CT News 2026, Issue 6

Drivers speeding past a Caltrans landscape project might be surprised to learn how big a role native plants are playing not just in beautifying roadsides and controlling erosion – but also in building climate resiliency. From coas ...

After more than three decades of service to Caltrans, Donna Berry, chief engineer and deputy director for Project Delivery, is retiring. Donna’s career is a remarkable example of where dedication, curiosity and a willingness to em ...

What happens when more than 200 transportation communication professionals around the country gather in one place for four days? Set against the scenic backdrop of Coronado Bay, this year’s American Association of State Highway an ...

Employee Excellence Award nominations are due by Friday, Nov. 13. The quarterly recognition program celebrates employees who demonstrate Caltrans leadership competencies and embody the department’s core values and lead with integr ...

United in Giving! The Our Promise campaign, which runs through Dec. 31, helps fund vital resources for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, food insecurity and more. Year after year, state workers come together and raise mor ...

For the first time in five years, two local high school seniors pursuing careers in highway maintenance and operations have been awarded the $1,500 Debra “Sam” Haack Memorial Scholarship, established in honor of District 10’s form ...

Each summer, the California State Fair brings together hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the state and among its most engaging exhibitors is Caltrans. The Caltrans booth has become a lively and educational destination ...