2023-24 state budget ups spending on housing, infrastructure
California Construction News staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced a 2023-24 state budget proposal last week that maintains the state’s unprecedented investments in Californians while...
San Diego implements new trasparency rules for contractors
California Construction News staff writer
A new law went into effect New Year’s Day, requiring contractors or subcontractors on San Diego projects to meet stricter...
Feds announce $400 million for Golden Gate Bridge improvements
California Construction News staff writer
The U.S. Department of Transportation will fund $400 million for a project to replace, retrofit and install critical structural elements...
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...
Las Vegas mayor wants acgtion on I-15 widening
California Construction News staff writer
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman sent a message to Caltrans on Twitter last week, urging action on the Interstate 15...
In 2023, LA becomes Largest CA city to electrify new building contruction
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance requiring all new buildings within city limits be constructed all-electric, making the city...
California awards $1 billion for walking and biking projects; $878 million for transportation infrastructure
California Construction News staff writer
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $1 billion in December, for 93 new walking and biking projects in disadvantaged communities and...
Feds announce $84 million for drought resiliency projects
California Construction News staff writer
The Department of the Interior has announced $84.7 million for 36 communities throughout the West. Projects include groundwater storage, rainwater...
2022 was a year of climate action in California
California Construction News staff writerCalifornia implemented measures to cut pollution, get more chargers on the road, protect communities from wildfires and drought...
San Diego recognized for housing policies
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego’s housing action has earned “pro housing designation” from the California Department of Housing and Community Development...
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Officials tallying storm damage expected to top $1 billion
California Construction News staff writer
Officials are adding up the damage to the state’s infrastructure and assess the impacts of recent winter storms that caused...
Ten West Link starts construction on transmission line connecting California and Arizona
California Construction News staff writer
Vice-president Kamala Harris joined with Arizona and California leaders, members of Lotus Infrastructure Partners, the California Independent Systems Operator (CAISO)...
San Francisco approves extension for 55-story residential tower
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The San Francisco Planning Commission recently approved a four-year extension for 10 South Van Ness, a 55-story flatiron style tower...
