New RydeFreeRT cards let TK–12 students ride SacRT buses and light rail fare‑free through June 30, 2027; cards are at schools, libraries and the SacRT customer center.

Data and local reporting show potholes and aging bridges are pinching Sacramento commuters while funding and rising construction costs limit repairs.

Sacramento County began replacing a failing sound wall on Sunrise Boulevard in Fair Oaks, closing a southbound lane and removing trees while crews rebuild a 480-foot section. Work is expected to run through September at a cost just under $1.4M.