Washington, D.C.–The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for a busy summer travel season with anticipated passenger volumes that will match and may occasionally exceed those of 2019 for the first time since the pandemic began. The continued recovery from the low travel volumes during the pandemic may require more patience and planning than was necessary […]

Orange, CA–Amtrak and the Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, introduced a pet program for the Southern California train route.  Amtrak Pacific Surfliner passengers can now bring their dogs and cats weighing up to 20 pounds onboard Pacific Surfliner trains for only […]

Sacramento, CA–The first annual California State Parks Week will kick off this June throughout the state, officials said. The public is invited to celebrate the first annual California State Parks Week, June 14 to 18, presented by California State Parks, Save the Redwoods League, Parks California, and the California State Parks Foundation. Through special community […]

Washington, D.C.–The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced new standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at TSA checkpoints to improve the screening experience for all passengers. “On this internationally recognized day for the transgender community, TSA is proud to announce significant initiatives as a direct result of close partnership with community stakeholders,” said […]

By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Spirit Airlines will add nonstop service between Oakland through Metropolitan Oakland International Airport and San Diego International Airport beginning May 25.  This is the first new route Spirit Airlines has added at the San Diego airport since 2017.  “We appreciate Spirit Airlines growing their service at San Diego and providing […]

Sacramento, CA–California State Parks and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) have made it easier for CalWORKs families to receive a free annual, vehicle day-use pass valid at over 200 state parks and beaches.  Families receiving CalWORKS can complete the application on their smartphone in just minutes. By simplifying the application process, more Californians […]

By SDCN Editor Orange County–The Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, will implement one of the largest schedule adjustments for the Pacific Surfliner in years, which will include further restoration of service across the corridor as well as sweeping adjustments to existing […]