Neighborhood group demands transparency in developing Stanyan St. former McDonald’s
The Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council has called for the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing to implement a “community process” in planning for the...
Caltrans repaves roadway with recycled plastic bottles
Caltrans has started repaving a section of Highway 162 in Oroville using recycled asphalt pavement and liquid plastic made with single-use, plastic bottles...
Developer plans renovation, conversion of historic Hearst Building to 170-room hotel
The San Francisco Planning Commission has approved a proposal to convert the historic Hearst Building on Third Street into a 170 room hotel.
The project's...
Trump administration pushing for $1.3-billion Shasta Dam expansion
The Trump administration is pushing for a $1.3 billion expansion of the 602-foot Shasta Dam in Northern California, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The...
Webcor to start work on Parkmerced mega-project in San Francisco
Webcor will within months break ground on Parkmerced, one of San Francisco’s largest multifamily projects that has been in the pipeline for about seven...
Construction to soon begin 300 affordable apartments in San Jose
First Community Housing plans to build a two-tower affordable housing project near Diridon Station in downtown San Jose.
The project, called McEvoy Apartments, will be...
Preservationists seek court order to stall demolition of “brutalist” 1973 San Jose building, possibly...
A preservationist group has gone to court to undo the city of San Jose’s approval of a vast redevelopment of a key block in...
WiOPS starts Northern California chapter to provide mentorship, opportunities for women in construction
A Southern California nonprofit focused on the advancement of women in construction has expanded into Northern California. Women in Construction Operations (WiOPS) will launch its...
Construction begins on Yolo County Jail expansion
Construction has started on the Yolo County Main Monroe Jail expansion and renovation project in Woodland.
Lionakis is the project's architect, while construction management is...
Manteca officials reviewing 91 building permits valued at $151 million
Building officials in Manteca in San Joaquin County say they are currently reviewing plans for 91 building permits with a combined construction value of...
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California unveils ambitious $180 billion infrastructure overhaul plan
California Construction News staff writer
California’s infrastructure is getting a significant makeover with a $180 billion in state, local, and federal funds over the next...
World’s largest wildlife crossing on track to open in 2026
California Construction News staff writer
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing being built outside Los Angeles will be completed by early 2026, providing a safe and...
$900 million Caltrans project will replace aging Stockton Channel bridges
California Construction News staff writer
A $900-million project to replace the pair of aging bridges that take Interstate 5 traffic across the Stockton Channel is...
