$291 million LA downtown streetcar planning moves forward with funding plan
Los Angeles City Council has approved a funding plan to build a $291 million streetcar line for the city's downtown area.
The proposed project would...
California approves $239 million for 5,400 climate-friendly homes
California Construction News staff writer
New state funding is expected to spur construction of 5,480 climate-friendly homes, including 3,249 affordable along with 2,156 market-rate rentals...
High-Speed Rail Authority issues draft 2020 business plan for public review and input
The California High-Speed Rail Authority last week issued its Draft 2020 Business Plan for public review and comment.
The Draft 2020 business plan affirms the...
Anaheim prepares for design-build of $80 to $100 million treatment plants to remove groundwater...
The City of Anaheim is preparing for the the design-build delivery of multiple groundwater treatment plants, says Brown and Caldwell.
The total construction budget for...
Contractors work on $211 million Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier steel net
AECOM-owned Shimmick Construction Co. and Danny's Construction Co. are working on a $211 million steel net suicide barrier at the Golden Gate Bridge.
The 380,000 sq....
Expert panel says San Francisco’s building codes need to be rewritten and tall buildings...
An expert panel says San Francisco’s building codes are inadequate to deal a large earthquake's aftermath and called for both the inspection and retrofitting...
San Francisco receives $23 million federal grant for safer streets
The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $23 million for safety upgrades along San Francisco’s Howard Street through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability...
Hospitals question earthquake construction standards
Despite being built with earthquakes in mind, recent tremors left their mark on Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.
The CEO of the healthcare facility, Jim Suver, issued...
Historic waterfront industrial property in Richmond sells for $104 million
California Construction News staff writer
Ford Point, a historic 478,761 sq. ft. industrial property on Richmond’s waterfront has been purchased by New York-based Madison Capital,...
California reconnecting divided communities with highway transformation
California Construction News staff writer
"Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards," a pilot project to reconnect underserved communities historically divided by highways will focus on revitalizing...
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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...
