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Performance Based Infrastructure For California
Ever since Governor Schwarzenegger launched his Strategic Growth Plan (SGP) in 2006, California has embarked on the largest infrastructure improvement plan in a generation. The plan will revitalize the state’s... More

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District 9 Delivered Community Spirit
For the past five years, Archaeologist Tom Mills has spearheaded Caltrans District 9’s Thanksgiving Food Drive and Christmas Wish Tree Gift Drive. During the holiday season, this spirit of giving spreads goodwill to... More

Toys Delight Young Patients in District 4
Caltrans District 4 employees collected more than 500 toys this holiday season, delivering good cheer and holiday wishes for wellness to children in two Bay Area hospitals. Young patients reacted with bright smiles and... More

Phone Home Campaign
One of our colleagues from the Fresno office, Captain John Thomas, is serving with the 1-160th Infantry currently stationed in Kuwait. His wife, Susan Schilder-Thomas, shared how much John’s phone calls mean to her... More

Value Analysis Award Recipients
District 7’s Deputy Director of Planning & Public Transportation Rose Casey won the Caltrans 2007 E. Darwin Spartz Excellence in Value Analysis Award for her significant contributions to Value Engineering... More

Caltrans Medal of Valor Recipients
Seven Caltrans employees were honored on December 4 by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who awarded them the Medal of Valor for performing extraordinary acts of heroism. The Governor’s Medal of Valor is the highest honor... More

California Project Earns Gold
The National Partnership for Highway Quality (NPHQ) named California a 2007 National Achievement Award Gold Level Winner for its I-15 Rapid Rehab at Devore project. District 8 partnered with contractor Coffman... More

Caltrans Employees Go “Above and Beyond” for Films
Permit writer Jake Martinez from District 11 was named State Employee of the Year in the 2007 California on Location Awards (COLA) program.  Caltrans district employees who were also recognized in the 2007... More

California Transportation Foundation Updates
The California Transportation Foundation (CTF) has two very special events scheduled early in 2008, the TRANNY Awards luncheon and the Transportation Forum. At one of CTF’s most prestigious annual events, the TRANNY... More

Sierra Snowfighters Brave Blizzard
Once again “Sierra Snowfighter” crews from Caltrans District 3 Maintenance saved the day for travelers along Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50. The Sierra Snowfighters battled a record, low-pressure winter storm system... More

Hats Off

Terry Daniels, Chief of Police for the City of South Lake Tahoe, recently sent the following letter of appreciation to East Area Superintendent Darrell Uppendahl: Once again I want to thank you and your hard-working staff... More

Health and Wellness

Are you still trying to eat up Christmas cookies and candy? Having trouble thinking of a Valentine’s Day gift other than candy for your nearest and dearest? Here are a few gift suggestions for any occasion. Cookie-scented... More

Who's New

Ross Chittenden Named Proposition 1B
Program Manager
Director Kempton announced the permanent transfer of Ross Chittenden to the position of Proposition 1B Program Manager on December 17, 2007. Chittenden has been providing overall direction to develop and manage... More

Exams and Recruitment

Associate Aviation Consultant (Open)
Associate Right of Way Agent (Promo)
Caltrans Electrical Technician (Open)
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Award Honorees

Since we received some questions from staff about why a number of retiring employees (see first group below) weren’t included in the December edition, we wanted to make sure everyone understands how we get... More

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