County officials ask people to avoid Big Sur

Monterey County is asking for the cooperation of visitors and residents to avoid the Big Sur Area entirely.   

Experts weigh likelihood of Bay Area bridge failure similar to Baltimore

The catastrophic collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore has drawn attention to the structural integrity of Bay Area bridges and the potential for a similar incident locally.

Caltrans project set to rid Woodside Road of all street parking for bike lanes

Small business owners in Redwood City are frustrated over a new project starting this month that would rid Woodside Road of street parking to make way for cyclists. 

Blizzard conditions, monster winds and whiteouts continue in Tahoe

Blizzard conditions and whiteouts with multiple feet of snowfall in the Lake Tahoe region continued on Saturday. As many as 10 feet of snow is expected to fall in some of the higher elevations of the Sierra by the end of the weekend. 

Newsom unveils Caltrans plan to improve streets of Oakland

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released Caltrans' new 10-point plan to improve the streets of Oakland. 

Bay Area pothole problems show improvement, caution remains

The Bay Area has experienced a recurring cycle of rain, primarily in squalls, leading to persistent drainage and wet roadways. The moisture softens the asphalt, creating potholes as vehicles cross the roads.

California's chain of storms continue, replenishing reservoirs

While intense snow and rain can be a serious challenge, the ⁠⁠silver lining is the color of abundant clear, clean water.

Caltrans removes encampment, unhoused folks say nowhere to go

The Joe Rodota Trail became the scene of yet another teardown of a homeless encampment right next to the SMART Train tracks in Santa Rosa.

Southbound I-680 in Pleasanton closed for repaving

The southbound lanes of I-680 between the I-580 connector in Pleasanton and Koopman Road in Sunol are closed Saturday due to a major repaving project. 

Caltrans: Dumbarton Bridge to close for 4 nights in Oct., Nov.

Caltrans has announced that the eastbound lanes of the Dumbarton Bridge will be closed for four nights this October and upcoming November to complete a road repaving project.

I-80 paving project completed ahead of schedule

A road improvement project on Interstate Highway 80 between Contra Costa and Solano Counties that shut down all westbound lanes of traffic beginning on Friday has been completed early, Caltrans said Monday evening.

Partial closure of I-80 for pavement repair impacts travel over Labor Day weekend

Caltrans crews worked 12-hour shifts and raced against the clock Friday along westbound Interstate 80, between Vallejo and Hercules, where a major resurfacing project has closed a three-mile stretch of the highway over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Westbound I-80 closure begins Thursday night, reroutes to last through Tuesday

Starting 9 p.m. Thursday until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Interstate 80 west will be completely closed for much needed repaving, making it a much smoother ride. The repair is expected to last as much as 40 years.