Back-seat Driver: Germs not on holiday guest list
By Tony Bizjak - Published: 12:00 am

With swine flu spreading, federal health and transportation chiefs issued an unusual joint message last week to holiday travelers:

CHP adds second winter-driving class Dec. 15 after first offering fills up
Published: Saturday, November 21 2009 - 12:00 am
Because its first winter-driving safety class, limited to 50 people, filled quickly, the California Highway Patrol is offering a second class Dec. 15.
AAA expects a pickup in Thanksgiving trips
Published: Saturday, November 21 2009 - 12:00 am
Recession-weary Californians will be hitting the road in greater numbers over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to AAA Northern California.
Study sees transit saving Californians' energy, cutting greenhouse gas
By Mark Glover - Published: Saturday, November 21 2009 - 12:00 am
A new study says Californians could save billions each year and cut greenhouse gas emissions by developing neighborhoods within easy access of public transportation.
Winter is officially here for Lassen Park: Highway shut
By Jane Braxton Little - Updated: Thursday, November 19 2009 - 8:26 am
Winter storms have been closing the road through Lassen Volcanic National Park periodically, but Tuesday's snowy gales did it in for the season, said park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz.

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Back-seat Driver: Germs not on holiday guest list
With swine flu spreading, federal health and transportation chiefs issued an unusual joint message last week to holiday travelers:
Back-seat Driver Q&A
Bee transportation writer Tony Bizjak answers questions about roads, laws, driving and other transportation issues.
Q: In response to the question about the speed on Business 80. On the curve before Watt there is a yellow sign that says 55MPH as you enter the curve but all other speed limit signs are 65MPH white "Speed Limit" signs. Are the yellow speed signs "law" or are they suggested speeds?
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