A vegetation fire closed westbound I-80 near Reed Avenue Tuesday evening, forcing CHP to divert traffic and snarling the commute near the IKEA area.

A 1.8‑mile stretch of Roseville Road has seen eight deaths across five crashes. City officials say quick‑build fixes and Vision Zero planning are coming.

Supervisors asked staff to study whether revenue from a proposed Costco in El Dorado Hills could be steered to county road repairs. The project faces traffic and environmental pushback.

Westbound I‑80 at Colfax is closed after an overturned livestock semi; no ETA for reopening. Traffic is being diverted at Rollins Lake Road.

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.