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Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital Welcomes Kara Estenson

Jan 07, 2025 12:49PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital announced the appointment of Kara Estenson as its new Chief Nursing Executive/Chief Operating Officer.

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CHP Highlights New Laws for 2025

Jan 07, 2025 12:45PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1.

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Cat Tales Feline Health Center Opens in Davis

Jan 07, 2025 12:38PM ● By BluePrints Veterinary Marketing Group News Release

Seasoned veterinarians Julie Cole, DVM, DACT, PhD, and her husband, Chris “Shac” Shacoski, DVM, have opened Cat Tales Feline Health Center to redefine northern California’s veterinary landscape by setting a new standard in specialized feline care.

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Yolo County Board of Education Swears in Trustees, Selects New Officers

Jan 07, 2025 12:22PM ● By Yolo County Office of Education News Release

Board Welcomes New Member, Elects President and Vice-President

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Matsui Sworn in to 119th Congress

Jan 07, 2025 12:09PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Jan. 3, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), issued the following statement after she was sworn in to serve California’s 7th District in the 119th Congress.

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American Legion Seeks Baseball Coaches

Dec 31, 2024 10:02AM ● By Yolo Post 77 American Legion News Release

Coaches and assistant coaches are needed for the baseball team sponsored by the American Legion Woodland’s Yolo Post 77.

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City Council Breaks Bread with Seniors

Dec 31, 2024 09:48AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Members of the City Council “broke bread” with West Sacramento seniors on Dec. 11 at Café Yolo inside the Community Center at 1075 West Capitol Ave.

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Supervisors Honor Jim Provenza

Dec 31, 2024 09:33AM ● By Yolo County News Release

On Dec. 3, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors issued a resolution honoring Supervisor Jim Provenza for his remarkable and lifelong commitment to public service, spanning more than four decades.

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Community Academy Applications Opening Soon

Dec 31, 2024 09:17AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Get ready for the City of West Sacramento’s second annual Community Academy.

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Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Installation & Awards Dinner

Dec 31, 2024 09:14AM ● By MPG Staff

The West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Installation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 16, at City Hall.

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Yolo County Swearing in Ceremony for Elected Officials

Dec 24, 2024 09:54AM ● By Yolo County Elections Office News Release

At 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, a Swearing in Ceremony will be held for Yolo County Elected Officials. The ceremony will take place in the Atrium of the Yolo County Administration Building located at 625 Court St. in Woodland.

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Officials Stand United to Enforce Prop. 36 Laws

Dec 24, 2024 09:50AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney News Release

Dec. 18, 2024, California Proposition 36 went into effect. Prop. 36, which was resoundingly passed by the voters of the State of California on Nov. 5, restores public safety tools that were removed when California Prop. 47 passed in 2014.

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Yolo Landfill Promotes Sustainability this Holiday Season

Dec 24, 2024 09:47AM ● By Yolo County News Release

From Dec. 26 through Jan. 15, Yolo County residents are welcome to recycle up to two holiday trees at no charge at the Yolo County Central Landfill (YCCL), located at 44090 County Road 28H in Woodland, and the Esparto Convenience Center, located at 27075 County Road 19A in Esparto.

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Yolo County Elections Partners with Civera to Help Citizens Search Past Election Results

Dec 24, 2024 09:44AM ● By Yolo County Elections Office News Release

The Yolo County Elections Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new online tool that citizens can use to access detailed past election results, back to 1997.

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Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $9,500 From Giving Program

Dec 24, 2024 09:40AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Gift will help local transition age youth live independently

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Yolo County Library Continues Reading Program in 2025

Dec 24, 2024 09:38AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Library has a New Year’s resolution for you: Read more in 2025! Starting Jan 1, the Library will continue its yearlong reading program, 52: A Yearlong Reading Journey. Reading is more than a habit – it’s a state of mind.

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Sutter Davis Hospital Named One of Nation’s Top Hospitals by Leapfrog

Dec 24, 2024 09:36AM ● By Sutter Health News Release

Sutter Davis Hospital this week was named by The Leapfrog Group as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals. Sutter Davis is one of only 36 hospitals nationally to receive the award in the Top General Hospitals category.

