Groundbreaking launches construction on large-scale direct lithium extraction plant
California Construction News staff writer
California's inaugural large-scale direct lithium extraction plant is under construction near the Salton Sea, led by Australia-based Controlled Thermal Resources...
San Jose street pavement sees “dramatic improvement”
California Construction News staff writer
After five years of increased investment in roadwork, San José’s streets are in their best condition in decades, officials say....
Will fees be waived for storm-related repairs and reconstruction in San Diego? Council will...
California Construction News staff writer
The City of San Diego’s development services and environmental services departments will waive fees for building permits, demolition permits and...
Attorney General files lawsuit against construction company for violating labor, pay laws
California Construction News staff writer
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a lawsuit against a Southern California-based construction subcontractor alleging ongoing wage and hour violations....
San Diego approves PLA for city construction projects over $1 million
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego has approved a project labor agreement that will apply to all city construction projects over $1 million for...
State finds City of San Jose housing plan in compliance
California Construction News staff writer
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has certified San Jose's 2023-2031 Housing Element, declaring it in substantial...
Nine new communities designated as prohousing
California Construction News staff writer
Eureka, Healdsburg, Mountain View, Petaluma, San Luis Obispo, Santa Monica, and the County of Tulare are the latest communities to...
Court rules Anaheim violated state housing laws
California Construction News staff writer
The Orange County Superior Court has ruled that the City of Anaheim violated multiple state housing laws when it denied...
‘Historic’ climate investments top $15 billion
The State of California will receive more than $15 billion from the federal government for climate projects/
The funding comes through President Biden’s signature pieces...
Oakland launches new ‘rapid permits’ for instant approvals
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Oakland has updated its permitting process with ten new "rapid permits" available through the Online Permit Center....
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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...
