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New Move Over Law Aims to Prevent Roadside Worker Deaths

Caltrans, the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the California Tow Truck Association (CTTA) and the American Automobile Association (AAA) are partnering to mark Crash Responder Safety Week and remind drivers to slow down and move over a lane when navigating work zones and traffic incidents—it’s the law and could prevent serious injuries and fatalities on California roadways.

California · 3d
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Tuesday evening traffic: Hwy 1 closed at Park Ave.; Hwy 9 lane closures; Aptos burn

South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures for paving work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on Nov. 19. Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. This is expected to continue until 6:59 a.m. on April 30, 2027.

Capitola, CA · 3d
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Stanislaus County transit authority says new plan is ‘least harmful way’ to cut back bus services next summer

Regular bus riders may find they’ll have to walk a little further next summer when local bus routes shrink. In an effort to maintain the free service for a significant portion of its riders, Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority (StanRTA) is moving to reduce service by 15% and address a $3 million budget shortfall through the Short Range Transit Plan.

Stanislaus County, CA · 9d
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Granite awarded $51-million Metrolink rail expansion contract

Granite has been awarded a $51.5-million contract by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) to build two rail sidings as part of the agency’s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) program. Construction is expected to begin in January 2027, with completion scheduled for July 2028. The SCORE Bundled...

Los Angeles, CA · 5d
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Action Items: Tell Governor-Elect Becerra we want our HSR…

Here are two Streetsblog action items to start your weekend. Tell Governor-Elect Xavier Becerra to build California High-Speed Rail sooner. Now that it’s decided who will take the reins in Sacramento, transportation advocates aren’t wasting any time. Move California, the Transbay Coalition, and Move LA have already launched a campaign to persuade governor-elect Xavier Becerra to finish the state’s rail modernization project faster. From the groups’ action-item:

California · 7d

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Monday afternoon traffic: Aptos fire, Hwy 9 lane closures, Hwy 1 paving closure

There was a fire reported at Aptos Creek Fire Rd and Aptos Creek Rd in Aptos at 9:04 a.m. today. Lots of smoke was seen at the scene. There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027.

Aptos, CA · 4d

Country Herald

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California Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Safety Fears

Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as earlier sunsets and holiday traffic increase road risks.

California · 6d

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Businesses push back against temporary METRO station location in Watsonville

Santa Cruz METRO officials on Friday presented two possible locations for a temporary downtown Watsonville transit center, a move necessary while the existing station is demolished and replaced with a new facility topped by affordable housing. But business owners near METRO’s preferred location on Union Street say the proposal would...

Watsonville, CA · 7d

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California gas prices down, but still up over $1 from 2025

Average gas prices came down last week by about 15 cents per gallon in the state, slightly outpacing a reduction nationwide of about 12 cents. But at about $5.75 on average, as of Sunday, a gallon of regular unleaded gas in California is still about $1.05 more than it was at this time in 2025, according to the auto insurance company AAA.

California · 4d

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New bike lanes, sidewalk planned for PV High

The City of Watsonville is celebrating a major milestone in pedestrian and bicycle safety with the groundbreaking of the Safer Access to Pajaro Valley High School & Beyond Project. The final product will widen the Harkins Slough Road overpass over Highway 1 to add bicycle lanes and a wider sidewalk separated from vehicle traffic.

Watsonville, CA · 7d

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City of Watsonville Breaks Ground on School Route Safety Project

WATSONVILLE — City officials broke ground Oct. 29 on an $11.7 million project to improve walking and bicycling routes to Pajaro Valley High School and other local schools. The Safer Access to Pajaro Valley High School & Beyond Project will widen the Harkins Slough Road overpass above Highway 1 to add bicycle lanes and a wider sidewalk separated from vehicle traffic.

Watsonville, CA · 5d

Trains.com

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News photos: California tourist railroad introduces America 250 locomotive

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s never too late for another America 250 locomotive. The River Fox Train, an excursion operation in Yolo County, this week introduced a new America 250 locomotive, a wrapped genset unit featuring the U.S. and California flags, a depiction of the Sacramento skyline and Tower Bridge, and America 250 branding. The [...] Read More...

Yolo County, CA · 7d

KTLA

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Gas prices fall in California, nationwide

California · 7d

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Aptos Parking Lot Lawsuit Lands in Favor of Businesses

Aptos property owner Laurie Negro says her court victory over the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission should be the end of the legal fight over her parking lot and open the door to a trail plan that helps local businesses, rather than threaten their livelihood. The RTC sued Negro...

Aptos, CA · 8d

Crafting Your Home

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California Children Ages 8 to 15 Must Pass a 5-Step Seat Belt Test Starting Jan. 1, 2027, or Ride in a Booster Seat

California's AB 435 replaces the simple age cutoff with a five-step belt-fit check for children ages 8 to 15 starting Jan. 1, 2027. A child who fails any step still needs a booster.

California · 10d

NBC Bay Area

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Bay Area voters appear to pass new sales tax to help fund public transit

Voters in five counties appear to have passed a new 14-year sales tax to help pay for transit in the Bay Area. Regional sales tax Measure RTM, the Connect Bay Area Transit Initiative, aims to increase funds for public transit. The measure will establish an extra 1% sales tax in...

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 9d

Country Herald

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California Winter Weather Drivers Beware: Hidden Ice Can Turn Roads Deadly

Overnight refreezing can turn California mountain passes, bridges and high-elevation highways into dangerous driving hazards.

California · 6d

SFGate

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Bay Area voters just saved themselves from a transit nightmare

Voters approve new taxes to help fund BART, Muni and other agencies.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 9d

Streetsblog Capitol Hill

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Amidst a Historic Night, California Stands Up for Its Transportation Future

It’s been a long, mostly celebratory night. Here’s a quick rundown on how the votes that Streetsblog California covered are turning out heading into today’s counts. There’s also more election results in Today’s Headlines, a national roundup at Streetsblog USA and Streetsblog MASS, and a Bay Area celebration at Streetsblog SF.

California · 9d

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Thursday evening traffic: Highway 1 & 9 lane closures, expect delays in Santa Cruz

Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley will have alternating lane closures because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m. Daytime one-way traffic control is still in place today on Highway 1 at Waddell Bluff near Waddell Beach in Santa Cruz County. Crews are working to remove loose rocks from the slope for erosion control and stabilization. Expect delays in the Bonny Doon and Davenport areas.

Santa Cruz County, CA · 8d