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WUSD Heightens Safety Protocols

Sep 18, 2024 03:18PM ● By Angela Underwood

Two hours after sending "I love u guys" in a text to her parents, Emily Keyes was killed in a 2006 Colorado school shooting.

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35th Annual A Day in The Country Supports Farmland Conservation

Sep 18, 2024 03:12PM ● By Yolo Land Trust News Release

Supporters of the Yolo Land Trust (YLT) gathered on Sunday, Sept. 8 for the 35th Annual A Day in the Country. This event has been a cherished tradition for 35 years, continually bringing together the community to celebrate and support Yolo Land Trust’s mission to conserve agricultural land in Yolo County.

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Jesse Salinas to Talk on Ensuring Election Integrity in Yolo County

Sep 18, 2024 03:07PM ● By League of Women Voters of Woodland News Release

As the November elections draw near, people may have questions about the voting process and how the Yolo County Election’s Office will go about its job.

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Free Preserving Classes for Yolo County

Sep 18, 2024 03:04PM ● By Yolo County News Release

To celebrate Farm to Fork Month this September, the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA) Hanna and Herbert Bauer Memorial Community Garden and CalFresh Healthy Living programs are hosting a free class in Woodland on preserving food from local gardens.

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Rebuilding Together Sacramento - Every Step Counts

Sep 18, 2024 02:52PM ● By Angela Underwood

The City of West Sacramento senior population understands the safety that a level step or a handrail provides, making minor construction projects priorities in their lives.

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Broderick Boat Ramp Cleanup Day is Sept. 21

Sep 18, 2024 02:46PM ● By Yolo County News Release

At the Yolo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 10, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution declaring Saturday, Sept. 21 as Annual Coast and Creek Cleanup Day in Yolo County.

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West Sacramento Repair Café Opens New Location

Sep 18, 2024 02:43PM ● By Annie Kerr

The West Sacramento Repair Café has a new location at Holy Cross Parish: 1321 Anna St., West Sacramento.

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State Street Rehab Project Starts

Sep 18, 2024 02:24PM ● By Angela Underwood

On Sept. 12, Mayor Martha Guerrero, Councilwomen Verna Sulpizio-Hull Quirina Orozco and other officials dug their shovels deep, breaking ground for the long-awaited State Street Rehabilitation Project.

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Highway Ramp Temporarily Closed for Pavement Work

Sep 12, 2024 02:25PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) is alerting motorists of an extended ramp closure for the ongoing Yolo Interstate 80 (I-80) Pavement Rehabilitation Project happening through West Sacramento, beginning the night of Sept. 13.

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Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry Applauds Governor’s Regulations to Protect Public from Intoxicating Hemp Products

Sep 12, 2024 02:18PM ● By Office of Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D- Winters) and key stakeholders, including the California Cannabis Industry Association and United Food and Commercial Workers (UCFW), applaud the Governor’s proposed emergency regulations to protect the public from intoxicating hemp.

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Tiny Home, Big Problems

Sep 12, 2024 01:48PM ● By Angela Underwood

Resident Robyn Davis has an issue living by the rules here.

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Ironman Shuts Down Dock

Sep 12, 2024 01:34PM ● By Angela Underwood

The closure addresses debris removal, safety inspections and cleaning prior to the event, according to West Sacramento public information officer Paul Hosley. Absolutely no vessel usage is allowed, Hosley said, unless city authorized, and it will be subject to citation and removal at the owner's expense.

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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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Yolo County Board of Supervisors Recognizes Women’s Equality Day

Sep 05, 2024 09:53AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution at their Aug. 27 meeting, designating Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day in Yolo County. This resolution serves as a significant acknowledgment of the progress made toward gender equality and highlights the ongoing efforts required to achieve true equity.

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Yolo County Office of Education Launches School Resiliency and Sustainability Project

Sep 05, 2024 09:34AM ● By Yolo County Office of Education News Release

It is the first County Office of Education in the U.S. to move forward with the operation of its own independent microgrid

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Yolo County Welcomes New Director of Human Resources

Sep 05, 2024 09:18AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County announced the appointment Aug. 29 of Kamaljit Pannu as its new director of human resources.

