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Flood Protection and Water Storage
The House of Representatives yesterday passed a package of fiscal year 2020 appropriations bills, which included two amendments by Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) that provide increased funding for levee protection and repairs, and supports reliable access to a clean water supply.
Senators: Include Legal Protections for Military Families in Privatized Housing in Defense Bill
Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) today called on the Senate Armed Services Committee to include in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act portions of the Ensuring Safe Housing for our Military Act
Mayor London Breed Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Affordable Housing in the Mission
Mayor London N. Breed today joined community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of future affordable housing at 1950 Mission Street. Once completed, the project will offer 155 affordable apartments for families
San Francisco’s Skyline: New Urban Development Projects to Bring the City Into the Future
The TransAmerica Pyramid used to be the tallest building of the Bay City, but the recently inaugurated SalesForce Tower has stolen its title, with its 61-stories and 1,070 feet. This project is only the beginning of a series of infrastructural plans set out to revamp San Francisco’s skyline in the years to come.
Long-Term Maintenance Projects to Invest In – Top 3 Picks
San Diego rental home or property is just as important as caring for the home you live in yourself. Whether you rent out a single-family home, multi-family or other investment property, maintenance is an important part of extending its life and helps avoid having to make major repairs.
Activists to Rally at San Francisco Trump Property to Oppose Attacks on Public Lands
Activists will rally outside the Bank of America Building at noon Monday to oppose President Trump’s expected announcement that he’s making significant cuts to at least two national monuments. Trump is part-owner of the building.
Eden Housing to Break Ground on KTGY-designed Affordable Senior Housing Community in Fremont
The First in a Series of New Senior Housing Developments Planned at Mission Falls Master-Planned Community for 55+ Residents
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Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Single-Tenant NNN Taco Bell in Stockton for $882...
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally-recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, arranged the sale of a single-tenant absolute net-leased Taco Bell property located at 627 N. Wilson Way in Stockton, Calif. The tenant has a 48-year operating history at this location. The purchase price was $1.45 million or $882 per square foot.
Rep. McNerney Unveils Comprehensive Water Legislation
(Washington, DC) - (RealEstateRama) -- As the debate continues over how best to address California’s water needs, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) has introduced new comprehensive...
Reps. Cárdenas, Duncan Introduce Smart Stop Light Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and John Duncan, Jr. (R-TN) introduced the Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2017. This bipartisan legislation would create a Smart Technology Traffic Signals Grant Program at the Department of Transportation. These grants would be used to modernize stoplight signals and, in turn, would reduce traffic, improve safety, reduce fuel costs, and lessen air pollution.
MAN TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR STABBING-MURDERS OF TWO HOMELESS MEN IN ANAHEIM THREE MONTHS...
*Law enforcement seeking additional witnesses
SANTA ANA, Calif. - (RealEstateRama) -- A man is scheduled to be arraigned today for the special circumstances stabbing-murders of...
Statement From Attorney General Becerra On Today’s Court Order On The Clean Power Plan
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals ordered a two-month pause in the litigation challenging the Clean Power Plan (West Virginia v. EPA, et al.) and ordered further briefing on procedural matters. In effect, the Court's order asks whether the Clean Power Plan should be stayed indefinitely even without a decision from the Court.
DWR Awards Contract for Oroville Spillways Repair
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today awarded a contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., for repair work on Oroville Dam’s spillways. Repairs are scheduled to begin immediately to have the system operational by November 1, the traditional start of the winter rainy season.
Costa Statement on Initial CVP Water Allocations
The Bureau of Reclamation announced the initial Central Valley Project 2017 Water Supply Allocation for Friant, Eastside and American River division contractors. Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement
Sherman Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Homebuyer Tax
Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, joined Congressman Mark Sanford (R-SC) in introducing legislation that would permanently prohibit the use of guarantee fees (g-fees) as a budget offset
Eshoo Legislation to Increase Energy Efficiency Passes House
Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Adam Kinzinger’s (R-IL) legislation to in crease efficiency of federal data centers passed the House by a unanimous voice vote. The legislation, the Energy Efficient Government Technology Act (H.R. 306), directs the Executive branch to harness information and communications technologies to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use within the federal government
Man Charged with Sucker-Punching Homeless Victim at Hollywood Metro Station
A 32-year-old man was charged today with assaulting a transient at a Metro station in Hollywood, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. James Anthony Hanson (dob 1/27/84) of Culver City faces one felony count of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury with an allegation that he inflicted great bodily injury on the victim.
Costa Applauds Introduction of Bill Language to Fix California’s Broken Water System
Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Water Infrastructure Improvements Act for the Nation (WIIN) Actwas introduced with language to assist in reducing the impacts of California’s drought crisis and to build additional long-term drought resiliency
Mayor’s Office Completes Transfer of Public Housing to Community-Based Management
Mayor Edwin M. Lee announced the completion of the historic transfer of ownership of all 29 public housing sites and nearly 3,500 units from the San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA) to community-based affordable housing teams as part of the Mayor’s 2013 Re-Envisioning Public Housing Plan and the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD).
California State Historical Resources Commission To Consider 25 Properties for Action
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - (RealEstateRama) -- The California State Historical Resources Commission (Commission) will consider 24 nominations for federal historic designation and one nomination for...