The San Diego Union-Tribune

A 1937 residence in Del Mar, CA, sold for $25 million asnew wealth from high-tech industries flows into real estate.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a "critical habitat"designation for more than 2,500 acres on California's central coast to protect an endangered snail.

While construction continues on the San Diego Convention Center, its board is ready to commission new studies for a bigger facility.

Facing an affordable housing crisis, a Lake Tahoe businessman has built a tent city for his college-age employees.

Palm Springs, California, the desert hideaway of the rich and famous, is seeing a boom in casinos that is upsetting residents and businesses that do not want to see their city turn into another Las Vegas.

Local governments in California that suffered in last decade say they are not gaining much in recent good times.

Stockton officials criticize the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board saying complex pollution rules could prove costly for businesses.

The California Department of Transportation could face up to$15,000 in fines for alleged water quality violations.

The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will buy land in theSanta Clara River Watershed to provide a habitat link.

Ten governors urge Clinton administration to consultlocal communities before creating or expanding nationalmonuments.

A plan to pay for transportation projects is being called a breakthrough but critics says it isinadequate.

San Diego State University professor writes in favor of a Citywide policy would require that a portion of all new housing be desginated as "affordable."

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has lifted a limited ban on condominium construction in the Tahoe Basin.

Pacific Lumber, environmentalists clash over loggingin the last unprotected area within the Headwaters Forest Reserve in California's North Coast.

With San Diego ballpark project opponents threatening a lawsuit, the San Diego City Council today will consider spending $3.8 million to keep the downtown project on track.

Environmentalists fight against lumber company plans to use helicopters in logging operations in theNorth Coast region of California.

Los Angeles yard clippings used as mulch in Ventura County farms contain metal and plastic and are harming agriculture.

Much-maligned Los Angeles River is expected to receive state funding and become a state parkway.

After nearly 15 years of construction, Los Angeles' $4.7 billion subway project is ready to open. But will Angelenos get out of their cars?

State Attorney General Bill Lockyer supports environmental groups suing San Diego County for rezoning plans.