California
Airport Considers Toll For Out-of-towners
Los Angeles International Airport might consider charging Orange County residents for using the airport in order to compensate nearby communities for traffic and noise.
Burbank Airport Authority Counters City's Proposal
After only a day, the Burbank Airport Authority rejected the City Council's scaled-down proposal to expand the airport.
Expensive Subway to Open
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?
Airport to Increase Parking Rates
San Jose International Airport is considering increasing parking rates to encourage passengers to use alternativemeans of transportation to the airport.
Brea Residents for Limited Growth
More than 4,500 residents submitted a petition to limitrapid development in Brea, California.
Develop Alternative Energy -- Oil is Running Out
Editorial argues that end of cheap oil upon which Southern California's industry is based is running out, and the region faces dramatic impacts.
Sacramento's Galt - Doubling in Size?
Nine-year effort by Pacific Gas and Electric would double the size of Sacramento commuter town by opening up farmland east of the city limits.
Southern California MagLev Train Gets Boost
California High Speed Rail Authority approves Southern California effort to apply for a maglev train to connect LA and Riverside.
LAX Fees for Orange County?
Orange County voters approved Measure F, which makes airport expansion unlikely; LA Airport Commissioner suggests that Orange County pay for use of LAX.
Redland's 'Donut Hole' Legislation
League of California Cities Urges Governor's Veto On Revived "Donut Hole" Bill in City of Redlands
Smog May Choke Construction Projects
California construction projects worth $1.4 billion risk being halted if state cannot meet federal air-quality goals.
No Reclamation Permit, No Problem
SacBee Columnist Dan Walters criticizes the politicized development process for a luxury hotel along the Sacramento River.
Housing Costs Rising In California
WSJ examines impact of housing costs of 10 cities in California on salary and recruitment efforts by businesses.
It's the Environment, Stupid
New report by PPIC shows strong support for growth restrictions and open space preservation in California decreases when the public asked to ante up.
Water and Oil Mix in Santa Monica
Gas leaks contaminate Santa Monica's drinking water supply resulting in a law suit between the City of Santa Monica and 7 oil companies.
LA Times Series on Red Line
Although often critical of the MTA, the LA Times has published a whole series of generally positive reviews, including Flash animations of Red Line expansion.
L.A. to Fix Sidewalks - Not This Century
Daily News calls the City Council's efforts to fix L.A.'s sidewalks too little, too late.
Lockyer Supports Rezoning Lawsuit
State Attorney General Bill Lockyer supports environmental groups suing San Diego County for rezoning plans.
Planning a New UC Campus in Merced
How do planners balance smart growth concepts with the University of California's campus development formula?
Costliest Subway in U.S. History?
The L.A. subway's Metro Rail Red Line will soon open toconnect downtown with the San Fernando Valley.
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