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Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
fromKqed
1 week ago
Environment

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
California

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Environment

Record heat, melting snow: What does it mean for California's reservoirs

California's snowpack is rapidly diminishing due to record heat, impacting water supply for homes, farms, and ecosystems.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
Environment
fromKqed
1 week ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Record heat, melting snow: What does it mean for California's reservoirs

California's snowpack is rapidly diminishing due to record heat, impacting water supply for homes, farms, and ecosystems.
#trump
fromKqed
5 days ago
US politics

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
fromKqed
5 days ago
US politics

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
US politics
fromKqed
5 days ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
US politics
fromKqed
5 days ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Traffic on Highway 60 may create pain point for drivers headed to Coachella

"In 2020, this stretch of freeway has been ranked the worst truck bottleneck in California and the ninth worst truck bottleneck in the nation, as well as the second highest truck accident location in Southern California."
Los Angeles
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This $3B builder moves from California to Arizona-signaling something about the housing market's next decade

KB Home will relocate its headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027, reflecting a shift in the U.S. homebuilding landscape and cost-saving measures.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Palm Springs Airport cautious about spending $2 billion for expansion plan

"With the City Council's approval, PSP takes another bold step forward, ensuring it remains not only a gateway for travelers but a source of pride for the communities we serve."
LA real estate
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road - San Jose Spotlight

San Antonio area is undergoing transformation with new mid-rise housing projects and relaxed building standards to encourage denser development.
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

California middle-mile program connects first Tribal community

"As the network continues to attract internet service providers, thousands of residents along the Eastern Sierra Nevada and millions more across the state will gain access to more options for reliable and affordable high-speed internet service."
California
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
#data-centers
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
#southern-california
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

SoCal in for a windy, rainy weekend, with possible dust storms at Coachella

Widespread rainstorms and cool temperatures are forecasted for Southern California this weekend, with potential hazardous conditions in the Coachella Valley.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

The Debate for Keeping Diablo Canyon Open Past 2030 Is On. What Could It Mean for Your Bills? | KQED

Californians may be overpaying PG&E for Diablo Canyon's operation, with potential savings if the agreement is restructured.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Caltrans to fully close 'last SF exit' on 80 this weekend

The last San Francisco exit before the Bay Bridge is closing for weekend maintenance, affecting eastbound I-80 access to SoMa.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Francisco proposes major water, sewer rate increases by summer to upgrade infrastructure

San Francisco residents may face a 23% increase in water and sewer bills to fund infrastructure upgrades.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Caltrans to fully close 'last SF exit' on 80 this weekend

The last San Francisco exit before the Bay Bridge is closing for weekend maintenance, affecting eastbound I-80 access to SoMa.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Francisco proposes major water, sewer rate increases by summer to upgrade infrastructure

San Francisco residents may face a 23% increase in water and sewer bills to fund infrastructure upgrades.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Firefighters contain Southern California brush fires fueled by Santa Ana winds

The Springs fire in Riverside County is 45% contained, with no injuries or structures damaged, but wind could affect growth.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

As precious groundwater vanishes, a few in California find ways to bring it back

The Arvin-Edison Water Storage District effectively recharges groundwater using ponds to manage river water, countering groundwater depletion.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
#los-angeles
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Experts bullish new industrial cycle on way for SoCal

Industrial real estate is experiencing a resurgence driven by AI and data centers, with opportunities emerging as market conditions stabilize.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. County rail boom: What trains are coming and when

Backers of the K Line extension view it as a crucial component of Metro's strategy to provide a connected transit system, which is essential for residents who depend on public transportation.
Los Angeles
California
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
fromLos Angeles Times
21 years ago

La Verne home's artistry left no stone unturned

Maloof hand-carved a three-story spiral oak staircase. Other artists created stained-glass windows, copper doors and designer lighting. But the person who has been most involved in the house is Herb Hafif, the attorney, sculptor and art collector who personally split rocks for the stone walls and who has owned the property, through his philanthropic family foundation, since 1953.
Renovation
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

An answer to America's drought may be hiding in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Moreno Valley mall reopens after owners address safety concerns

Moreno Valley Mall reopened after owners resolved fire protection system violations that prompted a city closure.
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Community to Be Built in Murrieta : Master-Planned Rancho Bella Vista to Occupy 700 Acres

