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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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SacRT Awarded Grant to Fund Construction of New Light Rail Station

Jan 22, 2025 09:53AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Jan. 10 that Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has been award $9.5 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program.

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55-hour Closure Scheduled for Enterprise Boulevard Ramps

Jan 07, 2025 04:58PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Signed Detours in Place for Motorists to Eastbound U.S. Highway 50

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CHP Highlights New Laws for 2025

Jan 07, 2025 12:45PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1.

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Drive Into 2025: CHP’s Mission for a Safe New Year

Dec 30, 2024 08:41AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.

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Key New Laws in 2025

Dec 23, 2024 03:51PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, many significant new laws will go into effect across California, impacting everything in daily life from traffic regulations, employment, housing to healthcare.

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Tower Bridge Gateway Renamed

Dec 16, 2024 04:51PM ● By MPG Staff

Tower Bridge Gateway, which runs between Jefferson Boulevard, past Sutter Health Park to the Tower Bridge is now officially named Cabaldon Parkway.

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CHP Secures Federal Grant to Enhance Older Driver Safety

Dec 03, 2024 01:41PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP), in partnership with the Office of Traffic Safety, announced the receipt of a $225,000 federal grant to launch the “Keeping Everyone Safe” (KEYS) program.

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CHP Receives Grant to Combat Distracted Driving

Nov 12, 2024 12:59PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is proud to announce it received a $350,000 grant to address the growing issue of distracted driving on California roads.

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Westbound U.S. 50 Connector Closure Scheduled in Sacramento

Oct 21, 2024 02:34PM ● By Caltrans News Release

55-Hour Closure at the Connector from Northbound State Route 99

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SacRT Launches Survey

Oct 16, 2024 11:20AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

As part of a statewide initiative to improve public transit safety, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is launching a comprehensive customer survey to better understand and address the safety concerns of transit riders.

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55-hour Closure Scheduled for Eastbound Interstate 80

Oct 15, 2024 04:29PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Signed State Route 113 Detour for Airport; Expected Delays in Yolo County

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Changes Coming to Airport

Oct 08, 2024 01:28PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Effective Oct. 1 and without much ceremony, the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly parking lot was closed, according to the airport website.

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Sacramento Avenue Complete Street Plan

Oct 08, 2024 01:11PM ● By Angela Underwood

Dozens of tiny colored papers, corridor walk audits, pop-up workshops and community workshops are just a few ways that the city reached out to the public for the Sacramento Avenue Complete Street Plan.

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Highway Ramp Temporarily Closed for Pavement Work

Sep 12, 2024 02:25PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) is alerting motorists of an extended ramp closure for the ongoing Yolo Interstate 80 (I-80) Pavement Rehabilitation Project happening through West Sacramento, beginning the night of Sept. 13.

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Ironman Shuts Down Dock

Sep 12, 2024 01:34PM ● By Angela Underwood

The closure addresses debris removal, safety inspections and cleaning prior to the event, according to West Sacramento public information officer Paul Hosley. Absolutely no vessel usage is allowed, Hosley said, unless city authorized, and it will be subject to citation and removal at the owner's expense.

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New Report Estimates Potential Water Losses

Aug 21, 2024 04:59PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On July 31, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its final 2023 State Water Project (SWP) Delivery Capability Report

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects

Jul 31, 2024 02:13PM ● By Caltrans News Release

On July 9, Caltrans awarded $51.4 million in planning grants for 89 sustainable, climate-resilient transportation projects throughout California

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Free Fishing Day: Get Hooked on New Adventure

Jul 24, 2024 01:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

During the second of California’s two free fishing days in 2024, which will be on Aug. 31, the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license.

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Mayor Questions Companies’ Ethics

Jul 17, 2024 01:50PM ● By Angela Underwood

In 2019, the Cycle 9 Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) awarded the city four grants for different Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects

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State Fair Here for 17 Days

Jul 09, 2024 01:30PM ● By Carol Feineman

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and Enjoy

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Legendary Locomotive Makes 19 Whistle Stops

Jun 28, 2024 02:53PM ● By MPG Staff

Big Boy No. 4014 Features Public Display Days in Roseville

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Yolo County Board of Supervisors Announces New Phase of Road Rehabilitation Efforts

Jun 25, 2024 09:04AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is Dedicated to Enhancing the Quality of Roadway Infrastructure Across the Community

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Ride-Share Program Fuels Up for Three More Years

Jun 25, 2024 08:45AM ● By Angela Underwood

City Officials Extended a Three-Year Ride-Share Program Contract with Nomad Transit LLC on June 5

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Prepare for Boating Hazards

Jun 14, 2024 11:49AM ● By U.S. National Weather Service News Release

Check Weather Forecast and Make Sure Your Boat has Essential and Required Safety Equipment and Communications Tools

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1 in 6 New Trucks and Buses in California Are Zero-Emission

Jun 11, 2024 02:33PM ● By Office of Governor Newsom News Release

Sales of New Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks in California in 2023 Have Doubled from the Prior Year

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Help Shape Yolo County's Transportation Future at Open House Events

Jun 11, 2024 09:49AM ● By Yolo Transportation District News Release

Open House Events to Take Place in Yolo County on June 17, 18, and 27

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5th Street Widening Complete

Jun 03, 2024 04:47PM ● By Angela Underwood

Mayor Martha Guererro Underscores Industrial Area Becoming Accessible Part of the City

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High Number of California Brown Pelicans Show Signs of Sickness

May 16, 2024 10:51AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has Received Increased Reports of California Brown Pelicans, a Fully Protected Species, Stranded Along the Coast from Santa Cruz County South to San Diego County, Since Late April

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