Posts Tagged ‘california’
Prepare Your Properties: Heavy Rain and Flooding Expected This Week
Southern California is bracing for a prolonged storm that could bring periods of heavy rain, flooding, and even isolated tornado activity through the weekend. Property managers and building owners should take precautions now to protect tenants, staff, and assets.
Read MoreThe Costly Code Challenge Facing California Buildings
California’s adoption of ASHRAE Standard 15 has created costly design challenges for commercial buildings, particularly those undergoing retrofits. A newly approved ASHRAE Addendum could save property owners millions by eliminating the need for expensive ventilated shafts, but state agencies may delay adoption for years. Join BOMA/GLA’s Codes and Regulations Policy Briefing on November 6th to learn how industry leaders are working to fast-track this update and reduce compliance burdens.
Read MoreProposition 36’s Early Results Show Gaps in ‘Mass Treatment’ Promise
It’s been almost a year since voters approved Proposition 36, which aimed to combine tougher drug laws with better access to treatment. But new state data shows that few people are getting the help promised, and the program’s rollout varies widely across counties.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Passes AI Safety Law Â
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, making California the first state to require major AI companies, like OpenAI, to share safety plans, report serious issues, and protect whistleblowers. Although aimed at big tech, the law signals how future AI rules could affect industries like commercial real estate, where AI tools are already being integrated into building operations.
Read MoreBOMA CAL’s 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up: Key Wins for Commercial Real EstateÂ
BOMA California, the California Business Properties Association (CBPA), and local partners like BOMA/GLA tracked over 400 bills this year—engaging on more than 200 impacting commercial real estate. Together, these efforts protected your properties, lowered costs, and reinforced our industry’s role as a proactive policy leader.
Read MoreTransit-Oriented Housing Bill Could Reshape Property Opportunities
California’s SB 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, will face a final Assembly vote on September 12, 2025. If it passes, the bill would change how projects are built near transit hubs, bringing new chances and challenges for commercial real estate.
Read MoreNew Homeless Encampment Effort Could Affect Commercial Properties
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the creation of the Statewide Alliance for Encampment (SAFE) task force to clear homeless encampments in California’s ten largest cities, including Los Angeles and Long Beach. Understanding this effort is important for property managers because it could shift encampments toward commercial areas, affecting safety, access, and operations.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Members Take CRE Priorities to the State Capitol
The highlight of the Summit was the chance for BOMA/GLA members to share their lived experiences as industry professionals with their elected representatives. These perspectives help shape the policies that affect how we manage properties, support tenants, and strengthen California’s economy.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Heads to Sacramento to Make Your Voice HeardÂ
Advocacy helps protect the future of commercial real estate. Laws in Sacramento affect how you manage properties, serve tenants, and grow your business—so BOMA/GLA is on the frontlines making sure your voice is heard.
Read MoreCalifornia Redistricting: What It Could Mean for CRE
California’s congressional redistricting has been making major headlines. It’s important to know how these changes could affect properties, tenants, and our advocacy work.
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