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A Peaceful Retreat to Pescadero

Sep 18, 2026 10:51AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, Travel Writer

Lounging out by the pool at Venture Retreat Center, we were the only two souls in this forest canyon at the moment. The topic being discussed was ‘childlike wonder,’ and how difficult it seems to shift our mindset back to this type of innocence.

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California Fuel Prices Continue to Fall

Aug 13, 2026 03:02PM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Jul 06, 2026 04:12PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system.

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72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week Despite Higher Fuel Prices

Jun 22, 2026 12:17PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5.

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New Laws Aim to Improve Road Safety Across State

Dec 31, 2025 10:37AM ● By MPG Staff

New public safety laws approved during the 2025 legislative session will take effect Jan. 1, the California Highway Patrol announced in a Dec. 26 news release.

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Holiday Travel Ramps Up at SMF

Nov 24, 2025 01:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season, with passenger volumes expected to exceed last year’s totals.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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12 Mexican Caribbean Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

Oct 23, 2025 04:02PM ● By Brandpoint Content

Whether planning for an idyllic romantic escape, a lively group getaway or an adventurous family vacation, the Mexican Caribbean offers a variety of signature experiences, all enhanced by the region's stunning backdrop of crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and lush jungles.

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Yuba-Sutter Transit Celebrates 50 Years of Public Service

Oct 21, 2025 09:02AM ● By Lloyd Green Jr.

Yuba-Sutter Transit celebrated its 50th anniversary on Oct. 18 with a community event at its headquarters on B Street, highlighting five decades of public transportation service and innovation in the Yuba-Sutter region.

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Sutter County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct DUI Checkpoint Funded by CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant

Oct 17, 2025 10:17AM ● By Sutter County Sherriff’s Office News Release

On Oct. 17, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Yuba City.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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DUI Checkpoint

Sep 03, 2025 12:27PM ● By Sutter County Sheriff’s Department News Release

On Sept. 5, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the City of Yuba City.

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Explore Lake Oroville

Aug 06, 2025 09:10AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Thermalito Forebay provides a unique recreation experience compared to other geographic areas of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.

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Garden Avenue Safe Routes to School Project Honored with Project of the Year

Jul 14, 2025 06:11PM ● By Yuba County News Release

The Yuba County Public Works project that aimed to create safer travel for students and pedestrians along Garden Avenue was recognized for Project of the Year (in the Transportation category) by the Sacramento chapter of American Public Works Association (APWA).

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Staying Healthy and Safe Driving in a Heatwave

Jul 08, 2025 09:30AM ● By DiscoverCars.com News Release

Drivers need to ensure they take precautions this summer, because extreme temperatures have been predicted by the National Weather Service across the U.S. from June to August.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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25-Year Plan for Sacramento Region Growth

Jun 24, 2025 08:48AM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) announced that the draft 2025 Blueprint and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the region's long-range transportation and land use plan, has been released for public review and comment.

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CHP Says to ‘Pump the Brakes’

Jun 10, 2025 01:17PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has launched a statewide speed- prevention campaign to focus on one of the most dangerous behaviors on California roadways.

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Improving Safety and Reliability for our Hometowns

May 14, 2025 10:05AM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

PG&E Relocating Gas Main in Wheatland

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Unlicensed Drivers Cause Shocking Number of Crashes in California

May 13, 2025 10:26AM ● By Sutliff & Stout News Release

A new study by auto accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout revealed that California had the seventh-highest rate of fatal crashes involving an unlicensed driver between 2019 and 2023.

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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) workers wield their shovels for the State Highway 99 Rehabilitation Project.

99 Rehab Project Breaks Ground

May 08, 2025 02:06PM ● By Connie Voss, photos by Connie Voss

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Gridley city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 1 for the two-year rehabilitation project on the State Highway 99 corridor.

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Interstate 80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor

Apr 28, 2025 02:11PM ● By alifornia Department of Transportation (CalTrans) News Release

Multiple Projects Underway with Various Lane and Ramp Closures

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Improving Safety and Reliability for our Hometowns

Apr 24, 2025 12:16PM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

PG&E Relocating Gas Main in Wheatland

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Safety Improvement Project Kicks Off in Sutter County

Apr 23, 2025 10:43AM ● By California Department of Transportation News Release

Detour In Place at Intersection of State Route 99 and Oswald Road

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License to Kill

Apr 22, 2025 04:48PM ● By Robert Lewis, CalMatters.org

Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin out the window.

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California Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Stay Focused, Stay Alive

Apr 07, 2025 01:48PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the dangers of distracted driving and promotes safer driving habits.

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Young Drivers Given Tips on Truck Safety

Mar 12, 2025 04:24PM ● By Butte County Public Health Press Release

Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is proud to announce a new partnership between its Safe Routes to School program and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) to provide crucial education to young drivers at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico and Las Plumas High School in Oroville.

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PG&E Relocating and Upgrading Gas Lines

Mar 12, 2025 09:27AM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is replacing 700 feet of natural gas mains to make room for a Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) road-widening project. The work will also improve the safety and reliability of the local natural gas distribution system.

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Restoring California: A Call to Cobb Mountain

Mar 10, 2025 12:13PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Visiting tiny towns is a bit of a civic duty that maybe wasn’t written into the curriculum or taught in lesson plans before we exited into the real world.

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Plumas National Forest Seeks Camp Hosts

Mar 05, 2025 10:04AM ● By Plumas National Forest News Release

Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley Reservoir near La Porte.

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PG&E Conducts Night Work Along Oro Dam Boulevard East

Mar 05, 2025 09:35AM ● By PG&E News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and its contract crews will conduct a safety inspection on a section of natural gas transmission pipe in Oroville.

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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Public Meeting Set for Humphrey Road Safety Project

Feb 20, 2025 08:56AM ● By Caltrans News Release

In coordination with Sutter County, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to make intersection safety improvements on State Route 20 at Humphreys Road.

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Proposed Commuter Schedule Revision and Survey Now Available

Jan 28, 2025 10:56AM ● By Yuba-Sutter Transit News Release

Yuba-Sutter Transit invites past, current and potential Sacramento commuters to participate in this survey to provide input on a proposed Sacramento commuter schedule revision.

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