LA County launches ‘equity in infrastructure’ initiative
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles County has launched the ‘equity in infrastructure’ initiative to highlight equity in all processes, programming, and services as...
City of Oakland releases preliminary zoning proposals for housing action plan
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Oakland's draft 2023-2031 Housing plan released last week includes several zoning reforms that officials say will increase...
Five-year San Francisco plan tackles homelessness
California Construction News staff writer
San Francisco’s new five-year strategic plan will increase access to shelter and housing.
The plan’s implementation, which includes increasing capacity, begins...
Metro board approves $679-million for I-5 North County Enhancements Project
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)'s board of directors approved a $679 million life-of-project budget for the I-5 North County Enhancements Project.
The...
South San Francisco approves Genenetech’s expansion master plan
M Roche’s Genentech is preparing a major expansion at its South San Francisco home.
In late November, the local city council approved Genentech’s proposal to...
Three arrested, company charged after employee’s steamroller death in San Francisco
Three L C General Engineering and Construction Inc. employees -- including the company president and the business itself -- have been charged with an...
Chinese-backed developer submits proposal for Oakland’s tallest tower
Pinnacle RED, a San-Jose based realty firm serving as a unit of China-based Hengshan Corp., has submitted the project proposal of Oakland’s tallest tower...
TriForge secures $34 million for San Jose’s multi-housing project
TriForge Capital Partners has secured $34 million in debt financing for the development of a 97-unit art-focused multi-housing community in San Jose.
Dubbed 7EMPIRE, the...
First Sacramento project planned for low-income LGBTQ community members
The Sacramento region’s first apartment project aimed at housing low-income members of the LGBTQ community has final funding and is expected to begin construction...
Highway 101 construction boosted with $75 million federal loan
California Construction News staff writer
A $75 million loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation will fund ongoing work along Highway 101 from Summerland to...
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Ameresco launches construction of $140 million biogas project near Elk Grove
California Construction News staff writer
Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has started construction on an advanced technology biogas cogeneration...
$60.6 million awarded to strengthen climate-resilient transportation infrastructure
California Construction News staff writer
California has secured $60.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to bolster climate-resilient transportation infrastructure across the...
West Hollywood approves design for log cabin renovation
California Construction News staff writer
The City of West Hollywood has released design renderings for the historic Log Cabin building renovation. The site houses the...
