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  • Star Lanes Continues to Battle For Dublin Location

    Last Tuesday the Dublin Planning Commission struck down a parking variance request related to the parking for the proposed 16-lane bowling alley, restaurant, billiards, and bar. Star Lanes has chosen the former home of The Good Guys as the ideal location for the much-needed entertainment venue in downtown Dublin. Located at the end of Amador Plaza… Read more

  • Could Cupid Deliver a Little Love For the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center?

    Tonight, February 14th, the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC) will be going before Livermore City Council to discuss questions and results of stress tests, requested by the City last November. As reported late last year, LVPAC has found financing for the 2000-seat regional theater the catch: City of Livermore will need to co-sign. LVPAC is… Read more

  • Taxi’s to Exit Hacienda Crossings in Dublin

    Taxi’s Restaurant at Hacienda Crossing in Dublin will be closing their doors. The new business taking over, 5 Guys Burgers and Fries, the “In-N-Out” of the East Coast. This is the first Tri-Valley location for the chain which operates over 550 locations throughout the country. Here are a few 5 Guys facts taken from their website:… Read more

  • Danville 4Q10 Retail Commercial Real Estate Market Report

    Danville Remain Unscathed Through 2010 Positive absorption was the trend in 2010. Downtown remained stable with a few businesses closing their doors and new shops quickly scooping up on empty space. Grocery anchored shopping centers remain virtually fully occupied. The big story of the year is the success at Blackhawk Plaza, Rose Garden, and The… Read more

  • San Ramon 4th Quarter 2010 Retail Commercial Real Estate Market Report

    Year Ends on a Sour Note Vacancy Rate Spikes in the 4th Quarter The 3rd quarter of 2010 showed no real signs of a further weakening market, nor shifts to indicate a strengthening of the market; but that all changed in the 4th quarter. Despite no large retailers closing their doors, San Ramon seemed to… Read more

  • Livermore 4Q10 Retail Commercial Real Estate Market Report

    Livermore’s Retail Market Shows Mixed Signals The fourth quarter marked another period of positive absorption, albeit minimal. Despite a few new leases signed, there seems to be little to no activity for space over three thousand square feet. The lack of any large retailers having interest, despite discounted lease rates is concerning. Livermore has yet… Read more