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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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City, School Partner Up Again

Aug 19, 2024 06:05PM ● By Angela Underwood

The City of West Sacramento approved a contract worth more than $2 million with the Washington Unified School District (WUSD)

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Mayor Addresses Utility Crisis

Aug 14, 2024 02:49PM ● By Angela Underwood, photos by Angela Underwood

City officials want to cut power to their partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) due to high rates

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As Scammers Target PG&E Customers, Here's What to Know to Not Fall Victim

Aug 07, 2024 10:42AM ● By PG&E News Release

Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting over $334,000 in losses to scammers.

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Unpaid Fees on Tax Roll, Property Liens

Aug 07, 2024 09:58AM ● By Angela Underwood

Some West Sacramento residents owe almost half a million dollars in unpaid city service charges.

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West Sacramento Makes Mid-Year Budget Adjustments

Aug 05, 2024 09:13AM ● By Mitch Barber

On July 17, Finance Director Roberta Raper gave City Council mid-year adjustments to the 2024-25 mid-term budget, which runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

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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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Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects

Jul 31, 2024 02:13PM ● By Caltrans News Release

On July 9, Caltrans awarded $51.4 million in planning grants for 89 sustainable, climate-resilient transportation projects throughout California

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State Fair Here for 17 Days

Jul 09, 2024 01:30PM ● By Carol Feineman

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and Enjoy

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Experienced Resident to Fill Commission Vacancy

Jul 09, 2024 11:24AM ● By Angela Underwood

The Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Commission (TMI) Has a New Sitting Member: Corey Cummings

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City Report Details Tax Measures

Jul 09, 2024 11:09AM ● By Angela Underwood

Four Comprehensive Sales Tax Measure Reports Clarify Exactly What Officials Do With Voter-Approved Funds

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Trail Extension Fights Compounding Carbon

Jun 25, 2024 03:28PM ● By Angela Underwood

Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, Yolo County and West Sacramento officials Announced that the City Will Receive a $1.9-Million Grant Through the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) Carbon Reduction Program

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CalCompetes Program Reaches $50 Billion of Private Investment

Jun 18, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Announced on June 14 the Latest Round of Awards Under the CalCompetes Program

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Homebuyer Assistance Program Available to Help Households Impacted by Wildfires

Jun 14, 2024 11:40AM ● By Golden State Finance Authority News Release

Up to $350,000 in Forgivable Assistance Available to Qualifying Households

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$2.4 Million of Park Space in Question

Jun 11, 2024 09:40AM ● By Angela Underwood, photos by Angela Underwood

West Sacramento City Officials are Considering a $2.4-Million Parkland Purchase

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Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $25,000

Jun 11, 2024 09:27AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Grant of $25,000 from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Community Fund Ensures Local Under-Resourced Transition Age Foster Youth Can Become Successful First-Time Renters

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Controller Cohen Issues April Cash Report

Jun 05, 2024 02:09PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

California Fiscal Year-to-Date Revenues Still Trend Below Expectations

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SAFE Credit Union Announces Scholarship Award Recipients

Jun 04, 2024 10:53AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

$4,000 Scholarships Go to Graduating High School Seniors and Community College Students

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Yolo Food Bank's Annual Golf Tournament June 22

Jun 04, 2024 09:46AM ● By Yolo Food Bank News Release

Wildhorse Golf Club to Host Golf Tournament to Benefit Food Insecure Families and Individuals in Yolo County

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West Sacramento Joins Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Action Fund

Jun 04, 2024 09:21AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Mayor Martha Guerrero Announces that West Sacramento will Receive Funding to Activate Young People Ages 15 to 24 to Design, Produce and Govern Urgent Climate Solutions

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Food Access in West Sac Improves with Mobile Farmers Market

Jun 04, 2024 09:14AM ● By Center for Land-Based Learning News Release

Mobile Market Makes Five Stops in West Sacramento

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Yolo County Fair Opening Night Gala is Back

Jun 04, 2024 09:04AM ● By Yolo County Fair News Release

"Over the Moon" Gala to Take Place on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

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5th Street Widening Complete

Jun 03, 2024 04:47PM ● By Angela Underwood

Mayor Martha Guererro Underscores Industrial Area Becoming Accessible Part of the City

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Commission to Consider Sutter's Fort General Plan Amendment

May 15, 2024 11:13AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

The Commission Will Hold an In-Person Meeting at 9 a.m. Until Adjournment on June 11 at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Sacramento (3455 Reed Ave., West Sacramento).

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