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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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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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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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Rancho Seco Recreational Area Implements New Boat Restrictions to Protect Lake

Apr 03, 2025 10:05AM ● By MPG Staff

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District announced new watercraft restrictions on March 25 at Rancho Seco Lake as a preventive measure against the spread of invasive, non-native golden mussels recently discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

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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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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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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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Tesla Resumes Work on EV Charging Station in Rancho Murieta

Jan 31, 2025 05:18PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

After a false start nine months ago, Tesla has begun work on an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Bel Air shopping center in Rancho Murieta.

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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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One Driver Dies in Jackson Highway Accident

Jan 15, 2025 10:49AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A 68-year-old man died and two other drivers were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Jackson Highway at Ione Road east of Rancho Murieta at about 6:47 p.m. Jan. 13.

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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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Bipartisan Effort by California Congress Members Drives Modern Multi-Modal Transportation Project Forward

Nov 14, 2024 11:01AM ● By Derek Minnema

Democratic Representatives Ami Bera and Doris Matsui, along with Republican Kevin Kiley, are collectively pushing for federal funding to support the Capital SouthEast Connector project.

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Prioritizing Safety for Families on Grant Line Road

Nov 14, 2024 10:52AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

While improving traffic flow through the Sacramento region has always been the Capital Southeast Connector Expressway’s focus, improving safety throughout the route has been an equal goal.

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Saluting Labor: SouthEast Connector Paves Path to Opportunity

Nov 14, 2024 10:44AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) has plans for a regional bike and pedestrian trail that links people to parks, schools, business employment centers, retail outlets, and more

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The Capital SouthEast Connector: A Lifeline for Public Safety and Emergency Response

Nov 14, 2024 10:27AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

The Capital SouthEast Connector will be a crucial thoroughfare for emergency vehicles reducing response times and ensuring that help arrives as quickly as possible

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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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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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