CALTRANS NEWS

Director's Corner

Voters Gave Us Responsibility;
Caltrans Tasked with Delivery
Everything changed for Caltrans and its partners after November 7, 2006. Following the passage of Proposition 1B, we are faced with a huge challenge and a tremendous opportunity. California voters have entrusted us... More

News

Hiring Goats for Weed Abatement
– Is Caltrans Kidding?
Even goats are smart enough to know that working for Caltrans District 7 is a good gig--if you can get it! For working goats, this is the busy season. Winter rains have brought up roadside brush, making vegetation, ... More

Caltrans Employee Kimberly Wooten
Writes History of Her Hometown
Historical archaeologists Kimberly Wooten and R. Scott Baxter, sharing a passion for history, have written “Images of America: Sutter Creek,” a book with Gold Rush era photographs from personal and Amador County... More

Bike Station Project Opens in Palo Alto
So, you took your doctor’s advice about getting more exercise and decided to include a bike ride in your commute. The first day was going pretty well, except for that one hill, which never seemed that steep... More

Caltrans Donates Timber
for State and Federal Agencies to Use
Caltrans recently donated logs and stumps removed from the Confusion Hill bypass project to state and federal conservation projects at various locations. The donations went to the California Department of Fish and... More

DOTP’s Black History Celebration
Explores ‘Stewardship/Endowment’
The Division of Transportation Planning held its third annual Black History Celebration in Sacramento. This year’s theme, “Stewardship of the Endowment,” expanded on the theme for 2006, “Living the Legacy.” “The legacy... More

Worker’s sharp eye leads to rescue
The observant eye of a Caltrans worker led to the rescue of a Klamath woman whose car plummeted down an embankment off U.S. Highway 101 last December. Michiko Kramer, 78, was driving northbound on Highway... More

Caltrans Engineer Marc Friedheim
Pedals for Organ Donor Awareness
Marc Friedheim, a Caltrans Senior Bridge Engineer, will compete in this year’s eight-man Corporate Team Division as a member of Team Donate Life! He is competing in Race across America (RAAM). Beginning June 12, the 26th... More

Governor’s Employee Safety Awards’
Nominations Deadline Set for April 3
The Department of General Services (DGS) has announced that nominations are due April 3 for the 2006 Governor’s Employee Safety Awards. The award recognizes individuals or groups that have made exceptional contributions... More

National Bike Month
Oil that chain, pump those tires: May is National Bike Month and Caltrans is a sponsor of local and statewide events. Check http://www.californiabikecommute.com for... More

17th Annual Caltrans Workers Memorial Tuesday, April 17, 2007, 11 a.m. West Steps, State Capitol.

Caltrans Headquarters Shop Hot Rod, Car and Motorcycle Show Thursday, May 3, 2007, Noon - 1 p.m. in the parking lot.

Hats Off

Dear Caltrans Employees:
The Interfaith Council of Solano County would sincerely like to thank you for your very generous donation of Christmas toys to the Heather House Homeless Shelter. Your... More

Health and Wellness

All About Olive Oil: An Aid to Heart Health
This oil hast history going for it, that's for sure! One of the oldest known cultivated trees in the world, the olive tree is native to Asia Minor. It is thought to have spread to the Mediterranean region -- now well known for its use... More

Exams and Recruitment

Exam Listing
Automotive Pool Attendant II
Automotive Pool Attendant III
Bridge Architectural Associate
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Retirements

The following Caltrans employees retired effective March 2007 and certificates were requested... More

Archived Newsletters

February 2007 Newsletter
January 2007 Newsletter
2006 CT News Newsletters
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