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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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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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Council Tables Discussion About Fairgrounds’ No Parking Zone

Jan 14, 2025 05:34PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Dixon City Councilmember Thom Bogue pulled Item 9.5 from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the Jan. 7 City Council meeting. The item was an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget to increase the amount allowed for consultant services for fire plan reviews and inspections, primarily needed for new developments. The new not-to-exceed limit would be $237,600 (an increase of $135,000).

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Dixon Granted $25 Million for Completing Parkway Overpass

Jan 14, 2025 05:18PM ● By Debra Dingman

“God is on our side,” said Dixon City Manager Jim Lindley upon receiving the news from Congressman (CA-04) Mike Thompson's office of a $25,221,639 Federal Railroad Administration grant for the long-awaited Parkway Boulevard Overpass.

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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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DA’s Office Receives Grant for Specialized DUI Prosecution Team

Nov 13, 2024 12:55PM ● By Solano County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Solano County District Attorney’s Office announced Nov. 4 that it has received a $382,534 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support a specialized prosecution team that handles alcohol- and drug-impaired driving cases.

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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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UPDATE: Rio Vista Bridge 55-Hour Closure Postponed

Nov 01, 2024 02:30PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Bad weather forecast temporarily halts work schedule

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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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Brians Way Traffic Slowing Soon

Aug 29, 2024 03:53PM ● By Angela Underwood

The third time was almost a charm for Chief Engineer Christopher Fong when presenting three suggestions on Brian Way traffic calming.

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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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Teachers Enjoy Outdoor Professional Development at the Annual Solano Water Institute

Aug 06, 2024 01:23PM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

From a hike around the Suisun Marsh to a boat ride on Lake Berryessa, twenty-seven teachers fit in one more summer adventure before the school year starts as part of the annual Solano Water Institute

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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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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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Officials Address Brians Way Speeding

Jun 24, 2024 05:03PM ● By Angela Underwood

More Than 40 pages of Documented Speeds on Brians Way Show Miles Per Hour Faster Than City Officials Prefer

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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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Curiosities of the Russian River

Jun 13, 2024 10:35AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, MPG Travel Correspondent, photos by Dannah Nielsen

The Russian River Stretches Over 115 Miles

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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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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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California Highway Patrol Swears in 106 New CHP Officers

May 15, 2024 05:01PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Newest Members of California Highway Patrol Sworn in May 10

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Caltrans Awards Historic Contracts, Seeking to Improve Safety

May 15, 2024 11:22AM ● By Caltrans News Release

California Seeks to Harness the Power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to Protect Vulnerable Road Users and Improve Traffic Flows

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Readi-Ride Rates High Among Residents

Apr 26, 2024 10:08AM ● By Angela Underwood

Public Works Director Louren Kotow Said Dixon Residents 'Love' Readi-Ride Bus Transit Service

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A Delta Day Trip

Mar 13, 2024 11:03AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, travel writer, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Travel Writer Dannah Nielsen Describes the Communities that are Part of the California Delta

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Two-Decade Long Project Nears Completion

Mar 13, 2024 10:04AM ● By Angela Underwood

Dixon's Parkway Boulevard Rail Safety Overcrossing Project Projected to be Completed in 2025

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California Continues to Expand Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Rail Fleet

Feb 28, 2024 01:25PM ● By  Caltrans News Release

Latest Caltrans Order Pushes Number of Zero-Emission Intercity Trainsets to 10

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Local Girl Scouts Reach Outer Space!

Feb 28, 2024 12:22PM ● By Annie Kerr

Girl Scout Troops Communicate with NASA Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli

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Jim and Joyce Conley's 75th Wedding Anniversary

Feb 07, 2024 12:00PM ● By Patricia Conley

Jim Conley Gets Look at Future Wife in 1948 in Woodland

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Organizations Partner to Promote Safe Driving Behaviors

Jan 24, 2024 12:25PM ● By Office of Traffic Safety and Caltrans News Release

Office of Traffic Safety, Caltrans, and the CIF Announce Partnership

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