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Community Center Has Events for 50-Plus

Dec 24, 2024 09:28AM ● By West Sacramento Community Center News Release

If you are 50-plus, members and nonmembers of the West Sacramento Community Center are invited to attend the “Cooking Matters in Your Community” sponsored by Cal Fresh and Agency on Aging Area 4.

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UC Davis To Join Mountain West Conference

Dec 17, 2024 02:32PM ● By UC Davis News Release

The University of California, Davis has accepted a formal invitation to join the Mountain West Conference beginning July 1, 2026.

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Hornet Football Coach Resigns

Dec 16, 2024 05:07PM ● By Daniel Canfield

On Friday, Dec. 6, Sacramento State University announced that Hornet Football head coach Andy Thompson had resigned to pursue other career opportunities.

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Yolo County Launches Bridge Initiative as First Pilot Location for Public Sector Apprenticeship Programs

Dec 16, 2024 05:02PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County is proud to announce its participation as the first pilot jurisdiction in the Bridge initiative, a new program launched by the Institute for Local Government (ILG).

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Yolo County Takes a Bold Step Toward Sustainability

Dec 16, 2024 04:56PM ● By Yolo County News Release

First-Ever Electric Compactor

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Youth Volleyball in West Sacramento

Dec 16, 2024 04:45PM ● By United States Youth Volleyball League News Release

Nonprofit offers boys and girls fun, safe, supervised environment for volleyball

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West Sacramento Police Department Hosts Shop with a Cop Event

Dec 16, 2024 04:41PM ● By West Sacramento Police Department News Release

At 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14, the West Sacramento Police Department hosted its ninth annual Shop with a Cop event.

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Yolo County Launches CARE Act

Dec 10, 2024 01:20PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act is a new civil court process that is available as of Dec. 1.

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Christmas Jug Band Returns to the Winters Opera House

Dec 10, 2024 01:13PM ● By Winters Opera House News Release

The purveyors of 100 percent acoustic seasonal skiffle, Santa-swing and jingle bell rockabilly are heading to Winters at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.

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Coalition Hosts 13th Annual Human Milk Drive

Dec 10, 2024 01:11PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Breastfeeding Coalition will hold the 13th annual Human Milk Drive on Dec. 16 located at Hansen Family Health Center, 215 West Beamer St. in Woodland from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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City Council Gets Traffic Safety Report

Dec 10, 2024 12:47PM ● By John McCallum

Vision Zero Action Plan looks to achieve zero traffic deaths

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West Sac Engine 45 Pushed in For Duty

Dec 10, 2024 12:41PM ● By John McCallum

Measure O Passage Enables Department to Return Fire Engine to Service

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Athletics Ditch Synthetic Turf for Sod

Dec 03, 2024 03:13PM ● By Daniel Canfield, photo by Daniel Canfield

When Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Athletics take the field next year at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, they will be treading on a natural sod playing surface as opposed to the synthetic turf as originally planned.

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Sacramento State Women’s Basketball Finishes Third at Thanksgiving Classic

Dec 03, 2024 03:09PM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

Senior Katie Peneueta finished with a career-high tying 20 points to go with nine rebounds while three other Hornets finished in double figures on Sunday Dec. 1, helping push the Sacramento State women’s basketball team past Wagner, 73-34, to finish third at the FIU Thanksgiving Classic in Miami.

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Hornet Volleyball Standouts Named All-Big Sky

Dec 03, 2024 03:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Three Hornet seniors were named all-Big Sky Conference on Nov. 26, including outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann being named to the first team, and rightside hitter Ellie Tisko named second team.

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Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Dec 03, 2024 03:01PM ● By Sacramento Republic Football Club News Release

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp.

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Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Holiday Cheer

Dec 03, 2024 02:53PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

As the holiday season approaches, the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is urging residents to help prevent sewer backups, a common yet costly and disruptive issue that peaks during this time of year.

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CHP Secures Federal Grant to Enhance Older Driver Safety

Dec 03, 2024 01:41PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP), in partnership with the Office of Traffic Safety, announced the receipt of a $225,000 federal grant to launch the “Keeping Everyone Safe” (KEYS) program.

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