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Students enjoy a recent Discover the Flyway field trip

Inspire an Appreciation for the Yolo Bypass

Jul 22, 2025 12:24PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Are you looking for opportunities to spend time in nature, learn more about local wetlands, and share your enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge with school students? Joining the Discover the Flyway docent team might be for you.

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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: West Sacramento little leaguers pose with their baseball gear for a photo during the Nike RBI baseball camp held at Cosumnes River College

All Smiles for West Sac Little League

Jul 14, 2025 05:00PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

More than 80 West Sacramento Little Leaguers participated in a three-day baseball camp, hosted by Nike and in partnership with the Athletics baseball club at Cosumnes River College on July 8 through July 10.

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Yolo County Landfill Celebrates 50 Years of Waste Innovation

Jul 14, 2025 04:37PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

The Yolo County Central Landfill invites the community to attend a special 50-Year Anniversary Celebration Event on July 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., alongside the Blue Barn Thrift Store for their 50% Off Sale, located at 44090 County Road 28H in Woodland.

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The Parks and Recreation Department staff pose for a photo during the groundbreaking.

Breaking Ground on Washington Park

Jul 14, 2025 04:34PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento on July 10 broke ground on Washington Park, the 40th park citywide, marking a major milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to expand access to green space.

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- Rep. Mike Thompson recognized Andres Olmedo as the 2025 American Dream Award recipient for Yolo County

Thompson Honors Andres Olmedo

Jul 08, 2025 11:43AM ● By Congressman Mike Thompson News Release

Rep. Mike Thompson recognized Andres Olmedo as the 2025 American Dream Award recipient for Yolo County. Thompson presents the American Dream Award during Immigrant Heritage Month to residents of California’s Fourth District who have come to the United States and made outstanding contributions to our communities.

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Sutter Health Park Baseball stadium entrance

Looking For Love

Jul 08, 2025 11:39AM ● By Seth Henderson

A's Relationship Beginning to Take Hold

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An explosion occurred at a facility in Esparto used by Devastating Pyrotechnics

Yuba–Sutter Fireworks Show Rescheduled Following Tragic Explosion

Jul 08, 2025 11:25AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Esparto blast kills 7, prompts switch to new fireworks provider

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Lynnette Irlmeier, Executive Director of Empower Yolo, and her husband Bill Irlmeier, Facilities Manager, have announced their retirement

Empower Yolo Announces Retirement of Executive Director

Jul 08, 2025 11:19AM ● By Natalia Baltazar, Empower Yolo’s Director of Development and Community Relations

Lynnette Irlmeier Retires After 15 Years of Transformative Leadership

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Oakdale Incident Update

Jul 02, 2025 03:02PM ● By Yolo County, Esparto Fire Protection District, State Fire Marshal News Release

The Esparto Fire Protection District and the CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) is releasing this informational update regarding the explosion at a pyrotechnics facility in Esparto Tuesday July 11.

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Closure on Babel Slough Road Due to Culvert Replacement

Jul 01, 2025 02:52PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Reclamation District No. 999, in coordination with the Yolo County Public Works Division, will be replacing a deteriorating culvert pipeline on Babel Slough Road, approximately three miles northwest of the Town of Clarksburg.

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This year’s West Sacramento Community Academy cohort

Community Academy Graduates Second Class

Jul 01, 2025 02:50PM ● By Seth Henderson

The City of West Sacramento’s Community Academy recently completed its second year of informing select residents about how their city operates in a free, seven-session program, according to a June 12 news release from the city.

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Caltrans is notifying motorists that a new lane will start

New Lane to Open on Westbound Interstate 80 in Yolo County

Jul 01, 2025 02:44PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is notifying motorists that a new lane will open on westbound Interstate 80 in Yolo County as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project at 5 a.m. on June 30.

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Eldridge, Whisenhunt Selected to 2025 All-Star Futures Game

Jul 01, 2025 02:39PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Top Two San Francisco Prospects to Represent Sacramento at Truist Park

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Jesse Salinas was elected Yolo County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder on June 5, 2018 and re-elected in 2022.

County Assessment Roll Tops $39.7 Billion

Jul 01, 2025 02:36PM ● By Yolo County Assessor’s Office News Release

Yolo County has surpassed the $39.7-billion mark in total assessed property value, according to the 2025 assessment roll released June 27 by Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Jesse Salinas.

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This rendering of the proposed $300-million I Street Bridge Replacement Project showcases city views on each side

$25 Million Approved for I Street Bridge Replacement

Jul 01, 2025 02:26PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The California Transportation Commission on June 27 approved $25 million in construction funding for the I Street Bridge Replacement Project, advancing a critical regional effort to build a modern, multi-modal river crossing between West Sacramento and Sacramento.

