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CHP Awards More Than $41 Million to Combat Impaired Driving Across California

Jul 21, 2026 04:07PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Funding supports enforcement, education and forensic testing statewide

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Board Adopts Response to Report on Oakdale Fire

Jun 29, 2026 04:45PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors adopted June 23 the County’s formal response to the Civil Grand Jury report regarding the July 1, 2025, Oakdale Fire near Esparto.

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Yolo County Board of Supervisors Appoints Melinda Aiello as District Attorney

Jun 29, 2026 04:40PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Following a public recruitment and interview process, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors appointed Melinda Aiello on June 23 to serve as Yolo County District Attorney for the remainder of the current term, which expires January 8, 2029.

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Sacramento Man Denied Parole for Murder Committed Between Sacramento and Yolo Counties

Jun 08, 2026 03:19PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

On May 28, California Board of Parole Hearings commissioners denied parole to Jose Madrigal who is serving a life-sentence at Corcoran State Prison after being convicted of first-degree murder in 2008.

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Board Approves Recruitment Process for New District Attorney

Jun 08, 2026 03:17PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved a recruitment process and timeline for appointing a new Yolo County District Attorney following the retirement of District Attorney Jeff Reisig, effective May 15.

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West Sacramento Celebrates Growth

May 27, 2026 08:41AM ● By Abbey Wicks

Members of the West Sacramento community filed into a bustling City Hall on Thursday, May 21 as Athletics mascot Stomper paraded around the room, stopping to take photos with law enforcement and city officials.

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8th Annual ‘Music for Natalie’ Honors Natalie Corona

Mar 31, 2026 10:31AM ● By Odd Fellows News Release

The 8th Annual “Music for Natalie” concert will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at the G Street Plaza.

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WSPD Swears in New Members

Feb 02, 2026 05:20PM ● By MPG Staff

The West Sacramento Police Department (WSPD) recently hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating the dedication and commitment of staff alongside family, friends and community.

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West Sacramento Child Molester Sentenced to Life in Prison

Jan 20, 2026 02:54PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

On Jan. 9, the Honorable Paul K. Richardson sentenced West Sacramento resident Enrique Urbina Mendoza, to a 12-year determinate sentence to be followed by an indeterminate sentence of 25 years to Life in state prison for the sexual abuse of multiple child victims that occurred in the County of Yolo.

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CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period

Dec 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By California Highway Patrol (CHP) News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP).

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Defendant Sentenced for Felony Insurance Fraud

Dec 23, 2025 01:24PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Jordan Roy Lester pled to felony insurance fraud and was sentenced to 270 days county jail, two years formal probation and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $232,829 to the California Highway Patrol (CHP)

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Defendant Convicted of Sexually Abusing Two Girls

Dec 23, 2025 11:51AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Robinson faces a maximum sentence of 162 years and 4 months to life in prison.

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Yolo County Issues Statement on Fatal Landfil Incident

Dec 16, 2025 11:49AM ● By Yolo County News Release

At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, an incident occurred at the Yolo County Central Landfill compost facility.

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DA Office Awarded Grant for Specialized DUI Prosecution Team

Dec 09, 2025 09:34AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney News Release

The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office will continue to have a specialized prosecution team that handles alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases through a $234,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

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Final Cadet Class of the Year Graduates

Dec 08, 2025 06:18PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Graduation Caps Year of Record Hiring and Rising Interest in Law Enforcement Careers

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Operation Vigilance Finds 95% of Registered Sex Offenders in Compliance

Nov 24, 2025 03:44PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney News Release

On Nov. 18 and 19, Yolo County law enforcement conducted compliance checks and address verifications on more than 300 registered sex offenders.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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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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Multiple Arrests Made After Officers Uncover Multijurisdictional Retail Theft Enterprise

Nov 06, 2025 12:34PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

In September 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Valley Division Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) received an investigation referral from The Home Depot regarding a subject involved in a sophisticated fraud and theft scheme.

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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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California Highway Patrol Launches Halloween Maximum Enforcement to Target Impaired Drivers

Oct 29, 2025 10:19AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, through 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, to protect motorists and prevent impaired driving.

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Prop 36 Charges for Drugs and Theft in Yolo County

Oct 14, 2025 01:52PM ● 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 97 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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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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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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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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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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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly-trained K-9 teams

CHP Unleashes Six New K-9 Teams

Jun 03, 2025 11:24AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly trained K-9 teams May 22 at its West Sacramento K-9 training facility, marking a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.

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The CHP continues to seek motivated individuals who are ready to make a difference in communities throughout California.

CHP Expands Ranks With 133 New Officers

Jun 03, 2025 11:08AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

More than 360 officers have been sworn in so far in 2025 as the department continues a statewide push to enhance public safety

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Back-to-Back Shootings Raise Safety Concerns

May 13, 2025 11:51AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Two separate shooting incidents involving underage victims recently took place less than a week apart at and near Summerfield Park, which has raised concerns for residents in the community.

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Yolo County Grand Jury Urges DJUSD to Improve School Safety

May 06, 2025 03:22PM ● By Yolo County Grand Jury News Release

Report Calls for Stronger Compliance with Measures to Prevent Violent Shooter Incidents

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Outstanding Citizen Awards Ceremony Honors 6-Year-Old Son

May 06, 2025 03:19PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office Release

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho presented the Outstanding Citizen Award to 13 victims and witnesses who have shown uncommon courage by participating in the criminal justice process under extraordinarily challenging circumstances.

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Council Approves New Police Contract

May 06, 2025 03:01PM ● By John McCallum

– The West Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a three-year successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the city and the West Sacramento Police Officers Association (WSPOA).

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A Bird’s-Eye View of Yolo County

Apr 15, 2025 03:06PM ● By Viviana Dazo

Ever wonder what you’re looking at when flying over Yolo County on a plane?

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FastPass Program Secures Conviction Under New Law

Apr 01, 2025 12:18PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

On March 25, Kenneth Matthews of Woodland pled no contest to several felony theft-related crimes, including a new law created by California’s voter-initiative, Prop 36.

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