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BUENA PARK, Calif., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopoff Realty Investments ("Shopoff") a national manager of opportunistic and value-add real estate investments, announced today that, in partnership with a national home builder, it has acquired a 13.75-acre property in Buena Park, California, that it plans to re-entitle for residential use. The property is currently occupied by Amway Corporation with a corporate sale-leaseback in place.

The project is located in Orange County, with direct access to the major thoroughfare Beach Blvd. It's adjacent to the Metrolink line and less than a mile from both the Interstate 5 and State Route 91 freeways. The property is currently developed with two industrial buildings totaling approximately 370,031 square feet of space.

The city is supportive of Shopoff's plans to re-entitle the site for residential use, which is anticipated to streamline the approval process.

"Buena Park offers a tremendous opportunity for strategic redevelopment," said Shopoff Realty Investments President and CEO William Shopoff. "This acquisition allows us to capitalize on a prime Orange County location with significant accessibility and strong demand for new housing options. We're excited to be moving forward with the entitlement process for the proposed residential community."

A total of $49 million in acquisition financing for the project was secured with support from JLL Capital Markets. The JLL Capital Markets debt advisory team representing the borrower was led by Senior Director Jamie Kline and Associate Kyle White.

About Shopoff Realty Investments

Shopoff Realty Investments is an Irvine, California-based real estate firm with a 33-year history of value-add and opportunistic investing across the United States. The company primarily focuses on proactively generating appreciation through the repositioning of commercial income-producing properties, the entitlement of land assets, and development projects. The 33-year history includes operating as Asset Recovery Fund, Eastbridge Partners, and Shopoff Realty Investments (formerly known as The Shopoff Group). Performance has varied in this time frame, with certain offerings generating losses. For additional information, please visit www.shopoff.com or call (844) 4-SHOPOFF.

Disclosures

This is not an offering to buy or sell any securities. Such an offer may only be made through the offering memorandum to qualified purchasers. Any investment in Shopoff Realty Investments programs involves substantial risks and is suitable only for investors who have no need for liquidity and who can bear the loss of their entire investment. There is no assurance that any strategy will succeed to meet its investment objectives. The performance of this asset is not indicative of future results of other assets. Securities are offered through Shopoff Securities, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC, 18565 Jamboree Road, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612.

Contact:Jill SwartzSpotlight Marketing Communications949.427.1389jill@spotlightmarcom.com

SOURCE Shopoff Realty Investments

Buena Park is the latest city to ban gas-powered lawn equipment, with city officials laying the groundwork last week to slowly phase residents, businesses and city employees alike into using electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and other gardening appliances.

It comes as cities across the Golden State are grappling with a state law that prohibits the sale of small, gas-powered motors.

Last Tuesday, Buena Park city officials adopted an ordinance to transition all lawn equipment operated in the city to electric by 2028.

The ordinance also called on allocating $88,000 for the city’s general fund for a rebate program to allow businesses and residents to recoup some of the costs of purchasing electric appliances.

Buena Park isn’t alone in transitioning from gas to electric powered lawn equipment.

Irvine city officials adopted a similar ordinance in late 2023 that banned gas-powered mowers and other equipment, being the first in Orange County to do so.

These ordinances are aimed at helping city officials follow AB 1346 – a bill the state legislature approved a few years ago banning the sale of small off-road engines commonly found in lawn equipment by the start of 2024.

But some city leaders have questioned just how costly this might be for people who live or work in Buena Park.

Councilman Carlos Franco said at last Tuesday’s city council meeting that city officials ought to consider that smaller businesses are likely to have a tougher time switching to all-electric lawn equipment.

He added that some residents are likely to see prices for landscaping services go up.

“If certain people are unable to garden themselves, and then they’re on a fixed income, then we’re also affecting their pocketbooks as well,” he said.

As part of the ordinance, the city would also allocate $88,000 for a rebate program to residents and businesses that are looking to switch to electric lawn equipment.

Later in the meeting, Councilman Connor Traut recommended implementing new regulations on lawn equipment without any penalties – giving businesses an incentive to buy new equipment without fears of being punished if not.

Similarly, Mayor Joyce Ahn added that not giving citations makes it easier for everyone in the city to be on board.

Last year, Buena Park City Council began directing city staff to look into cracking down on gas lawn mowers as part of a move to slowly transition residents and businesses, including landscaping companies, to using all-electric lawn equipment.

[Read: Buena Park Considers Cracking Down on Gas Lawn Mowers, Street Vending]

Councilwoman Susan Sonne – who first brought up transitioning the city to electric lawn equipment back in 2021 – said the ordinance has been reviewed by Buena Park’s Climate Action Commission, ultimately giving city leaders the best option on how to move forward.

