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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a major housing bill to speed construction by easing environmental rules. The state is notorious for ...

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The landmark California environmental legislation that lawmakers have voted to walk back will allow for crucial ...

California lawmakers on Monday passed some of the most significant changes to the state's environmental review law since its inception.

Building a Safer Future As wildfire threats evolve, so must the infrastructure supporting California’s communities. Through innovative, resilient construction, W.A. Rasic Construction is helping ...

With the devastating Los Angeles blazes still fresh in memory, cities across the Bay Area region are developing plans to lower the climate-heating emissions that are fanning the flames.

CalMatters If California pauses new local building codes, it risks slowing climate progress by CalMatters June 27, 2025 4:00 pm ...

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Commentary If California pauses new local building codes, it risks slowing climate progress June 27, 2025 by David Cohen and Vicki Veenker Republish ...

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