Federal funding cuts slam California, Pacific Northwest hydrogen projects
California Construction News staff writer
California’s regional hydrogen hub, the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), will lose up to $1.2 billion in...
California secures housing law victories over Huntington Beach and Artesia
California Construction News staff writer
California notched two significant wins last week in its push to force local governments to comply with state housing law,...
San Diego seeks developers to transform old Central Library into housing
California Construction News staff writer
The City of San Diego is inviting developers to submit proposals to redevelop the long-vacant Old Central Library downtown into...
U.S. pulls $175 million in funding from California high-speed rail projects
California Construction News staff writer
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has withdrawn more than $175 million...
High-speed rail project supports 15,600 construction jobs, authority calls for stable funding to keep...
California Construction News staff writer
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a supplemental update to its 2025 Project Update Report, setting out a plan...
FAA awards $158 million to upgrade 72 California airports
California Construction News staff writer
Seventy-two California airports will receive a combined $158.4 million in federal funding to improve runways, terminals and other aviation infrastructure,...
Newsom announces $219-million for Sites Reservoir projects as costs soar
California Construction News staff writer
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is pressing ahead with one of its largest planned water storage projects, announcing nearly $219...
California awards $52.6 million to accelerate affordable housing in storm-hit counties
California Construction News staff writer
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has awarded nearly $52.6 million in federal disaster recovery funds to...
California unveils $200-million community plan for Delta Conveyance construction
California Construction News staff writer
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released a new plan aimed at addressing community concerns during construction of...
Construction begins on $600-million Nighthawk Energy storage project in Poway
California Construction News staff writer
Construction is underway on the 300-megawatt/1,200-megawatt-hour Nighthawk Energy Storage Project in Poway, north of San Diego, a major new battery...
Projects and opportunities
$604M contract awarded for LAX roadway upgrades as $30B modernization advances
California Construction News staff writer
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has awarded a $604 million contract to the Skanska-FlatironDragados joint venture for structures and utilities...
Newsom signs housing bills to speed construction, despite opposition from L.A. mayor
California Construction News staff writer
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 79 and a package of related housing measures aimed at cutting red tape...
Malibu introduces AI plan review tool to streamline fire rebuild process
California Construction News staff writer
The City of Malibu has introduced a new artificial intelligence platform designed to make the rebuilding process faster and more...
