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Sacramento, California – Morning fog is expected to repeat across Northern California this week, potentially slowing travel before warmer afternoons return.

According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, a stable weather pattern will bring overnight and early-morning fog to the Sacramento Valley through at least Thursday, followed by dry and seasonably warm conditions by midday. The pattern is described as “rinse and repeat,” with limited day-to-day variation.

Forecast highs in the Sacramento Valley are expected to range from 64 to 71 degrees Tuesday, warming to 75 degrees by Wednesday, before easing slightly Thursday. Foothill communities can expect highs in the mid-60s to low 70s, while mountain areas remain cooler, with daytime temperatures generally between 48 and 62 degrees.

The primary impact is expected during the morning commute, particularly along major travel corridors including Interstate 5, U.S. Highway 50, and Interstate 80, where fog may locally reduce visibility during the early hours. Conditions are expected to improve by late morning as fog dissipates.

The National Weather Service has not issued a formal Dense Fog Advisory at this time, but drivers are urged to remain alert for rapidly changing visibility, especially near rivers, low-lying areas, and open farmland.

No precipitation is forecast during this period, and winds are expected to remain light, contributing to fog formation overnight. Air quality impacts were not highlighted in the outlook.

Students, young workers, and daily commuters traveling during early morning hours may want to allow extra time and use low-beam headlights when fog is present.

Residents are encouraged to check updated forecasts and any advisories at weather.gov/sto as conditions may change.

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California legislators sparked worry and confusion on social media this week over a “gas mileage tax” — but the bill now before the state Senate would only require a report.

Assembly Bill 1421 seeks to identify a possible solution to declining gas tax revenues as more drivers switch to electric vehicles, but any actual effect on residents is far from materializing. The bill passed on the Assembly floor Jan. 29; if approved by the Senate and signed into law, it would require the California Transportation Commission to submit a report examining the particulars of road user charges and mileage fees — and any equity concerns for low-income drivers — by Jan. 1, 2027.

Republicans in the Assembly balked at the bill.

Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, R-San Diego, said any mileage tax would be “a sucker-punch to working-class Californians.” He referenced an analysis by the San Diego Association of Governments of a mileage-based fee, which proposed to charge local drivers 4 cents per mile.

DeMaio told his Assembly colleagues that, based on that now-defunct plan, the cost could amount to “$900 to $1,200 per driver” annually for average mileage, though with a 4-cent-per-mile fee, a person would have to drive roughly 30,000 miles to rack up $1,200.

Based on average annual mileage — 13,476 miles in 2022, according to the Federal Highway Administration — and a 4-cent fee, that figure would be closer to $539 a year. The group that drives the most on average — men ages 35 to 54, who traveled close to 19,000 miles annually — would pay about $754 a year.

The current bill continues more than a decade of deliberations over what to do as gas tax revenues decline: The Legislature created the Road Usage Charge Technical Advisory Committee in 2014, and a pilot study was completed in 2017.

California has the highest gas taxes among the 50 states, with a current excise tax of 61.2 cents per gallon, in addition to the state’s 2.25% sales tax. Over the last century, gas taxes have been the primary source of funding for roads and transportation across the U.S. In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the Legislature estimated that the gas excise tax made up $7.8 billion of transportation funds. As people switch to electric vehicles, the Legislative Analyst’s Office has projected that revenue could drop as much as $4.4 billion a year by 2033.

In anticipation of that, the Legislature has been exploring alternatives to the gas tax aimed at ensuring drivers of electric vehicles contribute to the repair and maintenance of the roads all residents use. A “road user charge,” or a mileage-based fee system, has emerged as the leading concept to replace that lost source of revenue.

California wakes under a gray veil as headlights glow through thick fog across the Sacramento Valley. Streetlights blur into halos, tail lights fade fast, and winter air feels heavy with moisture. Conditions are changing quickly, and visibility drops without warning.

