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Yolo Food Bank Braces for Impact as Social Safety Net Programs Are Cut

Apr 23, 2025 10:34AM ● By Yolo Food Bank News Release

When the United States Department of Agriculture cuts were announced earlier this year, food banks across the country sounded the alarm. For organizations like Yolo Food Bank, the timing couldn’t be worse.

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Earth Day and Spring Celebration Includes Egg Hunt

Apr 08, 2025 10:23AM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento area residents are invited to the city’s Bryte Park on Saturday, April 19, rain or (hopefully) shine, to have fun, win prizes, learn about creating sustainable living and hunt for 2,500 brightly-colored eggs.

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Locate Food and Hotel Destinations for A’s Games in West Sacramento

Apr 01, 2025 12:08PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The recent arrival of the Athletics to the Sutter Health Park to play their 2025 home games is a big change for fans and game-goers.

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Rice Fields Provide Vital Habitat for Snakes, Birds, Fish

Mar 11, 2025 09:59AM ● By Kat Kerlin, University of California, Davis

From ducks and cranes to giant garter snakes and salmon, flooded rice fields in California's Central Valley offer important, often vital habitat to many wildlife species.

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Neighborhood Builders Celebrates 20 Years

Feb 26, 2025 04:40PM ● By Bank of America News Release

Junior Achievement, Yolo Food Bank Receive Grants, Leadership Training

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Staying Hydrated and Saving the Environment at Kings Games

Feb 04, 2025 04:44PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center unveiled a new PATH Grab-and-Go location, integrating Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to enhance the fan experience.

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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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West Sacramento Provides Meals and Socialization for Seniors

Nov 12, 2024 11:27AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

On July 31, Meals on Wheels Yolo County launched Café Yolo, a social dining experience for seniors age 60+ to meet and socialize every Wednesday at the West Sacramento Community Center.

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Meals on Wheels Sits Down

Oct 02, 2024 10:49AM ● By Angela Underwood

Meals on Wheels (MOW) Yolo County Executive Director Joy Cohan said the U.S. Surgeon General declared an epidemic of loneliness last year, pointing to the negative effects on physical and mental health.

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West Sacramento Repair Café Opens New Location

Sep 18, 2024 02:43PM ● By Annie Kerr

The West Sacramento Repair Café has a new location at Holy Cross Parish: 1321 Anna St., West Sacramento.

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California Restaurant Foundation Elects Wayne Hilston as New Chair of the Board of Directors

Sep 10, 2024 03:41PM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF), a nonprofit that invests in and empowers California restaurants and its workforce, has elected Wayne Hilston as its new Chair of the Board of Directors.

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California Museum to Host 11th Annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta Oct. 12

Sep 05, 2024 10:21AM ● By California Museum News Release

Tickets are now available for the California Museum’s highly anticipated Día de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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

Aug 19, 2024 06:35PM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

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

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Circus Vargas Returns with the Ultimate Entertainment Extravaganza

Aug 14, 2024 11:57AM ● By Circus Vargas News Release

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!’

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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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Yolo County's Placard System Enhances Food Safety and Public Health

Jul 03, 2024 05:07PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

The Yolo County Department of Community Services' Environmental Health Division Held its Inaugural Food Safety Forum on June 10

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San Pedro Festa Celebrates 102 Years

Jun 11, 2024 09:18AM ● By San Pedro Association News Release

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

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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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Celebrate Juneteenth in West Sacramento

Jun 04, 2024 09:31AM ● By Mitch Barber

West Sacramento Celebration to Take Place on June 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bridgeway Lakes Community Park

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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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Bird Flu Detected in Raw Milk Products

May 21, 2024 02:35PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Public Officials in Solano and Yolo Counties Advise Residents to Refrain from Consuming Raw Milk or Raw Dairy Products

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Port Commission Looks Forward

May 14, 2024 04:27PM ● By Angela Underwood

Port of West Sacramento Opened in 1963

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West Sacramento Offers Summer Activities for Seniors

May 01, 2024 09:20AM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Card Making, Scrapbooking, Adult Coloring, and More in West Sacramento

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Yolo Farm to Fork Welcomes New President

May 01, 2024 08:52AM ● By Yolo Farm to Fork News Release

Christine Polycarpe Replaces Former President Suzanne Falzone

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100+ Women Who Care Yolo County to Host May 2024 Giving Circle

Apr 24, 2024 01:06PM ● By 100+ Women Who Care Yolo County News Release

Women Give Funds to Nonprofits Serving Yolo County

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Raley's Teams Up with FirstFruits Farms

Apr 24, 2024 11:51AM ● By The Raley’s Companies News Release

Raley’s and Bashas’ Grocery Divisions Invited Customers to Join FirstFruits Farms Initiative, Resulting in a Nearly 58,000-Pound Apple Donation

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Study Shows Yolo Ag Workers’ Food Inequity

Apr 24, 2024 11:12AM ● By Gary Zavoral

Yolo County Study Indicates that Those Who Work Hard to Bring Others Their Food are the Ones who are Most Food-Insecure

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The A’s are Coming to Town

Apr 09, 2024 02:20PM ● By Angela Underwood

Oakland Athletics Moving Their Dugout to 400 Ballpark Drive in West Sacramento Starting with the 2025 Season

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Vegan Chef Challenge Lands in Yolo County

Apr 03, 2024 11:42AM ● By Vegan Outreach News Release

The inaugural Yolo County Vegan Chef Challenge is here for the entire month of April

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Mikuni Donates $5,000 To Help Local Transition Age Youth

Mar 26, 2024 12:37PM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

The donation will help Make It Happen provide furniture, appliances and other essential household items needed to establish a first home

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West Sacramento's Earth Day is a Spring Celebration

Mar 19, 2024 10:36AM ● By Professional Events News Release

Event to be Held at Bryte Park on March 30

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A Delta Day Trip

Mar 13, 2024 11:03AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, travel writer, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Travel Writer Dannah Nielsen Describes the Communities that are Part of the California Delta

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West Sacramento News Briefs

Mar 05, 2024 10:02AM ● By MPG Staff

Ready, Set, Save; Turner Library; Denim & Diamonds and More

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Leafy Greens Thrive in the Winter

Feb 06, 2024 05:06PM ● By Mitch Barber, photos by Mitch Barber

Under the Freeway at 8th and W Streets, There is a Bustling Farmers’ Market on Sundays From 8 a.m. to 12 Noon

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Local Girl Scouts Sharpen Entrepreneurship Skills as 2024 Cookie Season Kicks Off

Feb 06, 2024 03:35PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) is Excited to Announce the Official Launch of the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Season

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