Governor Newsom Urges Schools to Restrict Cell Phones in the Classroom

In a letter to California schools on Aug. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins Read More »

Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16 Read More »

Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $2,500 Grant

The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation recently awarded a $2,500 grant to local nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County to ensure former foster youth studying at UC Davis have kitchen supplies available when cooking healthy meals Read More »

City, School Partner Up Again

The City of West Sacramento approved a contract worth more than $2 million with the Washington Unified School District (WUSD) Read More »

Mayor Addresses Utility Crisis

City officials want to cut power to their partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) due to high rates Read More »

Enhancing Infrastructure One Project at a Time

The Etenesh Zeleke Public Dock revitalization project, situated along the Sacramento River next to River Walk Park, is just one of dozens of projects that the West Sacramento Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) has helped fund Read More »

Local Team Puts West Sac on Map

The applause during Mayor Martha Guererro’s reading of the River City Tigers proclamation had the leader slowing down her words Read More »

Non Commissioned Officers Association

The Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA), a military service organization established in 1960, plays a vital role in supporting members across all United States Armed Forces branches and their families from Rancho Cordova and the greater Sacramento area through programs and initiatives Read More »

Yolo County Nut Buying Period Announced

Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner Humberto Izquierdo announced on July 26 that the nut buying period will begin Aug. 1 and run through April 1, 2025, in accordance with the county’s nut theft ordinance. Read More »

iHealth Labs Opens New Office, Marking Significant Growth

iHealth Labs, a leading provider of digital health solutions best known for its distinctive orange-box COVID-19 tests, announced Aug. 21 the opening of its new office in Sacramento Read More »

Maddocks Elevated to Women’s Tennis Associate Head Coach

After helping lead the Sacramento State women’s tennis team to a pair of Big Sky Conference trophies and its first NCAA Tournament berth in a decade, Jack Maddocks has been elevated to the position of associate head coach with the program it was announced on Aug. 23. Read More »

Men’s Soccer Strikes Early

Sophomore Donovan Sessoms wasted little time in getting the Sacramento State men’s soccer team’s season off to a celebratory start, scoring in the fifth minute for an early lead, but the Hornets could muster little after that as visiting Utah Valley netted three unanswered goals en route to a 3-1 victory on Thursday evening at Hornet Soccer Field. Read More »

Commissioner Lara Orders Insurance Protections Following Wildfire Emergencies

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage for more than 185,000 policyholders affected by the Park, Borel, and Gold Complex fires. Read More »

Yolo County Opens Annual Survey for Rural Community Investment Program

The Yolo County Department of Community Services' Natural Resources Division is pleased to announce the launch of its annual survey for the Rural Community Investment Program (formerly known as the Rural Initiative Program). Read More »

Long-Awaited State Street Rehab Moves Forward

State Street is getting a multi-million-dollar makeover. Read More »

Farber to the Rescue as Women’s Soccer Draws

Sophomore Ellie Farber scored for the second time in as many matches, connecting on the game-tying goal with less than two minutes remaining on Thursday afternoon to help the Sacramento State women’s soccer team to a 1-1 draw with UC Santa Barbara at Hornet Soccer Field. Read More »

Yolo High Wheelers Sign Andrew LaCour

The Yolo High Wheelers recently signed UC Davis alumnus Andrew LaCour to his first professional contract. Read More »

Yolo County Hosts Annual Farmworker Resource Fair

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), YoloWorks! and the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board will host the second annual Yolo County Farmworker Resource Fair. This event will be held on September 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Woodland Community College. Read More »

‘Team Hope Walk’ Raises Needed Funds

The Northern California Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America will host the Sacramento Team Hope Walk on Sept. 21 at River Walk Park, 651 2nd St. in West Sacramento. Read More »

Unpaid Fees on Tax Roll, Property Liens

Some West Sacramento residents owe almost half a million dollars in unpaid city service charges. Read More »

Council Approves Affordable Housing Project

Affordable housing here appears lush with the addition of Evergreen Apartments. Read More »

UC Davis Health Breaks Ground On 14-Story Tower

Medical center expansion state-of-the-art Read More »

SacRT Awarded Three Grants to Help Connect Communities

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it’s the recipient of three Caltrans Sustainable Community grants totaling nearly $1 million Read More »

New Report Estimates Potential Water Losses

On July 31, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its final 2023 State Water Project (SWP) Delivery Capability Report Read More »

California Highway Patrol Woodland to Host Ice Cream with a Cop

Ice Cream with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Department's work in Yolo County's neighborhoods Read More »

Free Heart Screening for Youth Scheduled for Oct. 6

One in 300 youth has an undiagnosed heart condition that puts them at risk for sudden cardiac arrest Read More »

Auditions Announced for Robin Hood, the Musical

Winters Theatre Company will audition male and female actors, singers and dancers, ages 12 and up, for “Robin Hood, the Musical” at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21 Read More »

Tuleyome Tale – Safe Summer Hiking

Heading outdoors, even during the heat of summer, is not only possible but with a little preparation it can be safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling Read More »

Health Advisory Issued for Cache Creek and Lake Washington

The Yolo County Department of Community Services’ Environmental Health Division, in collaboration with the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and Yolo County Parks, has issued a health and safety advisory for portions of Cache Creek and Lake Washington Read More »

California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply Read More »

First Cases of West Nile Virus Found in Yolo County in 2024

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency's Communicable Disease Program has confirmed the first two human cases of West Nile virus in Yolo County for 2024 Read More »

Successful Tire Recycling Event Held in Dunnigan

On Saturday, Aug. 3, the Yolo County Department of Community Services' Division of Integrated Waste Management, in partnership with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, held a successful tire recycling event at their Dunnigan location Read More »

Mayor, Pro-Tem Mayor Face-Off

West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guererro is vying against Mayor Pro Tem (or Vice-Mayor) Dawnte Early to keep her center seat at the dais Read More »

Circus Vargas Returns with the Ultimate Entertainment Extravaganza

Get ready to witness the most extraordinary display of talent and wonder under the Big Top. Circus Vargas is back with its all-new 2024 production, ‘Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!’ Read More »

Yolo County Fair Includes Inaugural Beer & Wine Showcase

The Yolo County Fair, with an “Over the Moon “theme, is from Aug. 14 to Aug. 18 in Woodland. Read More »