She added that the ordinance helps address “valid concerns about our dependence on fossil fuels, how those fumes affect the air that we breathe, and how the noise of that equipment impacts the quality of life for residents.”

Addressing Climate Change in OC

In a phone interview last week, Brandon Schooner, a commissioner for Buena Park’s Climate Action Commission, said residents ”often don’t know what to do” when it comes to combating climate change, even if they want to make a difference.

For Schooner, transitioning away from gas-powered lawn equipment is “a very clear path forward” for people to make an immediate impact in the city.

According to the California Air Resources Board, a gas-powered mower running for one hour emits about the same amount of emissions as a car driving 100 miles.

Currently, emissions from small, gas-powered motors make up roughly about 5% of all greenhouse gas in the United States.

Schooner said any changes toward climate policy by Buena Park officials are “to keep up” with climate policy that’s being done at the state level.

But some climate advocates are highlighting that Buena Park is ahead of the curb in comparison to other OC cities.

David Martinez, who works with the Climate Action Campaign to advocate for climate action policy in Southern California, said in a Friday phone interview that “a lot of cities don’t even have a plan on how to address climate change.”

“Having those plans will let cities know how to actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” he said. “Getting more cities to adopt climate plans would be great.”

Hugo Rios is a Voice of OC reporting fellow. Contact him at hugo.toni.rios@gmail.com or on Twitter @hugoriosss.

In-N-Out Burger, the fast food chain owned by Christian businesswoman Lynsi Snyder, is returning to its origins by relocating its corporate headquarters back to Baldwin Park, California, where the company was founded, and its eastern territory office in Tennessee.

The move will consolidate its operations, closing the Irvine office by 2029 as it continues expansion into new markets, The Tennessean reported.

In addition to reinforcing its presence in California, the company is developing a large corporate office in Franklin, Tennessee, as part of its strategy to support growth in the eastern United States, according to the outlet. The Tennessee hub represents a major investment in the region, creating hundreds of jobs and expanding the brand’s reach.

“In every decision about the future of In-N-Out Burger, I give strong consideration to what my grandparents and my family would think is best for our company,” Snyder said in a statement. “This move helps us bring our In-N-Out family back together in a way that strengthens our ability to serve customers, who are always our top priority.”

"Some of our associates will be relocating to Tennessee, which makes it even more important to centralize our western headquarters in one location, and our company’s deepest roots are in Baldwin Park. Our West Coast family will be together in one place, where In-N-Out Burger began.”

Launched in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder, In-N-Out has since expanded to over 400 locations across eight states, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado and Idaho. It also holds the sixth-highest position on Glassdoor’s 2024 list of America’s best places to work.

Snyder’s leadership of In-N-Out is deeply shaped by her faith; she previously spoke to The Christian Post about her faith and how it helped her overcome personal struggles, including loss, addiction and broken relationships.

“I finally found that the deep need in my heart can only be filled by Jesus and my identity in Him,” she told CP in a 2019 interview.

“I have learned so much through my broken relationships along with the ups and downs that come through marriage,” she said. "I’ve been the one to hurt, and I’ve been hurt. I have gained insight and growth through both sides of the coin."

Her faith-based approach is reflected in the company’s culture, where servant leadership and high standards are central values. She told CP she’s committed to maintaining the principles set by her grandparents, ensuring that quality and care remain at the forefront of operations.

In-N-Out has long incorporated Christian values into its branding. Since the 1990s, Bible verses have been printed on packaging, including John 3:16 on drink cups and other scripture references on food containers.

“It was my uncle Rich who put the Bible verses on the cups and wrappers in the early ‘90s, just before he passed away,” she recalled. “He had just accepted the Lord and wanted to put that little touch of his faith on our brand. It’s a family business and will always be, and that’s a family touch. In later years, I added verses to the fry boat, coffee, and hot cocoa cups.”

Snyder later expanded this tradition, adding additional verses to fry boats and coffee cups, reinforcing the company’s Christian foundation.

Snyder also founded Army of Love, a ministry dedicated to discipleship and faith-based outreach. She was inspired to launch the initiative during a difficult period in her life, recognizing the need for deeper spiritual mentorship.

“I knew that I would be a part of a ministry that would unify the body of Christ into soldiers who would reach out to one another and to the lost in the last days,” Snyder said. “Many people attend church, but the pool of discipleship is shallow, so I saw training modules online to disciple people and take them deeper than they may have gone attending church or Bible study. I envisioned this Army uniting various ministries and supporting churches and organizations.”

