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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.

June 22 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

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.

June 22 - The Los Angeles Times

Redland's 'Donut Hole' Legislation

League of California Cities Urges Governor's Veto On Revived "Donut Hole" Bill in City of Redlands

June 22 - League of California Cities News

Smog May Choke Construction Projects

California construction projects worth $1.4 billion risk being halted if state cannot meet federal air-quality goals.

June 22 - Orange County Register

No Reclamation Permit, No Problem

SacBee Columnist Dan Walters criticizes the politicized development process for a luxury hotel along the Sacramento River.

June 22 - The Sacramento Bee


Housing Costs Rising In California

WSJ examines impact of housing costs of 10 cities in California on salary and recruitment efforts by businesses.

June 21 - Wall St. Journal

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.

June 21 - The San Francisco Chronicle


Renewable Energy Fair Showcases Green Design

Exhibitors gather in Madison, Wisconsin to showcase the latest in green design and energy efficient construction techniques.

June 21 - Science Friday

Java-based GIS Data Viewer Released

ESRI has released a Java-based version of its ArcExplorer GIS data viewer software.

June 21 - ESRI, Inc.

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.

June 20 - The Los Angeles Times

Court Allows Tribe to Prove Water Claim

The Supreme Court ruled that the Quechan tribe should be allowed to prove their ownership claim for Colorado river water.

June 20 - The New York Times

HUD and Export-Import Bank Sign Agreement

Agreement aimed at creating jobs and stimulating business growth in America's economically depressed neighborhoods.

June 20 - HUD News

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.

June 20 - The Los Angeles Times

Rock To Frozen Music

The Experience Music Project, architecture icon Frank Gehry's latest building, will open later this week.

June 20 - Time

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.

June 19 - Los Angeles Daily News

Lockyer Supports Rezoning Lawsuit

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

June 19 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Planning a New UC Campus in Merced

How do planners balance smart growth concepts with the University of California's campus development formula?

June 19 - The Sacramento Bee

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.

June 19 - Long Beach Press-Telegram

Architecture meets Philosophy

Architects and philosophers meet at an annual conference. Critics say it is just "intellectual fashion."

June 19 - The New York Times

Alameda Corridor: Progress at What Cost?

Some businesses along 20-mile Alameda Corridor project are complaining about construction impacts. Officials say project is on-schedule.

June 19 - The Los Angeles Times

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