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Caltrans Town Hall Does Deep Dive Into Last Chance Grade Project's Impact to Trees; Agency Expected to Decide on Preferred Alternative This Summer
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpot.com, January 25, 2024
In My View: Last chance to grade Last Chance Grade
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, January 12, 2024
Caltrans reaches milestone at Last Chance Grade
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, December 31, 2023
Caltrans Releases Last Chance Grade Draft Environmental Impact Report For Public Comment
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, December 21, 2023
'Long-term solution' draft released for Last Chance Grade
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, December 18, 2023
Two-Way Traffic Resumes on U.S. 101's Last Chance Grade for the First Time in About Nine Years
Redheaded Blackbet, kymkemp.com, October 6, 2023
Press Release: Last Chance Grade Open to Two-Way Traffic
Caltrans District 1 Facebook, facebook.com/CaltransD1, October 5, 2023
Though Its Estimated Cost is $1.3 Billion, Tunnel Was Cheaper Than Other Last Chance Grade Alternatives, According to Caltrans Representative
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, November 30, 2021
Caltrans Hopes Two-way Traffic Can Resume at Last Chance Grade Some Time Next Year
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, November 1, 2021
Video: Caltrans Discusses Timeline to Complete Last Chance Grade
KBVU Fox 28, July 20, 2021 (Scroll down page to 5th clip)
Caltrans Officals Say Schedule Change Increased Productivity at Last Chance Grade
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, July 8, 2021
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Last Chance Grade Between Humboldt and Del Norte to be Closed During Most Weekday Hours
Lost Coast Outpost, lostcoastoutpost.com, July 6, 2021
Caltrans Changes Last Chance Grade Schedule; Prepare for Two 4-hour Closures After July 6
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, June 24, 2021
Supervisors Acknowledge Klamath Residents' Struggles With Last Chance Grade, Air Concerns About Proposed Permanent Fixes
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, June 22, 2021
ECONEWS REPORT: Enviros Cheer Caltrans? Last Chance Grade Planning Gets High Marks from the EcoNews (podcast)
Lost Coast Outpost, lostcoastoutpost.com, June 5, 2021
Guest Opinion: As Someone Who Has Two Active Lawsuits Against Caltrans, Let Me Say That Caltrans is Doing a Great Job With Last Chance Grade
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, April 30, 2021
Last Chance Grade fixes narrowed to 2 options
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, April 26, 2021
Permanent Fix for Last Chance Grade Narrowed Down to Two Options
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, April 23, 2021
Major Steps Forward as Last Chance Grade project narrowed to 2 Final Routes
Redheaded Blackbelt, kymkemp.com, April 22, 2021
Discussion Over Congressional Earmarks Lead To Questions About Last Chance Grade
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, March 25, 2021
Update on Last Chance Grade: Winter 2021
Environmental Protection Information Center (EPIC) Blog, wildcalifornia.org/blog, March 9, 2021
Caltrans Plans To Spend 2021 Refining Alternate Routes Around Last Chance Grade, Continuing Emergency Work Needed To Keep Existing Highway Open
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, November 20, 2020
Caltrans: Last Chance Grade closures coming up in May
KRCR News, krcrtv.com, April 29, 2020
To reduce construction time, during several nights in May, 101 will close at Last Chance Grade along U.S. Highway 101 South of Crescent City
Redheaded Blackbelt, kymkemp.com, April 29, 2020
Last Chance Grade Environmental Study Starts
The Northcoast Environmental Center EcoNews, January 30, 2020
Officials promise expedited process for Last Chance Grade
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, November 8, 2019
Last Chance Grade Project moves forward with phase 2, backed by $50 million
KRCR News, krcrtv.com, November 7, 2019
'We need it yesterday': North Coast residents stress urgent need for Last Chance Grade fix
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, November 7, 2019
Last Chance Grade enters next phase of study
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, November 4, 2019
State Transportation Commissioners to Visit Del Norte
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, August 15, 2019
Caltrans Soliciting Bids On $31 Million Contract For Last Chance Grade Environmental Phase
Wild Rivers Outpost, wildrivers.lostcoastoutpost.com, August 14, 2019
$45M approved for Last Chance Grade
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, March 16, 2019
State Approves $40 Million for Environmental Studies at Last Chance Grade
North Coast Journal, northcoastjournal.com, March 14, 2019
$40 Million Approved for Last Chance Grade Environmental Report
Redheaded Blackbelt, kymkemp.com, March 14, 2019
State Transportation Commission Awards Another $40 Million to Last Chance Grade Project
Lost Coast Outpost, lostcoastoutpost.com, March 14, 2019
$40 million in funding OK'd for environmental review of Last Chance Grade
Times-Standard, times-standard.com, March 14, 2019
$40 million in funding OK'd for environmental review of Last Chance Grade
Redwood Times, redwoodtimes.com, March 14, 2019
Caltrans keeping an eye on the slide
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, February 28, 2019
Do you support Caltrans request of $40 million to complete the Last Chance Grade EIR?
