Modesto changes zoning to reduce restrictions on building ADUs

California Construction News staff writer The City of Modesto has changed zoning restrictions and launched a special revolving loan fund to make constructing an Accessory...

Pacific Palisades “Do Not Drink” notice lifted as recovery work continues ahead of schedule

California Construction News staff writer The “Do Not Drink” notice in the Pacific Palisades was lifted March 7, marking a significant milestone in ongoing recovery...

Oakland awards $80.5 million to five affordable housing developments across the city

California Construction News staff writer The City of Oakland’s Housing and Community Development Department (Oakland HCD) announced the recipients of the 2024-2025 New Construction of...

Contractors needed for “Small Lots, Big Impacts” initiative to build affordable homes on vacant...

California Construction News staff writer cityLAB at UCLA says it has launched "Small Lots, Big Impacts”,  a first-of-its-kind project to transform vacant, city-owned land into...

San Jose approves affordable housing development despite objections

California Construction News staff writer A 15-story multifamily affordable housing development has been approved for downtown San Jose’s SoFA district, after almost a decade of...

Groundbreaking ceremony launches Dos Rios Station construction project

California Construction News staff writer With site preparation work underway, major construction will begin this summer on the Dos Rios Station in Sacramento, and the...

State of emergency to fast-track wildfire prevention projects

California Construction News staff writer A state of emergency has been declared accelerate critical forest management projects aimed at protecting communities from wildfires ahead of...

State’s lawsuit against Norwalk’s homeless shelter ban moves forward

Ontario Construction News staff writer A court has denied the City of Norwalk’s request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the State of California over...

First Palisades property clears all Phase 1 and 2 debris

California Construction News staff writer The first Palisades property has cleared all hazardous and fire debris, known as Phase 1 and Phase 2 debris removal,...

Melrose Triangle project team to hold virtual meetings as city requires contractor to fill...

California Construction News staff writer The Melrose Triangle project team is hosting a series of informational community meetings to update local residents and interested parties...