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Volunteer Along the Capitol Corridor

March 30, 2018
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While the right time to give back is anytime, April is National Volunteer Month, which amplifies the call to do good. It’s a welcome reminder that whether or not you can fund a nonprofit mission with your dollars, the help you can offer by clocking in hours and energy is priceless.

Traveling to organizations dedicated to making a difference gets even easier by choosing those worthy causes conveniently located along the Capitol Corridor route. Hop on and hop off to volunteer at one of the following organizations from Sacramento to San Jose, each in quick walking distance from a Capitol Corridor station. More Volunteer Along the Capitol Corridor

5 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Northern California

February 21, 2018
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This post was originally published on September 8, 2016.

Northern California’s 170-mile Capitol Corridor train route links the state’s original capital, San Jose, with its modern-day counterpart, Sacramento. But that’s not its only historical connection. Each of the Capitol Corridor’s 18 stops showcases some of California’s rich history—from the Spanish Missions to the Gold Rush to Prohibition—and five cities in particular are worth a stop. Check out these historic towns in a whirlwind weekend, or, for thorough historians, stretch out your tour over a series of excursions—either way, the Capitol Corridor is your ticket to time travel. More 5 Must-Visit Historic Towns in Northern California

Weekend Picks: Tulipmania at PIER 39, San Francisco Russian Festival, San Jose Pillow Fight, Sacramento Bacon Festival, Martinez Wine and Chocolate Stroll

February 7, 2018
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Enjoy an array of fun events along the Capitol Corridor this weekend! Tiptoe through the tulips of Tulipmania, celebrate all things Russian in San Francisco, join in on the biggest pillow fight in downtown San Jose, stroll Main Street Martinez sipping wine and eating chocolates, and feast on bacon all week in Sacramento! More Weekend Picks: Tulipmania at PIER 39, San Francisco Russian Festival, San Jose Pillow Fight, Sacramento Bacon Festival, Martinez Wine and Chocolate Stroll