If you’ve driven past the open fields north of Riego Road and noticed construction equipment near Natomas Road, it’s because changes are coming to this edge of Sutter County. What’s unfolding here is the opening phase of a long-planned development that has existed on paper for years, but is only now beginning to take shape.
The Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority (CARTA) closed out its final meeting of 2025 with two decisions that move the Yolo 80 express lanes another step toward operation. Directors finalized how the lanes will function and gave the go-ahead to launch a key contract needed to run the tolling system.
Construction activity is now clearly visible across the Country Acres Solar Project site in western Placer County. New aerials show major progress on one of SMUD’s largest renewable energy developments. Support our work and unlock all articles, project updates, and subscriber-only insights by subscribing to Onsite Observer. Subscribe The
Sacramento officials are considering targeted changes to the city’s Mixed Income Housing Ordinance after new data showed the program is delivering fewer affordable units than originally hoped. During a council workshop on December 9, staff walked through the 2015 ordinance, its performance to date, and a suite of proposed