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The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
A Decade of Conservation Success

Jul 29, 2025 12:18PM ● By Bryan Pride, Policy Director, Tuleyome

The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (the Monument) celebrated its 10th anniversary, a milestone that showcases what becomes possible when communities unite to protect irreplaceable landscapes on July 10.

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Staying Healthy and Safe Driving in a Heatwave

Jul 08, 2025 09:30AM ● By DiscoverCars.com News Release

Drivers need to ensure they take precautions this summer, because extreme temperatures have been predicted by the National Weather Service across the U.S. from June to August.

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Closure on Babel Slough Road Due to Culvert Replacement

Jul 01, 2025 02:52PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Reclamation District No. 999, in coordination with the Yolo County Public Works Division, will be replacing a deteriorating culvert pipeline on Babel Slough Road, approximately three miles northwest of the Town of Clarksburg.

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Caltrans is notifying motorists that a new lane will start
New Lane to Open on Westbound Interstate 80 in Yolo County

Jul 01, 2025 02:44PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is notifying motorists that a new lane will open on westbound Interstate 80 in Yolo County as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project at 5 a.m. on June 30.

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Isleton Bridge Rehabilitation Work Complete Sacramento County boats water river crossing mechanical electrical systems upgrade
Isleton Bridge Rehabilitation Work Complete

Jun 27, 2025 03:42PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists that as of Wednesday, June 26, the Isleton bridge on State Route 160 (SR 160) in the Delta region had its mechanical and electrical work completed, four days ahead of schedule.

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Pumping Gas
State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Bicameral Bill to Encourage Biking to Work

Jun 24, 2025 11:13AM ● By Representative Mike Thompson News Release

Representative Mike Thompson on June 11 joined Democratic Senators Peter Welch of Vermont and Alex Padilla of California to introduce the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025, bicameral legislation that would reinstate and expand the Bicycle Benefit Subsidy Program’s non-taxable bicycle commuter benefit to encourage more Americans to bike to work.

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Sacramento Area Council of Governments fosters collaboration and progress for an equitable, sustainable and prosperous future
25-Year Plan for Sacramento Region Growth

Jun 24, 2025 08:48AM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) announced that the draft 2025 Blueprint and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the region's long-range transportation and land use plan, has been released for public review and comment.

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Full Closure of Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 June 13-17 in West Sacramento

Jun 13, 2025 10:33AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the 79-hour closure as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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Vision Zero Aims to Cut Traffic Accidents By 50%

Jun 11, 2025 12:08PM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento is proposing measures to cut current fatal and serious injury (FSI) traffic incidents in half by 2035 - and eventually to zero after that.

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CHP Says to ‘Pump the Brakes’

Jun 10, 2025 01:17PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has launched a statewide speed- prevention campaign to focus on one of the most dangerous behaviors on California roadways.

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Roadwork Scheduled Near Freeport Bridge, Beginning June 2

May 29, 2025 11:44AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County crews are planning to work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6, weather permitting.

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Policymakers, city officials, community leaders and energy officials participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony in Rancho Cordova
Charging Ahead

May 21, 2025 08:52AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Mitra EV Launches Nation’s First Shared Charging Hubs

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Interstate 80 Scheduled for Extended Closures in Yolo County

May 13, 2025 11:40AM ● By California Department of Transportation News Release

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting motorists of an upcoming extended connector and on-ramp closure for the ongoing Yolo Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

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Unlicensed Drivers Cause Shocking Number of Crashes in California

May 13, 2025 10:26AM ● By Sutliff & Stout News Release

A new study by auto accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout revealed that California had the seventh-highest rate of fatal crashes involving an unlicensed driver between 2019 and 2023.

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California Has the 3rd Worst Roads in the U.S.

May 06, 2025 11:37AM ● By Construction Coverage News Release

A new study on behalf of Construction Coverage has identified the U.S. states with the best and worst roads.

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Interstate 80 Scheduled for Extended Closures in Yolo County

May 05, 2025 04:05PM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) News Release

Detour onto U.S. 50 to Interstate 5; Delays Expected and Extended Travel Time

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Yolo Commute ‘Gears Up’ For May Is Bike Month

Apr 29, 2025 12:43PM ● By Yolo Commute News Release

Yolo Commute is getting ready for the annual cycling celebration known as May is Bike Month (MIBM).

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Sacramento Leads Nation with Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Technology

Apr 29, 2025 09:24AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California and in the United States to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses.

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License to Kill

Apr 22, 2025 04:48PM ● By Robert Lewis, CalMatters.org

Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin out the window.

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Roseville DMV Office Opening for REAL ID Appointments

Apr 22, 2025 03:28PM ● By California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) News Release

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the Roseville office at 7200 Galilee Road will offer appointments on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., to accommodate customers who want to get a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement date.

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SacRT Launches Tap2Ride Contactless Fare Payment Option

Apr 15, 2025 01:13PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is introducing a new, easier way for riders to pay their fares. On April 1, SacRT launched Tap2Ride, a contactless fare payment system on all buses and SacRT GO paratransit service vehicles.

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HHSA Receives Grant to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

Apr 08, 2025 10:35AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has been awarded a $290,630 grant to continue its Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.

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California Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Stay Focused, Stay Alive

Apr 07, 2025 01:48PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the dangers of distracted driving and promotes safer driving habits.

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Off-Ramp Closure Delayed on Westbound Interstate 80 in Yolo County

Apr 01, 2025 12:37PM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Caltrans is alerting motorists of an update to the ramp closures for the ongoing Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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Locate Food and Hotel Destinations for A’s Games in West Sacramento

Apr 01, 2025 12:08PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The recent arrival of the Athletics to the Sutter Health Park to play their 2025 home games is a big change for fans and game-goers.

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Westbound U.S. 50 Traffic Shift for Ongoing Construction Project

Apr 01, 2025 11:42AM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of another traffic shift for the ongoing Yolo Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

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Sacramento Weekly Gas Price Update

Apr 01, 2025 11:17AM ● By GasBuddy News Release

Average gasoline prices in Sacramento have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.54per gallon on March 24, according to GasBuddy's survey of 720 stations in Sacramento.

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Sac County Hosts One-Day Passport Fair

Mar 18, 2025 03:16PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County will be hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., located on the first floor at 700 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The event is specifically designed for individuals looking to submit applications for new passports only.

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SMF Invests $2 Million in Public Art

Mar 18, 2025 10:24AM ● By Sacramento International Airport News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues its public art program with a $2-million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion.

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Restoring California: A Call to Cobb Mountain

Mar 10, 2025 12:13PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Visiting tiny towns is a bit of a civic duty that maybe wasn’t written into the curriculum or taught in lesson plans before we exited into the real world.

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Fight Against DUI Driving Continues

Feb 18, 2025 09:39AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney News Release

he Yolo County District Attorney’s Office will continue to have a specialized prosecution team that handles alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases through a $231,330 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

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Council Approves Street Vacating, Naming Policy Updates

Feb 05, 2025 10:42AM ● By John McCallum

Abandonment of an unused West Sacramento Street and updates to the city’s park and facility naming policy were presentation subjects at the City Council’s Jan. 15 meeting.

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Child Safety-Seat Education Program Receives $315,000 Grant

Jan 23, 2025 11:02AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of $315,000 to support its efforts in educating parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats and making sure every child travels safely.

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Morro Bay: The Classic California Experience

Jan 23, 2025 09:16AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Some California coastal towns could be studied for their formula of economic and cultural success, and Morro Bay would be among the most influential.

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