Fourth of July Fun During the Summer of COVID As COVID-19 have spurred cancellations to annual 4th of July parades, events, and fireworks, this year’s Independence Day celebrations will be a bit different. And though public events have been canceled, the fun doesn’t have to stop! We’ve compiled a list of fun activities and tasty […]
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Celebrate dad this year with some outdoor activities! Visit the Dow Wetlands Preserve in Antioch. The Wetlands features miles of trails, observation decks, benches, and beautiful views of the Delta. Made up of 471 acres of undeveloped land with a 30-acre beaver pond and grasslands, visitors can spot beavers, river otters, minks, and over 130
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Gold Runner is Connecting You to California – Safely When Coronavirus (COVID-19) hit California, it hit our beloved train travel especially hard. Following severe travel restrictions along the Gold Runner corridor, we were forced to reduce service to comply and account for a steep drop in ridership while maintaining appropriate social distancing aboard our trains
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Though COVID-19 is keeping us from traveling and seeing everything the Central Valley has to offer, there are still tons of unique experiences you can check out from the comfort of your home. It might not be quite as cool as riding the rails and seeing it in person, but it’s often times the next
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The Big Screen Taking little trips up and down California is one of life’s simple pleasures – and it’s a real bummer we can’t explore our state in person right now. But one benefit of being so close to Hollywood is that the San Joaquin Valley and its surrounding areas have served as backdrops to
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Amtrak Requires Facial Coverings as Added Measure of Protection STOCKTON – As part of Amtrak and Amtrak Gold Runner ongoing commitment to protect customers and front-line employees in response to the coronavirus pandemic, beginning on May 11 Amtrak and Amtrak Gold Runner is requiring that all customers in stations, on trains and thruway buses wear facial coverings. This
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Gold Runner to Join Transportation Partners Across the Country to #SoundTheHorn to Honor All Essential Workers Coalition of transportation agencies join in solidarity to honor heroic workers across the country by giving two horn blasts at Noon PST on Thursday, April 16 (STOCKTON, Calif.) – April 16, 2020. The Gold Runner Joint Powers
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Gold Runner COVID-19 Service Adjustments (STOCKTON, Calif.) – March 23, 2020 – The Gold Runner Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and Amtrak are working closely with local, state, and federal public health agencies to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely. Following severe travel restrictions along the corridor, Gold Runner is reducing service due to
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Important Coronavirus Update: Emeryville to/from San Francisco (Route 99) Suspension The Gold Runner Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA), Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) and Amtrak are working closely with local, state, and federal public health agencies to monitor the Coronavirus situation closely. Following severe travel restrictions along the corridor, especially in the Bay Area, Gold
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Statement on Gold Runner’ Precautions Against Coronavirus (STOCKTON, Calif.) – March 13, 2020 – The health and safety of Gold Runner passengers and staff is the number one priority of the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA). As such, SJJPA staff is closely monitoring the status of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is working closely with our
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