New road construction causes community uproar in small Calaveras County town
A center divide is creating a united front in the small town of Murphys in Calaveras County.
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A center divide is creating a united front in the small town of Murphys in Calaveras County.
Just weeks after a major closure disrupted traffic between Natomas and West Sacramento, Caltrans has begun another 55-hour full shutdown of westbound Interstate 80 this weekend between the two areas.
Starting Monday morning, Caltrans is opening a new lane on westbound Interstate 80 to help alleviate some of the bottleneck caused by roadwork.
Caltrans said the eastbound closure will be from the Interstate 80 and Highway 50 split to Jefferson Boulevard from 9 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Tuesday.
More traffic headaches are in store for drivers after Caltrans revealed that the Fix50 project's completion date has been pushed back for an entire year.
The red flag warning will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
A bill under consideration in the California legislature aims to prevent Caltrans worker deaths and injuries, by placing automated speed cameras in highway construction zones.
There has been heavy traffic and confusion for drivers on Highway 50 and Interstate 80 as Caltrans continues its major road work projects.
Authorities on the Northern California coast are investigating multiple incidents of hazardous materials being dumped along Highway 101 in Mendocino County, saying that a construction firm in the Bay Area could be responsible.
Trucks repeatedly crashing into an overpass in Marysville because they're too tall to make it through has been a problem for years.
Drivers on Highway 50 should be prepared for a traffic shift in lane restrictions in Sacramento as crews continue their work on the Fix50 project.
Commuters are starting 2025 having to pay more to get around the Bay Area as bridge tolls are increasing by a dollar, while BART and Muni fares are going up as well.
All southbound lanes of Business 80 in Sacramento were blocked after a shooting on Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
Wet weather is finally starting to hit the Sierra and Foothills this fall. People up I-80 were woken up to the sound of rain and some snowfall, but Caltrans said I-80 is ready for winter travel.
Drivers in Sacramento are dealing with the first full day of a major freeway closure Saturday with the weekend shutdown of the connector between northbound Highway 99 and westbound Highway 50.
All southbound lanes of Highway 99 were closed for multiple hours Thursday evening after a semitruck hauling cement overturned in Sacramento County, officials say.
If you use Interstate 5 in Stockton on your daily commute, Caltrans said a new project will greatly improve your drive.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
A portion of state Highway 1 in Big Sur that was closed because of a rockslide in March reopened on Friday morning with one-way traffic controls.
Traffic backed up after a six-inch deep sinkhole on Highway 50 in the West Sacramento area caused one westbound lane to close for several hours on Wednesday.
A lane on northbound Interstate 5 was closed in Sacramento County due to a sinkhole Friday night, Caltrans District 10 said.
Nasty trash and debris left behind on freeways can pile up and clutter the roadway. That was the case for Highway 99 near Lodi in San Joaquin County.
A California Assembly member is trying to force the state transportation department to pay up for damage done to cars on Interstate 80 during a four-month period in 2023.
A large stretch of Highway 70 in Butte County was shut down due to a rockslide that happened Friday morning.
Caltrans issued a traffic advisory Friday, announcing that there would be multiple freeway offramp closures in San Francisco Sunday night after the end of the NFC Championship Game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions.
A Sacramento area mother is under arrest and being held on enhanced bail after she allegedly attacked her spouse and young children, deputies say.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
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Employers have announced nearly 950,000 job cuts through September, the great number of layoffs through September since 2020, an analysis finds.
Rock music fans rejoice: Aftershock Festival morning has dawned.
It has been three months since the deadly fireworks facility explosions in Esparto and people are still picking up the pieces.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
A Sacramento area mother is under arrest and being held on enhanced bail after she allegedly attacked her spouse and young children, deputies say.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
The pedestrians, including an infant, were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in the south Sacramento area on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Maraskeshia Smith is the first woman and first African American to serve as city manager in Sacramento.
The driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with officers, and neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be a factor, police said.
A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run collision Thursday evening in North Sacramento, police said.
Next week, Sacramento city leaders will consider a plan to turn a vacant city lot into a new tent camping site, but it's in a neighborhood that already has the highest concentration of homeless people in the region.
Cameras used to catch an average of 14,000 red light runners each year in Sacramento County, but today they're no longer in use. Now, a bill in the legislature would dramatically change the way tickets are issued.
Some local car dealerships are bracing for a busy weekend. Federal electric vehicle rebates that can save people thousands of dollars are about to expire.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
As California sees an increasing amount of wildfires, researchers from Stanford University and a Northern California nonprofit are helping residents prepare for and manage their exposure to toxic wildfire smoke.
After a year marked by insurance companies pulling out of California, state officials say five major insurers are committing to the state.
New insights were revealed on the potential Sacramento State football stadium at Cal Expo, including estimated costs that are at least $100 million less than the original stadium proposal.
Giants executive Buster Posey doesn't consider his former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill the vacant position again for San Francisco.
The injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers will again be missing multiple starters with injuries for the Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury that has sidelined him for two games this season.
The San Francisco Giants have ousted veteran manager Bob Melvin after two seasons, the team announced Monday.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
People in Fairfield are bracing for the impact of the federal government shutdown on families and businesses connected to Travis Air Force Base.
Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats.
The targeted climate-related projects are in 16 states, all of which voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
A Placerville man will be skiing again this year after a serious heart attack nearly took his life several years ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
A bill that would cap the price of insulin in California at $35 for a 30-day supply has been approved by the state legislature and is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
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After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, officials said.
The Pickett Fire burning in the Napa Valley during peak season for wine country tourism is prompting air quality alerts in surrounding communities as crews continue to fight the fire in rugged terrain.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
The annual event has become one of Sacramento's cornerstone attractions.
Firefighters were able to stop the flames before they spread to any other businesses.
An RV carport controversy led to a three-hour hearing Wednesday night at West Sacramento's City Council meeting.
Madisen Keavy reports.
The annual event has become one of Sacramento's cornerstone attractions