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Hilmar, CA · Traffic & Transit
FOX40
Overturned big rig blocks SR-99 south of Stockton
(FOX40.COM) — State Route 99 was blocked by an overturned big rig between Stockton and Manteca, disrupting traffic in the San Joaquin Valley. Just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, the California Department of Transportation announced that all southbound lanes of SR-99 were closed at French Camp Road. Caltrans traffic cameras showed some drivers turning around […]
KMPH.com
High gas prices hit drivers, gas station owners say its hurting their bottom line too
VISALIA, Calif. (FOX26) — For the past several months, Californians have been feeling the impact of high gas prices at the pump. When the average price of a gallon of gas climbed above $6 in California, we spoke with drivers about how the rising costs were affecting their everyday lives. Many said they were cutting back on spending, changing their routines and making difficult choices just to afford to fill their tanks.
masstransitmag.com
CA: California high-speed rail says downtown Merced station is still in play after backlash
State high-speed rail officials said all options remain on the table as they cast about for the ideal site to build a station in Merced. “There have been no decisions made regarding the station in Merced or its location,” a spokesperson for the High-Speed Rail Authority wrote in a statement, a week after community organizers sent the agency a cease-and-desist letter seeking to keep the station downtown.
Trains.com
More information on the periscopes, please
Q: I enjoyed the September 2026 issue of Model Railroader very much, particularly the article about the Yosemite Valley RR. On page 42, Mr. Burgess mentions the use of periscopes so that visitors can see inside a building. Do you have more information on using periscopes on model railroads? – Andy Kersten A: To answer [...] Read More...
KMJ
Flix Bus Service Launches Service Between Fresno and Las Vegas
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Starting October 1, travelers in Fresno and the Central Valley will have a new way to get to Las Vegas without the cost and hassle of driving or flying. North America’s fastest-growing intercity bus service, is launching a direct service between Fresno and Las Vegas, creating a new link between California’s Central Valley and Southern Nevada.
KMPH.com
Fresno approved $12.3M plan to repave Shaw Avenue from Highway 99 to Highway 41
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A long-awaited overhaul of one of Fresno’s busiest roads is moving forward. City leaders say they now have a plan and funding to repave Shaw Avenue from Highway 99 to Highway 41. Councilmember Mike Karbassi said, “Well, if you see a smile on my...
themercedfocus.org
Valley groups voice opposition to High-Speed Rail Authority’s plan to move proposed station outside downtown Merced
A coalition of Valley groups wants to put the brakes on a proposal to relocate Merced’s planned downtown high-speed rail station. This week, the nonprofit organization California Rural Legal Assistance sent a letter to the state’s High-Speed Rail Authority, on behalf of Community Alliance for Sustainable Economies and a variety of Valley groups.