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A suspect fell out the back window of a Sacramento Police car on Highway 50. (credit: CBS)

Suspect Hurt After Falling Out Back Window Of Folsom Police Car

A suspect was injured overnight after falling out the back window of a Foslom police car.

2011/07/07

Rain and icy roads halted the 62nd Annual Wagon Train over Highway 50. (Photos: Koula Gianulias)

Icy Roads Stall Wagon Train On Highway 50

Just as the pioneers did, dozens of people participating in a wagon train re-enactment over the Sierra have run into some trouble on the trail.

2011/06/06

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CHP Officer Hit By Car On Highway 50

A CHP officer is in the hospital after he was hit while trying to catch a dog that was dodging in and out of traffic on Highway 50 Sunday night.

2011/05/30

A motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck and a deputy's vehicle, and the cyclist suffered serious injuries.

Motorcycle Rear-Ends Patrol Car At On-Ramp

A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after slamming into the back of a Sacramento County Sheriff’s vehicle, authorities said.

CBS13/CW31–2011/05/23

Contractors finished building a new barrier wall near Echo Summit and reopened the road to traffic late Saturday afternoon on May 21, 2011. (Credit: Alan Blaich)

Highway 50 Reopens Early

Motorists will have an easier trek over the Sierra now that Highway 50 has reopened to traffic several days ahead of schedule.

CBS13/CW31–2011/05/21

Highway 50 Road Construction

Highway 50 To South Lake Tahoe May Reopen Early

State transportation crews may reopen a highway in the mountains leading to South Lake Tahoe early even though a snowstorm this week temporarily suspended repair work on the scenic stretch of Highway 50.

2011/05/20

Highway 50 Road Construction

Highway 50 Closed In Sierra Until Memorial Day

Traffic on a major corridor through the Sierra will be closed for much of the month while crews repair a rock wall.

CBS13/CW31–2011/05/11

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Caltrans To Shutdown Highway 50 Beginning Tomorrow

Getting to South Lake Tahoe will get a little tougher beginning tomorrow May 11 when Caltrans shuts down Highway 50 at Echo Summit for two weeks.

2011/05/10

(credit: CBS)

USGS Keeping A Close Eye On Mudslide Sensors

Sensors have been placed along local roads to monitor potential mudslides.

2011/03/23

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Caltrans To Shut Down Highway 50 For Two Weeks This Spring

Getting to South Lake Tahoe will get a little tougher for two weeks this spring when Caltrans shuts down Highway 50 at Echo Summit for two weeks.

2011/03/14

Bad Snow On Road

Storms Expected For Rest Of The Week

SACRAMENTO (AP) – A Sierra storm that dumped a foot of snow at Lake Tahoe is moving across western Nevada but forecasters say another one is on its way Thursday and Friday. A winter storm […]

2011/02/16

A tow truck operator was killed after a big rig crashed into him on Highway 50 on Feb. 7, 2011.

Tow Truck Operator Killed On Highway 50

A tow truck driver was killed and two others injured when a big rig crashed Monday evening on the side of westbound Highway 50.

2011/02/07

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