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...
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...
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...
International agreement focused on creating a greener L.A.
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has signed a pioneering Letter of Intent with Finland's Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, ...
Governor attempting to fast-track $2-billion L.A. development that would create 10,000 construction jobs
California Construction News staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom will attempt to speed up construction of a $2-billion mixed use development expected to create 10,000 union...
La Cañada Flintridge ordered to process affordable housing project application
California Construction News staff writer
La Cañada Flintridge violated California’s Housing Accountability Act when it denied an application for an affordable-housing project last year, a...
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center breaks ground on new hospital building
California Construction News staff writer
The Harbor-UCLA Medical Center held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its hospital building at the end of February.
The design-build team of...
California unveils new council to bolster job creation
California Construction News staff writer
California has created the California Jobs First Council and a comprehensive operational plan with a focus on expediting the state's...
Condon-Johnson and Associates building 160-foot landslide wall in San Clemente
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Contractor Condon-Johnson and Associates has started the construction of a catchment wall that will ultimately protect the Orange County Transportation...
Construction starts on Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center in LA
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Preliminary work has begun on a $335-million expansion of the Colburn School of performing arts designed by architect Frank Gehry,...
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68-unit affordable senior housing project breaks ground in San Jose
California Construction News staff writer
Santa Clara County and Eden Housing have broken ground on a 68-unit affordable housing development for seniors in San Jose.
East...
FAA awards $870M for airport infrastructure projects, including $289M for LAX roads
California Construction News staff writer
The Federal Aviation Administration is providing $870 million in airport infrastructure projects across the United States, including $289 million for...
SDSU plans 295,000-sq. ft. senior living community at Mission Valley
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego State University, with Merrill Gardens, PMB, and Pillar Properties, announced plans to build a senior living community as...
