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Yolo County Board of Supervisors Recognizes Women’s Equality Day

Sep 05, 2024 09:53AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution at their Aug. 27 meeting, designating Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day in Yolo County. This resolution serves as a significant acknowledgment of the progress made toward gender equality and highlights the ongoing efforts required to achieve true equity.

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Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

Sep 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By MPG Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis

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Yolo County Welcomes New Director of Human Resources

Sep 05, 2024 09:18AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County announced the appointment Aug. 29 of Kamaljit Pannu as its new director of human resources.

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West Sacramento to Host Cancer Champions Run

Sep 04, 2024 04:58PM ● By Annie Kerr

Starting at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14, the inaugural event will take place at River Walk Park, 651 2nd St., West Sacramento to raise money for Cancer Champions, a nonprofit organization that serves as a mentor and support system for those in any stage of their cancer journey.

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Consent Agenda Tackles Big Issues

Sep 04, 2024 04:04PM ● By Angela Underwood

At every regularly scheduled City Council meeting, elected officials must give an overall blessing on the consent agenda.

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Moving Yolo Youth Forward

Sep 04, 2024 03:39PM ● By Kristin Thébaud

The nonprofit organization they created, Make It Happen for Yolo County, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, serving under-resourced transition-age youth (approximately ages 16 to 24) who are aging out of the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice systems.

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Showing Up for Success

Sep 04, 2024 03:26PM ● By Angela Underwood

There is no better time for National Attendance Awareness Month than September.

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Yolo High Wheelers Sign Andrew LaCour

Aug 27, 2024 10:18AM ● By Yolo High Wheelers News Release

The Yolo High Wheelers recently signed UC Davis alumnus Andrew LaCour to his first professional contract.

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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 Highway Patrol Woodland to Host Ice Cream with a Cop

Aug 20, 2024 04:32PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

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

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General Election Update – Nomination Period Extended

Aug 12, 2024 02:57PM ● By Yolo County News Release

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.

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

Jul 23, 2024 05:17PM ● By Yolo County News Release

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

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City Changes Street, Court Title

Jul 23, 2024 05:13PM ● By Angela Underwood

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

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

Jul 23, 2024 12:43PM ● By Diana Drips, Certified California Naturalist

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

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

Jul 23, 2024 12:34PM ● By Yolo County News Release

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

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Gallery 1075 Presents 11th Annual Exhibit

Jul 23, 2024 12:31PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

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

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Parks Department Gifted $30,000

Jul 23, 2024 12:23PM ● By Angela Underwood

West Sacramento's July 2024 Parks Make Life Better decree was given at Bridgeway Island Park and complimented by a $30,000 donation from West Sac Play

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Three-Decade-Long Project Realized

Jul 18, 2024 10:09AM ● By Angela Underwood

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

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Grand Jury Addresses Missile Site Contamination

Jul 08, 2024 10:27AM ● By Carol Feineman, photo by Carol Feineman

The Grand Jury Found That Cleanup Efforts Will Require Soil Remediation and Groundwater Monitoring to Mitigate Environmental Impacts

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West Sacramento Provides Heat Wave Relief

Jun 28, 2024 03:26PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

People Can Seek Refuge From the Heat at Several Different West Sacramento Locations This Week

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Legendary Locomotive Makes 19 Whistle Stops

Jun 28, 2024 02:53PM ● By MPG Staff

Big Boy No. 4014 Features Public Display Days in Roseville

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Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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1 in 6 New Trucks and Buses in California Are Zero-Emission

Jun 11, 2024 02:33PM ● By Office of Governor Newsom News Release

Sales of New Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks in California in 2023 Have Doubled from the Prior Year

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Patti LaBelle to Join the Toyota Concert Series on the Golden 1 Stage

May 30, 2024 03:16PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The Songstress Will Perform at the California State Fair

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New Measure Eligible for California's November 2024 Ballot

May 30, 2024 03:02PM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

Restricts Spending by Health Care Providers Meeting Specified Criteria

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John Ford Coley Leaves Legacy Through Music

May 30, 2024 02:13PM ● By Annie Kerr

The ‘70s Star Takes the Hard Rock Stage June 7

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California Increases Groundwater Supply

May 29, 2024 12:35PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

For the First Time Since 2019, California's Groundwater Storage Has Increased

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Aguiar-Curry Bill Expanding Telehealth Under Medi-Cal Passes

May 29, 2024 12:25PM ● By Office of Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D- Winters) Announced Recently That Her Assembly Bill 2339 Passed the Assembly Floor

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Delta Counties Say Delta Conveyance Cost Benefit Analysis is Insufficient

May 29, 2024 12:12PM ● By Delta Counties Coalition News Release

Patrick Hume, Chair of the Delta Counties Coalition (DCC), Made a Statement on Behalf of the Five Jurisdictions That Would be Most Negatively Impacted

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Yolo County Seeks Community Partners for Home Energy Efficiency Programs

May 29, 2024 11:10AM ● By County of Yolo News Release

These Initiatives Align with Yolo County’s Goal, Established By the Board of Supervisors in 2020, to Achieve a Carbon-Negative Footprint By 2030

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River City High Earns Gold Medal Again

May 29, 2024 11:00AM ● By Academic Innovations News Release

River City High is a Shining Example of Student Success, Exceeding State Averages and Standards in Test Scores and Graduation Rate

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West Sacramento Community Academy Praised

May 29, 2024 10:55AM ● By Angela Underwood

While Many Groups Can Say They Graduated in 2024, Only a Few Can Claim They Are The First Graduating Class of a Select Group

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Fallen Officer Honored

May 29, 2024 10:50AM ● By Angela Underwood, photos by Angela Underwood

Mayor Martha Guererro and Councilwoman Quirinao Orozco Honored the Life of Officer James H. McKnight, Who Lost His Life in the Line of Duty Serving West Sacramento in 1990

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Help Prevent Fentanyl Fatalities by Being Aware

May 28, 2024 11:52AM ● By Carol Feineman

The Third Annual “Fighting Fentanyl” Fentanyl Awareness Event Will Be on June 1

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Volunteers Honored with DOVIA Awards

May 23, 2024 02:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Bill Taylor

The Nonprofit Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) Honored 23 Volunteers From Communities Throughout Sacramento County and Yolo County

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