SoftBank to build transpacific submarine cable connecting Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and the U.S....
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SoftBank, a member of the E2A Consortium, announced plans to begin construction on a new submarine cable system called “E2A”...
Modesto changes zoning to reduce restrictions on building ADUs
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The City of Modesto has changed zoning restrictions and launched a special revolving loan fund to make constructing an Accessory...
$300 million awarded for local roadway projects
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About $300 million in funding has been announced for 288 roadwork projects across California.
“We’re making roads safer up and down...
Sacramento reaches $13.4 million settlement over fraudulent billing and non-compliant work
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The City of Sacramento received $13.4 million to settle its lawsuit alleging non-compliant work and fraudulent billing on the Accelerated...
State of emergency to fast-track wildfire prevention projects
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A state of emergency has been declared accelerate critical forest management projects aimed at protecting communities from wildfires ahead of...
U.S. Transportation Secretary announces review of California high-speed rail project
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will review the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) to determine whether roughly $4 billion in taxpayer...
Trump slams California’s high-speed rail project citing delays, cost overruns and mismanagement
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President Donald Trump is threatening to pull the plug on California’s high-speed rail project for delays, cost overruns and mismanagement....
Granite Construction’s Pat Kelly named president of AGC of California for 2025
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The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) says that Pat Kelly, vice-president of operational excellence for Granite Construction...
California invests $1 billion in transportation infrastructure
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The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $1 billion for projects aimed at solving mobility challenges and aiding California’s continued...
Trump to waive federal permits to rebuild California after wildfires
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President Donald Trump visited Los Angeles late last week, to survey areas destroyed by firestorms.
“The federal government is standing behind...
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Los Angeles issues emergency executive order to speed up rebuilding with climate-resilient material
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An Emergency Executive Order has been issued to expedite the rebuilding of homes and businesses in the Palisades while ensuring...
Los Angeles World Airports sets $5 billion multiple task order contract for design, construction...
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The Los Angeles City Council has approved Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) latest Multiple Award Task Order Contract, or MATOC,...
California builders reconsider projects ahead of new tariffs
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With the next wave of tariffs from the Trump administration starting April 2, builders are facing the prospect of stopping...
