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Federal Housing Bill Aims at California Supply Shortage
A new federal housing bill described by supporters as a once-in-a-lifetime measure is intended to chip away at the housing shortage affecting both California and the nation, according to CalMatters. T…
Tutor Perini Hit With $42.4M More in Philadelphia Hotel Dispute
Los Angeles-based Tutor Perini faces an additional $42.4 million judgment tied to a contract dispute over its troubled construction of the W and Element hotels in Philadelphia, according to a recent c…
San Francisco Bridge Lands $107.5M Rehabilitation Project
A San Francisco bridge is set for a $107.5 million makeover, marking a significant infrastructure investment for the Bay Area and a fresh opportunity for firms working in bridge rehabilitation and hea…
Court Upholds SoCal Gas Appliance Limits Affecting Four Counties
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Southern California air regulators to enforce new restrictions on the sale of certain gas-powered appliances, including commercial and industrial water …
Caltrans Memorial Spotlights Work Zone Safety For Road Crews
Caltrans held its 36th Annual Workers Memorial in West Sacramento, honoring the 195 department workers killed in the line of duty since 1921. The ceremony at River Walk Park brought together families,…
Caltrans Bike Month Push Signals Active Transportation Work
Caltrans and the California State Transportation Agency marked May is Bike Month with a leadership ride and event outside the agency's Sacramento headquarters on May 7, drawing more than 100 riders al…
CTC Allocates $540 Million for Transit, Storm Repair and Safety Work
The California Transportation Commission has approved roughly $540 million in transportation funding aimed at improving travel times, reinforcing aging facilities and adding safety features near schoo…
Caltrans Awards $23.6M In Planning Grants For 58 Local Projects
Caltrans has distributed $23.6 million in planning grants to 58 local projects across California, aimed at climate resiliency, emissions reduction, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and disaster prepared…
Caltrans Wins $1.4M Grant to Expand Highway Safety Data Collection
Caltrans has secured roughly $1.4 million from the California Office of Traffic Safety to expand and improve traffic data collection across the state highway system. The funding flows from the Nationa…
Altadena Rebuild Bill Could Alter Housing Density Rules
A proposed measure at the Legislature would exempt fire-ravaged Altadena from two of California's density-boosting housing laws, aiming to give the community more control over how it rebuilds after de…
California High-Speed Rail Courts Private Investment Amid Funding Gaps
California's high-speed rail project linking San Francisco and Los Angeles is turning to private-sector investment to help move the long-delayed program forward, according to a report from Constructio…
Judge Blocks Trump Shift Away From Permanent Homeless Housing Funding
A federal judge has ruled against a Trump administration attempt to redirect federal money away from permanent supportive housing for homeless people, delivering a legal win for California, according …
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