KIEM TV, kiem-tv.com, February 11, 2019 (scroll down to view poll)
Caltrans to request $40M for Last Chance Grade EIR
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, February 9, 2019
Caltrans to ask for $40 million for Last Chance
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, February 9, 2019
McGuire, Wood, Huffman and Caltrans request $40 million for Last Chance Grade
KRCR News, krcrtv.com, February 8, 2019
LAST CHANCE GRADE: North Coast State, Federal Reps Back Caltrans Plan to Ask for $40 Million to Put Toward Fixing Imperiled Stretch of Highway 101
Lost Coast Outpost, lostcoastoutpost.com, February 8, 2019
Local Electeds Request $0 Milliion for Last Chance Grade
Redheaded Blackbelt, kymkemp.com, February 8, 2019
Del Norte supports Proposition 6
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, November 6, 2018
Coastal Voices: Vote for your party or your county?
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, October 30, 2018
Updates given at McGuire Town Hall
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, October 20, 2018
Senator Mike McGuire addresses Last Chance Grade at Town Hall
KIEM-TV / Redwood News, kiem-tv.com, October 17, 2018
Sen. McGuire to host town hall Wednesday
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, October 13, 2018
A Groundtruthing Adventure
The Lumberjack, thelumberjack.org, September 28, 2018
Caltrans using studies to find best way around Last Chance Grade
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, July 24, 2018
Last Chance Grade receives a closer look from stakeholder in Arcata
KAEF-TV, krcrtv.com, July 23, 2018
No quick or cheap options for Last Chance Grade
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, July 21, 2018
Caltrans Steps up Last Chance Grade Process
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, March 29, 2018
Last Chance Grade gets $5M for studies
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, March 27, 2018
Another $5 million set to be OK'd to create inland route for Last Chance Grade
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, March 19, 2018
Last Chance Grade Project Slated to Receive $5M
North Coast Journal, northcoastjournal.com, March 19, 2018
Year in Review: Looking back and forward at Last Chance Grade
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, December 30, 2017
Citizens ask about Last Chance Grade
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, October 21, 2017
Live Q&A with Last Chance Grade Project Manager Jaime Matteoli
Caltrans District 1 Facebook Live, facebook.com/CaltransD1, October 19, 2017
Last Chance Grade safe for drivers according to Caltrans
KRCR-TV, krctv.com, June 14, 2017
$5M Awarded for Last Chance Grade Studies
North Coast Journal, northcoastjournal.com, May 17, 2017
$5 million approved for early Last Chance Grade fix
KAEF-TV, krcrtv.com, May 17, 2017
Hey Hey! Last Chance Grade Project Gets $5 Million from California Transportation Commission
Lost Coast Outpost, lostcoastoutpost.com, May 17, 2017
$5 million approved for Last Chance Grade bypass studies
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, May 17, 2017
Last Chance Grade: Update
EPIC, widlcalifornia.org/blog, April 26, 2017
Huffman urges community to support Last Chance Grade Funding
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, April 12, 2017
TL;DR: There Are No Easy Answers to Last Chance Grade
North Coast Journal News Blog, northcoastjournal.com/NewsBlog, April 9, 2017
Slip, Sliding Away: There are no easy answers to Last Chance Grade
North Coast Journal, northcoastjournal.com, April 6, 2017
State, federal officials tour Last Chance Grade after collapse
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, March 10, 2017
Caltrans says Last Chance Grade is still safe
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, March 9, 2017
Failing Grade
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, March 9, 2017
Last Chance Grade partial collapse prompts response from legislators
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, March 8, 2017
Two congressmen take helicopter over Last Chance Grade
KRCR TV News Channel 7, krcrtv.com, October 28, 2016
Governor declares emergency for roads
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, April 21, 2016
Huffman applauds Brown for emergency proclamation for roads
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, April 20, 2016
Caltrans explores funding options for U.S. Highway 101 project
Eureka Time-Standards, times-standard.com, March 22, 2016
Congressman pushing for federal funds for Last Chance Grade
North Coast News, krcrtv.com, February 18, 2016
Last Chance Grade stakeholder group making progress selecting a route
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, December 22, 2015
Caltrans Keeps Close Eye on Slides at Last Chance Grade
Caltrans District 1 News Release, November 18, 2015
Last Chance Grade on Route 101 in Del Norte County: Latest News
Del Norte Local Transportation Commission
Caltrans homes in on options for Last Chance
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, July 6, 2015
Rep. Jared Huffman announces the formation of Last Chance Grade Stakeholder Group
Press Release, March 30, 2015
Group being formed to explore Last Chance Grade solutions
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, March 24, 2015
Unstable 'Last Chance Grade' Threatens Crescent City, Humboldt Economies, Says Caltrans Report
Lost Coast Outpost, lostcoastoutpost.com, February 20, 2015
Last Chance Grade: New routes proposed
Del Norte Triplicate, triplicate.com, January 29, 2015
Last Chance Grade on Route 101 in Del Norte County: January Public Input Meetings!
Del Norte Local Transportation Commission, January 2015
U.S. Highway 101's 'Last Chance Grade' prompts concerns of collapse
Eureka Times-Standard, times-standard.com, December 3, 2014
Congressman Huffman tours Highway 101 at Last Chance Grade
News Channel 3, kiem-tv.com
