Oakland awards $80.5 million to five affordable housing developments across the city
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Oakland’s Housing and Community Development Department (Oakland HCD) announced the recipients of the 2024-2025 New Construction of...
$300 million awarded for local roadway projects
California Construction News staff writer
About $300 million in funding has been announced for 288 roadwork projects across California.
“We’re making roads safer up and down...
San Jose approves affordable housing development despite objections
California Construction News staff writer
A 15-story multifamily affordable housing development has been approved for downtown San Jose’s SoFA district, after almost a decade of...
Groundbreaking ceremony launches Dos Rios Station construction project
California Construction News staff writer
With site preparation work underway, major construction will begin this summer on the Dos Rios Station in Sacramento, and the...
State of emergency to fast-track wildfire prevention projects
California Construction News staff writer
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
California Construction News staff writer
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will review the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) to determine whether roughly $4 billion in taxpayer...
Permit issued for Delta Conveyance project to protect water supply and endangered species
California Construction News staff writer
An Incidental Take Permit has been issued, including measures to minimize, avoid, and fully mitigate impacts on threatened or endangered species as...
Sacramento approves $3.3 million for mixed-use affordable housing project
California Construction News staff writer
The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved $3.3 million in funding for a mixed-use affordable housing project with 241 units...
Alameda breaks ground on Central Avenue safety project
California Construction News staff writer
After more than a decade of planning and community engagement, construction started Jan. 27 on the Central Avenue Safety Improvement Project...
Trump slams California’s high-speed rail project citing delays, cost overruns and mismanagement
California Construction News staff writer
President Donald Trump is threatening to pull the plug on California’s high-speed rail project for delays, cost overruns and mismanagement....
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Los Angeles issues emergency executive order to speed up rebuilding with climate-resilient material
California Construction News staff writer
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...
California Construction News staff writer
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
California Construction News staff writer
With the next wave of tariffs from the Trump administration starting April 2, builders are facing the prospect of stopping...
