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CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
California wagon train reenactors start yearly trek through Sierra Nevada
People heading up and back from Lake Tahoe will be in for a throwback sight along Highway 50 this week. The annual Highway 50 Association Wagon Train started its trek up and down the mountains Sunday. Now in its 76th year, the parade celebrates California's Gold Rush history with reenactors making the journey in period attire and transportation. Sunday marked the start of the journey in Round Hill Village, Nev. The wagon train is scheduled to stop in several locations as it goes up and down the mountain, with Monday being the day the group made it up to Echo Summit. The Wagon Train is here! The annual Wagon Train's second day started today at Amacker Ranch. It will travel west on... Posted by CHP - South Lake Tahoe on Monday, June 2, 2025 Tuesday's leg of the journey will see the train go from the Tamarack Pines Cutoff to Kyburz. After a few other stops along Highway 50, the final leg of the journey will happen Saturday from Pollock Pines to Placerville. California Highway Patrol is alerting high country drivers to be aware of the train. Drivers should expect slow-moving traffic and some delays, officers say. People interested in joining the trek can still do so by heading to the wagon train's website. Full Highway 50 trip and daily options are available. Of course, period dress is required.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Amazon truck crash causes full closure of Highway 50 in Sacramento
( — If you were on Highway 50 eastbound of Highway 99 on Sunday morning, you may have been stuck in traffic for a while. According to California Highway Patrol South Sacramento, a solo Amazon truck crash led to the full closure of Highway 50 eastbound lanes just west of Highway 99 around 4:45 a.m., forcing traffic to be diverted to Highway 99 north and southbound. Fan favorite drink makes a comeback on Chick-fil-A menu for the summer There were no injuries reported, and crews from CHP, Caltrans, and towing services teamed up to clear the scene and restore the traffic flow as fast as they could. Let this be a reminder: If you miss your exit, don't risk a last-minute maneuver—just take the next exit and safely turn around, said CHP South Sacramento. 'One small mistake can cost far more than a few extra minutes.' All lanes are now open for traffic, according to CHP. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Full closure of eastbound Highway 50 for overhead signs installation
( — Caltrans announced that there is going to be a full closure on eastbound Highway 50 for overhead sign installation on Wednesday night. According to CT, around 20th Street is where one of the five overhead signs will be installed starting on Thursday, early morning, to 4 a.m. CT is advising motorists to be aware of the advisory signs for ramp detours during the work on and off the highway. Image: Caltrans District Three Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX40 News.
