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,...
California surpasses 1.5 million ZEVs goal ahead of plan
California Construction News staff writer
California has exceeded the 1.5 million ZEV sales goal two years ahead of schedule, with about $2 billion in incentives.
“No other...
Infrastructure projects improve safety along Venice Blvd. in L.A.
California Construction News staff writer
More than four miles of safety and mobility improvements have been added and upgraded along Venice Blvd between Inglewood Blvd....
Governor Newsom requests presidential emergency declaration in response to deadly storms
California Construction News staff writer
As winter storms continue to pummel California, Gov. Gavin Newsom submitted a request to the White House on Jan. 8...
Santa Clara VTA awards $437-million contract for light rail extension
California Construction News staff writer
The Eastridge to BART Regional Connector light rail extension is on its way to construction, after the board of the...
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...
California approves regulation to phase out combustion trucks
California Construction News staff writer
California is the first jurisdiction in the world to end sales of traditional combustion trucks by 2036, in an effort...
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...
$103 million new funding secured for Tijuana River sewage crisis
California Construction News staff writer
An additional $103 million in funding to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis is included in California's FY 2024 appropriations...
Projects and opportunities
Anaheim Council expected to approve DisneylandForward plan on Tuesday
California Construction News staff writer
DisneylandForward, a $1.9 billion expansion plan, is expected to receive an approval from Anaheim City Council tomorrow.
If approved at Tuesday's...
Highway 1 to reopen by May 25; construction continues around the clock
California Construction News staff writer
Highway 1, severely damaged by recent storms, is on track to reopen to unrestricted signal-controlled traffic by May 25, Gov....
San Francisco awarded $37 million for affordable housing in the Mission
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco has been awarded more than $37.9 million from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to...