When Rancho Bella Vista is completed in about 10 years, it will have 2,580 homes, condominiums, town houses and rental apartments, 10 acres of office space, a school, park, lake with clubhouse and about 150 acres of natural open space, according to Warren Toman, president of the Toman Co.
Silicon Valley real estate
East Bay real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Irvine Housing Fee Plan Is Called Too Expensive

A proposed commercial development fee to fund affordable housing faced opposition from developers who argued the suggested charges were too high and would harm business competitiveness.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California will get $540 million for water projects, Trump administration announces

The largest share, $235 million, will be used to rehabilitate the Delta-Mendota Canal, which carries water to farmlands. An additional $200 million will help continue repairs on the Friant-Kern Canal, another key conduit for water in the valley. Sinking ground, an effect of heavy groundwater pumping, has damaged segments of the Friant-Kern Canal and reduced its capacity.
Environment
Renovation
A couple built a custom home on a challenging hillside lot in Silver Lake, requiring extensive foundation work and specialized architectural design to overcome geological constraints.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Watts awaits those who are looking for opportunity

Watts developed as a working-class community founded on affordable housing and lack of racial land restrictions, distinguishing it from neighboring cities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why farmers in California are backing a giant solar farm

A 200-square-mile solar farm in California's San Joaquin Valley would generate 21,000 megawatts of power, with farmers supporting the project as an alternative use for land lacking sufficient water for crop production.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Panorama City is slowly shaking off its postindustrial trauma

In its scope, scale and ambition, Panorama City outstripped Greater L.A.'s prewar attempts at creating master-planned neighborhoods. It was the brainchild of Henry Kaiser, a shipbuilder keen to put his formidable industrial might, which had manufactured the famous Liberty cargo ships that transported U.S. goods around the world during World War II, to equally lucrative peacetime uses.
Silicon Valley real estate
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California, Arizona and Nevada urge Trump administration to rethink Colorado River plans

California, Arizona, and Nevada oppose Trump administration's Colorado River water cutback proposals, arguing they violate the 1922 Colorado River Compact foundational agreement.
fromLos Angeles Times
24 years ago

Irvine Considers How It Can Grow Old Gracefully

The city is at a crossroads. Some areas of the town are 30, 35 years old and may need more attention than the newer areas. We have a dichotomy of needs in that we have to provide services to both the old and the new sides of town.
East Bay real estate
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
39 years ago

Parkview Terrace Opens in Redlands

Parkview Terrace Club, San Bernardino County's largest multifamily complex with 558 units, opens in Redlands with extensive amenities and a public-private partnership park development.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
34 years ago

Valley Should Welcome Local Jobs

The San Fernando Valley's opposition to commercial development contradicts residents' complaints about long commutes, as the region lacks local job centers despite having over one million residents.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Troubled Moreno Valley Mall closed for safety violations

Portions of the two-level, 1.1-million-square-foot mall were deemed unsafe by county and state fire inspectors who recommended the city shut them down "until all live-saving measures are addressed," the city said in a statement.
Real estate
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Aerospace and water make up what Lancaster is today

Lancaster's founding and development depended on underground aquifers and railroad water needs, later sustained by the Los Angeles Aqueduct and aerospace industry growth.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How a California desalination plant could help solve water shortages on the Colorado River

San Diego County Water Authority may sell surplus Colorado River water to Arizona and Nevada to help offset their drought-driven supply cuts.
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

El Centro, the largest city in Calif.'s Imperial Valley, lands in the spotlight

Gregory Bovino, a vocal Border Patrol commander, is being reassigned from Minneapolis back to El Centro near the U.S.-Mexico border amid controversy.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

California must let immigrant truck drivers keep their licenses, judge rules

A California court temporarily blocked the revocation of over 20,000 immigrant truck drivers' licenses, defying federal transportation demands and risking $160 million in federal highway funding penalties.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Moreno Valley votes against warehouse moratorium, bucking local trend

Moreno Valley City Council voted down a 45-day moratorium on warehouse development despite residents' pollution concerns and nearby cities imposing temporary bans.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Real estate deal for Fremont site may boost city's manufacturing push

Midwest-affiliated investors bought a 26-acre Fremont industrial site for $70.1M to enable advanced manufacturing supported by strong infrastructure and nearby power facilities.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

