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.

Mohammed Nuru pleaded guilty to the charge of defrauding the public for a 12-year scheme of bribery and kickbacks.

State Division of Occupational Safety and Health officials are investigating the death of Chritopher Paul Smith, an employee of specialty contractor F.D. Thomas Inc.

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Updates about construction professionals in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.

Updates on projects and companies in the California & Northwest region.

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Honolulu area.