California to open revamped San Quentin Rehabilitation Facility in 2026
California Construction News staff writer
California’s oldest and most notorious prison is undergoing a sweeping $239 million renovation aimed at transforming it into a Scandinavian-style...
Governor Newsom unveils free AI tool to accelerate LA’s fire recovery permitting process
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In a step to speed up recovery from the recent Eaton and Palisades wildfires, Gov Gavin Newsom has announced the...
Stockton joins cities Across California in celebrating Building Safety Month 2025
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Throughout May, the City of Stockton is joining cities across California and the nation in recognizing the 45th annual Building...
San José unveils first regional green stormwater facility
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San José marked a major milestone with the grand opening of the Riverview Stormwater Garden, the first regional green stormwater...
California high-speed rail hits construction milestone with completion of Whitley underpass
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California’s high-speed rail project reached a milestone this month, with completion of the Whitley Avenue underpass, a major infrastructure component...
California bumps funding, streamlines online permitting process to fast-track wildfire safety projects
California Construction News staff writer
California is launching a new online permitting process to fast-track state-level approvals for critical wildfire safety projects across the state....
Report finds building in California costs 2.5 times more than Texas, sparking calls for...
California Construction News staff writer
A recent RAND Corporation report reveals that building multifamily housing in California is far more expensive than in other states,...
Master plan unveiled to strengthen career pathways for trades
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the launch of the Master Plan for Career Education, a strategy designed to enhance...
Executive order to accelerate rebuilding in fire-ravaged areas
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An executive order signed last week is expected to expedite recovery work in Altadena, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades, areas devastated...
TOP 10: Caliagua’s innovation and sustainability shine in two top 10 California Construction News...
California Construction News staff writer
California Construction News has recognized Caliagua, Inc. for its exceptional contributions to water infrastructure, naming two of the company’s projects...
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Sacramento County DA files felony wage theft charges against Rocklin contractor
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Sacramento County District Attorney Ho has filed wage theft felony criminal charges against Rocklin-based construction company PRO FRAME INC., the...
Groundbreaking held for Monarch affordable housing project in Sacramento
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Sacramento’s Monarch affordable housing community is under construction, with a plan to transform a former state-owned storage warehouse into 241...
BLM approves Sapphire gen-tie project in Riverside County
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In a move to increase domestic energy production and strengthen the nation’s electrical grid, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)...