California house investors target most-affordable counties

You're more likely to find California houses owned by investors in the state's more affordable communities. That's what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report from the third quarter of 2025 that calculates investor ownership of houses and townhomes nationwide. Investors in this study include everything from giant companies controlling thousands of houses to folks with a small collection of rentals to short-term rental operators to people with a second home. Condo ownership was not included.
Real estate
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

New Bay Area city of 400,000 could be built 'non-stop' for 40 years

A billionaire-backed group plans a 40-year project to build a new Bay Area city for up to 400,000 people on large Solano County landholdings.
#factory-built-housing
#sites-reservoir
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Planning Commission backs industrial project in Oakley despite fears over data centers

The Oakley Planning Commission approved the Bridgehead Industrial project, requiring a conditional use permit for any data centers while allowing diverse industrial uses on 164 acres.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California reserved $165 million for Tesla to electrify its trucking industry. The result may stifle EV innovation

California allocated nearly $165 million in vouchers to subsidize Tesla's long-delayed Semi, prompting industry claims of preferential treatment and market distortion.
Real estate
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Homebuying burden quadrupled in California's low-price counties

Median California home purchases now consume roughly 83% of household income even in cheapest counties, reflecting dramatically worsened affordability since the early 2010s.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Price tag drops on project to expand massive reservoir near Bay Area to increase water supplies

San Luis Reservoir dam will be raised 10 feet, adding 130,000 acre-feet and lowering project cost from $1.06 billion to $847 million.
California
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

Passenger found dead after overflowing wash in Southern California overwhelms pickup

A 55-year-old man drowned after a pickup was overwhelmed by fast-moving floodwater; rescue attempts were hindered by a hazardous current, debris, wind and rain.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Deadline looming for Colorado River agreement: Here's how it could affect NorCal

Seven Colorado River basin states must agree by Feb. 14 on water-use reductions as the river’s long-term drought has depleted supplies and reservoirs.
California
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Excerpts on Transportation and Livability from Governor Newsom's State of the State - Streetsblog California

California extended Cap-and-Invest for two decades, pursued regional energy market and resilience measures, stabilized homeowner insurance, and advanced high-speed rail construction.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A series of deadly California storms continues to bring more rain, snow and danger

Showers moving into the region from the Central Coast should bring steady rain to Ventura and Los Angeles counties Thursday morning, with frosty temperatures pushing snow levels lower than normal, potentially impacting commuters along the Grapevine, according to the National Weather Service. "Steady precipitation will taper off to showers by late this afternoon and become confined to the mountains by late tonight," the weather service posted in a Thursday morning forecast.
California
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea

OceanWell plans a deep-sea desalination system using ocean pressure to power reverse osmosis, reducing energy use and harms while producing up to 60 million gallons.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California population flattens amid Trump immigration crackdown

California's population remained essentially flat from July 2024 to July 2025 due to decreased immigration, out-migration, an aging population, and lower birth rates.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Forget California's exodus. Why do so few move here?

California's population stagnation stems from few inbound migrants, not widespread resident departures, as Californians leave at below-average rates.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Highway Projects Still Grab Biggest Share as California OK's Nearly $1B in State Transportation Funding - Streetsblog California

California approved $988.7 million in transportation investments prioritizing highways and road safety while including some transit, walking, and bicycling funding.
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

Factory-Built Housing Hasn't Taken Off in California Yet, but This Year Might Be Different | KQED

Factory-built housing is poised to expand in California as regulatory barriers fall but construction costs and scaling remain major challenges.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

How I'd split California, economically speaking

California divides into a populous coastal West and a less-populous inland East with divergent demographic and population trends since the pandemic.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Rain in the forecast for Los Angeles. Here's how long it will last

Los Angeles had an exceptionally wet water-year start from atmospheric river storms, with light drizzly showers now and dry weather expected through the end of January.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

OpEd: How High-Speed Rail Could Reach LA by 2039...Without Waiting for the Mountains - Streetsblog California

Electrifying and sharing the Antelope Valley Line enables one-seat San Francisco–Los Angeles high-speed service earlier, lowering cost and risk while modernizing Metrolink.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Why don't I feel California as world's 4th largest economy?

California's economy reached an annualized GDP of $4.296 trillion in Q3 2025, reclaiming the world's fourth-largest economy spot ahead of Japan by $16 billion.
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