West Hollywood planning to renovate historic log cabin building
California Construction News staff writer
The City of West Hollywood is planning to renovate the historic Log Cabin building, which houses the West Hollywood Recovery...
Plan to turn San Diego’s Old Central Library into affordable housing expected this fall
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego’s Old Central Library will no longer operate as a homeless shelter, but plans to transform it into affordable...
Infrastructure and budget legislation signed to ‘build more, faster’ across California
California Construction News staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an infrastructure streamlining package accelerating construction timelines on projects needed to the help build a...
Californians support state’s climate goals: PPIC poll
California Construction News staff writer
According to a Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) poll, Californians support the state’s climate agenda and now say climate...
$160 million awarded to preserve, rehab affordable housing units
California Construction News staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced more than $159.9 million in awards to keep 638 homes affordable for up to 55...
$352 million approved for transit-oriented, climate-friendly housing
California Construction News staff writer
More than $352 million has been approved through the Regional Early Action Planning grants program (REAP 2.0) through the California Department...
Paint permits now required on pre-1978 structures in Oakland
California Construction News staff writer
Effective July 1, the City of Oakland requires paint permits for all projects where paint will be disturbed in a...
San Francisco to ease affordable housing requirements to kickstart construction
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco is planning to temporarily ease affordable housing requirements in an effort to kickstart dozens of construction projects and...
Biden announces $600 million for climate change while touring Northern California
California Construction News staff writer
President Joe Biden announced $600 million in federal funding to fight the effects of climate change after touring a Northern...
Executive order supports small business growth in LA
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive order last week to “identify burdensome processes and fees” that impede small...
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San Diego council to ponder $5.65 billion budget prioritizing infrastructure and housing
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled his proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget last week, a $5.65 billion spending plan focused...
Highway 1 stabilization work continue in Big Sur
California Construction News staff writer
Work continues to stabilize Highway 1 in Big Sur after a section of the southbound lane along the cliff collapsed...
Oceanside launches offshore explorations for beach restoration project
California Construction News staff writer
As part of Oceanside's coastal restoration efforts, offshore explorations are now underway to determine potentially plentiful larger grain sand sources...
