California, Nevada officials tell drivers to avoid Sierra travel — FOX40

The Latest – Wednesday, Dec. 29 1:30 p.m. Caltrans says multiple highways are closed due to downed trees and avalanche concerns. The closures include: Highway 20 between Nevada City and the Interstate 80 separation. Highweay 49 from Marysville Road to Sattley. Highway 70 from Jarbo Gap to the Greenville Wye. Highway 89 from Harper’s Grade…

California, Nevada officials tell drivers to avoid Sierra travel — FOX40

Harrison Barnes: Elite Role Player — SacTown Crown Report

Harrison Barnes is having a career year for the Sacramento Kings. Barnes has been a top-five rated high school prospect, NBA draft lottery selection, all-rookie team member, and NBA champion! He is now the ROCK for the Sacramento Kings, a leader by example on and off the court, the Black Falcon is trying to help […]

Harrison Barnes: Elite Role Player — SacTown Crown Report

Joe Montana’s Tweet About His Connection To Both Super Bowl Teams Wins The Internet — CBS Sacramento

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The great Joe Montana might find it hard to decide which team to cheer for during Super Bowl LIV. On Monday, the four-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Super Bowl MVP tweeted a photo of the uniforms he wore while playing on the 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs along with caption:…

Joe Montana’s Tweet About His Connection To Both Super Bowl Teams Wins The Internet — CBS Sacramento

Thousands march in South Sacramento for Martin Luther King Jr Day — FOX40

SOUTH SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Thousands of people took to the streets of South Sacramento to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The miles-long ‘March for the Dream’ in celebration of the civil rights leader’s legacy began on his namesake Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and ended at a diversity expo at Sacramento City College.…

Thousands march in South Sacramento for Martin Luther King Jr Day — FOX40

Warehouse Automation Startups Gaining Traction

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High consumer expectations for fast deliveries are prompting retailers to turn toward automation to help speed up distribution. Almost 28% of warehouses globally are expected to be using commercial robots by 2025, up from just 3% in 2018. Since 2015, $1.2 billion in U.S. venture-capital has been invested in logistics-focused robotics and automation, and the broader market for warehousing and logistics market is expected to top $80 billion in 2023.

Tight Labor Market Encourages Automated Forklifts

Automated forklifts are becoming a reality in warehouses, as qualified and reliable workers become harder to come by. These forklifts can reduce product damage and prevent physical injury to warehouse workers, as well as improve productivity and accuracy. Many of the forklifts can also integrate with a WMS or ERP.

25% of SMBs’ Logistics Strategies Are Influenced By Amazon

Supply Chain Dive reports that one in four small to medium-sized businesses say that Amazon and Walmart’s one-day shipping offering will influence their logistics strategy in 2020. 47% of those surveyed said they plan to increase shipping and logistics spend, with many focusing that spend on new technologies.