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Ecology Action states its mission concisely: “Reduce emissions.” The nonprofit group advocates for innovative energy, water, and transportation solutions in communities across California.

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‘Too Damn Hard to Build’:  a Key California Democrat’s Push for Speedier Construction

03/03/2025

Oakland Democrat Buffy Wicks said lawmakers will soon see 20 bills to speed up housing construction, along with more on energy, water and transit.

Towing Companies Can Sell Your Car — And the DMV Gets to Keep the Profit Without Telling You

03/03/2025

Since 2016, the DMV has collected more than $8 million from nearly 5,300 car sales, according to a CalMatters analysis.

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Union Bridge Opens to Traffic Thursday

The new Union Bridge, years in the making, opens Thursday, March 20 to traffic, bicycles and pedestrians.

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Possible Change in State Funding Criteria May Help Hwy 25 Project

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Like many rural areas, San Benito County is at a disadvantage when it must compete with urban areas for state funds on projects such as the Hwy 25 expansion. However, a potential change in the …

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VTA Hosts Meetings on Interchange Project

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has scheduled a series of public meetings on the Highway 101 and State Route 25 interchange project. The purpose of the meetings is to provide commuters with more information about the changes coming to …

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Improvements to US 101/Sr 25 Interchange Community Meetings

Information provided by Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). Lea este articulo en español aquí.A series of public meetings is scheduled to provide commuters with more information about the changes coming to the Highway 101 and State Route 25 Interchange.This …

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San Benito County Supervisors Share Top Concerns With Federal and State Leaders

Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Feb. 21, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting at Paine’s Restaurant in Hollister with state and federal representatives. The goal was to seek their support for some of the …

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Hollister Considering San Benito Street Makeover

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The city of Hollister is looking to give a large portion of San Benito Street a makeover to address speeding concerns. At the Feb. 5 Hollister City Council meeting, Derek Wu with the planning consultant …

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San Benito Farmers Urge Caltrans to Prioritize Ag Land in Hwy 25 Project

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Local farmers and community members continue to voice their frustration about the Hwy 25 Improvement project route adopted in 2016. Among the concerns raised at two Jan. 28 Caltrans meetings was the loss of prime …

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CHP Swears in Over 100 New Officers to Serve Statewide

More than 100 new officers officially joined the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Jan. 17 during a swearing-in ceremony that marked a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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San Benito Supervisors Exclude Gas and EV Stations From Ag Areas

Lea este artículo en español aquí.In a 3-2 vote on Jan. 14 the San Benito Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal that would allow gas stations and alternative fuel stations to be built in the county's rural areas. Introduced by …

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Three Teenagers Killed in Car Accident on Shore Road

Lea este artículo en español aquí.At around 7 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the driver of a black Acura traveling west on Shore Road lost control of the vehicle, which crossed into opposing traffic and collided with a white Sedan. …

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