Through Army of Love, Snyder and her team provide faith-based training and mentorship, partnering with ministries such as Teen Challenge to support individuals in their spiritual journeys.

“Picture our lives being a power strip. We plug so many things into the power strip — work, family, hobbies and God,” she analogized. “But that is all wrong. God must be the power strip and everything in our life should be plugged into Him as our power source. He gives us life, and then we have His power in everything we do.”

“He shouldn’t be one of the ‘plug-ins’ in our life, but rather we should live plugged into Him and the calling He has for us.”

Buena Park, CA (March 24, 2025) – One or more people were injured in a vehicle collision Sunday night on Burnham Ave in Buena Park, prompting an emergency response from local fire and medical personnel.

The crash occurred at approximately 8:28 p.m. in the 5700 block of Burnham Ave, a residential area just south of Orangethorpe Ave. Paramedics arrived at the scene to provide immediate aid to injured individuals. At least one person was transported to a nearby hospital for further care, though officials have not yet disclosed the extent of the injuries.

Emergency crews from the Buena Park Fire Department worked alongside law enforcement to manage the scene, assist those involved, and safely reopen the roadway. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no arrests or citations have been reported at this time.

Authorities are reviewing possible contributing factors such as driver error, distraction, or roadway conditions. More details are expected as the investigation progresses.

Our thoughts are with those hurt in the crash, and we wish them a swift and complete recovery.

Residential Area Collisions in California

The crash on Burnham Ave in Buena Park underscores the fact that serious accidents can happen even on quiet neighborhood streets. While many associate vehicle crashes with highways or major intersections, residential areas present their own risks—particularly when drivers exceed posted speed limits, fail to yield, or become distracted.

In cities across Orange County, local roads often serve both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, increasing the danger of collisions. Nighttime visibility, parked cars, and narrow streets can all contribute to incidents like the one reported Sunday night.

Injured victims of residential crashes may face medical bills, property damage, and disruptions to daily life. These challenges are often compounded by uncertainty about insurance coverage or how to hold the responsible party accountable. That's why knowing how to respond after an accident is crucial—starting with immediate medical care, then securing proper documentation and exploring legal and recovery options.

Community awareness is also an important part of prevention. By understanding where and why accidents happen, drivers and city planners can take proactive steps to make streets like Burnham Ave safer for everyone.

If you’ve been injured in a crash or know someone who has, Local Accident Reports is here to help. We connect you with vital information, local resources, and tools to support your recovery. Contact us today to find out how we can assist you in taking the next steps toward healing and justice.

Buena Park, CA (March 22, 2025) – A traffic collision involving injuries was reported Friday night in Buena Park at 5731 Beach Blvd. The incident occurred around 9:19 p.m. in a busy commercial area near the intersection of Beach Blvd and Franklin St, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.

Emergency responders were quick to the scene, providing care to the injured victims. The crash involved multiple vehicles, though officials have not released detailed information regarding the number of individuals hurt or the extent of their injuries. Paramedics treated people on site, and at least one person was transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.

The collision occurred in a retail-heavy stretch of Beach Blvd, one of the main arteries through Buena Park and a frequent site for evening traffic congestion. First responders temporarily restricted access to the area while crews worked to assess the scene and remove the involved vehicles.

Local authorities are currently investigating the circumstances leading to the crash. Contributing factors such as traffic flow, driver attentiveness, and road conditions at the time of the accident are all being reviewed as part of their ongoing efforts.

Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident.

Commercial Corridor Crashes in Orange County

Beach Blvd, which cuts through several cities in Orange County, including Buena Park, is known for its high volume of both local and through traffic. With numerous businesses, restaurants, and retail plazas lining this stretch, the risk of vehicle collisions is significantly elevated—especially during peak evening hours when drivers are entering and exiting busy parking lots.

This particular section of Beach Blvd, near Franklin St and close to Knott’s Berry Farm, experiences frequent congestion and abrupt traffic pattern changes. These conditions make it especially important for drivers to stay alert and allow extra distance between vehicles to avoid rear-end or side-impact collisions.

Orange County traffic reports consistently list Beach Blvd as one of the region’s higher-risk corridors for accidents. For those involved in such incidents, it’s critical to document the scene, exchange information, and get medical attention—even if injuries appear minor initially. Often, symptoms of trauma may not fully manifest until hours or days after the crash.

Navigating post-collision challenges such as medical bills, insurance claims, and transportation disruptions can be overwhelming. Knowing your rights and accessing support early in the process can make recovery smoother and less stressful.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.