California
New Red Line is First to Extend into San Fernando Valley
The North Hollywood station opened on Wednesday for a media preview event and demonstration.
Los Angeles Daily News
Preservation's Losing Struggle In Los Angeles
New Times LA: critical insider's guide to LA's losing battle to preserve its historic buildings.
New Times-LA
Wall Street Journal - CA Edition Highlights Top Planning Issues
New casinos, Newhall water problems, MWD Water, BART Vote
Wall St. Journal
San Gabriel Valley Aquifer Cleanup Plans Rejected
Proposal by Aerojet General Corp. to cleanup polluted aquifer is rejected.
The Los Angeles Times
Plan to Solve CA's Water Shortage Problems Offered
Davis and Babbit to release plans with extensive details; many options would require extensive environmental review.
The Los Angeles Times
CA's First Business Improvement Association Wins Approval to Continue
91% of Downtown Sacramento Partnership members vote to assess themselves $1.4 million annually.
The Sacramento Bee
Orange County Land Leases Increase by 389 percent
Condominium residents of The Gables face a nearly quadruple increase in ground-lease payments.
Orange County Register
Conference in L.A. Discusses Real Estate Trends
Real Estate Trends 2000 conference in downtown Los Angeles focuses on a range of real estate issues.
The Los Angeles Times
EIR Approved For New County-USC Medical Center
Despite a request for delay by new Assembly Speaker, Board of Supervisors takes step toward rebuilding.
The Los Angeles Times
Smart Growth Agendas and Issues
Country's tendancy toward sprawl being reversed by strong interest in smart growth.
E-The Environmental Magazine
Protected Toad Habitat Could Stall Major Developments
Designation of almost 500,000 acres in California for the endangered Southwestern arroyo toad threatens projects from San Diego to Ventura.
The Los Angeles Times
Open Internet Access: A New Role For Planning
LA City Councilman Padilla recommends open access; billions are at stake in one of the hottest issues in LA City Hall.
The Los Angeles Times
New LA Subway Extension Will Draw Tourists
Coalition of local tourism groups predict economic boon when three new Hollywood Red Line stations open June 24.
Los Angeles Business Journal
Jill Stewart Blasts Playa Vista
Vocal critic provides in-depth look at project's methane problem and blasts projects supporters.
New Times-LA
Urban Growth Boundaries Supported in Ventura County
Overview of Ventura County's support for SOAR measure and smart growth development efforts.
The Los Angeles Times
Newhall Land Faces Water Shortage Problem
Massive 22,000-home development near Santa Clara River has only half of required water supply, judge rules.
The Los Angeles Times
Restoring Catalina to its Natural State
A report on Catalina Island Conservancy's efforts to restore Catalinas ecosystem to its original state.
The Los Angeles Times
Editorial: Is Sacramento Picking our Pockets?
Vigilance on Sacramentos legislators is needed if the San Fernando Valley is to see the monies it deserves.
Los Angeles Daily News
A Disturbing Look Into California's Special Districts
California's 2,000+ special districts hold over $3 billion, with little or no public oversight over how the funds are spent.
The Los Angeles Times
LA's Mount Washington: A New Religious Headquarters?
Self-Realization Fellowship gears up to defend its EIR for a $40 million headquarters atop beautiful Mount Washington.
New Times-LA


















