Landmark legislation aimed at increasing affordable housing in effect today

California Construction News staff writer “California is more than just a state of dreamers, we’re a state of doers,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a...

Hotels in Carson, Lancaster and Palmdale to be converted into housing

California Construction News staff writer Los Angeles County is partnering with developers to convert hotels in Carson, Lancaster and Palmdale into a combined 309 studio...

Judge’s ruling on Measure C clears path for Midway Rising project in San Diego

California Construction News staff writer A trial court judge has rejected the last legal challenge to Measure C, a voter approved initiative that removed the...

California gets $70 million for Salton Sea restoration project

California Construction News staff writer The federal government has awarded $70 million for ongoing work to restore the Salton Sea, the first funding announcement from...

President Biden announces billions for high-speed rail expansion and new passenger rail

California Construction News staff writer President Biden has announced $8.2 billion in new funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the country, including the country’s first...

Crenshaw Crossing to receive $50 million for mixed-use development

California Construction News staff writer SVA Architects has joined the development team for Crenshaw Crossing, a mixed-use and mixed-income project that was recently award of...
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Development team takes on largest affordable housing project in San Francisco’s Mission District

California Construction News staff writer The new Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) and Mission Housing Development Corporation will lead development of new permanently affordable rental...

Transit-oriented development under construction near San Jose’s Tamien station

California Construction News staff writer Apartments under construction near VTA’s Tamien Light Rail station in San Jose will be a mixed-income housing community developed in...

All American Asphalt plant in Irvine ceases production

California Construction News staff writer The All American Asphalt plant in Irvine ceased all production of asphalt on Nov. 15, the city confirmed. During a special...

San Francisco introduces new records request Form, electronic plan review online info sessions

California Construction News staff writer The San Francisco department of building inspections is now issuing building permits, job cards and certificates of final completion and...

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Nibbi receives Notice to Proceed on St. Paul Terrace affordable housing project in Berkeley

California Construction News staff writer Nibbi has received Notice to Proceed on a new affordable housing community for St. Paul AME Berkeley, with Lowney Architecture...

Santa Rosa breaks ground on Hopper Avenue fire recovery corridor project

California Construction News staff writer The City of Santa Rosa broke ground April 14 on the Hopper Avenue Corridor Fire Recovery Improvements Project, beginning a...

California breaks ground on Indian Heritage Center in West Sacramento as part of $200M...

California Construction News staff writer Construction of the California Indian Heritage Center is moving ahead on a 51-acre site at the confluence of the American...