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LA to pay $20.8M for discharging 12M gallons of sewage into Santa Monica Bay The City of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $20.8 million in response to the release of over 12 million gallons of untreated wastewater into the Santa Monica Bay in 2021.

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Coastal Commission upholds decision by N.B. City Council, Planning Commission on pump station The Newport Beach Planning Commission approved the pump station project in January. That decision was later appealed to the Newport Beach City Council.

Cities hire outside legal help for response to proposed Del Mar train tunnel Del Mar and Solana Beach prepare comments on SANDAG’s three suggested routes

Solana Beach clashes with Del Mar over train tunnel route Neighboring cities differ on whether railroad should be moved to proposed alternative along Interstate 5

Coastal Commission extends ruling on Newport Beach flood zones The state agency would have been required to make a ruling on the amendments in July, but commission staff requested more time.

Dutch Bros among 3 businesses threatened by ’eminent domain action’ in Fresno FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno’s city council has authorized “eminent domain action” to acquire three parcels of land to ensure the Blackstone-McKinley grade separation project can go ahead. However, if the eminent domain action goes ahead as planned, it would also force three Fresno bu...

Arroyo Grande sues three property owners for temporary eminent domain After months of asking three property owners to temporarily give up ownership of their land to the city, Arroyo Grande filed a lawsuit against them...

California’s largest new reservoir project in 50 years moves forward after judge rules against environmental groups Plans to build the largest new reservoir in California in 50 years have taken a significant step forward, following a judge’s decision to reject a lawsuit by environmental groups opposed to it. Related Articles Environment | Cost of drinking water, wastewater services to increase for some San Jose...

City of Irvine passes resolution for Jamboree-Michelson Pedestrian Bridge Project | New University | UC Irvine HomeNewsCity NewsCity of Irvine passes resolution for Jamboree-Michelson Pedestrian Bridge Project May 25, 2024 City of Irvine passes resolution for Jamboree-Michelson Pedestrian Bridge Project By: City News Writer Photo from vicemayorlarryagran.org FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp - advertisement -...

PG&E motion could delay SSJID eminent domain move The high stakes legal chess game that could free more than 130,000 South County residents from paying one of the highest electrical power rates in the nation continues. Last month, South San Joaquin Irrigation District finally secured a court date for a San Joaquin County Superior Court judge to hea...

Anaheim poised to seize Beach Boulevard motel for future affordable housing City officials offered $7 million to buy the motel outright but have failed to close a deal. Anaheim authorized eminent domain afterward.

California's water tunnel to cost $20 billion, state officials say the benefits are worth it Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration said it will now cost more than $20 billion to build a giant tunnel aimed at catching more water when it rains.

High-speed rail board supports new recommendations for L.A.-to-Anaheim segment The board of directors' support clears the plan for a critical environmental review process after the initial proposal received pushback.

Huntington Beach Barred From Approving Any New Housing Developments A San Diego Superior Court judge temporarily halted Surf City’s ability to approve new housing sites that don’t meet state requirements.

City Of Fullerton Settles State Lawsuit Over Affordable Housing Requirements The City of Fullerton has agreed to a settlement that requires it to comply with the state’s Housing Element Law no later than November 5, 2024. Housing Elements submitted by California cities must include a housing needs assessment, an inventory relevant to meeting housing needs, and a program to...

MEETING NOTES: North Kern approves eminent domain to build new water recharge facility - SJV Water MEETING NOTES: North Kern approves eminent domain to build new water recharge facility

Council Upholds Mixed-Use Development Approval In its Feb. 20 Study Session meeting, the Beverly Hills City Council discussed residents’ concerns about an eight-story mixed-use development at 9229 Wilshire Blvd., but ultimately determined that the project must proceed per state law.

The Historic Claims That Put a Few California Farming Families First in Line for Colorado River Water Twenty families in the Imperial Valley received a whopping 386.5 billion gallons of the river’s water last year — more than three Western states. Century-old water rights guarantee that supply.

New water reservoir in Upland opens, replaces 48-year-old facility New reservoir for the city of Upland is officially in a testing period and is expected to be fully online in March.

California's OCTA Lands $7M for Rail Protection The new funding from the state allows the OCTA and Metrolink project team to move forward on constructing a catchment wall at Mariposa Point in San Clemente, as well as other mitigation to protect the track from soil and debris.

Water district between two counties and two subbasins forges its own groundwater sustainability path - SJV Water Water district between two counties and two subbasins forges its own groundwater sustainability path

California American Water Appeals Ruling on LAFCO Decision – Company Announcement - FT.com The latest company information, including net asset values, performance, holding & sectors weighting, changes in voting rights, and directors and dealings.

LAX Transit Project Likely to be Delayed Until Next Year - Inglewood Today News The completion of a fully automated vehicle system that aims to reduce traffic and provide convenient public transit options to and from Los Angeles

California allocates nearly $1.2 billion to transportation projects, investments to improve infrastructure across state The California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated nearly $1.2 billion for investments for urban and rural projects throughout the state, continuing a historic push to improve the state’s vital transportation infrastructure. The latest allocations include nearly $428 million from the f...

California ranks high worldwide for rapidly depleted groundwater Researchers found that the world’s most rapidly declining basins are in farm regions, especially drier areas like the San Joaquin Valley.

Court deals Delta Conveyance project a blow FAIRFIELD — A Sacramento County Superior Court judge this week denied the state Department of Water Resources' request to validate bond resolutions that would have financed the Delta tunnel project.

California launches website to track thousands of projects being built in the state With the new website, you can see how the state and federal governments thus far have invested 41 billion dollars into California infrastructure projects.

Supreme Court case about impact fees could have huge consequences for housing in California An El Dorado County case could change how municipalities can charge for new construction via impact fees, which finance infrastructure.

Inglewood to receive more than $1B for transit connector project The project is being spearheaded by Inglewood