Building permits pulled in state increased by 39 percent in March

   According to a report released by the California Building Industry Association, 3,317 permits were pulled throughout California during the month of March, down 31 percent when compared to the same month a year ago but up 39 percent from February.  In March, single-family permits totaled 1,790, down 43 percent when compared to March 2008 but up 37 percent from February.  Multifamily permits totaled 1,572, down 10 percent from the same month a year ago but up 41 percent from February.