Government

Prosecutors reach stipulated judgement with Fastenal regarding undisclosed “shipping and handling” fees

Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said in a Dec. 30 statement that her Consumer Protection Unit — along…

3 years ago

Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Project among recipients of $544.3 million in federal funds

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is allocating a total of $544.3 million in federal funding to a…

3 years ago

Water agencies prepare to fund $161 million in pre-construction costs for Delta Water Project

The Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California says it has joined water agencies throughout the state in supporting the…

3 years ago

Transportation Commission approves $2 billion for 56 new projects

The California Transportation Commission has approved $2 billion for 56 new projects throughout the state. The projects would "reduce traffic,…

3 years ago

San Diego supports accessory dwelling construction with “free virtual appointments”

The City of San Diego says it is is expanding its online virtual appointment services to help residents and business…

3 years ago

San Jose to join San Francisco and Berkeley in restricting natural gas from new construction projects

San Jose about to ban natural gas from nearly all new construction as part of a growing movement to usher…

3 years ago

$600 million in bonds for stalled Brightline West train to be reallocated for affordable housing porjectss.

The failure of Fortress Investment Group to sell $600 million of private activity bonds for the $8.4 billion Brightline West…

3 years ago

San Francisco to ban natural gas in new building construction

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors have approved a ban on natural gas in newly-constructed buildings in the city, reports…

3 years ago

City of Oakland launches new app to schedule building inspections

The City of Oakland’s Planning and Building Department has launched a new application, Oakland Building Inspection Request, to make it…

3 years ago

San Francisco to speed up affordable housing construction

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has announced what are described as new process improvements to speed up the approval of…

3 years ago