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Yolo County to Rehabilitate County Road 28H

Jul 07, 2026 10:48AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Lane Closures Scheduled July 13–17

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Yolo Land Trust Urges Protection of Funding for Farmland Conservation

Jun 23, 2026 09:25AM ● By Yolo Land Trust News Release

Proposed reductions to funding for the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Program threaten future opportunities to permanently conserve working farms and ranches across the state.

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May New Home Sales Remain Steady

Jun 15, 2026 02:08PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region remained steady during May despite continued affordability challenges and slightly higher mortgage rates, as members of the North State Building Industry Association reported 474 sales during the month.

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ZipPass Mobile Fare App Ending June 15

Jun 08, 2026 11:26AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

SacRT Urges Riders to Transition to Transit Connect

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Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

May 12, 2026 09:31AM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

Voters to Decide on Critical Measure to Restore Their Rights on Taxes

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New Housing Generates Billions Annually in Sacramento Region, Reports Find

Apr 20, 2026 01:05PM ● By North State BIA News Release

Analysis shows homebuilding boosts local economies, supports jobs and delivers long-term revenue streams to governments

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NFIB Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in California

Apr 20, 2026 12:42PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 4.3 million small businesses in California now that it has been made permanent.

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Council Approves Utility Rate Increases

Mar 24, 2026 10:51AM ● By John McCallum

Citing a need to address aging infrastructure concerns amid rising system operating costs, the City Council at its March 18 meeting unanimously approved raising city water and sewer rates, the first such approved rate increase since 2021, according to a staff presentation at the meeting.

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MOW Yolo Welcomes Liane Moody

Mar 24, 2026 10:48AM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County News Release

Davis-based nonprofit professional Liane Moody will take the helm as the executive director of Meals on Wheels Yolo County (MOW Yolo) effective Monday, April 13.

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February a Solid Month for New Home Sales

Mar 16, 2026 01:44PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

The first quarter of the year generally sees the greatest number of new home sales in the greater Sacramento region, and 2026 is no exception, as 542 sales were reported by North State Building Industry Association members in February.

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New Home Sales in Greater Sacramento Region Climb 79%

Feb 16, 2026 12:24PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento area got off to a fast start in January, soaring 79 percent higher than December’s totals, the North State Building Industry Association reported recently.

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Making Your Electric Bill More Transparent

Jan 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Starting in March 2026, PG&E will restructure your energy bill.

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CalCCA Challenges CPUC Decision Raising Energy Bills

Dec 29, 2025 04:53PM ● By California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) News Release

California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) recently filed a Petition for Writ of Review with the California Court of Appeal, Third District, challenging a recent California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision that retroactively changes the methodology used to calculate the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment.

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Yolo County Now Accepting New Cannabis Use Permit Applications

Dec 16, 2025 11:54AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Community Services Department announced that the Cannabis Use Permit application process will reopen for new applicants beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

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Sacramento-Area Fees to Build New Homes Average $109,000, Study Finds

Dec 16, 2025 09:52AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

BIA Calls on Local Governments to Lower Fees, Improve Affordability

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Rising Heat Leads to Minimal Losses for California Processing Tomatoes

Dec 09, 2025 09:24AM ● By Emily C. Dooley, UC Davis News Release

Researchers Analyzed Traffic, Temperatures and 1.4 million Tomato Truckloads

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Data Shows 90.2% of California Farms are Family-Owned

Dec 09, 2025 09:12AM ● By Farm Flavor News Release

A new study on behalf of Farm Flavor has identified the states with the most family-owned farms.

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California's Infrastructure Graded a 'C-'

Dec 08, 2025 06:32PM ● By American Society of Civil Engineers News Release

Aging Assets and Weather Challenges Continue to Strain Infrastructure Systems

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Make it Happen for Yolo County Receives $10,000 Grant

Dec 01, 2025 05:15PM ● By Make it Happen for Yolo County News Release

Funds Help Address Furniture Poverty Among Teens and Adults

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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Sacramento Ballet Offers Bold Visions, Timeless Classics

Nov 10, 2025 04:29PM ● By Sacramento Ballet News Release

Sacramento Ballet’s highly anticipated 2025-26 season has started.

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How Can Veteran Business Owners Overcome Financial Challenges?

Nov 10, 2025 02:36PM ● By Brandpoint Content

For many Servicemembers transitioning out of the military, owning their own business is their second act.

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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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20 Food Resources Available in West Sacramento

Nov 04, 2025 01:37PM ● By MPG Staff

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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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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Council Upholds Commission Variance Denial, Asks Staff to Look at Others

Oct 07, 2025 04:20PM ● By John McCallum

A West Sacramento City Council denial of an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to deny a local homeowner a variance in siting a protective structure for his RV yielded fireworks at the council’s Oct. 1 meeting.

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Yolo County Invites Community to Domestic Violence Awareness Forum

Oct 07, 2025 04:14PM ● By Yolo County News Release

This supportive community gathering will bring together local organizations, service providers and advocacy groups to share resources for survivors of domestic violence and raise awareness about prevention efforts. The 2025 theme is “With Survivors, Always.”

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Sierra Donor Services Honors DMV Partners During Appreciation Month

Oct 07, 2025 04:06PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) proudly honored Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) partners across Northern California and Nevada, celebrating DMV Appreciation Month during the month of September.

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Grant Funding Received for Yolo County Airport

Oct 07, 2025 03:44PM ● By Yolo County Office of the County Administrator News Release

The Yolo County General Services Department has been awarded two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants totaling more than $240,000 to support planning and maintenance efforts at the Yolo County Airport.

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Heroes, Villains Float Together for Homecoming

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Seth Henderson

Constructing backdrops, props and other decorations for a homecoming celebration, River City High School students are hard at work through their student-led classes and clubs to prepare for a hero and villain-themed homecoming on Oct. 24.

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Friday Night Lights at River City High

Sep 30, 2025 09:35AM ● By Seth Henderson

Another Season of Sports, Safety and School Spirit

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Landfill Launches Fall Sustainability Challenge

Sep 30, 2025 09:01AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Central Landfill (YCCL) invites the community to take part in the Fall Sustainability Challenge for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the Blue Barn Thrift Store, 44090 County Road 28H in Woodland.

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Thriving Pink Kicks Off PINKtober

Sep 30, 2025 08:40AM ● By Leslie Hunter

Thriving Pink invites the community to join its annual Walk & Thrive event from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Northstar Park Pond in Davis.

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Planting Now for 30 Years from Now

Sep 30, 2025 08:36AM ● By Seth Henderson

Environmental Internship at River City High by way of Grants

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‘Imagine This…’ Student Writing Competition Underway

Sep 29, 2025 05:20PM ● By California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom News Release

Aspiring young authors with great stories to share about agriculture are encouraged to enter the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom’s annual “Imagine this...” Story Writing Contest.

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