California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two pieces of legislation that could create more than 100,000 construction jobs and make it easier to build on commercial land.

California OKs extending by five years the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, originally slated for decommissioning in 2025.

Port of Long Beach officials estimate dredging operations for the channel widening project could begin by 2026.

California OKs extending by five years the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, originally slated for decommissioning in 2025.

Sacramento-based Otto Construction succeeds by building strong relationships and delivering successful projects.

While California contractors revenue was generally flat to down, Northwest firms delivered healthy gains.

A total of eight California projects received $119.6 million in grants from the federal RAISE program. Two Hawaii projects received $49.8 million in funds.

Collins Electric, based in Stockton, Calif., has been named ENR California's 2022 Top Specialty Contractor of the Year.