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$3 billion San Francisco hospital, research expansion argued in court; likely headed for appeal

Three neighborhood activist groups resisting the University of California, San Francisco’s, plans for a new hospital and research facility expansion at its Parnassus Heights...

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority begins construction on New Terminal 1

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has started working on the New Terminal 1. The New T1 project includes the replacement of the outdated...

L.A. approves aggressive plan to add 135,000 new homes to downtown and Hollywood

California Construction News staff writer Los Angeles city council has approved major zoning plans for downtown and Hollywood that would add 135,000 new homes over...

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...

LA to build interim housing where a park and restaurant was planned

California Construction News staff writer LA’s housing and homelessness committee has supported a plan to build interim housing on a two-acre city-owned site at 217...

Revised state budget includes key investments in housing and homelessness, climate action

California Construction News staff writer Governor Gavin Newsom’s new budget proposal, is a balanced plan that identifies the state’s biggest challenges - housing and homelessness,...

Milpitas officials ban natural gas in new buildings

California Construction News staff writer Milpitas is the latest California city to ban natural gas in all new buildings with two policies approved by city...

San Francisco approves extension for 55-story residential tower

California Construction News staff writer The San Francisco Planning Commission recently approved a four-year extension for 10 South Van Ness, a 55-story flatiron style tower...

Five-year San Francisco plan tackles homelessness

California Construction News staff writer San Francisco’s new five-year strategic plan will increase access to shelter and housing. The plan’s implementation, which includes increasing capacity, begins...

California construction icon C.C. Myers dies at 85

California Construction News staff writer Sacramento-based construction icon C.C. Myers died last Wednesday. He was 85. Myers started a construction firm in 1973 and gained fame...

Projects and opportunities

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...