California
Community Helps To Plan New Development
A developer is listening to and working with residents hoping to gain community support a large housing project.
LA' s Airport Needs Delayed For Take-off
Where will you and the 82 million additional people go to board for your flights between now and 2020?
Court Rules For Homebuilders
The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of homebuilders in their fight against construction defect litigation.
North Hollywood CRA Project In Trouble
The EIR for the commercial complex next to the N. Hollywood subway station indicates air and traffic problems.
LA's Pollution Rating Drops
Although it is still far from meeting some standards, the Los Angeles area has made significant improvements in air quality in recent years.
Controversial Sale Of Boy Scout Camp
The City of Industry has purchased most of the Firestone Boy Scout camp for $16.5 million. A cloud of controversy follows.
High Tech Campus Causes Sprawl
Will a new high-tech campus proposed by Cisco Systems in northern California spawn suburban sprawl, pollution and traffic?
Land Trusts Reward Conservationists
Limit growth on desirable property and still make a profit. Sound good? Check out land trusts!
Washington D.C. To Aid With El Toro
In a meeting with county officials, Clinton aides promise to help in the transfer of the former base
The New Yosemite National Park
Getting people out of their automobiles and into the natural beauty of the park is a goal of the restored park plans.
LA Regional Technology Scorecard
LA's regional technology alliance updates its ranking of Southern California's technology environment.
MTA Eastside Rail Controversy
A $20.8-million contract was approved by the MTA despite accusations of a conflict of interest against the winners.
Bay Cities Quibble Over Housing
Several municipalities are concern over the recently released state housing needs mandate.
Pollution May Doom Downtown L.A. Schools
L.A. School Board says environmental problems in downtown L.A. may prevent new schools from being in the area and "require some existing schools to shut down."
L.A. Area Makes Big Air-pollution Gains
In the last five years, smoggy Southern California has made significant gains in fighting air pollution.
Saving California's Open Spaces
California's growth will devastate the state's remaining open spaces. Gov. Davis must make preservation a priority.
Environmentalists Sue To Stop High-Tech Campus
Environmentalists are suing the city of San Jose to stop a new technology research park by Cisco Systems.
JFK Aims To Build Green Campus
John F. Kennedy University aims to build the nation's first environmentally friendly campus.
City Council To Take Close Look At CRA
The LA City Council is considering taking over the management of the CRA. The City Controller says unlawful activity may have occurred.
Half Of SC's Shoreline Unsafe
Contamination by urban runoff pervades over half of the shoreline from Santa Barbara to San Diego.
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