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The San Joaquin Bike Coalition is a community organization based in Stockton that organizes bike-related events and advocates for bicycle safety. Volunteers work with the local government to make Stockton more friendly for cyclists, promote the use of bicycles, and provide resources for cyclists and motorists.

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Manteca Transit Adds Thomas Toy Community Center Stop

03/25/2025

In a move to better serve local teens, Manteca Transit has added a new stop at the Thomas Toy Community Center.

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The Musk Effect: Will Tesla’s Troubles Wreck San Joaquin County’s Growing Love of EVs?

IT IS YET to be seen how a backlash against Elon Musk’s government budget-cutting efforts will affect Tesla sales. But based on recent news reports, the prospects don’t look good.A dip could hurt efforts to convert to clean cars in …

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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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Red-Light Runners Forewarned: Tracy Begins Placing Traffic Cameras at Key Intersections

Drivers soon may want to be on their best behavior when rolling through the streets of Tracy.Tracy police recently announced the launch of a new red-light camera program that will see several cameras placed at intersections around the city in …

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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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Delta Ferry Suffers Another Major Breakdown, Leaving Ryer Island Travelers Only One Option

A free ferry that provides a critical link in state Highway 84 across the Sacramento River between Rio Vista and Ryer Island is out of commission again, this time because of unexpected engine problems.Caltrans, which is responsible for the ferry’s …

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Two Stockton Improvement Projects Dealt Setbacks Over Errors With Bidding Process

THE STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL recently voted unanimously to withdraw a bid for Victory Park renovations and reject all proposals for the Channel Street Corridor after errors plagued both projects.Both city improvement projects faced misrepresentations, either lacking accurate cost data or …

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Manteca Proposes 1% Sales Tax Increase to Pay for Emergency Services and Road Repairs

Manteca voters may be asked to raise the city’s sales tax rate to 9.25 percent to improve police and fire services and street repairs, City Manager Toni Lundgren said.

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Caltrans to Provide Update on I-5 Bridgework as Part of Stockton Channel Viaduct Project

A meeting scheduled next month in Stockton will provide updates on freeway bridge improvements being implemented as part of the I-5 Stockton Channel Viaduct Project.

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Stockton Downtown to Get ‘Complete Streets’ Makeover; Two Public Meetings Scheduled

The city of Stockton on Wednesday will host the first of two open house meetings for the community to discuss planned safety improvements on two streets.

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Slow down, move over, a life-saving decision AAA research reveals characteristics of fatal crashes involving roadside workers

LAS VEGAS, Nev. –  Roadside work is not for the faint of heart. Tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, and roadside technicians face many unique challenges on the road. A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety sheds light …

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