A German court has ruled that clearing of trees from the site of Tesla Inc.'s first electric car factory in Europe can go ahead.

City of Sparks maintenance crews are out in full force clearing the main arterial roadways and want to encourage commuters to drive slow on their morning commute.  

When there are multiple fires in your area it's hard to escape the smoke but there are a couple things in the forecast that can help. The first being rain and the other being wind.

One westbound lane of I-80 will be closed between the Patrick area and Vista Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays Tuesday, Oct. 31 through mid-November. Motorists should anticipate minor travel delays, and are advised to allow extra travel time.

Expect minor delays along I-80 West from the California Stateline to Farad in California. The right lane is currently closed for maintenance.

Caltrans says State Route 89 is now open north of Squaw Valley after a crash occurred in that area late Thursday morning.

The City of Sparks says that a section of the pedestrian and bicycle trail along the Truckee River is closed.