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Over $900,000 Distributed in Healthy Food Access to Yolo County Households

Oct 29, 2024 12:47PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its third round of the Yolo Bonus Bucks (YBB) program, which has distributed over $900,000 in healthy food access and incentives to Yolo County residents in need.

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Property Tax Delinquent if Not Paid by December 10

Oct 29, 2024 09:51AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds taxpayers who own property in Yolo County that the first installment of 2024-25 Secured Property Tax, due Nov. 1, 2024, will be delinquent if not paid by Dec. 10.

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Northstar Digital Literacy Classes in Spanish

Oct 29, 2024 09:41AM ● By Yolo County News Release

YoloWorks!, in partnership with the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board and the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), is continuing to offer free Spanish-language Northstar Digital Literacy classes.

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County Offers Last-Minute Voting Options

Oct 29, 2024 09:35AM ● By Yolo County Assessor News Release

For the Nov. 5 General Election, Yolo County will offer 15 Ballot Drop Boxes, 12 Vote Centers and a Mobile Vote Center that will travel throughout the rural areas.

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Solano and Yolo Special Districts Form Bi-County Chapter

Oct 23, 2024 09:51AM ● By California Special Districts Association News Release

The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) announced that it has signed an affiliation agreement with the Solano-Yolo Bi-County Special Districts Association (SCSDA), expanding the existing Solano Chapter to include Yolo County.

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Yolo County Elections and District Attorney Warn Against Electioneering and Fraud

Oct 23, 2024 09:41AM ● By Yolo County Assessor, Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

As the Nov. 5 General Election approaches, Yolo County Elections and the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office are issuing a joint statement to underscore the importance of fair election practices and to warn against electioneering, voter fraud, and illegal voting, including double voting.

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Yolo County Board of Supervisors Seeking Applications

Oct 23, 2024 09:34AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is currently seeking applications for an upcoming vacancy on the Yolo County Planning Commission to fill an “at-large” position.

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International Railfair Returns to Cal Expo

Oct 23, 2024 09:27AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Celebrate the opening of National Model Railroad Month at the 46th Annual International Railfair (IRF), which returns to Building C at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento, Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3.

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It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

Oct 22, 2024 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

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Sen. Dodd Secures ‘Most Prolific’ Honors in 10 Years in Office

Oct 16, 2024 04:22PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, capped a productive decade in the Legislature this month when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the senator’s 126th bill into law, cementing his spot as the most prolific lawmaker during his tenure in either the Assembly or Senate.

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Yolo Community Foundation Announces 2024 Yolo Philanthropy Awards Honorees

Oct 16, 2024 04:06PM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

The Yolo Community Foundation is pleased to announce the honorees for the annual Yolo Philanthropy Awards, recognizing the extraordinary individuals and organizations making a significant impact in Yolo County.

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100+ Women Who Care Yolo County Hosts Giving Circle

Oct 16, 2024 03:38PM ● By 100+ Women Who Care Yolo County News Release

100+ Women Who Care Yolo County is a group of women making direct and positive impacts through collective giving. We meet, learn, vote, give, and repeat. 100 women x $100 x 1 hour = $10K Local Impact!

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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55-hour Closure Scheduled for Eastbound Interstate 80

Oct 15, 2024 04:29PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Signed State Route 113 Detour for Airport; Expected Delays in Yolo County

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Yolo County Superior Court Elects Judges

Oct 15, 2024 03:58PM ● By Yolo County Superior Court News Release

The Judges of Yolo Superior Court elected Judge Tom M. Dyer and Judge Sonia Cortés to serve as Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge for 2025-2026. Their terms will begin Jan. 1, 2025.

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Elections Office to Process and Count Vote-by-Mail Ballots

Oct 15, 2024 03:38PM ● By Yolo County Assessor News Release

The Yolo County Elections Office began the processing and counting of vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election on Friday, Oct. 11. The totaling and posting of election results will begin after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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Sea of Blue Honors Fallen Firefighter

Oct 15, 2024 02:24PM ● By Angela Underwood

The service on Oct. 8 brought local and regional firefighters together to honor Hall, who died at 59.

