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20 Food Resources Available in West Sacramento

A shutdown of the federal government lasting more than six weeks as of press time has halted funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) since Nov. 1, putting added strain on low-income households across Yolo County.

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Rake It, Don’t Leave It

The City of West Sacramento’s Public Works Department is encouraging residents to keep drains clear during the fall season, providing resources to assist with the removal of organic waste.

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‘It's the Little Things that Count’

Homeless Resource Fair Serves Hundreds, Meeting Basic Needs

'All Aboard' at International Railfair

It’s “All Aboard” at the 2025 International Railfair taking place this Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9 in Building C at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Read More »

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

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). Read More »

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Veterans Events Calendar

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, there are a variety of events taking place across town offering special ways to honor and thank veterans. Read More »

Tangle Free Named Small Business of the Month

Tangle Free Named Small Business of the Month

On Oct. 20, Assemblyman Josh Hoover announced that Tangle Free: A Low-Sensory Hair Salon is the Small Business of the Month for October 2025 in the 7th Assembly District. Read More »

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Tuleyome Offers Certified California Naturalist Course

Tuleyome, the expert organization on the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, is offering a Certified California Naturalist course in early 2026. Read More »

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Interactive Map and Community Survey to Shape Zero-Emission Future

The Yolo County Sustainability Division invites community members to help shape the future of clean transportation through a new interactive online map and survey focused on zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and shared mobility options. Read More »

County Responds to Expected CalFresh Benefit Delay

Coordinated Community Support Efforts Implemented Read More »

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Empowering Young Leaders to Address Food Insecurity

This November, as we observe Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 17–24) and prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, let us reflect on the many families and neighbors in our community who are struggling with food and housing insecurity. Read More »

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NorCal Residents Advised to Prepare for Gusty Winds

National Weather Service Releases Wind Advisory for NorCal Read More »

Second Season Underway for River City Grizzlies

Women’s Tackle Football in Sacramento Finishes Tryouts for Second Season Read More »

Tunnel to Towers Races Through Sacramento

On Nov. 1, about 300 participants ran in Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s fifth annual 5k Run & Walk in William Land Park. Read More »

Thien Ho, Sacramento County’s current district attorney

If Walls Could Talk

‘The People vs. The Golden State Killer’ Reveals Lead Prosecutor’s Official Account of 40-Year Cold Case Read More »

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Baudouin, Riva to Represent Big Sky

The Sacramento State doubles team of juniors Lou Baudouin and Irene Riva have been selected to represent the Big Sky Conference at the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Conference Masters Championships on Nov. 6 to Nov. 9 at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. Read More »

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A's Unveil Gold Sacramento Jersey for 2026 Season

Beginning next season, the A's will take the field in a bold new look: a gold alternate jersey featuring "Sacramento" across the chest. Read More »

Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards

Back-To-Back Sweep

Equestrian Dominates ECAC Rider of the Week Awards Read More »

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Baseball Releases Loaded 2026 Schedule

Fresh off its third Western Athletic Conference regular season title and its sixth conference crown overall, the Sacramento State baseball team looks to carry the momentum of that successful campaign into a 2026 season that features a star-studded 56-game schedule, according to head coach Reggie Christiansen. Read More »

Major Injury Collision on Interstate 5 Near County Road 22

On Friday, Oct. 31, at approximately 10:17 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) dispatch center began receiving calls reporting a two-vehicle collision involving a Toyota and a BMW on southbound Interstate 5, north of County Road 22, within the Yolo Bypass. Read More »

Yolo County Public Works to Begin Road Shoulder and Sign Installation Work Along South River Road

Yolo County Public Works staff will begin work along South River Road from the City of West Sacramento city limits to the Freeport Bridge starting Monday, Nov. 3. The project is expected to continue through the next month. Read More »

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Sierra Donor Services Partners with Texas Roadhouse

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is excited to partner with the popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse for a three-day promotional event encouraging guests to register as life-saving organ, eye and tissue donors. Read More »

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Pedestrian Safety Promoted During National Pedestrian Safety Month

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Traffic Safety Team at Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is urging everyone to stay alert and look out for one another on the road. Read More »

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

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. Read More »

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Board of Education Seeks Replacement

Search Follows Trustee Salud-Ambriz’s Resignation Read More »

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Yolo County Crop Report Released

Yolo County Agriculture Commissioner Humberto Izquierdo presented the 2024 Yolo County Crop Report at the Yolo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Read More »

Donate to Keep Adaptive Riding Program Open

Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation, one of Northern California’s leading adaptive riding programs for people with developmental disabilities, has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to sustain its operations. Read More »

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Drop-Off Locations Opening Soon for Operation Christmas Child

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24. Read More »

Dance The Night Away

When Wendy Leatherwood drove past the Marriott Hotel in Rancho Cordova earlier this year, she told her friend “I want to host a ball there.” Read More »

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Sac State Defense Preserves 40-35 Homecoming Win over Northern Colorado

For the second year in a row, the Sacramento State defense came up with a late-game stop to secure a Homecoming victory, this time edging Northern Colorado 40-35 in front of 20,022 fans at Hornet Stadium. Read More »

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Swingin’ for Silver

Kurtz, Rook and Shea Earn Silver Slugger Nominations Read More »

California Highway Patrol Launches Halloween Maximum Enforcement to Target Impaired Drivers

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch a 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, through 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, to protect motorists and prevent impaired driving. Read More »

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Our C8ptain. Champion. Forever Indomitable

Club's First Signing Rodrigo Lopez to Retire Following 2025 Season Read More »

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Fourth Annual Rock the Block

Habitat for Humanity Brings 400 Volunteers and Transformative Change to West Sacramento Read More »

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Mercy San Juan Medical Center Upgrades Stroke Center

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is celebrating the grand opening of its newly renovated Neuro-Interventional Suite, a space designed to deliver faster, safer and more advanced stroke care. Read More »

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