Each day, an estimated 105,000 commuters rise early to brave one of the worst commutes in California: the Altamont Pass. About 4:30 a.m., rivers of cars and trucks flow slowly westbound on ...

"Altamont Pass is known as a windy place ... One neighborhood off Vernalis Road became the focus of the battle, as firefighters struggled to protect the homes. The residents had all evacuated ...

Each day, an estimated 105,000 commuters rise early to brave one of the worst commutes in California: the Altamont Pass. About 4:30 a.m., rivers of cars and trucks flow slowly westbound on Interstates ...