Sacramento, California Local News
Why is the California Capitol building orange? The light serves as a grim reminder
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The California State Capitol building was illuminated in orange light on Wednesday night.KCRA 3 reached out to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office to find out. The building is orange in honor of Caltrans workers who lost their lives on the job.April 25 is Caltrans Workers’ Memorial Day statewide.Since 1921, 193 Caltrans employees have been killed on the job, according to the agency. Officials said one of the biggest hazards highway workers face is inattentive and distracted motorists.In 2022, Caltrans maintenance landscape worker Quanda McGadney was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 80 in Vacaville. She was on the shoulder and wearing her reflective gear and helmet. On Thursday, Caltrans held a statewide memorial ceremony at the State Capitol building.
The California State Capitol building was illuminated in orange light on Wednesday night.
KCRA 3 reached out to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office to find out.
The building is orange in honor of Caltrans workers who lost their lives on the job.
April 25 is Caltrans Workers’ Memorial Day statewide.
Since 1921, 193 Caltrans employees have been killed on the job, according to the agency.
Officials said one of the biggest hazards highway workers face is inattentive and distracted motorists.
In 2022, Caltrans maintenance landscape worker Quanda McGadney was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 80 in Vacaville. She was on the shoulder and wearing her reflective gear and helmet.
On Thursday, Caltrans held a statewide memorial ceremony at the State Capitol building.
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