MADERA COUNTY — The Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) is revitalizing its look to reflect the agency’s transformative evolution to meet the changing needs of the region. Established 51 years ago to provide for the regional coordination of land use, transportation, and infrastructure, MCTC serves as the region’s federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization. “Our new logo reflects a more modern ...

OAKLAND — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the launch of its Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program, providing qualified residential customers up to $4,000 when purchasing or leasing a pre-owned EV. The program aims to distribute more than $78 million to promote the adoption of EVs and make EV ownership more affordable for all customers. Current PG&E ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District encourages residents to go electric with their next vehicle in celebration of National Drive Electric Week. National Drive Electric Week is a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the many benefits, including improved air quality, of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. The goal of the ...

OAKLAND — New this summer, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers can be rewarded for saving energy when the state’s grid operator calls a Flex Alert. A Flex Alert is a call for consumers to voluntarily conserve electricity when there is a predicted shortage of energy supply, especially if the grid operator needs to dip into reserves to cover ...