California
Judge halts EPA plan to override California vehicle pollution standards
In her decision, Judge Beryl A. Howell wrote that the EPA’s actions “undermines honest compliance with the law.”
San Diego County to build treatment plant for Tijuana River sewage pollution crisis
The river has carried millions of gallons of untreated sewage into San Diego’s South Bay region.
California will reserve 369 miles of roadway for Olympic athletes, coaches and officials
The permit-only roadway will connect the Olympic Village to companion sites around L.A. County, and includes major roads such as Sunset Boulevard.
California invests $2.7 billion in over 150 transportation projects
The fund allocates money to transit upgrades and safety improvements to streets surrounding schools, among other ventures.
California lawmakers approve bill that would shield housing, sports arena project from environmental lawsuits
The bill passed the Assembly with 72 votes out of a possible 80 and later cleared the Senate on a unanimous vote.
After 40 years, Southern California’s longest multi-use trail halfway to completion
The next phase of construction will begin in mid-2027.
California implements strict new landscaping rules for residents in fire-prone areas
The new rules ban plants within one foot of homes and do not allow landowners to attach wooden fences to their homes.
LA needs $2 billion in Olympic Games transportation funding by Sept. 1, officials say
Congresspeople who serve the Los Angeles area met on Aug. 26 to urge the Trump administration to speed up funding.
San Fernando Valley commits $2.34 billion to first light rail phase
The contract funds utility relocation, pre-construction work, and tracks and stations along Van Nuys Boulevard.
Trump’s new $1.2 billion border wall segment to cut through nature preserve
Opponents expressed concerns about the wall's impact on preserving wildlife and serene views.
5 books to contextualize America’s public land tempest
The featured texts include in-depth histories of America’s public land and how public land and the government’s displacement of Native American people are connected.
Why a Colorado River water conservation agreement is so hard to reach
As the nation's two largest reservoirs hit their lowest levels on record, what would it take to avert the crisis? An expert weighs in.
Los Angeles rescinds twelve 'anti-camping zones'
The zones previously prohibited unhoused people from camping in parts of Hollywood.
Los Angeles County gained more than 10,000 ADUs in 2025 — and barely made a dent in its housing goals
A new study warns that the burst in ADU development will not be enough to remedy Los Angeles’ affordable housing gap.
Los Angeles opens public housing waitlist for first time in over two years
The 16 properties with newly available waitlist spots accept families and senior residents.
Berkley bans e-bikes from parks, sidewalks
City Council hopes the new limits will improve public safety.
Autonomous semi trucks to hit California roads
The Department of Motor Vehicles has issued the first ever permit for heavy-duty autonomous vehicles to be tested on California's roads.
California High-Speed Rail Authority could be broke by the end of 2027
A report from the Office of Inspector General says the authority must borrow against state infusions to stay afloat.
How to access California's new $3500 EV rebate
How to make the most of the $270 million program replacing federal EV tax credits in California.
Meet the Hollywood YouTuber who exposed the LAX people mover "fiasco"
Nick Andert uncovered the "brazen and unethical behavior" that has mired the Los Angeles International Airport people mover in years of delays and cost overruns.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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