Posts Tagged ‘california’
Update on Prop 36: District Attorneys Call for Stable State Funding
Nearly one year after Proposition 36 took effect in California, district attorneys across the state are urging lawmakers to provide long-term funding to ensure the measure delivers on its promises. This matters to BOMA/GLA members because Prop 36 was designed to address property crime and drug-related offenses—issues that directly impact commercial buildings, tenants, and the safety of our business districts.
Read More2025 Advocacy Wins Protect California CRE
California Business Properties Association (CBPA) has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of major advocacy victories, CEQA and building code reforms. For BOMA members, the report offers a clear snapshot of how Sacramento’s policy changes impact leasing, project timelines, and operating costs. BOMA/GLA works hand in hand with CBPA and BOMA California on these efforts, ensuring that the voice of local commercial property professionals is represented at the state level.
Read MoreHeavy Rain Ahead: What SoCal Property Managers Should Prepare For
Southern California is expected to see multiple rounds of heavy rain this week as a series of atmospheric river storms move through the region, bringing an increased risk of flooding, strong winds, and power outages through Christmas and into the end of the week. These conditions can disrupt building operations, impact tenant safety and access, and require rapid coordination with service providers during an already compressed holiday schedule.
Read MoreMeet Assemblymember Mark González at Our DTLA Happy Hour
BOMA/GLA invites you to join us for an evening with Assemblymember Mark González, whose district encompasses the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. As a policymaker deeply engaged in issues affecting commercial buildings, public safety, and local economic health, he needs our members’ valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping DTLA’s future.
Read MorePreparing Your Properties for Heavy Rain and Flooding
Southern California braced for a prolonged storm that brought periods of heavy rain, flooding, and even isolated tornado activity. Property managers and building owners should always take precautions 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.
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