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The 111-Year-Old Mountain Road That Kept California From Splitting in Half

California · 1d

SFGate

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The original LA-to-SF highway is falling apart. Locals are trying to help.

An important piece of California history is at risk of washing away.

Santa Clarita, CA · 2d
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The Fresno Bee

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CEO's gone; High-Speed Rail still plans to lay first tracks this year. Does it need the win?

The recent resignation of its CEO hasn’t changed the California High-Speed Rail Authority ’s plan to lay the project’s first tracks by the end of year, says the head of the agency’s board, a milestone that could improve the public image of the often-maligned project. The agency says it has already begun receiving the building materials it needs to begin that work in Kern County. “We’re moving forward,” board Chair Steve Kawa told The Fresno Bee. “We’re going to be getting track, and we’re going to be laying track in 2026.” The rail authority has spent most of the last two years promising the physical milestone by the end of this year — more than a decade after construction began in the Central Valley — so failing to begin that work could worsen the project’s already strained public image. Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, has indicated he wants to reform high-speed rail, but he has provided few details about any potential plans. Jonathan Underland, Becerra’s spokesperson, did not respond to The Fresno Bee’s request for an interview with the governor-elect. If the agency succeeds in laying track in the next six weeks, it could take a late win in what

Kern County, CA · 1d

Bakersfield Now

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Community members react to planned Stockdale Highway off-ramp closure

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The southbound Highway 99 off-ramp to Stockdale Highway is scheduled to close permanently Nov. 20, according to the City of Bakersfield. The city said the closure is part of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program, which includes improvements to the Highway 58 and 99 interchange. The city and Caltrans said the closure is consistent with state safety standards and will “enhance safety for the traveling public.”

Bakersfield, CA · 4d
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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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$82M Highway 99 interchange project aims to reshape key Tulare County corridor

The State Route 99/Caldwell Avenue Interchange Project is expected to accommodate current and future transportation needs in Tulare County, improve regional connectivity and make travel safer and more efficient. The project is part of a broader plan to improve transportation and support business development and freight movement along the Avenue 280 corridor, which includes Caldwell Avenue and Visalia Road and stretches from Highway 99 east to Exeter. The Highway 99 interchange portion of the project will cost $82 million, according to Caltrans Project Manager Mohamad Annan. Funding will come from a combination of federal, state, regional and local sources, including Tulare County Measure R funds, California's Regional Improvement Program, the Local Partnership Program, the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and other federal funds. “When this particular project is done, it's going to be a critical and crucial access for the future children's clinic and future Kaweah outpatient surgery center and a great east-west corridor going into the eastern part of the county,” said Dennis Townsend, a Tulare County supervisor and chair of the Tulare County Association of Governments Board of Governors. “I'm sure it's going to be a boon to Farmersville and to Exeter, but it's also

Tulare County, CA · 4d

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California High-Speed Rail Completes Hanford Viaduct, Five Other Structures

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Hanford Viaduct in Kings County, the largest structure along the project’s first 119 miles of construction, the authority announced Nov. 12. Officials also announced the completion of five other structures in Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties, including two viaducts, two bridges...

Kings County, CA · 19h

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Delays expected during hillside stabilization along southbound traffic on I-5 near Grapevine Road: CHP

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Drivers can expect some delays along Interstate 5 near Grapevine Road in Kern County on Tuesday as work is getting done to stabilize hillsides against potential weather impacts. Officials with the California Highway Patrol Fort Tejon told 17 News, travelers can face a 10- to 15-minute delay for southbound traffic up […]

Kern County, CA · 3d

The Santa Clarita Valley Signal

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$20M grant may avert SCV rail service cuts; Metrolink hearing Friday

Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean announced a win for Metro and Metrolink commuters Tuesday, with news that the county’s transportation agency would receive a $20 million grant to support […] The post $20M grant may avert SCV rail service cuts; Metrolink hearing Friday appeared first on Santa Clarita Valley Signal .

