Friday, May 17, 2024
homes4families

Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa ClaraValleys becomes Homes 4 Families

Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys has become one with its sister organization Homes 4 Families, board chairman Hunt Braly and president and CEO...
Calexico border

DHS gives go-ahead to Calexico border wall stretch: Contract award expected in November

The Trump administration has waived environmental laws and other reviews to replace a small stretch of border wall in Calexico, the second time it...
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AGC-CA and industry supporters collect more than $300,000 to fight against Sen. Newman recall...

Construction industry organizations have raised more than $300,000 to support Sen. Josh Newman, who faces a recall election after voting in support for SB1,...

Inglewood agreement proponents seek special CEQA break to allow the development to proceed

Los Angeles Clippers supporters are seeking legislative to give the proposed arena project a signficant break under the state's primary environmental law governing development,...
agca employment

Construction employment booms 20 percent in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area

California's Inland Empire and Bloomington, IL have experienced the largest metro-area year-over-year employment gains in June, according to an analysis of federal employment data...
wage theft is a crime

Labor Commissioner’s Office files $6.3 million misclassification and wage theft lawsuit against contractor

California's state Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) has filed a lawsuit against Calcrete Construction, Inc. seeking $6,300,338 for multiple wage theft violations affecting a group...
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JWA Landmark project planned with two towers including offices, hotel and parking

The JWA Landmark high-rise office and hotel project has been proposed for a site across from John Wayne Airport and is awaiting approval by...
$170 million pala

Dodge Momentum Index stumbles in July despite $170 million Pala Casino project

The announcement of the $170 million expansion Pala Casino Spa & Resort in San Diego County was one of the few bright spots in...
Gary Simon

Gary Simon to manage Vanir Construction Management’s LA office

Vanir Construction Management Inc. says that it has hired architect Gary Simon as area manager for the company’s Los Angeles office. Randy Britt, who...
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Are ICE agents showing up at California construction labor dispute proceedings?

Federal immigration agents have shown up twice at California labor dispute proceedings to apprehend undocumented workers, in what state officials believe may be cases...

Projects and opportunities

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

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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...