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California and Chinese province of Hainan partner to fight climate change

California Construction News staff writer California has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Chinese province of Hainan to…

9 months ago

NLC report shows infrastructure remains top priority for American mayors

California Construction News staff writer The National League of Cities (NLC) has released the 2023 State of the Cities report,…

9 months ago

Plan to turn San Diego’s Old Central Library into affordable housing expected this fall

California Construction News staff writer San Diego’s Old Central Library will no longer operate as a homeless shelter, but plans…

9 months ago

Infrastructure and budget legislation signed to ‘build more, faster’ across California

California Construction News staff writer Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an infrastructure streamlining package accelerating construction timelines on projects needed…

10 months ago

Caltrans maintenance workers honored for saving lives

California Construction News staff writer The State of California honored 11 Caltrans employees with the Governor’s State Employee Medal of…

10 months ago

Californians support state’s climate goals: PPIC poll

California Construction News staff writer According to a Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) poll, Californians support the state’s climate…

10 months ago

$352 million approved for transit-oriented, climate-friendly housing

California Construction News staff writer More than $352 million has been approved through the Regional Early Action Planning grants program (REAP…

10 months ago

Paint permits now required on pre-1978 structures in Oakland

California Construction News staff writer Effective July 1, the City of Oakland requires paint permits for all projects where paint…

10 months ago

California announces $2 billion in transportation infrastructure funding, approves $2.3 billion for future projects

California Construction News staff writer The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has announced about $2 billion for transportation infrastructure across the…

10 months ago

San Francisco to ease affordable housing requirements to kickstart construction

California Construction News staff writer San Francisco is planning to temporarily ease affordable housing requirements in an effort to kickstart…

10 months ago