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Yolo County Central Landfill Thanksgiving Closure and Sustainable Tips

Nov 20, 2025 10:11AM ● By Yolo County Office of the County Administrator News Release

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, landfill staff encourage residents to be mindful of food waste.

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Honoring Service, Strength and Heritage

Nov 19, 2025 11:03AM ● By John Williams, Chairman, United Auburn Indian Community

Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country.

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Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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Comcast and the Sportsman Channel Bring Veterans Day Event

Hunt.Fish.Feed. for the First Time in West Sacramento

Nov 18, 2025 10:06AM ● By Outdoor Sportsman Group News Release

Comcast and the Sportsman Channel Bring Veterans Day Event to Yolo County

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National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

Nov 18, 2025 09:31AM ● By Samaritan’s Purse News Release

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country.

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Save Mart Launches Hunger Relief Campaign

Nov 18, 2025 09:08AM ● By The Save Mart Companies News Release

Holiday food drive delivers 100% of donations to local food banks, first distribution before Christmas

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Turkey Trots and Table Spreads

Nov 17, 2025 01:10PM ● By MPG Staff

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving

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Yolo County Hosts 14th Annual Human Milk Drive to Support Infants in Need

Nov 14, 2025 12:59PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) proudly announces the 14th Annual Human Milk Drive to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 600 A St. in Davis.

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It’s All About the Athletes

Nov 12, 2025 10:17AM ● By Seth Henderson

Special Olympics at UC Davis’ Russell Field Hosts Hundreds of NorCal Athletes

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Barking Orders and Fighting Crime

Nov 12, 2025 10:04AM ● By MPG Staff

CHP’s Newest Four-Legged Crime Fighters Officially Promoted To K-9 Officers

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Lifting Students Back Up

Nov 12, 2025 09:56AM ● By Seth Henderson

Yolo High School’s Goal to Prepare Students for Life After High School

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$225,000 Mobilized by Yolo County for CalFresh Benefit Delay

Nov 12, 2025 09:38AM ● By MPG Staff

Tobacco Settlement Funds to Support Yolo County CalFresh Residents Affected by Government Shutdown

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AI Runs on Power But Power Isn't Moving Fast Enough

Nov 12, 2025 09:27AM ● By Christian Bonilla, co-founder and co-CEO of DMARK Energy Solutions

Artificial intelligence is booming and America's power grid is struggling to keep up.

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Society for the Blind Offers Services for All Ages

Nov 12, 2025 09:21AM ● By Society for the Blind News Release

The nonprofit Society for the Blind organization is encouraging residents to honor Blindness Awareness Month throughout October by participating in activities and supporting people with vision loss so they can gain the skills they need to stay independent and thrive.

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Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

Nov 12, 2025 09:09AM ● By Trace One News Release

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages.

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Two-Goal Performance from Zuniga fuels Hawks’ 4–0 shutout over Delta

Nov 12, 2025 08:47AM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

The Hawks delivered a commanding performance on both ends of the pitch, earning a 4–0 shutout win over San Joaquin Delta behind an explosive second-half surge and disciplined defensive play.

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Men’s 4-Ball Championships Finalized at Mather Course

Nov 12, 2025 08:37AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Winners of the Sacramento County Men’s 4-Ball Championship are Travis Caldwell and Christian Quint in match play.

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Farber Picks Up Big Sky Women’s Soccer Honors

Nov 10, 2025 04:56PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior midfielder Ellie Farber picked up her second career All-Big Sky Conference honor, named to the league's second team, according to a vote of the conference's head coaches released on Nov. 4

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Back-to-Back National Scoring Champion

Nov 10, 2025 04:49PM ● By River City High School Athletics News Release

River City’s Reagan Eisberg Makes History

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Sacramento Superior Court Bench Selects Kelly Sullivan as CEO

Nov 10, 2025 04:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court judges have selected Kelly Sullivan, the court’s chief deputy executive officer, to serve as the next court executive officer (CEO) on Oct. 16.

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Women’s Empowerment Receives Two-Year $50,000 Grant

Nov 10, 2025 04:35PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Kelly Foundation to Help Unhoused Sacramento Women Find Homes

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Sacramento Ballet Offers Bold Visions, Timeless Classics

Nov 10, 2025 04:29PM ● By Sacramento Ballet News Release

Sacramento Ballet’s highly anticipated 2025-26 season has started.

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'All Aboard' at International Railfair

Nov 05, 2025 02:42PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

It’s “All Aboard” at the 2025 International Railfair taking place this Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9 in Building C at Cal Expo in Sacramento.

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Tangle Free Named Small Business of the Month

Nov 04, 2025 04:50PM ● By State Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Oct. 20, Assemblyman Josh Hoover announced that Tangle Free: A Low-Sensory Hair Salon is the Small Business of the Month for October 2025 in the 7th Assembly District.

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Interactive Map and Community Survey to Shape Zero-Emission Future

Nov 04, 2025 03:08PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

The Yolo County Sustainability Division invites community members to help shape the future of clean transportation through a new interactive online map and survey focused on zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and shared mobility options.

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County Responds to Expected CalFresh Benefit Delay

Nov 04, 2025 03:02PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

Coordinated Community Support Efforts Implemented

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Empowering Young Leaders to Address Food Insecurity

Nov 04, 2025 02:14PM ● By Natalia Baltazar, Empower Yolo News Release

This November, as we observe Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 17–24) and prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, let us reflect on the many families and neighbors in our community who are struggling with food and housing insecurity.

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‘It's the Little Things that Count’

Nov 04, 2025 02:07PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Homeless Resource Fair Serves Hundreds, Meeting Basic Needs

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20 Food Resources Available in West Sacramento

Nov 04, 2025 01:37PM ● By MPG Staff

A shutdown of the federal government lasting more than six weeks as of press time has halted funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) since Nov. 1, putting added strain on low-income households across Yolo County.

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NorCal Residents Advised to Prepare for Gusty Winds

Nov 04, 2025 12:51PM ● By Seth Henderson

National Weather Service Releases Wind Advisory for NorCal

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If Walls Could Talk

Nov 03, 2025 01:57PM ● By Seth Henderson

‘The People vs. The Golden State Killer’ Reveals Lead Prosecutor’s Official Account of 40-Year Cold Case

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Major Injury Collision on Interstate 5 Near County Road 22

Nov 03, 2025 12:21PM ● By California Highway Patrol Woodland Area News Release

On Friday, Oct. 31, at approximately 10:17 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) dispatch center began receiving calls reporting a two-vehicle collision involving a Toyota and a BMW on southbound Interstate 5, north of County Road 22, within the Yolo Bypass.

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Yolo County Public Works to Begin Road Shoulder and Sign Installation Work Along South River Road

Oct 31, 2025 12:22PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Public Works staff will begin work along South River Road from the City of West Sacramento city limits to the Freeport Bridge starting Monday, Nov. 3. The project is expected to continue through the next month.

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