In the San Francisco Bay Area, UC Berkeley, NASA and SKS Partners are collaborating on a $2B R&D center for space exploration partnerships. Also, NBA star Andre Iguodala is retiring to focus on his venture capital fund, Mosaic, with investments in modular home builder Vessel, reflecting the region's innovation and entrepreneurship. Here is Bisnow’s California week in review.

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NBA Star Andre Iguodala Retiring To Focus On Fund Behind Modular Multifamily Developer

Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala is retiring from the NBA and shifting focus to startup investing. His venture capital fund, Mosaic, invests in modular multifamily home builder Vessel. Read more

With Public Money Flowing In California, Behavioral Health Real Estate Is Poised To Grow

California's investment in behavioral health real estate is set to rise, with government funding supporting mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities. Both public and private sectors are expected to innovate in this space, and real estate developers expect a wave of new facilities to meet the demand, especially for inpatient rehab facilities. Read more

UC Berkeley, SKS Partners To Bring $2B R&D Center To NASA's Silicon Valley Campus 

UC Berkeley, NASA and SKS Partners are collaborating on a $2B, 1.4M SF R&D center at NASA's Mountain View research park. The Berkeley Space Center will foster public-private partnerships in space exploration. Read more

Buchanan Street Partners Buys Buena Park Industrial Campus For $71M 

Buchanan Street acquired a five-building, 300K SF industrial property in Buena Park for $71M. The acquisition reflects a 73% markup from its 2016 sale, indicating strong market demand. Read more

Netflix Opening Permanent Retail And Dining Experience In U.S. 

Netflix plans to launch "Netflix House" in 2025, offering retail, dining and live experiences based on its shows. These locations, starting in the U.S., will serve as promotional venues for Netflix content. Read more