$317 million infrastructure funding announced for communities impacted by wildfires
California Construction News staff writer
More than $317 million will assist seven communities to rebuild after 2018 wildfires burned more than 1.6 million acres and...
San Francisco receives $23 million federal grant for safer streets
The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $23 million for safety upgrades along San Francisco’s Howard Street through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability...
Build Better SD initiative launched to speed up infrastructure improvements
California Construction News staff writer
The Build Better SD initiative has been approved by San Diego council, replacing outdated, inequitable planning policies that restricted incoming...
Ambitious climate proposals presented to Legislature
California Construction News staff writer
Calling the proposal “urgent”, Gov. Gavin Newsom presented proposals addressing climate change with the state Legislature last week.
“Cleaning the air...
Former mayor tasked with spending federal cash to build California infrastructure
California Construction News staff writer
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will serve as the new Infrastructure Advisor to the State of California, working with...
San Diego to ban natural gas in new construction
California Construction News staff writer
The City of San Diego has unanimously approved a climate action plan that calls for banning natural gas in new...
Bold actions annouced to move Calfiornia toward climate goals
California Construction News staff writer
California just jumped onto a faster track to reach climate goals, with Gov. Gavin Newsom setting ambitious new targets for...
San Diego sets record for fixing underground pipes
California Construction News staff writer
San Diego’s mayor says 2022 is a record-breaking year for in-house pipe replacements.
“We need major infrastructure upgrades across San Diego...
$50 million announced for roadway construction at LAX
California Construction News staff writer
The terminal roadway at LAX will be modernized with $50 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“LAX is our gateway to...
Critical infrastructure construction underway at HOPE San Francisco sites
California Construction News staff writer
Construction has started on extensive infrastructure improvements at Sunnydale and Hunters View, to prepare sites for construction of more than...
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Monterey Bay desalination plant approved by California Coastal Commission
California Construction News staff writer
The California Coastal Commission (Commission) has approved a development permit for intake slant wells needed to provide ocean water and...
South LA Eco-Lab receives $35 million for green job development
California Construction News staff writer
The South LA Eco Lab, a collection of environmental and economic development projects in South Los Angeles last week received...
AECOM group hired to manage California high speed rail program
California Construction News staff writer
An AECOM joint venture has been selected by the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CaHSRA) to provide program management for the...
