A major outage left tens of thousands across Placer County without power, darkening intersections and prompting emergency calls.

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.

The California Energy Commission has proposed staged rules to make replacement tires more fuel‑efficient. Regulators say the move would save drivers money and cut emissions by 2035.

Subaru recalled 69,663 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid SUVs after regulators warned some moonroof glass panels may detach. Dealers will inspect and replace affected panels at no cost.

YoloTD awarded MV Transportation a three‑year, $123.6M contract to operate Yolobus. Board materials say the deal includes a 90‑day rehiring window and union protections.

SacRT is holding public workshops on a shortened 1.8‑mile Downtown Riverfront Streetcar that would cross the Tower Bridge; officials are seeking feedback May 26–June 10.

A semi‑tanker spilled an estimated 100–120 gallons of diesel on westbound I‑80 near Colfax Sunday, forcing a hard closure and detours while crews cleaned the highway.

SacRT has picked Clever Devices to install live train tracking, station displays and automated announcements across its light rail network. The RFP sets a 30‑month window for system acceptance after mobilization.

A fire along Union Pacific tracks in Rio Linda damaged a railroad bridge and paused train service; no injuries were reported as crews secured the scene.

Sacramento is adding radar 'dilemma zone' detectors and street upgrades to a one‑mile stretch of Florin Road after several deadly crashes. The $5M project pairs signals with bike and pedestrian improvements.

Caltrans is weighing 100–140 mph buses on dedicated freeway lanes that could cut SF–LA trips toward three hours, but safety and big station costs remain major hurdles.