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Helen Stuart August 19, 1926 - February 19, 2024
El Dorado County Community Concert Association
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From SF Gate...
Electric Vehicle Drivers May Not Be Able to Ride Solo in Calif. Carpool Lanes Anymore
A program that allows solo drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to use carpool lanes on freeways and bridges in California may be removed for good next year.
From Los Angeles Times...
Part of Highway 1 Near Big Sur Crumbles as New Landslide Closes More of Historic Roadway
Highway 1 is closed indefinitely from Palo Colorado Road to Rocky Creek Bridge, the California Department of Transportation said on social media after a new landslide eroded part of the roadway.
Waymo Approved to Start Robotaxi Service in Los Angeles and San Mateo Counties.
On March 1, the California Public Utilities Commission gave approval for driverless taxi company Waymo to expand service into Los Angeles and San Mateo counties.
California EV Sales Are Falling. Is It Just Temporary, or a Threat to State Climate Goals?
California electric vehicle sales dropped significantly in the last half of 2023, raising questions about the state’s ability to phase out gas-powered cars.
Cargo Traffic Jumped at L.A. and Long Beach Ports in January
The San Pedro ports had a busy January as they rebounded from last year’s labor troubles and picked up cargo redirected because of Suez and Panama canal troubles.
From CalMatters...
Californians Bought Record Numbers of Electric Cars as Industry Eyes Slowdown
Some automakers are reducing production of electric cars and Tesla sales have dropped. Can California sustain its record pace and meet the state mandate?
Controversial California Bill Would Physically Stop New Cars From Speeding
The proposed bill would require new California cars to have a speed limiter.
Electric Rail to Las Vegas Keeps Rolling with New Federal Funding Approved
A project to connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas via electric high speed rail could break ground in early 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.
From The California Aggie...
A Guide to License Plates
The numbers and letters on your car can reveal more than you think.
From LA Times...
State Trying to Use Generative AI to Reduce Traffic
Caltrans has set a Jan. 25 deadline for tech companies to show how generative artificial intelligence might reduce traffic congestion in the state. This follows an executive order that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in September related to this type of AI.
From SFGate...
Snow Shortage Followed by Potential Whiteout in Sierras
Heavy snow is projected in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Previously, warmer storms had been bringing precipitation mainly to higher elevations in the Sierras.
Driverless Cars Can’t Be Ticketed in SF for Speeding or Running Red Lights
San Francisco police officers have been operating for more than a year with guidance from their chief that California’s vehicle code doesn’t provide authority for them to ticket driverless cars for infractions like speeding or running red lights. Officers are still encouraged to report relevant information about incidents.
Kern County Is Poised to Become Warehousing’s Next Frontier
Farmland is being rezoned for industrial use, and massive warehouses are being built on spec near communities like Buttonwillow and Shafter, so goods coming through the Southern California ports can be shipped quickly throughout the western United States.
From LAist...
Protesters Calling for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Shut Down 110 Freeway
A group of protesters sat down with interlocked arms on the 110 Freeway near downtown LA on Dec. 13, halting southbound traffic for more than an hour. Multiple people were arrested according to the CHP.
Commute Times Highlight Income Divide
Higher-income workers are more likely to work from home, analysis of recent census data shows. Lower-income workers can face long and solitary commutes to get to work.
High-Speed Rail Project Connecting SoCal to Las Vegas Wins Grant
Private company Brightline secured a $3 billion grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation toward a 218-mile high-speed rail line from Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas. The line would allow people to make the trip to Sin City in a little over two hours.
From KQED...
Oakland Might Have to Pay Developers Millions Over Coal Terminal
An Alameda County judge ruled on Nov. 22 that the city of Oakland thwarted a proposed coal export terminal. The judge will rule if the developer who sued is entitled to $159 million in damages or moving forward with the project.
From Sacramento Bee...
DMV Shift Appears to Spur Drop in ‘No Party Preference’ Voter Sign-Ups
The California Department of Motor Vehicles changed its voter registration process in 2019 to put a party selection dropdown on the same page. Since then, the number of people registering as Republicans or Democrats has jumped close to 20 points.
Express Lanes Open on Interstate 405
The Orange County Transportation Authority announced that work has been completed for express lanes along 16 miles of Interstate 405. The lanes, which were part of a $2.16 billion improvement project, span from Costa Mesa to the Los Angeles County line.
Data Shows Four Cities in California Among Worst for Holiday Travel
A new study by Forbes shows that four cities in the Golden State—Los Angeles, Fresno, San Diego and Sacramento—are among the 21 worst cities in the United States for holiday travel. Forbes looked at a variety of factors including car accidents, hotel prices and air travel.
Interstate 10 Is Reopening Much Sooner than Expected
Interstate 10 in Los Angeles will reopen Nov. 21, following a fire on Nov. 11. It had previously been feared the freeway would be closed much longer.
Newsom’s Visit Underscores Electric Car Problem: China Holds Keys to Battery Industry
China modeled some of its climate programs on policies first adopted by California. Now, California depends on the world’s most populous country for essential materials in its electric vehicle ambitions.
Lawmakers Strike $106 Million Deal for Hydrogen Vehicle Fueling Stations
Hydrogen fueling stations will get 15 percent of funds in a state program — even though Californians own only about 12,000 hydrogen cars. The funds come from fees paid by drivers.
From Mountain Democrat...
CHP Rolls Out E-Bike Safety Training
As the popularity of electric bikes continues to skyrocket, the California Highway Patrol is launching an online e-bike safety and training program to help commuters and recreational cyclists ride safely.
California Legislators Battle Over $300 Million to Build Fuel Stations for Hydrogen Cars Almost No One Owns
With only 12,000 hydrogen cars on the road, and just two models for sale, California lawmakers are debating how much state money should support them.
From YubaNet...
Funding Awarded for Hwy 49 Improvements
The California Transportation Commission awarded the Nevada County Transportation Commission $14.6 million of Trade Corridor Enhancement Program funding for southbound improvements on the State Route 49 corridor between the McKnight Way Interchange and La Barr Meadows Road.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
Capital to Tahoe Celebrates Grand Opening at Spooner Lake
The event is the culmination of years of planning and work to build an approximately 17-mile trail from Nevada’s capital city to the Tahoe Rim Trail, which connects to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce More Than $3.4M to Fund Low-Emission Buses in Lake Tahoe
U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that the Tahoe Transportation District will receive $3.4 million to fund its Clean Transit Initiative.
From Sierra Sun...
Truckee Council Votes to Extend Truckee TART Connect Pilot Program
The town launched TART Connect last summer as a pilot program. After a successful summer, the Truckee Town Council approved an extension to the program, meaning TART Connect will continue operating through June 30, 2024.
Truckee Auto Repair Shop Launches Mobile Service
The Quality Automotive Servicing van will visit you at any location in the servicing area that has a flat driveway or surface to complete the mobile service.
Electric Bike Share Comes to Truckee
BCycle, an industry leader in electric bike share operations and equipment used in communities around the country, is thrilled to bring bike share to Truckee.
City Council Unanimously Opposes Proposed Speed Limit Increases
The South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously voted to oppose the proposed speed increases on U.S. Highway 50 and State Route 89.
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