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Governor Newsom announced that the state recovered 113,245 stolen items worth nearly $6.5 million this year.

$6.5 Million in Stolen Goods Seized, Leads Organized Crime Crackdown

Jul 01, 2025 02:12PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom on June 17 announced that from January to May, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted 331 investigations, 629 arrests and recovered 113,245 stolen items valued at nearly $6.5 million.

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Isleton Bridge Rehabilitation Work Complete

Jun 27, 2025 03:42PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists that as of Wednesday, June 26, the Isleton bridge on State Route 160 (SR 160) in the Delta region had its mechanical and electrical work completed, four days ahead of schedule.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Primary care is delivered by family nurse practitioners for all areas of California

Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

Jun 24, 2025 11:29AM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis).

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Bicameral Bill to Encourage Biking to Work

Jun 24, 2025 11:13AM ● By Representative Mike Thompson News Release

Representative Mike Thompson on June 11 joined Democratic Senators Peter Welch of Vermont and Alex Padilla of California to introduce the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025, bicameral legislation that would reinstate and expand the Bicycle Benefit Subsidy Program’s non-taxable bicycle commuter benefit to encourage more Americans to bike to work.

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PROP 36 Charges in Yolo County

Jun 24, 2025 11:07AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Since Proposition 36 took effect on Dec. 18, 2024, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office has filed 77 complaints alleging the newly enacted violation of Health and Safety Code section 11395, for possession of hard drugs with two or more priors.

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Juvenile Program Partners with Animal Services

Jun 24, 2025 10:55AM ● By County of Yolo Office of the County Administrator

A new and heartwarming partnership between the Yolo County Probation Department and Yolo County Animal Services is giving both vulnerable youth and kittens a second chance through a unique program called “Paws for Change.”

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Applications Open for Yolo NEON Program

Jun 24, 2025 10:51AM ● By Yolo Community Foundation News Release

Expert-Led Cohort Program Helps Nonprofits Build Excellence

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West Sacramento firefighters at the City Council meeting

Council OKs New Firefighters Agreement

Jun 24, 2025 10:42AM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento firefighters have now joined their fellow police department employees as some of the best compensated public safety employees in the region.

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Yolo County jobseekers are invited to an in-person Job Fair

Jobseekers Invited to Job Fair

Jun 17, 2025 04:46PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County jobseekers are invited to an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Community College in Woodland.

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Bill Introduced to Keep Homeownership Costs Down

Jun 17, 2025 04:44PM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa of Richvale, with Democratic Congresswoman Doris Matsui of California and Republican Congresswoman Young Kim of California introduced the bipartisan Keeping Homeownership Costs Down Act (H.R. 3800) to help reduce housing costs.

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River City High Joins Elite Ranks

Jun 17, 2025 04:35PM ● By Academic Innovations News Release

For the ninth year in a row, River City High School has earned the prestigious Career Choices gold medal, joining an elite group of schools nationwide recognized for their outstanding life and career planning programs.

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Tsavo performs during Indigifest in West Sacramento on June 14.

Fourth Annual Indigifest Lively

Jun 17, 2025 04:28PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

River Walk Park in West Sacramento had a lively atmosphere June 14 with pop-up tents featuring culturally-artistic items for sale, food, resources and people of many backgrounds at the Three Sister’s Gardens fourth annual All Nations Indigifest.

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From left are Dina Villavicencio, Stephanie Boatright and Lisa Machado, mothers who lost their children to fentanyl poisoning, raising awareness through their nonprofit organizations at the third annual Fighting Fentanyl event June 14 in West Sacramento.

Reaching Out for Victory Against Fentanyl

Jun 17, 2025 04:07PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

During the third annual Fighting Fentanyl event on June 14 to spread awareness about fentanyl poisoning, more than 100 attendees enjoyed food, performances, hot rods and community resources at the Victory Outreach Church parking lot in West Sacramento.

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Here are bats emerging from the Yolo Causeway.

Bats are Back at the Yolo Causeway

Jun 17, 2025 03:26PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Join Yolo Basin Foundation this summer on a Bat Talk and Tour from June 23 to Sept. 26.

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: The Spare The Air program is dedicated to measurably improving the region’s air quality and helping residents protect themselves from air pollution

New Air Quality Alert System Launched

Jun 17, 2025 10:20AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (Sac Metro Air District), in collaboration with the air districts of the Sacramento region, has launched a new Air Alert system for the Sacramento Region’s Spare The Air program.

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Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Full Closure of Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 June 13-17 in West Sacramento

Jun 13, 2025 10:33AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the 79-hour closure as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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Vision Zero Aims to Cut Traffic Accidents By 50%

Jun 11, 2025 12:08PM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento is proposing measures to cut current fatal and serious injury (FSI) traffic incidents in half by 2035 - and eventually to zero after that.

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