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Georgia Man Charged with Defrauding his Former Employer Williams Sonoma out of More than $10 Million

Sep 19, 2024 09:18AM ● By USAO NDCA News Release

Indictment Alleges Defendant Billed for Work Not Provided and Spent the Proceeds on a Yacht, Mansion, Automobiles, Professional Sports Events, Landscaping, and Pet Cloning

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Matsui Leads Delegation in Urging California to Apply for Federal Behavioral Health Programs

Sep 18, 2024 03:36PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) led 27 of her colleagues from the California Congressional delegation in a letter to California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, urging California to apply for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s FY 2025 Cooperative Agreements for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning Grants.

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Jesse Salinas to Talk on Ensuring Election Integrity in Yolo County

Sep 18, 2024 03:07PM ● By League of Women Voters of Woodland News Release

As the November elections draw near, people may have questions about the voting process and how the Yolo County Election’s Office will go about its job.

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Broderick Boat Ramp Cleanup Day is Sept. 21

Sep 18, 2024 02:46PM ● By Yolo County News Release

At the Yolo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 10, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring Saturday, Sept. 21 as Annual Coast and Creek Cleanup Day in Yolo County.

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

Sep 18, 2024 09:24AM ● By IRS News Release

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.

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Highway Ramp Temporarily Closed for Pavement Work

Sep 12, 2024 02:25PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) is alerting motorists of an extended ramp closure for the ongoing Yolo Interstate 80 (I-80) Pavement Rehabilitation Project happening through West Sacramento, beginning the night of Sept. 13.

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Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry Applauds Governor’s Regulations to Protect Public from Intoxicating Hemp Products

Sep 12, 2024 02:18PM ● By Office of Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D- Winters) and key stakeholders, including the California Cannabis Industry Association and United Food and Commercial Workers (UCFW), applaud the Governor’s proposed emergency regulations to protect the public from intoxicating hemp.

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Tiny Home, Big Problems

Sep 12, 2024 01:48PM ● By Angela Underwood

Resident Robyn Davis has an issue living by the rules here.

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Ironman Shuts Down Dock

Sep 12, 2024 01:34PM ● By Angela Underwood

The closure addresses debris removal, safety inspections and cleaning prior to the event, according to West Sacramento public information officer Paul Hosley. Absolutely no vessel usage is allowed, Hosley said, unless city authorized, and it will be subject to citation and removal at the owner's expense.

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Yolo County to Host Broderick Boat Ramp Cleanup

Sep 11, 2024 04:20PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Board adopted a resolution declaring Saturday, Sept. 21 as Annual Coast and Creek Cleanup Day in Yolo County

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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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Yolo County Board of Supervisors Recognizes Women’s Equality Day

Sep 05, 2024 09:53AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution at their Aug. 27 meeting, designating Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day in Yolo County. This resolution serves as a significant acknowledgment of the progress made toward gender equality and highlights the ongoing efforts required to achieve true equity.

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Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

Sep 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By MPG Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis

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Yolo County Welcomes New Director of Human Resources

Sep 05, 2024 09:18AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County announced the appointment Aug. 29 of Kamaljit Pannu as its new director of human resources.

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West Sacramento to Host Cancer Champions Run

Sep 04, 2024 04:58PM ● By Annie Kerr

Starting at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14, the inaugural event will take place at River Walk Park, 651 2nd St., West Sacramento to raise money for Cancer Champions, a nonprofit organization that serves as a mentor and support system for those in any stage of their cancer journey.

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Assembly OKs Sen. Dodd's Defensible Space Bill

Sep 04, 2024 04:47PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced on Aug. 29 that the California Assembly has approved his measure to enhance wildfire safety by improving standards for creation of defensible space.

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Phone-Free Schools Act Clears Legislature

Sep 04, 2024 04:39PM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Aug. 29, the Legislature passed landmark legislation authored by Assemblymembers Josh Hoover (R-Folsom), Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach), and David Alvarez (D-San Diego) to limit the use of smartphones in schools

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Consent Agenda Tackles Big Issues

Sep 04, 2024 04:04PM ● By Angela Underwood

At every regularly scheduled City Council meeting, elected officials must give an overall blessing on the consent agenda.

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Moving Yolo Youth Forward

Sep 04, 2024 03:39PM ● By Kristin Thébaud

The nonprofit organization they created, Make It Happen for Yolo County, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, serving under-resourced transition-age youth (approximately ages 16 to 24) who are aging out of the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice systems.

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Showing Up for Success

Sep 04, 2024 03:26PM ● By Angela Underwood

There is no better time for National Attendance Awareness Month than September.

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Maddocks Elevated to Women’s Tennis Associate Head Coach

Aug 27, 2024 11:17AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

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.

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Men’s Soccer Strikes Early

Aug 27, 2024 11:03AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

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.

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Yolo High Wheelers Sign Andrew LaCour

Aug 27, 2024 10:18AM ● By Yolo High Wheelers News Release

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

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California Highway Patrol Woodland to Host Ice Cream with a Cop

Aug 20, 2024 04:32PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

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

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General Election Update – Nomination Period Extended

Aug 12, 2024 02:57PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The nomination period for the following offices on the ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election has been extended until 5:00 p.m. August 14, 2024.

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As Scammers Target PG&E Customers, Here's What to Know to Not Fall Victim

Aug 07, 2024 10:42AM ● By PG&E News Release

Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting over $334,000 in losses to scammers.

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Enhancing Infrastructure One Project at a Time

Aug 07, 2024 10:29AM ● By Angela Underwood

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

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Unpaid Fees on Tax Roll, Property Liens

Aug 07, 2024 09:58AM ● By Angela Underwood

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

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Yolo County High-Tech Crimes Unit Achieves Internationally Recognized Accreditation

Aug 07, 2024 09:40AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that earlier this year the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office High-Tech Crimes Unit - Digital Forensics Lab (DFL) received accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).

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Yolo County Nut Buying Period Announced

Aug 05, 2024 10:26AM ● By Yolo County News Release

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.

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Thompson Votes to Pass 2024 Water Resources Development Act

Aug 05, 2024 09:53AM ● By Office of Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

On July 22, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) voted to pass H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation that will authorize the Army Corp of Engineers to make crucial investments in America's ports, inland waterways, flood management systems, ecosystems, and other water resources infrastructure.

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West Sacramento Makes Mid-Year Budget Adjustments

Aug 05, 2024 09:13AM ● By Mitch Barber

On July 17, Finance Director Roberta Raper gave City Council mid-year adjustments to the 2024-25 mid-term budget, which runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

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Yolo County District Attorney Comfort Dog Aloha Inducted into California Animal Hall of Fame

Aug 05, 2024 08:59AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney News Release

Courtroom comfort dog Aloha was inducted into the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Animal Hall of Fame during an awards ceremony at the Pacific Veterinary Conference in San Francisco.

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