Posts by Advocacy Staff
Back in Action: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Bill Gains Momentum in Congress
The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973) is back for another legislative session. It recently passed the U.S. House with a bipartisan majority vote.
Read MoreHollywood/Wilshire Regional Council Showcases Entertainment Industry’s Role in Local CREÂ
The Hollywood/Wilshire Regional Council hosted a panel discussion on the importance of the entertainment industry for commercial real estate in the greater Hollywood area.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Attends Revive 2025: BOMA Pacific Southwest ConferenceÂ
Last week, BOMA/GLA staff attended the Revive 2025 BOMA Pacific Southwest Conference, joining professionals from across the region for a day of learning, connection, and celebration.
Read MorePreparing for System Upgrades: Join Us at BOMA’s Codes and Regulations EventÂ
BOMA/GLA invites you to a can’t-miss Codes and Regulations event focused on one of the most critical aspects of building operations: Fire Life Safety System Upgrades. Specifically, fire alarm control panel replacements.
Read MoreLong Beach to Host 11 Olympic Events in 2028 – A Game Changer for the RegionÂ
Long Beach will officially host 11 Olympic events in 2028—more than twice the number originally planned.
Read MoreWestside CRE Watch: From Santa Monica Self-Certification to SB 789
Over a dozen Westside Regional BOMA/GLA members gathered at Tishman Spyer’s Zo Lounge (special thanks to our friends Amal Higier and Frank Gaugler for the space) in beautiful Beverly Hills for a Happy Hour and information sharing session update on the state of commercial real estate on the westside.
Read MoreMayor Bass Proposes Major Cuts to Close Budget Gap—CRE Industry Could Feel the Effects
Los Angeles is facing a nearly $1 billion budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, and Mayor Karen Bass is proposing 1,647 layoffs along with several department consolidations to close the gap.
Read MoreWhat the LA Convention Center Expansion Means for Commercial Real Estate Â
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to keep moving forward with the Convention Center expansion, even though it won’t be finished in its entirety before the 2028 Olympics.
Read MoreFire Safety, Big Savings, Fewer Headaches — Master Fire Alarm Control Panel DecisionsÂ
Unlock the keys to fire safety success at BOMA/GLA’s expert-led seminar—designed to help property managers confidently tackle the complexities of Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP), a vital yet often overlooked system in every building.
Read MoreHow to Prepare for the Proposed South Coast AQMD Rules Â
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is proposing changes to Rules 1111 and 1121 to reduce pollution from gas-powered furnaces and water heaters.
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