Weekend Traffic Alert: Highway 101 in Santa Rosa Faces Closures for Overcrossing Project
Caltrans warns Santa Rosa commuters of weekend Highway 101 closures at Hearn Avenue for overcrossing replacement, with detours via Yolanda and Baker Avenues.
Fairfield Police to Enforce New Crosswalk Safety Law CVC 22500(n) Starting July 5
Fairfield Police to enforce new CVC rules for parking near crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety starting July 5, with a pre-enforcement grace period.
SMART to Receive $81 Million Boost for Rail Service Extension in Sonoma County
SMART District is set to receive $81 million from California to extend rail service into northern Sonoma County, including a zero-emission locomotive, with additional funding to support this project and the creation of a non-motorized pathway.
Sonoma County Board Approves Over $14.5 Million for Road and Street Projects Under SB1 Funding
Sonoma County's Board of Supervisors approved various road and street projects for the 2025-26 fiscal year, funded by over $14.5 million from SB1. The initiatives align with the county's Resilient Infrastructure strategic plan.
Sonoma County Prepares for $10M Highway 101 Railing Upgrades, Significant Traffic Detours Expected
Caltrans begins a $10 million project to upgrade railings on Highway 101 overcrossings in Sonoma County, causing traffic reroutes and potential delays.
Sonoma County Fast-Tracks $5.5 Million Emergency Road Repairs for Storm Damage
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approves expedited road repairs for six critical sections damaged by winter storms, utilizing a $5.5 million budget to ensure emergency access and local travel.
Avelo Airlines Departs Sonoma County for ICE Deportation Flights Amid Local Outcry
Avelo Airlines ends operations at Sonoma County Airport, citing low demand, to focus on deportation flights for ICE, which sparked local backlash and concerns over ethics in their business strategy shift.
Sonoma County Advances $1.8 Million Seismic Retrofit for Monte Rio's Bohemian Highway Bridge
Sonoma County Board approved a $1.8 million contract for the engineering and environmental analysis needed for the seismic retrofit of the Bohemian Highway Bridge.
San Rafael's Traffic Relief in Sight: US-101 and I-580 Ramps Upgrade Begins March 10
Improvement work on Bellam Boulevard US-101 and I-580 ramps in San Rafael begins March 10, with expected traffic disruptions despite avoiding daytime ramp closures.
Marin County Celebrates Completion of $2.2 Million Bolinas Road Repair Near Fairfax Town Hall
The $2.2 million Bolinas Road repair project near Fairfax Town Hall is complete, with both lanes now open, enhancing the road's resilience and ensuring continued access.
CHP Rolls Out "Maximum Enforcement Period" for Busy Thanksgiving Travel in Solano
The California Highway Patrol is initiating a "Maximum Enforcement Period" over Thanksgiving to ensure safe travel, focusing on sober driving and seat belt use.
Marin Supervisors Vote for Pilot Study to Repurpose Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Bike Lane During Commutes
Marin County Supervisors endorsed a plan to test using the Richmond-San Rafael bridge bike lane as an emergency vehicle lane during peak weekday traffic to alleviate congestion.