FONTANA, CALIF. — DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services has arranged the sale of an industrial distribution building located at 6260 Mango Ave. in Fontana. Magellan Value Partners sold the asset to an undisclosed buyer for $30.2 million. The end user is a clothing-based distribution company based out of New Jersey. The property offers 113,930 square feet of Class A space with a clear height of 32 feet, 19 dock-high doors and options for expandable power. Noah Samarin, David Gores and Gary Womack of DAUM represented the seller, while DAUM’s Steve Haston, along with LA Commercial’s John Lasiter, represented the buyer in the transaction.
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PSRS Arranges $6.7M in Construction Financing for Retail Center in Carlsbad, California
by Amy Works
CARLSBAD, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged $6.7 million in construction financing for a shopping center in Carlsbad. The project is a ground-up, partially preleased multi-tenant retail development. Trevan Swierczewski and Alexander Santulis of PSRS secured the nonrecourse financing, with a high-leverage structure, through a local debt fund. The financing features a 24-month term with two six-month extension options.
OAKLAND, CALIF. — San Francisco-based St. Regis Properties has completed the sale of Idora Apartments, a Class A multifamily property in Oakland’s Tamescal neighborhood. The Oakland Fund for Public Innovation acquired the asset for $12.6 million, or $380,000 per unit. Located at 5239 Claremont Ave., the five-story property features 33 one- and two-bedroom units, averaging 863 square feet, and 2,369 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Apartments offer washers/dryers, central heat and air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, European cabinetry, wood-style flooring, carpeting, large closets and private balconies. Community amenities include a rooftop terrace and barbecue, resident lounge, secure garage parking, bike storage and electric vehicle charging stations. The buyer purchased the property through its Rooted program, which leads efforts to provide equitable housing solutions for educators. Financing was provided through the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund. ArtHaus Partners, a Bay Area-based vertically integrated multifamily developer and operator, worked as a consultant to the buyer during the acquisition. Jason Parr, John Hansen and Scott MacDonald of Berkadia represented the seller in the transaction.
LOS ANGELES — Cinespace Studios, an owner-operator of soundstage facilities for the TV and film industry, has opened a new soundstage campus in Los Angeles. Situated in the Woodland Hills neighborhood, the new campus represents the sixth production hub worldwide for Cinespace, joining existing facilities in Atlanta; Chicago; Potsdam, Germany; Toronto; and Wilmington, N.C. “Los Angeles is where this industry was built, and where its future continues to be shaped,” says Eoin Egan, co-CEO of Cinespace Studios. “Opening a campus here has always been part of our long-term vision. While the market is navigating a period of transition, we believe deeply in the resilience of this city, the talent that defines it and the enduring demand for world-class production infrastructure.” Cinespace Studios Los Angeles comprises six 18,000-square-foot soundstages with 30-foot clear heights, as well as 72,000 square feet of production offices and additional ancillary spaces. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held yesterday with members of Cinespace Studios, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and representatives from the California Governor’s office in attendance. The new campus is opening with an active production already underway — a thriller movie called “Nightwatching” — underscoring early demand for the new stages. “This campus clearly understands what productions …
Warren Resort Hotels Buys Franciscan Inn & Suites in Santa Barbara, California for $22.5M
by Amy Works
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — Warren Resort Hotels has acquired the Franciscan Inn & Suites, a boutique hotel in Santa Barbara’s West Beach district, from Ed St. George for $22.5 million, or $424,528 per key. Developed in the mid-20th century, Franciscan Inn & Suites features 53 guest rooms and suites, a pool, landscaped courtyard and dedicated parking. The property is walkable to both West and East beaches, Santa Barbara Harbor, Stearns Wharf, State Street and Funk Zone, an arts, dining and industrial district. Austin Herlihy, Chris Parker, Miles Waters, Mike Lopus and Mike Chung of Colliers, in partnership with Steve Golis of Radius, marketed the asset and led the disposition and acquisition processes for both parties.
LOS ANGELES — Kidder Mathews has brokered the $14.7 million sale of The Judson, a historic multifamily property in downtown Los Angeles. Darin Beebower and Dakoda Iversen of Kidder Mathews represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. The name of the buyer was not released. Located at 424 S. Broadway, The Judson features 60 apartments. Originally constructed in 1906, the property underwent an $11 million gut renovation, adaptive reuse and restoration led by David Lawrence Gray Architects that transformed the obsolete office building into loft-style residences. The renovation included full replacement of all electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, upgraded seismic retrofitting and the addition of air conditioning, new decks and a rooftop spa and garden.
NewMark Merrill-Led Partnership to Develop 297,363 SF Retail Center in Victorville, California
by Amy Works
VICTORVILLE, CALIF. — NewMark Merrill Cos., in partnership with World Premier Investments and R.Y. Properties, has received entitlements to develop Desert Sky Plaza II, a 30-acre shopping center at the southeast corner of Roy Rogers Drive and Amargosa Road in Victorville. NewMark Merrill is slated to break ground on the project in the second quarter of 2026 with the opening planned for fall 2027. Designed by Architects Orange and Kimley-Horn, Desert Sky Plaza II will be the second phase of the existing Desert Sky Plaza, which is anchored by The Home Depot. The new phase, anchored by Target and Burlington, will offer 297,363 square feet of retail space. Desert Sky Plaza is roughly 70 percent pre-committed but still has availability for tenants ranging from 1,500 square feet to 25,000 square feet. Greg Giacopuzzi and Darren Bovard of NewMark Merrill are overseeing leasing at the center.
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 33,055 SF Mixed-Use Property in San Diego’s La Jolla Neighborhood
by Amy Works
SAN DIEGO — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Prospect Square at La Jolla Village, a mixed-use property located in San Diego’s La Jolla submarket. 1025 Prospect LLC sold the asset to 1025 Associates LLC & Wedge 3.0 LLC for $10.3 million. Nick Totah of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, while Ross Sanchez of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyers in the deal. Located at 1025 Prospect St., Prospect Square at La Jolla Village features 33,055 square feet of ground-floor and second-floor retail and restaurant space, third-floor office space and a three-story subterranean parking garage. Current tenants include Cody’s Restaurant, Beeside Balcony, The Agency, Arjang Fine Art, Blueprint Equity and Patient Partner. Originally built in 1984, the property was renovated in 2022 and 2024.
ANTIOCH, CALIF. — Camden Village LLC has completed the disposition of Slatten Ranch Shopping Center, a community retail center in Antioch. Sterling Organization acquired the asset for an undisclosed price. Located at 5709-5759 and 5779-5789 Lone Tree Way, Slatten Ranch Shopping Center features 118,187 square feet of retail space. The property is shadow-anchored by Target. Eric Kathrein, Gleb Lvovich, Andrew Spangenberg and Allie Repaskey of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller in the transaction.
Primestor Development, DLR Group Break Ground on The Walk Mixed-Use Project in Norwalk, California
by Amy Works
NORWALK, CALIF. — Primestor Development and DLR Group have broken ground on The Walk, a community-serving mixed-use village in Norwalk. Located adjacent to Norwalk City Hall, The Walk will feature 89,000 square feet of retail buildings and public open space, including a network of interconnected plazas and pedestrian pathways. DLG Group is providing architectural and planning design services for the project, which is slated for completion in late 2027.