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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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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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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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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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Woman riding a bicycle on the bike lane
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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California’s Fuel Supply Takes Another Hit with Benicia Refinery Closure Announcement

Apr 28, 2025 12:46PM ● By California Fuels + Convenience Alliance News Release

Valero’s announcement that it will shut down its Benicia refinery in April 2026 is yet another blow to California’s already fragile fuel supply system.

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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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Court Expands Hours for Traffic, Small Claims, Landlord/Tenant Cases

Apr 22, 2025 04:14PM ● By Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento News Release

In an effort to better serve the public, the Sacramento Superior Court has extended its hours of operation at the Carol Miller Justice Center, effective since April 7.

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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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Pony Express Re-Ride from Sacramento to St. Joseph

Apr 17, 2025 04:58PM ● By National Pony Express Association News Release

Pony Express Re-Ride Sacramento

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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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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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Sacramento County Highlights 2024 Achievements

Apr 01, 2025 01:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County released its 2024 Year in Review, showcasing significant achievements and statistics across its more than 35 departments.

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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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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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Semitrucks Carry Young Patient’s Story Across Country

Jan 27, 2025 07:12PM ● By Tricia Tomiyoshi

The story of a 7-year-old boy’s health care journey will take the country by storm this year.

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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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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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SacRT Launches Shared-Use Mobility Service

Jan 07, 2025 11:37AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has launched a shared-use mobility program.

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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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SacRT Awarded Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant

Dec 04, 2024 10:08AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) was recently selected as a Round 1 Grantee of the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program by the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).

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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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District Attorney’s Office Awarded Program Grant

Nov 12, 2024 09:59AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office received a $299,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the “DUI/DUID Misdemeanor Prosecution, Education and Outreach” program.

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CHP Begins Regional Crash Reduction Campaign

Oct 22, 2024 12:14PM ● By California Highway Patrol North Sacramento News Release

The California Highway Patrol starts regional effort to make highways safer

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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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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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SacRT Celebrates California Clean Air Day and Week Without Driving

Sep 27, 2024 11:49AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

In celebration of California Clean Air Day and the Week Without Driving, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is offering free rides on its fixed-route bus and light rail services on three select days starting next week, Monday, Sept. 30.

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SacRT Celebrates Launch of New Low-Floor Light Rail Vehicles

Aug 28, 2024 04:54PM ● By SacRT News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is celebrating the launch of the new S700 low-floor light rail vehicles on Tuesday, Sept. 3, with a press conference followed by a community event.

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More Than 1,200 Acres Permanently Protected

Aug 27, 2024 01:11PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is pleased to announce the successful completion and recording of its two newest conservation projects, spanning six separate properties

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Explore County Parks with Agents of Discovery

Aug 27, 2024 12:55PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Agents of Discovery, an interactive, augmented reality game, is now available at two Sacramento County Regional Parks: Gibson Ranch Regional Park and River Bend Park

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