Dorany Pineda — Associated Press - Tue August 19, 2025
LA Fires Charred Homes Into Piles of Metal and Concrete, By Recycling Them, They're Given New Life
Candace Frazee recently walked through the burnt remains of The Bunny Museum in Altadena, Calif., searching for anything that could be salvaged before workers cleared the land. The Eaton Fire in Southern California in January scorched more than 60,000 bunny objects and memorabilia, leaving behind mounds of ash, steel and concrete littered across the landscape....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue August 19, 2025
Calif. Landslide Work Presents Challenge
The California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) emergency $110 million Westport Landslide Complex project is not only repairing the damage caused by landslides to a 1.3-mi. section of State Route 1 (SR 1) in Mendocino County but also is improving the infrastructure to prevent and minimize damage from future storms....
AASHTO - Tue August 05, 2025
Western DOTs Shine at America's Transportation Awards
Eleven state department of transportation projects from Nebraska, Utah, Texas, North Dakota, California, Idaho and Oklahoma won regional honors in the 2025 America's Transportation Awards competition. From using innovative technology like robotic arms to build bridges to creating a system to help communities find and apply for federal grants, these projects provide long-term benefits to the communities they support....
AED - Tue August 05, 2025
AED Hosts Inaugural Sacramento Advocacy Days, Pushes for Growth
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) held its first-ever Sacramento Advocacy Day in California's state capital in May, bringing together equipment industry leaders from across the state to advocate for pro-growth policies and push back against excessive regulatory mandates that hinder job creation and economic development....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Mon August 04, 2025
I-5 North County Enhancement Project Nears End
OHLA-USA crews began working on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) and the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) $679 million I-5 North County Enhancement project on Dec....
Caltrans - Mon August 04, 2025
Dina El-Tawansy Sworn in as New Caltrans Director On July 1
Dina El-Tawansy was appointed the 35th director of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) by Gov. Gavin Newsom and sworn in on July 1, 2025. El-Tawansy will manage a nearly $20 billion budget and more than 22,000 employees who oversee 50,000 lane miles of highway, maintain approximately 20,000 bridges, provide permitting for more than 400 public-use airports, fund three of Amtrak's busiest intercity rail services and provide transit support to more than 200 local and regional transit agencies....
Quinn Rental Services - Mon August 04, 2025
Quinn Rental Expands Reach to San Juan Capistrano, Carson
Quinn Rental Services, a division of Quinn Co. and a leading provider of equipment rentals, announced the opening of new California locations in San Juan Capistrano and Carson. This expansion marks a continued investment in supporting contractors, builders and trades professionals across Southern and Central California....
Frisch & Sons - Mon August 04, 2025
Komplet Helps Frisch & Sons Become Prominent in Backyard Pool Demolition
In a region where land is limited and housing demand is rising, one Southern California contractor has found opportunity in a surprising place: the bottom of backyard swimming pools. Frisch & Sons, a family-run operation based in Orange County, specializes in swimming pool demolition — a service that has become increasingly valuable as homeowners across California look to repurpose backyard space or avoid costly pool renovations....
Gee Heavy Machinery - Thu July 24, 2025
Gee Heavy Machinery Announces Business Closure
After proudly serving northern California's heavy equipment needs, Gee Heavy Machinery announces it will begin winding down its operations on July 21st. This difficult decision comes after a thoughtful and thorough evaluation of the long-term outlook for the business....
Metso - Tue July 22, 2025
Metso Distributor ICM Solutions Expands to Ariz.
Metso's distributor, ICM Solutions, has acquired the crushing business from Empire Southwest in Arizona. The acquisition expands ICM's authorized distribution sales and service territory with Metso to include the entirety of Arizona, adding to its already existing footprint of Utah, southern Idaho, Nevada and northern California....
