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Breaking Ground on Affordable Housing

Jan 12, 2026 03:36PM ● By Abbey Wicks

On a sunny January morning, the City of West Sacramento and Yolo County officials broke ground on the 37-unit affordable housing project, River Grove Apartments, located at 641 5th Street, West Sacramento.

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Applications Open for Community Academy

Jan 06, 2026 10:24AM ● By MPG Staff

The City of West Sacramento is once again offering a unique opportunity for West Sacramento residents to learn more about their city government.

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Late December Storms Deliver Much-Needed Water Supply

Jan 05, 2026 05:44PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station.

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Matsui, Tokuda, Obernolte, Hurd Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Staffing, Prevent Cuts at National Park Service

Dec 30, 2025 09:37AM ● By Congresswomen Doris Matsui News Release

Since January 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) has fired or lost more than 24 percent of its staff, creating significant challenges at National Parks.

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Metro PAC Announces Endorsement of Doris Matsui for California’s 7th Congressional District Seat

Dec 23, 2025 01:16PM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce News Release

Recently, the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber Political Action Committee (Metro PAC) announced its official endorsement of Doris Matsui for California’s 7th Congressional District Seat.

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District Attorney Reports on the Success of Prop. 36

Dec 23, 2025 01:09PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Proposition 36 passed with 60 percent of the vote in Yolo County, taking effect on December 18, 2024.

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County Seeks Input on Draft Drought Resilience Plan

Dec 23, 2025 01:02PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County is inviting public input on its draft Yolo County Drought Resilience Plan

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Small Business Leaders Comment on Jobs Report

Dec 23, 2025 11:35AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

33 percent of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November.

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Signature in Lieu of Filing Free Period Begins

Dec 16, 2025 11:46AM ● By Yolo County Elections Office News Release

Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee packets will be available by appointment starting on Friday, Dec. 19.

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SacRT Secures Over $126 Million to Advance Transit, Housing, Climate Goals

Dec 16, 2025 11:33AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

he Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it has been awarded three grants totaling $25.8 million through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 9 program.

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Yolo County Board of Education Appoints New Trustee

Nov 24, 2025 03:22PM ● By Yolo County Office of Education News Release

Julián Muñoz Will Serve in Appointed Role Through December 2026

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$225,000 Mobilized by Yolo County for CalFresh Benefit Delay

Nov 12, 2025 09:38AM ● By MPG Staff

Tobacco Settlement Funds to Support Yolo County CalFresh Residents Affected by Government Shutdown

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Sacramento Superior Court Bench Selects Kelly Sullivan as CEO

Nov 10, 2025 04:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court judges have selected Kelly Sullivan, the court’s chief deputy executive officer, to serve as the next court executive officer (CEO) on Oct. 16.

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Women’s Empowerment Receives Two-Year $50,000 Grant

Nov 10, 2025 04:35PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Kelly Foundation to Help Unhoused Sacramento Women Find Homes

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces More Than 5.4 Million California Voters Signed Up to Track Their Ballots

Oct 30, 2025 09:53AM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced today that more than 5.4 million California voters have signed up to track their ballots.

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Board of Education Seeks Replacement

Oct 28, 2025 03:25PM ● By Yolo County Office of Education News Release

Search Follows Trustee Salud-Ambriz’s Resignation

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Voting in California’s 2025 Special Election

Oct 23, 2025 12:15PM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. California Secretary of State

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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Property Tax Payments Due

Oct 21, 2025 12:43PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds property owners in Yolo County that the first installment of 2025-26 Secured Property Tax is due Nov. 1 and will be delinquent if not paid by Dec. 10.

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Women Voters League Celebrates Youth Engagement

Oct 14, 2025 01:47PM ● By Jessica Smith

he League of Women Voters of Yolo County celebrated two Democracy Works Award recipients from Woodland Community College during their October Member Meeting.

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Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Oct 07, 2025 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election

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47 Kids Are Waiting for a CASA

Sep 30, 2025 09:53AM ● By Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, Yolo County News Release

The Majority of Foster Care Children are Hispanic and Latino Youth

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Council Approves Homelessness Program Changes

Sep 23, 2025 01:16PM ● By John McCallum

The abrupt closure of a regional organization addressing homelessness has forced the City of West Sacramento to take a similarly abrupt step to continue those services locally.

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Council Agrees to Pursue Bryte Park Renovations, Funding Sources

Aug 12, 2025 02:30PM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento City Council members at their Aug. 6 meeting looked at the city’s latest park renovation project, a more than $64.36-million makeover of Bryte Park just south of the Sacramento River in West Sacramento’s north end.

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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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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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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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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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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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Mayor Touts City's Success

Jun 11, 2025 11:26AM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento might be a young city but it’s also a growing city daring to not only dream big but take steps to make those dreams come true.

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The Capital Caucus Foundation, a newly established nonprofit organization, is founded by the Sacramento Metro Chamber and committed to uniting leaders across the Capital Region.

Metro Chamber Applauds Bipartisan Collaboration

Jun 03, 2025 01:37PM ● By Sacramento Metro Chamber News Release

The Sacramento Metro Chamber is proud to be a founding member of the Capital Caucus Foundation, a newly-established nonprofit organization committed to uniting leaders across the Capital Region to foster bipartisan collaboration and strengthen the region’s business climate.

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Council Approves Revolutionary Project Financing Method

May 29, 2025 11:43AM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento’s City Council made history at their May 21 meeting: $86.5-million worth of history.

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Bill Reintroduced to Plant More Trees and Reduce Energy Costs

Apr 29, 2025 12:08PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Arbor Day, April 25, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressmen Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) reintroduced the TREES Act, a bill that will help homeowners lower energy costs, increase tree canopy in underserved communities and help mitigate the effects of climate change through residential tree planting.

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Council Approves Tiny Homes on Wheels as Allowed Dwellings

Apr 23, 2025 10:22AM ● By John McCallum

Since October 2020, Robin Davis has begun her regular public comments at City Council meetings by introducing herself as a resident who lives in her “160-square-foot, semi-off-grid tiny home on wheels on my undeveloped residential property here in West Sacramento.”

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Council Approves Courtyard Village Bond Extension

Mar 25, 2025 12:46PM ● By John McCallum

Bond extensions, project approval and mid-budget cycle financial amendments were some of the items reviewed at the West Sacramento City Council’s March 19 meeting.

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