California’s Angelides to lead financial crisis probe.