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Infant Formula Thieves Charged with Multiple Felonies

Jan 28, 2025 03:10PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

On Jan. 22, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office filed multiple theft-related felony charges against Bryce Johnson, 19, of Sacramento, and Isaiah Wilson, 18, of West Sacramento.

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Prop 36 Charges for Drugs and Theft in Yolo County

Jan 23, 2025 11:06AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

During the week of Jan. 5 to Jan. 11 in Yolo County, four people were charged with Shoplifting with Two Priors and two people were charged with Possession of Hard Drug with Two Priors that mandates treatment.

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West Sac Buys Two New Fire Engines

Jan 23, 2025 10:41AM ● By John McCallum

Vehicles To Be Delivered Late 2028 Or Later

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Supervisor Barajas Distributes More Than $8,000 in Toys

Jan 13, 2025 05:41PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, in collaboration with the Dunnigan Fire Association, successfully hosted the fourth annual Christmas Toy Distribution in the tight-knit community of Dunnigan.

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Prop 36 Arrests Begin in Yolo County

Dec 31, 2024 09:22AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney News Release

On Dec. 20, Jassen Colianni, a Yolo County transient, was charged with Yolo County’s first Proposition 36 felony possession of drugs under the newly enacted Proposition 36.

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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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Operation Vigilance

Nov 26, 2024 11:33AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Officers Conduct Compliance Checks on County’s Sex Offenders

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Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

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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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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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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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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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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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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 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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West Sacramento Prepares for National Night Out

Aug 05, 2024 08:48AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The first Tuesday in August marks a nationwide celebration of National Night Out, where bonds between neighbors and local police departments are strengthened. In West Sacramento, this tradition is upheld with enthusiasm and community spirit.

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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Fallen Officer Honored

May 29, 2024 10:50AM ● By Angela Underwood, photos by Angela Underwood

Mayor Martha Guererro and Councilwoman Quirinao Orozco Honored the Life of Officer James H. McKnight, Who Lost His Life in the Line of Duty Serving West Sacramento in 1990

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