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The California Highway Patrol has scheduled two Start Smart driving classes for teenagers in the Sacramento area designed for new and soon-to-be licensed drivers 15 to 19 years old and their parents and/or guardians. Classes are scheduled from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., Jan. 18 and Feb. 16 at the CHP's North Sacramento Area office, 5109 Tyler St., near Madison Avenue and Interstate 80 in Foothill Farms. CHP Officers will participate and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the class with their teenage driver. To register, call Officer Lizz Dutton at (916) 338-6710, ext. 247.
An effort is underway involving a cross-section of private industry, education and government leaders to create effective strategies over the next 12 months to drive new job creation, investment, and innovation for our region with the goal to chart a path for transforming our regional economy into a long-term sustainable, growth economy. The first Next Economy Regional Forum was held in November with more than 200 regional stakeholders participating in an interactive session that included responding to preliminary research findings. The next Regional Forum is scheduled for Friday, February 17, 2012 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the Folsom Community Center Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. For more information, including results of the first meeting, please visit NextEconomy website.
A community Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm at Carmichael Park through the collaboration of the Carmichael Recreation and Park District and BeMoneySmartUSA, a local non-profit training organization specializing in financial and business education for youth in the community. Certified farmers will be selling locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables. Other offerings include nuts, dried fruits, honey plus specialty gourmet foods, spices and sauce. For more information, visit www.carmichaelpark.com.
The Department of Transportation (SACDOT) is ready to respond quickly to any roadway maintenance incidents that may result from weather conditions. Crews also provide year round 24/7 response for roadway hazards, urgent repairs, pavement problems, traffic control and detour sign posting. You can help keep our roadways safe by reporting to:
SACDOT Customer Service:
Website: www.sacdot.com – Report A Problem
Phone: 916-875-5171
Roadway Issues
- Trees or Fallen Branches in Roadways: During severe weather conditions, crews may clear just the material in the roadway and move on to the next incident. Additional cleanup is done when critical situations have been handled. Trees or branches that fall on private property are the responsibility of the property owner and property owners should contact a private tree service.
- Flooded Roads: Crews respond to flooded road incidents to clear obstructions right away. If the flooded road cannot be cleared, signage will be placed to close the road and crews will work to continue to clear the roadway.
- Plugged Storm Drains: - Above Ground: If a storm drain is plugged with leaves or debris above ground, crews will clear the drain. - Below Ground: If the storm drain is plugged below ground, call the Department of Water Resources (874-6851), who will dispatch a crew with hand augers or a vacuum truck to dislodge and remove leaves and/or other debris from the drain.
- Plugged Culverts: If a culvert is plugged, SACDOT crews will use a vactor-truck to either vacuum out materials or jet-flush the culvert until it’s clear.
- Traffic Signal Out: Signal and Lighting technicians are dispatched immediately to make repairs to traffic signals that are out or malfunctioning.
- Downed Street Signs and Stop Signs: Street signs that are knocked down will be replaced as soon as possible. Downed stop signs are a priority and SACDOT’s goal is to have them back up within two hours of notification.
- Street Light Out: Contact Customer Service and, if possible have the pole number or property address available. The pole number can be found on a sticker approximately 8 feet high, usually on the traffic side of the pole.
