California boosting water supplies with new storage, desalination and conservation projects

California Construction News staff writer A new progress report on California’s Water Supply Strategy details key actions taken by state agencies this year to expand and expedite...

Coronado agrees to build more housing

California Construction News staff writer The City of Coronado has reached a settlement with California after violating the state’s Housing Element Law, agreeing to update...

‘Yes in God’s Back Yard’ bill allows churches, synagogues and mosques to build housing

Churches, mosques and synagogues in California will be able to build social housing on land they own without environmental or other local planning reviews...

San Diego receives $21 million for affordable housing

California Construction News staff writer The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) will receive $21 million for projects to create 75 new affordable rental housing units...

National hydrogen hub designation means 130,000 construction jobs

California Construction News staff writer California will receive up to $1.2 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the development and deployment of...

L.A. Metro awarded $38 million for construction project at dangerous crossing

California Construction News staff writer The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $38 million to L.A. Metro for a grade separation project at Doran Street and...

State awards $21 million for 75 affordable units in San Diego

California Construction News staff writer The State of California has awarded $20.8 million in Homekey program funds for two San Diego projects. “Outreach and shelter are...

$298 million announced to rehabilitate 605 Freeway in SoCal

California Construction News staff writer Projects worth more than $298 million have been approved to rehabilitate the 605 Freeway will span about 200 lane miles...

San Diego updating park in Scripps Ranch

California Construction News staff writer The City of San Diego has launched construction on the Jerabek Park improvements project in Scripps Ranch. “High-quality parks are essential...

VTA Board approves 200 units of emergency interim housing at Cerone Bus Yard

California Construction News staff writer The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has cleared the way to implement a plan championed by San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan...

Projects and opportunities

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...