Racial Profiling Report Released

On Dec. 31, The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board announced the release of its annual report on police stops across California. Read More »

Tdap Vaccination Urged as Whooping Cough Increases

California is experiencing an increase in cases of whooping cough (also known as pertussis), a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread though coughing and can cause severe illness, especially in infants. Read More »

Recycling a Mountain of Mattresses

Even mattresses need to be put to rest after years or decades of use but residents can rest easily knowing that their beds will find sanctuary at the Yolo County Central Landfill, where dreams come true and mattresses get recycled. Read More »

Sac Republic FC Names New Coach

Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) announced that Neill Collins has been named as the Indomitable Club’s fifth head coach and is set to lead the club beginning with the 2025 season. Read More »

Hornet Jaiteh Comes Up Roses in Portland

Sacramento State junior forward Fatoumata Jaiteh parlayed a career afternoon against Portland State in the team’s Big Sky Conference opener into league co-player of the week honors on Tuesday, Jan. 4, the conference office announced. Read More »

Athletics Make Themselves at Home

As Major League Baseball’s Athletics prepare to begin their temporary relocation to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for at least the next three seasons, manager Mark Kotsay and some of the club’s top players spent some time getting to know their new community. Read More »

ARC’s Cleland Named Cross Country Coach of the Year

The California Community College Athletic Association announced their selections for this year's 2025 Head Cross Country Coaches of the Year and American River College’s own Melanie Cleland was named the Head Women's Coach of the Year. Read More »

Sacramento Perch Returned to Namesake City, County

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has returned California’s only native sunfish, the Sacramento perch, to its namesake city and county, recently stocking 3,000 mostly juvenile fish into a pond at Granite Regional Park to create a unique urban fishing opportunity. Read More »

Sacramento Life Center Receives Grant to Support Low-Income Pregnant Women

The Sacramento Life Center is proud to announce the receipt of a generous $20,000 grant from The Kelly Foundation to further its mission of supporting low-income pregnant women and families in the Sacramento area. Read More »

SMF Secures Loan for Growth

The Build America Bureau has officially executed a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan with Sacramento International Airport (SMF), marking the first time funding for an airport project has been secured under the program. Read More »

Financial Assistance to Breast Cancer Survivors

Thriving Pink invites Yolo County breast cancer survivors to apply for its Granting Pink Program, offering financial aid for essential needs like medical care, rent, groceries, treatments and prescriptions. Read More »

California’s Tax Filing Season Begun

The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 7 by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically. Read More »

Supervisor Barajas Distributes More Than $8,000 in Toys

Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, in collaboration with the Dunnigan Fire Association, successfully hosted the fourth annual Christmas Toy Distribution in the tight-knit community of Dunnigan. Read More »

Raley’s Announces New Food for Families Grant Program

To assist with the ongoing challenge of safely storing, transporting and distributing food, Raley’s is introducing a new Food for Families grant program for its partner food banks and supporting networks. Read More »

Board of Supervisors Swears in New Members

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors held an official swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 6, marking the start of the newly-elected members' terms of service, at the Yolo County Administration Building in Woodland. Family, friends, colleagues and community leaders attended. Read More »

Find First Cabbage White Butterfly, Win a Beer Pitcher

The annual “Beer for a Butterfly” contest, launched in 1972 by butterfly guru Art Shapiro, now a UC Davis distinguished professor emeritus, started on Jan. 1. Read More »

First Snow Survey of the Season Shows Snowpack Near Average for California

After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms Read More »

55-hour Closure Scheduled for Enterprise Boulevard Ramps

Signed Detours in Place for Motorists to Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 Read More »

When Losing is Still Winning

Rio Linda Hogh School alumnus and former Sacramento State Hornet Cam Skattebo gave 110% in the Sun Devils' 39-31 College Football Playoff loss to the Texas Longhorns in the Peach Bowl on New Year's Eve. Read More »

River Cats Announce 2025 Promotions

Fans will be sure to find plenty of fun and new surprises at Sutter Health Park next season as the Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are excited to share the first half of their 2025 promotions schedule while also announcing single game tickets on sale for games through July 3. Read More »

Hornet Sophomore Picked in MLS Draft

A spectacular sophomore season has translated into a ticket to the next level for Sacramento State sophomore forward Donovan Sessoms, who was selected with the first pick of the third round (No. 61 overall) by expansion side San Diego FC in the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft on Dec. 20. Read More »

Athletics’ President Resigns

Dave Kaval, President of the Athletics for the past eight years, announced today that he is resigning to pursue new business opportunities in California. His last day with the team, which is in the process of building a new ballpark in Las Vegas, was Dec. 31, 2024. Read More »

Athletics Add Infielder Gio Urshela

The Athletics agreed to terms with infielder Gio Urshela on a one-year contract for the 2025 season, the club announced on Dec. 22. Read More »

Revving Up Safety

Woodland CHP Adds Motorcycle Units to Enhance Patrols Read More »

Yolo Community Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Opportunities

The Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) applications are now open for the 2025 scholarship season. Yolo County students are invited to apply for a range of scholarships designed to support those pursuing higher education, vocational training or community service projects. Read More »

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital Welcomes Kara Estenson

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital announced the appointment of Kara Estenson as its new Chief Nursing Executive/Chief Operating Officer. Read More »

CHP Highlights New Laws for 2025

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1. Read More »

Cat Tales Feline Health Center Opens in Davis

Seasoned veterinarians Julie Cole, DVM, DACT, PhD, and her husband, Chris “Shac” Shacoski, DVM, have opened Cat Tales Feline Health Center to redefine northern California’s veterinary landscape by setting a new standard in specialized feline care. Read More »

Handyperson Exemption Increases to $1,000

A new law will raise the threshold for work requiring a contractor’s license from $500 to $1,000. Read More »

Yolo County Board of Education Swears in Trustees, Selects New Officers

Board Welcomes New Member, Elects President and Vice-President Read More »

Matsui Sworn in to 119th Congress

On Jan. 3, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), issued the following statement after she was sworn in to serve California’s 7th District in the 119th Congress. Read More »

American Legion Seeks Baseball Coaches

Coaches and assistant coaches are needed for the baseball team sponsored by the American Legion Woodland’s Yolo Post 77. Read More »