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A Peaceful Retreat to Pescadero

Sep 18, 2026 10:51AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, Travel Writer

Lounging out by the pool at Venture Retreat Center, we were the only two souls in this forest canyon at the moment. The topic being discussed was ‘childlike wonder,’ and how difficult it seems to shift our mindset back to this type of innocence.

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California Gas Average Tops $6 a Gallon

Sep 18, 2026 09:15AM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Celebrating Transit Month in September

Sep 08, 2026 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

Sacramento riders can earn gift cards by simply logging their rides

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California Fuel Prices Continue to Fall

Aug 13, 2026 03:02PM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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In July SacDot launched a unique Chip Seal Program
SacDOT Unveils Roadway Chip Seal Program

Aug 11, 2026 10:53AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) has begun a new preventative maintenance aimed at extending the lifespan of pavement along the unincorporated roadways.

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Lane Reductions Scheduled for Major Construction Projects in Sacramento and Yolo Counties

Jul 20, 2026 10:51AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Nighttime Work on Yolo I-80 Rehabilitation, Yolo Express Lanes and FIX50

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Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Jul 06, 2026 04:12PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system.

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72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week Despite Higher Fuel Prices

Jun 22, 2026 12:17PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5.

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Tower Bridge Scheduled for One-Way Traffic; Daytime Delays Expected

May 20, 2026 09:45AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists that the Tower Bridge or State Route 275 (SR 275) continues a schedule for partial daytime closures for electrical and parts replacement. The bridge remains safe for travel.

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Helix Electric Joins $390 Million Sacramento Airport Project

May 19, 2026 09:54AM ● By Helix Electric News Release

Helix Electric brings construction partnership expertise to airport infrastructure project opening in 2026

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The Grant Line and Sunrise intersection
Grant Line Road Doubles its Lanes

Mar 31, 2026 08:30AM ● By Khushi Salgia

Improving Sacramento’s Most Dangerous Roads

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Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Mar 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Self-Driving Rideshare Services Coming to Sacramento

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Tesla Supercharger Station Opens in Rancho Murieta

Dec 23, 2025 03:53PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A long-anticipated Tesla electric vehicle charging station has officially opened at the Murieta Marketplace shopping center, adding fast-charging capacity in Rancho Murieta after nearly a year of stops, starts and delays.

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Holiday Travel Ramps Up at SMF

Nov 24, 2025 01:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season, with passenger volumes expected to exceed last year’s totals.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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12 Mexican Caribbean Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

Oct 23, 2025 04:02PM ● By Brandpoint Content

Whether planning for an idyllic romantic escape, a lively group getaway or an adventurous family vacation, the Mexican Caribbean offers a variety of signature experiences, all enhanced by the region's stunning backdrop of crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and lush jungles.

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SacRT Offers Free Rides Systemwide on Oct. 21 to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Month

Oct 17, 2025 04:24PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is saying a heartfelt “thank you” to its riders by offering free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as part of its month-long Customer Appreciation Month celebration.

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SacRT Launches Transit Connect

Oct 07, 2025 11:28AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) recently launched the Transit Connect app, a new regional fare payment system that gives riders a faster, easier and more flexible way to pay for transit.

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Grants Available to Protect Waterways

Sep 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grants of up to $2,500 to support school and community projects that help protect or improve creeks and rivers in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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How to Combat Road Rage

Sep 30, 2025 11:19AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

If you feel like aggressive drivers are everywhere, there might be some truth to it.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Training Tomorrow’s Pilots at Mather Airport

Sep 10, 2025 10:38AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Exciting changes are on the horizon at Mather Airport, where the EVA Flight Training Academy has broken ground on its newest project: a four-story student dormitory.

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Cruise Into the Future

Sep 03, 2025 01:02PM ● By Sacramento Municipal Utility District News Release

Where retro meets the road ahead. SMUD is bringing electric vehicle education and test drives to the OG Lowrider x Wired Down Sacramento Festival on Sept. 13.

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SacRT’s RydeFreeRT Program Makes Youth Travel Easy

Aug 20, 2025 08:55AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

As students across the Sacramento region head back to school, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding families that getting to class has never been easier or more affordable, thanks to the RydeFreeRT program.

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month
Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Aug 11, 2025 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June.

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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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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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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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Bike the Rails in Amador

Jun 12, 2025 01:56PM ● By J.G. Wirt

The feel as the railbike glides downgrade is like riding a giant go-kart, but this one has power assist and good brakes.

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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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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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