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Great California ShakeOut Tour to Stop in Sacramento in Advance of Great California ShakeOut Day

Oct 10, 2024 12:40PM ● By California Governor's Office of Emergency Services News Release

Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator

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Matsui Applauds Milestone for California’s BEAD Program Proposal

Oct 09, 2024 03:10PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Oct. 4, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved California’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Initial Proposal Volume 2.

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Changes Coming to Airport

Oct 08, 2024 01:28PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Effective Oct. 1 and without much ceremony, the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly parking lot was closed, according to the airport website.

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Big Plans for Small Businesses

Oct 08, 2024 01:15PM ● By Angela Underwood

City officials plan to thrust forward small business owners with 15 or fewer employees here.

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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Yolo County Hosts Public Food Safety Forums

Oct 02, 2024 11:49AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Department of Community Services’ Environmental Health Division is hosting a free Food Safety Forum intended to foster collaboration and dialogue among local food industry stakeholders, academics and residents.

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Stay Healthy This Fall: Join Yolo County’s Free Flu Vaccine Clinics

Oct 02, 2024 11:42AM ● By Yolo County News Release

As flu season approaches, the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is encouraging all residents to stay current with their vaccinations.

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Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry’s Bill Signed by Governor

Oct 02, 2024 11:33AM ● By Office of Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) announced Sept. 25 that her Assembly Bill 2680 was signed by Governor Newsom.

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Leaders Asked to Step Up

Oct 02, 2024 11:08AM ● By Angela Underwood

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) wants to help aspiring local leaders discover their “path to impact.”

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Meals on Wheels Sits Down

Oct 02, 2024 10:49AM ● By Angela Underwood

Meals on Wheels (MOW) Yolo County Executive Director Joy Cohan said the U.S. Surgeon General declared an epidemic of loneliness last year, pointing to the negative effects on physical and mental health.

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Yolo County Elections to Hold Inaugural Voter Education Workshop

Sep 26, 2024 10:27AM ● By Yolo County Elections News Release

The Yolo County Elections Office and the Yolo County Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC) will hold the inaugural Voter Education Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 2

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PG&E Foundation Helps Battle Food Insecurity with Contributions to Greater Sacramento Area Food Banks

Sep 24, 2024 02:01PM ● By PG&E News Release

Additional PG&E Funding Supports Food Banks’ Emergency Preparedness

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sep 24, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Sen. Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming.

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Yolo Food Bank Executive Director Honored with AmeriCorps Lifetime of Service Award

Sep 24, 2024 01:39PM ● By Yolo Food Bank News Release

Karen Baker, Executive Director of Yolo Food Bank, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime of Service Award through the 2024 Excellence in AmeriCorps Awards, a testament to her more than 30 years of dedicated public service.

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West Sacramento Fire Department Engineer Dies in Training Exercise

Sep 24, 2024 01:24PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

It is with great sadness that we report West Sacramento Fire Department Fire Engineer Tim Hall, an 18-year veteran with the West Sacramento Fire Department (WSFD) died Sept. 23 in the line of duty during a training exercise.

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Yolo County Launches New Alert Yolo Emergency Notification System

Sep 24, 2024 01:21PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is launching Alert Yolo, a state-of-the-art, county-wide emergency notification system.

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Safer Streets with State Grant

Sep 24, 2024 01:12PM ● By Angela Underwood

A nearly half-million-dollar state grant will help keep guns off the streets in West Sacramento.

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Candidate Forums Sponsored by League of Women Voters

Sep 19, 2024 12:47PM ● By League of Women Voters of Woodland News Release

The Woodland League will be sponsoring two candidate forums in advance of the November 5 presidential election.

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