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Yolo Classic Car and Truck Show Announces Winners

Sep 05, 2024 09:12AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Despite an early morning drizzle and an afternoon downpour, more than 800 attendees enjoyed the seventh annual “Cruisin’ into the Next Chapter” Classic Car and Truck Show on Saturday, Aug. 24, in Yolo.

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West Sacramento to Host Cancer Champions Run

Sep 04, 2024 04:58PM ● By Annie Kerr

Starting at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14, the inaugural event will take place at River Walk Park, 651 2nd St., West Sacramento to raise money for Cancer Champions, a nonprofit organization that serves as a mentor and support system for those in any stage of their cancer journey.

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Assembly OKs Sen. Dodd's Defensible Space Bill

Sep 04, 2024 04:47PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced on Aug. 29 that the California Assembly has approved his measure to enhance wildfire safety by improving standards for creation of defensible space.

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Tree Ordinance Under Review

Sep 04, 2024 04:27PM ● By Angela Underwood

Taking down a tree is not as easy as it sounds here.

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Consent Agenda Tackles Big Issues

Sep 04, 2024 04:04PM ● By Angela Underwood

At every regularly scheduled City Council meeting, elected officials must give an overall blessing on the consent agenda.

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West Nile Virus Risk Continues

Sep 04, 2024 03:56PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

While Labor Day is the last holiday of the summer, mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus continue for all area residents.

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Moving Yolo Youth Forward

Sep 04, 2024 03:39PM ● By Kristin Thébaud

The nonprofit organization they created, Make It Happen for Yolo County, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, serving under-resourced transition-age youth (approximately ages 16 to 24) who are aging out of the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice systems.

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iHealth Labs Opens New Office, Marking Significant Growth

Aug 27, 2024 01:27PM ● By iHealth Labs News Release

iHealth Labs, a leading provider of digital health solutions best known for its distinctive orange-box COVID-19 tests, announced Aug. 21 the opening of its new office in Sacramento

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Yolo County Opens Annual Survey for Rural Community Investment Program

Aug 27, 2024 10:42AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Department of Community Services' Natural Resources Division is pleased to announce the launch of its annual survey for the Rural Community Investment Program (formerly known as the Rural Initiative Program).

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Long-Awaited State Street Rehab Moves Forward

Aug 27, 2024 10:37AM ● By Angela Underwood

State Street is getting a multi-million-dollar makeover.

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Yolo High Wheelers Sign Andrew LaCour

Aug 27, 2024 10:18AM ● By Yolo High Wheelers News Release

The Yolo High Wheelers recently signed UC Davis alumnus Andrew LaCour to his first professional contract.

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Yolo County Hosts Annual Farmworker Resource Fair

Aug 27, 2024 10:11AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), YoloWorks! and the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board will host the second annual Yolo County Farmworker Resource Fair. This event will be held on September 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Woodland Community College.

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West Sacramento Authorizes Bonds, Mid-Term Budget

Aug 27, 2024 10:07AM ● By Angela Underwood

Nestled among many agenda items, city officials approved a resolution for the issuance and sale of Bridge District bonds not to exceed $233 million

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Commissioner Lara Orders Insurance Protections Following Wildfire Emergencies

Aug 21, 2024 04:40PM ● By California Department of Insurance News Release

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage for more than 185,000 policyholders affected by the Park, Borel, and Gold Complex fires.

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Tuleyome Tale – Safe Summer Hiking

Aug 20, 2024 09:10AM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Heading outdoors, even during the heat of summer, is not only possible but with a little preparation it can be safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling

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Health Advisory Issued for Cache Creek and Lake Washington

Aug 20, 2024 08:59AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Department of Community Services’ Environmental Health Division, in collaboration with the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and Yolo County Parks, has issued a health and safety advisory for portions of Cache Creek and Lake Washington

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California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

Aug 20, 2024 08:55AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply

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Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $2,500 Grant

Aug 19, 2024 06:35PM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation recently awarded a $2,500 grant to local nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County to ensure former foster youth studying at UC Davis have kitchen supplies available when cooking healthy meals

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First Cases of West Nile Virus Found in Yolo County in 2024

Aug 19, 2024 06:28PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency's Communicable Disease Program has confirmed the first two human cases of West Nile virus in Yolo County for 2024

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