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California Drivers With Disabilities May Use Blue Envelopes for Police Stops

04/15/2025

Almost everyone gets nervous during a traffic stop, but people with disabilities also worry about whether an officer understands their condition or could misinterpret their symptoms.

License to Kill

04/13/2025

The California DMV routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to operate on our roadways. Too often they go on to kill. Many keep driving even after they kill. Some go on to kill again.

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Fanny Bridge Construction to Begin This Summer: Historic Bridge to Be Replaced

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The complete demolition and replacement of Fanny Bridge is coming this summer with planned closures and impacts.

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Supervisor Gustafson to Host Virtual Transportation Town Hall April 21

TAHOE CITY, Calif.  District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson is inviting the community to a virtual town hall meeting April 21 to hear updates regarding large transportation initiatives coming soon to North Lake Tahoe. The event is scheduled to begin at …

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Tahoe Updates From the Placer County Board of Supervisors

AUBURN, Calif. – A springtime winter storm forced the relocation of the Placer County Board of Supervisors from the planned Tahoe location to the chambers in Auburn, Calif., but that didn't keep the board from discussing vital topics for the …

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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.