March 1, 2019
Legislation clarifying the new rules-of-the-road for collection of online sales tax passed committee earlier this week. Years ago, CBPA was one of the first to support legislation in California that forced online retailers to collect sales tax in the same manner that brick-and-mortar California businesses had to. California Retailers Association are … More »
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers are accepting public comments on proposed revisions to what defines “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under federal law. The changes are intended to provide clarity as to which bodies of water should be covered by the Clean Water Act. This move replaces an earlier revision announced … More »
Our industry has submitted comments on new regulations the state is drafting regarding Indoor Heat Illness. In 2005, California became the first state—and still the only state in the nation—to adopt a heat illness prevention standard to protect outdoor workers (California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3395). The outdoor heat illness prevention … More »
(Note: we are re-running this story because its importance cannot be overstated.) Rex S. Hime, President & CEO California Business Properties Association, has penned the following op/ed regarding the ongoing battle to protect Proposition 13. You are highly encouraged to share this article and/or run it in your own publications: Proposition 13 … More »
February 15, 2019
Rex S. Hime, President & CEO California Business Properties Association, has penned the following op/ed regarding the ongoing battle to protect Proposition 13. You are highly encouraged to share this article and/or run it in your own publications: Proposition 13 has been protecting taxpayers in California since 1978. This measure created by … More »
Two more major commercial real estate groups have endorsed Rex Hime for Senate supporting the long-time advocate for the many small businesses that make up this industry. AIR Commercial Real Estate is an innovative, member-owned platform that provides commercial real estate professionals with tools they need to be successful providing a system of market … More »
We have moved quickly to support a measure that will provide some relief to our state’s 2.4 million renters. SB 248 jointly introduced by Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) and Senator Steven Glazer (D-Orinda) would expand and reform California’s renter’s credit for the first time in 40 years. “The housing crisis in California must … More »
Battery energy storage systems are rapidly expanding and being installed in schools, hospitals, businesses and homes throughout the state. Battery storage is a key technology to help California meet our clean energy and emissions reduction goals and expand the adoption of solar, wind, and other clean energy sources. The Contractors State License Board’s … More »
Tejon Ranch announced that it has agreed to terms on a lease with a company that will relocate its western US distribution operations from the Los Angeles area to the Tejon Ranch Commerce Center (TRCC) in the fourth quarter of this year. The company, which wishes to remain anonymous for the time being due to competitive reasons, will occupy approximately … More »
The California Energy Commission will begin work on the 2023 Standards next week, kicking off with a meeting of representatives from Industry and other stakeholders. 2023 is not a misprint. The California Energy Commission has already kicked off the development of the next set of energy efficiency building standards and if they stay on track, this … More »