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California Railroads: Unions Push to Shorten Trains, but Companies Warn of Higher Costs

04/24/2025

Unions are pushing for shorter freight trains to make railways safer, but that could raise the cost of goods and delay passenger rail service. It also may not be legal.

Real ID Deadline Is May 7

04/23/2025

You need a Real ID to fly, and the deadline to get one in California is May 7.

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El Dorado County Transportation Impact Fee Analysis Discrepency Leads to Adjustment

PLACERVILLE, Calif. – The analysis provided to the Board of Supervisors in December when it approved the County's Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) update was found to have a discrepancy, requiring a new analysis and approval by the Board. The TIF …

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Excitement Pumping Up for 32nd Handcar Derby, Local Entries Sought

The energy is building, and the countdown is on as the 32nd Annual Folsom Handcar Derby prepares to roll into town May 24-25. Held along the rails in front of Broadstone Marketplace on East Bidwell Street, the event promises two …

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TRPA Releases Connections 2050

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has released Connections 2050, the draft update to the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. The plan outlines a vision for a comprehensive transportation system that will preserve Tahoe's environment, reduce …

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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City Green Lights Additional $473K for Empire Ranch Interchange Draft Report

The Folsom City Council has approved a contract amendment with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to complete the project authorization and environmental documentation for the long-awaited U.S. 50/Empire Ranch Road Interchange project.

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‘Hole in the Ground’ Gets Another Look and Scooters Get to Stay (For Now): City Council Updates

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tuesday's city council meeting addressed the Chateau site, also called the "hole in the ground" after consultants returned with findings, whether electric scooters like those provided by Lime and Bird would be slashed, the budget …

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