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Caltrans employees hosting bike breakfast

Written on 2 May, 2013 in Discovered, Featured | 5 comments

The employees of Caltrans District 5 will host a complimentary “bike breakfast” on May 7 beginning at 7 a.m. for local residents who stop by on their way to work or school on a bike. This event will take place... (Continue reading)

Caltrans employees accused of theft of public funds

Written on 8 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 44 comments

Six Caltrans workers suspected of grand theft and conspiracy were arrested Monday by the California Highway Patrol. CHP officials said the six are suspected of falsely charging more than $100,000 in overtime and stealing 22 highway signs. One of those... (Continue reading)

Questions about Eagle Ranch remain unanswered

Written on 29 Mar, 2012 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION By RED HEESH The meeting regarding the Eagle Ranch development project will take place Tuesday 6 p.m. at City Hall, council chambers. It is a special joint meeting of the Atascadero City Council and the Atascadero Planning Commission to... (Continue reading)

Bay Bridge will last a while

Written on 22 Nov, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Is the Bay Bridge safe to traverse? Officials have been concerned that the structural integrity of the West’s most vulnerable landmark, the Bay Bridge, might be compromised after discovery of blatant falsification of testing data by individuals in the state’s... (Continue reading)

Marijuana doctor named in wrongful death lawsuit

Written on 27 Apr, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

The parents of a Cal Poly student who died after he was hit by a truck while walking on U.S. Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo filed a wrongful death lawsuit against three government agencies and a local doctor. [Tribune]... (Continue reading)

Landslide closes Highway 1

Written on 17 Mar, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A destructive landslide has shut down a  portion of scenic Highway 1 between Big Sur and Carmel in Monterey County to all travelers including emergency vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Temporary repairs will take at least a month, said Colin Jones,... (Continue reading)

sloRecent U.S. Highway 101 upgrades in SLO County bring corridor needs into focus

Written on 26 Feb, 2011 in Opinion | 7 comments

By RICHARD KRUMHOLZ Caltrans has received some questions lately regarding a recently completed project in the south county. Meanwhile, motorists throughout the county are experiencing more frequent and often unpredictable delays along the US 101 corridor. While addressing this issue,... (Continue reading)

County agency accused of misuse of state funds

Written on 5 Jan, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has accused San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) of the inappropriate expenditure of more than $1 million in taxpayer funds, claiming the county agency transferred funds slated for road maintenance to purchase new... (Continue reading)

Schwarzenegger awards Nipomo man Medal of Valor

Written on 21 Dec, 2009 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger presented a Nipomo man with the Silver Medal of Valor on Dec. 10 for his heroic acts in protecting fellow motorists and helping to save the life of a Fish and Game employee. [Noozhawk] On June 9,... (Continue reading)

No rest for the weary

Written on 23 Nov, 2009 in Daily Briefs | One comment

Caltrans officials remind drivers that a year-long renovation of the Hwy. 46 Shandon Roadside Rest Area is scheduled to begin Dec. 1. The rest stop will be completely closed for the duration of the project. According to Caltrans spokesperson Jim... (Continue reading)