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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

Weekend Picks: San Francisco Mission Youth Arts Festival, San Jose Kids Food Festival and Oakland Bacon and Beer Festival

March 7, 2018
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Whether you’re enjoying youth performances in San Francisco, taking the kids to a food festival in San Jose or filling up on pork and beer in Oakland, there’s no excuse to stay at home with so many fun events happening along the Capitol Corridor!
More Weekend Picks: San Francisco Mission Youth Arts Festival, San Jose Kids Food Festival and Oakland Bacon and Beer Festival

Weekend Picks: Oakland White Elephant Sale, San Francisco History Expo and San Jose South First Fridays

February 28, 2018
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The Oscars aren’t the only thing happening this weekend, and there’s plenty to do along the Capitol Corridor before the Red Carpet gets underway! Find treasures at the biggest rummage sale in Oakland, learn all about San Francisco’s history, and get you fill of art and culture hopping in San Jose.
More Weekend Picks: Oakland White Elephant Sale, San Francisco History Expo and San Jose South First Fridays

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: San Jose Lunar New Year Celebration, San Francisco Hops on Fire, Berkeley Great Winter Backyard Bird Count, and Oakland Tricycle Drag Races & Pig Roast

February 14, 2018
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Explore Asian traditions at the Lunar New Year Celebration in San Jose, enjoy pints and spice in San Francisco, follow the birds in Berkeley, and race your friends in Oakland! You can try it all when you take the Capitol Corridor.
More Weekend Picks: San Jose Lunar New Year Celebration, San Francisco Hops on Fire, Berkeley Great Winter Backyard Bird Count, and Oakland Tricycle Drag Races & Pig Roast