Tuleyome Tale – Western Fence Lizard: Unsung Hero or Just a Regular Joe?

You have probably seen hundreds of them in your life, the unassuming Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis) Read More »

Mayor Questions Companies’ Ethics

In 2019, the Cycle 9 Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) awarded the city four grants for different Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects Read More »

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

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 Read More »

Auditions Announced for Robin Hood, the Musical

Winters Theatre Company will audition male and female actors, singers and dancers, ages 12 and up, for “Robin Hood, the Musical” at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21 Read More »

Health Advisory Issued for Cache Creek and Lake Washington

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 Read More »

California Highway Patrol Woodland to Host Ice Cream with a Cop

Ice Cream with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Department's work in Yolo County's neighborhoods Read More »

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

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 Read More »

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

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 Read More »

Successful Tire Recycling Event Held in Dunnigan

On Saturday, Aug. 3, the Yolo County Department of Community Services' Division of Integrated Waste Management, in partnership with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, held a successful tire recycling event at their Dunnigan location Read More »

Mayor, Pro-Tem Mayor Face-Off

West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guererro is vying against Mayor Pro Tem (or Vice-Mayor) Dawnte Early to keep her center seat at the dais Read More »

Circus Vargas Returns with the Ultimate Entertainment Extravaganza

Get ready to witness the most extraordinary display of talent and wonder under the Big Top. Circus Vargas is back with its all-new 2024 production, ‘Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!’ Read More »

Three-Decade-Long Project Realized

City officials passed a resolution that has been three decades in the making Read More »

Experienced Resident to Fill Commission Vacancy

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

UC Davis Health Breaks Ground On 14-Story Tower

Medical center expansion state-of-the-art Read More »

CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

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 Read More »

Schools Back in Action

Wednesday, Aug. 14, marked the first day of the 2024-25 school year, with administration and teachers preparing summer events, including the National Day of Social Action and a large-scale Back to School Resource + National Night Out Block Party at Raider Stadium Read More »

Yolo County Launches Text Message Campaign for Employment and Farmworker Services

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, YoloWorks!, and the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board are excited to announce the launch of a new text message campaign Read More »

Winters Theatre Company Announces 10-Minute Play Script Submissions

The Winters Theatre Company invites you to submit original scripts for consideration in our annual 10-minute play festival to be held the weekends of Feb. 28 through March 1 and March 7 and 8, 2025 Read More »

“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Set to Open for Davis Musical Theatre Company

Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) presents its Young Performers’ Theatre production of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, from July 19 through July 28 Read More »

California Capital Airshow Soars at Mather

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow took over the skies at Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, delivering a weekend packed with aerial acrobatics and community engagement Read More »

General Election Update – Nomination Period Extended

The nomination period for the following offices on the ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election has been extended until 5:00 p.m. August 14, 2024. Read More »

Free School Crossing Guard Trainings in Yolo County this August and September

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program of the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) will conduct several crossing guard trainings in August and September. Read More »

Free Fishing Day: Get Hooked on New Adventure

During the second of California’s two free fishing days in 2024, which will be on Aug. 31, the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license. Read More »

Non Commissioned Officers Association

The Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA), a military service organization established in 1960, plays a vital role in supporting members across all United States Armed Forces branches and their families from Rancho Cordova and the greater Sacramento area through programs and initiatives Read More »

County Administrator's Office Expands Team to Better Serve the Community

These appointments underscore the county's commitment to providing resident-centric governance and improving the quality of life Read More »

City Changes Street, Court Title

In a city staff report presented at the July 17 regular City Council meeting, there was a resolution to rename a street Read More »

Nationwide Search Brings Dr. Raja Dutta to Yolo County as Medical Director of Psychiatry

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) proudly welcomes Dr. Raja Dutta as its new Medical Director of Psychiatry Read More »

Gallery 1075 Presents 11th Annual Exhibit

Gallery 1075’s 11th annual Exhibit of the West Sacramento Art Guild, featuring a diverse array of works by local artists, began on July 8 and runs through July 31 Read More »

West Sacramento Offers Fun for Seniors

If you are 50 plus and yearn for a variety of activities, come join in the fun at the West Sacramento Community Center and participate in the Active Aging programs Read More »

California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento Read More »

Legendary Locomotive Makes 19 Whistle Stops

Big Boy No. 4014 Features Public Display Days in Roseville Read More »

Decades-Long Development Continues

The Grand Gateway Master Plan is a Walkable, Mixed-Use Destination that Ties Together the Bridge District, Washington District and West Capitol Avenue, the Central Business Corridor Read More »

Community Thanked During State of the City

West Sacramento’s State of the City Address Listed a Litany of Achievements, Such as Being Home to a Major League Baseball Team Read More »

Trail Extension Fights Compounding Carbon

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 Read More »

San Pedro Festa Celebrates 102 Years

"Portuguese Picnic" Held at San Pedro Park on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30 Read More »