Santa Clarita, CA · 2d

Bakersfield Now

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Stockdale Highway off-ramp to close permanently Nov. 20

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The southbound Highway 99 off-ramp to Stockdale Highway will permanently close Friday, Nov. 20, after plans to shut it down were delayed more than four years ago. According to the city of Bakersfield, the closure is part of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas...

Bakersfield, CA · 8d

KGET

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Two-night resurfacing project to impact parts of Rosedale Hwy this weekend

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Works said there will be a two-night resurfacing project on Rosedale Highway between Fruitvale Avenue and Wear Street. County Public Works said the project is set to begin at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 and that there will be no detours or road closures but that […]

Kern County, CA · 7d

Bakersfield Now

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City of Bakersfield launches online form for resident to request road safety evaluations

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield created a form for residents to request road improvements and traffic calming features in their neighborhood. The City created a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program request form. “The safety of pedestrians, bike riders and drivers using City streets is one of Bakersfield’s...

Bakersfield, CA · 9d

KGET

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Tree maintenance on Meacham Road, Calloway Drive may impact traffic Saturday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield officials said city contractors will be performing tree trimming maintenance on Meacham Road and Calloway Drive this weekend. As a result, the city said the work zones may impact traffic in the area. Officials said the work will be performed between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, […]

Bakersfield, CA · 7d

ABC30 Central Valley

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Highway 99 Caldwell Avenue Interchange project breaks ground in Visalia

A major improvement project at the Caldwell Avenue Interchange on Highway 99 moved forward Friday as Caltrans District 6 officials and local leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony.

Visalia, CA · 14d

Bakersfield Now

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Expect delays as overturned semi-truck impacts westbound Highway 58 near Keene

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (6:22 P.M.): CHP said the number one lane has reopened. Expect delays if planning to travel westbound Highway 58 near Keene Tuesday afternoon due to an overturned semi-truck. The CHP’s website said on Tuesday, November 3rd, at around 4:42 p.m., there was a report...

Keene, CA · 10d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Study pinpoints Bakersfield's most dangerous spots for collisions

A new study has identified some of the most dangerous areas for collisions in Bakersfield, with the area around 23rd Street, 24th Street, and Chester Avenue topping the list.

Bakersfield, CA · 15d

YourCentralValley.com

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$71 million improvements coming to Highway 99 interchange in Visalia

Construction has begun on the $71.1 million Highway 99 Caldwell Avenue Interchange Project in Visalia to improve traffic flow through new roundabouts.

Visalia, CA · 14d

KMPH.com

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Two semi-trucks crash on northbound I-5 near Buttonwillow; delays expected

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (4:30 P.M.): According to the Caltrans Camera in the area, traffic in both lanes is moving. Expect delays on northbound Interstate 5 near Buttonwillow after a crash involving two semi-trucks Friday afternoon. According to the CHP’s website, on Friday, October 30, 2026, at around...

Buttonwillow, CA · 14d

KGET

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Crash on Hwy 99 near Hwy 58 slows traffic in the area

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A crash on northbound Highway 99 near Highway 58 is slowing traffic in the area Wednesday afternoon. The crash was reported around 2:56 p.m. when On-Star was notified of a crash in the area. According to the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information Page, lanes on westbound Highway 58 are being […]

Bakersfield, CA · 16d

sierrawave.net

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Caltrans Traffic Advisory for the Week of 11/2/2026 to 11/6/2026

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 11/2/2026 to 11/6/2026. EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of November 2 – November 6. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic...

Mono County, CA · 15d

Bakersfield Now

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Two semi-trucks crash on northbound I-5 near Buttonwillow; delays expected

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (4:30 P.M.): According to the Caltrans Camera in the area, traffic in both lanes is moving. Expect delays on northbound Interstate 5 near Buttonwillow after a crash involving two semi-trucks Friday afternoon. According to the CHP’s website, on Friday, October 30, 2026, at around...

Buttonwillow, CA · 14d