San Diego unveils “Complete Communities Now” initiative to expedite housing permits
California Construction News staff writer
In San Diego a new program is aimed at accelerating the pace of housing development in San Diego. Dubbed "Complete...
Non-residential construction adds 12,000 jobs in December
California Construction News staff writer
The construction industry added 17,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of...
San Diego waives fees for storm-related reconstruction permits
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego city council has approved a proposal to waive fees for building and demolition permits for damage related to...
LA Metro launches website for women in construction
California Construction News staff writer
In celebrating March as Women’s History Month, LA Metro’s Joint Awareness Campaign has launched on a new website, www.womenbreakground.com, to...
Pop-ups extending leases as program expands to fill downtown San Francisco vacancies
California Construction News staff writer
The second cohort of San Francisco’s ‘Vacant to Vibrant’ program will be announced in a few months, following a successful...
$9 million secured for homeless projects and building affordable housing
Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Los Angeles has secured $9.34 million in congressionally directed spending to continue confronting the homelessness crisis and...
Rehabilitation of historic Japantown community center and school gets $5 million boost
California Construction News staff writer
A $5 million grant been awarded for the rehabilitation of Kinmon Gakuen’s school and auditorium in San Francisco. The educational...
California unveils new council to bolster job creation
California Construction News staff writer
California has created the California Jobs First Council and a comprehensive operational plan with a focus on expediting the state's...
Audit reveals Mexican Museum short funding to complete new site
California Construction News staff writer
A recent audit of an Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) grant agreement with the Mexican Museum revealed “serious...
California’s small home initiative gains momentum in Sacramento and San Jose
California Construction News staff writer
Sacramento and San Jose have launched ambitious plans to provide housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Sacramento, in collaboration with the state,...
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California unveils ambitious $180 billion infrastructure overhaul plan
California Construction News staff writer
California’s infrastructure is getting a significant makeover with a $180 billion in state, local, and federal funds over the next...
World’s largest wildlife crossing on track to open in 2026
California Construction News staff writer
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing being built outside Los Angeles will be completed by early 2026, providing a safe and...
$900 million Caltrans project will replace aging Stockton Channel bridges
California Construction News staff writer
A $900-million project to replace the pair of aging bridges that take Interstate 5 traffic across the Stockton Channel is...
