Homeless family's Día De Los Muertos altar to be torn down by Caltrans
CalTrans has plans to tear down a Dia de los Muertos altar built by an unhoused man and his son in San Jose, and the family is asking for the community's help.
Regent's Slide excavation work temporarily halted in Monterey County
Caltrans says it is temporarily halting excavation work on Regent's Slide - Highway 1 in Monterey County due to slide activity.
Caltrans faulted by Inspector General for neglecting safety inspections in LA freeway fire
Caltrans failed to address multiple safety concerns that may have led to the massive fire that destroyed a portion of the 10 Freeway in November, according to a new report from the California Office of Inspector General.
Hundreds show up for funeral of Half Moon Bay mayor's son
Hundreds of people gathered to support Half Moon Bay Mayor Joaquin Jimenez and his family Wednesday, as they prepared to bury their son Joaquin Dominik Jimenez Alvarado, 28, a popular community figure and leader of a motorcycle group who was well-loved by many in the small, close-knit city.
Big Sur's Highway 1 to reopen after road collapse
A closed portion of scenic Highway 1 in Big Sur is set to reopen on Friday, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
I-680 to close during weekend, backups expected
Drivers in the East Bay, take note: a stretch of southbound I-680 is shutting down for the weekend for road repairs from 9 p.m. on Friday through 4 a.m. on Monday. The closure stretches from Pleasanton to Sunol, and Caltrans is warning about potentially lengthy delays if you get caught up in the detours.
State Highway 37 to be closed for repairs in alternate directions
State Highway 37 will be closed between Vallejo and Sears Point in alternate directions starting this weekend for major pavement repairs, Caltrans said Friday.
Highway 1 repair work progressing since March storm damage
Initial repairs to state Highway 1 south of Rocky Creek Bridge in Monterey County should be done by Memorial Day, allowing alternating one-way traffic through the area, Caltrans officials said Friday.
Highway 1 repairs underway in Big Sur
Repairs are now underway on Highway 1 in Monterey County after the roadway was largely closed when a strong storm hit last month.
Big Sur Highway 1 temporary fix planned after road washed out
Following storms this weekend, a section of Highway 1 near Big Sur has crumbled. It initially left nearly 2000 people stranded. Now they're being escorted through the area, in between Rocky Creek Bridge and Bixby Bridge, twice a day. A temporary fix for the site is planned.
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.
Skiers, storm chasers head to Tahoe ahead of blizzard warning
Last minute preparations were underway Wednesday night, ahead of the next round of snow in the Sierra.
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.
Traffic alert: Daytime lane closures this week for parts of Highway 101 in South Bay
Starting Tuesday and for the rest of the workweek, motorists using Highway 101 in Santa Clara County can expect delays due to daytime lane closures.
Caltrans property fire in L.A. prompts Bay Area underpass site inspections
A massive fire that shutdown Interstate 10 in Los Angeles for more than a week has prompted a new statewide review by Caltrans.