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Sacramento and surrounding communities through midday. Visibility may fall to one quarter mile or less, especially in low-lying areas near the Delta, rivers, and open farmland. Calm winds and saturated air allow fog to linger well into the morning.

Drivers along I-5, I-80, Highway 50, and Highway 99 face the greatest risk. Sudden visibility drops can make braking distances deceptive. Chain-reaction crashes become more likely in these conditions. Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and increase following distance.

Temperatures hover in the low 40s early, keeping moisture locked near the surface. As daylight strengthens, fog gradually thins late morning. Skies turn partly sunny this afternoon, with highs climbing near 61 degrees. To be fair, the afternoon feels calm and mild after the fog lifts.

Fog redevelops again tonight and early Saturday, repeating the pattern. Saturday starts murky, then clears to mostly cloudy skies with highs near 61. Sunday stays mostly cloudy and cooler, near 60, but widespread fog becomes less likely.

This setup reflects a classic winter pattern in the Central Valley. High pressure traps cold air at the surface while warmer air rides above it. That inversion keeps fog stubborn, especially during long January nights.

Plan extra time this morning if traveling. Expect sudden changes in visibility, even on familiar roads. Conditions may improve by midday, but winter fog remains a recurring risk through the weekend.

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Del Monte Foods has selected three winning bidders in its court-supervised auction, the company announced.

In a news release issued Thursday, Jan. 15, Del Monte Foods said the proposed transactions “would reunify the Del Monte brand and create a multi-category food platform.”

The auction followed the company’s bankruptcy filing on July 1, which triggered the sale of properties across the country and led to several facility closures.

Here’s what you need to know:

What is Del Monte Foods?

Del Monte Foods is a Walnut Creek-based company best known for its packaged fruits and vegetables, along with other pantry staples.

Founded more than 135 years ago, the company operates a portfolio of well-known brands, including Contadina, Kitchen Basics and Joyba, according to its website.

“We believe that everyone deserves great tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we grow and produce our products using sustainable and earth-friendly practices for a healthier tomorrow,” Del Monte said.

Who is acquiring Del Monte Foods’ assets?

Del Monte Foods has reached agreements to sell “substantially all of” its assets and business operations to three different buyers, according to the company website.

Each company will take over a specific part of Del Monte Foods’ business, allowing the brands to continue operating under new ownership.

Fresh Del Monte Produce will acquire the company’s vegetable, tomato and refrigerated fruit businesses, according to the Thursday news release.

The deal includes well-known brands such as Del Monte and S&W packaged vegetables; Contadina and Take Root Organics tomato products; Del Monte refrigerated fruit; and the Joyba beverage brand.

“The transaction brings the Del Monte brand under a single owner for the first time in nearly four decades, aligning fresh and shelf-stable foods under one integrated strategy,” Fresh Del Monte’s CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh said in the news release.

Fresh Del Monte will also “gain global ownership of the Del Monte brand.”

According to PR Newswire, B&G Foods Inc. will purchase Del Monte Foods’ broth and stock business, which includes the College Inn and Kitchen Basics brands.

Pacific Coast Producers will acquire Del Monte Foods’ shelf-stable fruit business, excluding production facilities.

This sale includes the rights to use the Del Monte and S&W brands for canned fruit and fruit sauces sold in the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico, PR Newswire reported.

The sales still need approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, Del Monte Foods said, a hearing is scheduled for Jan. 28.

If approved, Del Monte Foods expects the ownership transitions to be completed “by the end of the first quarter of 2026.”

Del Monte announces California plant closure

After Del Monte Foods filed for bankruptcy on July 1, the company put its properties up for auction across the country.

The company only operates one plant in California.

No buyers stepped forward to keep the Modesto fruit cannery operating, The Modesto Bee reported.

Del Monte Foods plans to shut down its Modesto cannery — which will cost about 600 year-round jobs and another 1,200 seasonal jobs during harvest season.

“It’s just horrible for us,” business coordinator Odus Hall told The Bee. “... We were hopeful that they would be able to right the ship and find a buyer.”

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