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Council Approves Solid Waste Contract with GreenWaste

Sep 14, 2026 05:06PM ● By John McCallum

The City Council voted 4-1 at their Sept. 9 meeting to authorize the city manager and staff to enter into a 10-year contract with GreenWaste Recovery, LLC for solid waste collection in the city.

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Income-Qualified Homeowners Among Those Eligible to Access Remaining State Solar and Battery Funds

Aug 31, 2026 03:51PM ● By Haven Energy News Release

Haven Energy is helping eligible California homeowners across participating publicly owned utilities access state funding that can cover the cost of home battery systems

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California Fuel Prices Continue to Fall

Aug 13, 2026 03:02PM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Council Places Delinquent Service Accounts on Property Tax Rolls

Aug 10, 2026 04:57PM ● By John McCallum

Like other cities in the region, West Sacramento is attempting to collect monies owed from service accounts by placing these delinquent charges on the county tax rolls of the subject properties — an amount totaling over $1.26 million.

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Yolo County Assessment Roll Reaches Record $41.2 Billion

Jul 07, 2026 10:50AM ● By Yolo County Assessor’s Office News Release

Yolo County's 2026 assessment roll has reached a record $41.2 billion in total assessed property value, according to Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Jesse Salinas. The roll reflects a 3.98% increase over the prior year.

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Council Adopts O&M, Capital Projects Budget

Jun 29, 2026 04:36PM ● By John McCallum

City Council voted 4-0 at their June 17 meeting to adopt a resolution approving the city’s 2026-27 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget.

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Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry Introduces AB 2123 to Relieve Medical Debt

Apr 28, 2026 09:27AM ● By Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) held a press conference to highlight Assembly Bill 2123 (AB 2123), the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2026.

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Property Tax Delinquent if Not Paid by April 10

Mar 24, 2026 11:04AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds property owners in Yolo County that the second installment of 2025-26 Secured Property Taxes was due Sunday, Feb. 1 and will become delinquent if not paid by Friday, April 10.

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Spanish-Language Financial Education Workshop Series

Feb 09, 2026 04:32PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA) YoloWorks!, in partnership with BMO Bank, is pleased to offer a free Spanish-language financial education workshop series.

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United Way to Help Residents this Tax Season

Feb 09, 2026 03:57PM ● By United Way Capital Region News Release

Local residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program that runs through April 15.

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California Gas Prices Edge Higher as February Kicks Off

Feb 09, 2026 03:53PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

Gas prices are up as spring nears but are still cheaper than 2025 prices

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Small Business Comment on Optimism Index

Jan 20, 2026 12:24PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Improved National Outlook Runs Up Against Golden State Realities

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Celebrate Financial Wellness Month with CalKIDS

Jan 20, 2026 11:43AM ● By CalKIDS Scholarships News Release

Financial Wellness Month is a time for families across California to set goals, build healthier money habits and plan for the year ahead.

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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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Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

Nov 12, 2025 09:09AM ● By Trace One News Release

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages.

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New Study: 38% of Americans Say Cash Feels More 'Real' Than Digital Money

Nov 05, 2025 11:57AM ● By BrandPoint Content

Close to 2 in 5 Americans (38 percent) say cash feels more "real" than digital money: It's a tangible reminder of value, and remains a permanent part of their financial toolkit (27 percent).

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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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Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period Announced

Oct 14, 2025 11:59AM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for property tax postponement are now being processed.

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Scott Moak of West Sacramento has been named to the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region
Scott Moak New United Way Board Member

Aug 05, 2025 02:37PM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Scott Moak of West Sacramento has been named to the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region.

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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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Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Full Closure of Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 June 13-17 in West Sacramento

Jun 13, 2025 10:33AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the 79-hour closure as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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Property Tax Delinquent if Not Paid by April 10

Mar 25, 2025 12:49PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds taxpayers who own property in Yolo County that the second installment of 2023-24 Secured Property Tax, was due Feb. 1 and will be considered delinquent if not paid by April 10.

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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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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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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Plans Underway for ‘Jeweled Palace’ Coming to West Sacramento

Nov 19, 2024 02:44PM ● By Annie Kerr

A dazzling landmark is coming to West Sacramento

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Property Tax Delinquent if Not Paid by December 10

Oct 29, 2024 09:51AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds taxpayers who own property in Yolo County that the first installment of 2024-25 Secured Property Tax, due Nov. 1, 2024, will be delinquent if not paid by Dec. 10.

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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Yolo Food Bank Executive Director Honored with AmeriCorps Lifetime of Service Award

Sep 24, 2024 01:39PM ● By Yolo Food Bank News Release

Karen Baker, Executive Director of Yolo Food Bank, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime of Service Award through the 2024 Excellence in AmeriCorps Awards, a testament to her more than 30 years of dedicated public service.

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IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

Sep 18, 2024 09:24AM ● By IRS News Release

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.

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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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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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