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Major improvements coming along Franklin Boulevard to improve safety and connectivity
Work will soon begin on the Franklin Boulevard Complete Street Project, marking the beginning of a major transformation aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and connectivity along this key co...
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The Williamson Act, passed in 1965, now keeps more than 16 million acres of farmland out of the hands of developers. Here's how the law puts the brakes on the development of California agricultural properties.
The California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA, is both the state’s signature environmental legislation, and is also often named as the villain in the state’s housing shortage. But the story may not be that simple.
How California’s 10 state conservancies buy up open land and shield it from developers to preserve the natural environment for public use.
What is the California Coastal Commission? How one of the state’s most powerful agency protects public access to the state’s scenic coast from Mexico to Oregon.
California has used reclamation districts to turn millions of acres of unusable swamps into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush. Here’s how it happened.
Zoning laws determine what can be built and where. These laws have shaped California, but are they really just tools for social engineering? The history of zoning is closely tied to racial segregation, as well as the state's shortage of …
The future of 1,100 miles of spectacular coastline is in the hands of the California Coastal Commission, which is beloved by coastal environmentalists, notorious among those who favor development, and little-known in the inland parts of the state.
From Folsom Telegraph...
City officials are moving forward this week with Phase One of the proposed 27-acre Folsom Ranch Medical Center by Dignity Health.
From Folsom Times...
The City of Folsom is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves and take part in the second annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 26. The free, family-friendly event brings the community together for a day of volunteer efforts, interactive activities, and educational exhibits focused on environmental awareness and sustainability.
From Elk Grove Citizen...
From Sacramento News and Review...
Housing costs in California have remained high over the last 30 years despite more housing being added to the market, according to a recent report by the Public Policy Institute of California.
From The Sacramento Bee...
From CalMatters...
The Folsom City Council has approved a contract amendment with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to complete the project authorization and environmental documentation for the long-awaited U.S. 50/Empire Ranch Road Interchange project.
At its Tuesday nighty meeting, the Folsom City Council moved forward on a resolution to request a grant extension and budget increase from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and the California Office of Emergency Services for the city's Defensible Space and Vegetation Management Plan.
From Los Angeles Times...
From Carmichael Times...
Sacramento County is making significant improvements to its Accela online permitting system, enhancing transparency and efficiency for residents and businesses navigating the building permit process.
The Folsom City Council last week approved $25 million in bonds to build the 52-unit Harrington Grove affordable housing project near Blue Ravine Road and East Bidwell Street.
The Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association (CCNA) announced it will host a community cleanup day on April 26, thanks to a recent grant from Sacramento County Water Resources.
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