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West Sac Buys Two New Fire Engines

Jan 23, 2025 10:41AM ● By John McCallum

Vehicles To Be Delivered Late 2028 Or Later

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Supervisor Barajas Distributes More Than $8,000 in Toys

Jan 13, 2025 05:41PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, in collaboration with the Dunnigan Fire Association, successfully hosted the fourth annual Christmas Toy Distribution in the tight-knit community of Dunnigan.

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Prop 36 Arrests Begin in Yolo County

Dec 31, 2024 09:22AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney News Release

On Dec. 20, Jassen Colianni, a Yolo County transient, was charged with Yolo County’s first Proposition 36 felony possession of drugs under the newly enacted Proposition 36.

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West Sac Engine 45 Pushed in For Duty

Dec 10, 2024 12:41PM ● By John McCallum

Measure O Passage Enables Department to Return Fire Engine to Service

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Operation Vigilance

Nov 26, 2024 11:33AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Officers Conduct Compliance Checks on County’s Sex Offenders

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Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

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Sea of Blue Honors Fallen Firefighter

Oct 15, 2024 02:24PM ● By Angela Underwood

The service on Oct. 8 brought local and regional firefighters together to honor Hall, who died at 59.

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West Sacramento Fire Department Engineer Dies in Training Exercise

Sep 24, 2024 01:24PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

It is with great sadness that we report West Sacramento Fire Department Fire Engineer Tim Hall, an 18-year veteran with the West Sacramento Fire Department (WSFD) died Sept. 23 in the line of duty during a training exercise.

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Safer Streets with State Grant

Sep 24, 2024 01:12PM ● By Angela Underwood

A nearly half-million-dollar state grant will help keep guns off the streets in West Sacramento.

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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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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

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

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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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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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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California Highway Patrol Swears in 106 New CHP Officers

May 15, 2024 05:01PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Newest Members of California Highway Patrol Sworn in May 10

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Voters to Decide 1-Cent Transaction and Use Tax

May 14, 2024 04:11PM ● By Angela Underwood, photos by Angela Underwood

Proposed One-Cent Transaction and Use Tax Could Provide City with Nearly $20 Million

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County Administrator Announces Appointments

Apr 30, 2024 03:43PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Yolo County Administrator's Office Announces Series of Strategic Appointments

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Yolo County Sheriff STARS Receives Generous Donation from Valley Tire

Apr 24, 2024 10:52AM ● By John Finazzo

Brett Pedroia of Valley Tire Presents Check to Yolo County Sheriff STARS (Sheriff's Team of Active Retired Seniors)

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Fire Stations Getting Facelifts

Apr 24, 2024 09:27AM ● By Angela Underwood

Three West Sacramento Station Improvements Require Repairs, Renovations and Maintenance

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Senator Dodd Names Yolo County Woman of the Year

Mar 19, 2024 11:25AM ● By Michele Townsend

Rhonda Morningstar Pope Flores Receives Honor from Sen. Bill Dodd

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It’s All About Teamwork

Mar 13, 2024 09:09AM ● By Michele Townsend

"FastPass" Provides Direct-to-DA Reporting Program that Fights Theft

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Suspects in Custody After Assault on 6th and F

Feb 13, 2024 12:28PM ● By West Sacramento Police Department News Release

Two Suspects Were Taken into Custody

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Learn About the Criminal Justice System At the District Attorney’s Citizens Academy

Feb 13, 2024 11:50AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Applications Are Now Being Accepted for the Annual Yolo County District Attorney Citizens Academy

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West Sacramento Hosts Annual Police Awards

Feb 13, 2024 11:43AM ● By Michele Townsend

The West Sacramento Police Department Held their Annual Awards Dinner to Honor the Outstanding Work that West Sacramento’s Finest Did in 2023

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Momentum Continues for the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, Retail Theft Reduction Act

Feb 06, 2024 03:30PM ● By Becky Warren, Elevate Public Affairs News Release

California Voters Give Over 300,000 Signatures to Put Act on Ballot

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Streaming Soon: “CADETS” The Making of A CHP Officer

Jan 23, 2024 02:50PM ● By CHP News Release

Gripping New Docuseries Gives Viewers Exclusive Access Inside the CHP Academy

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Electronic Logging Device Required for California Drivers of Regulated Commercial Vehicles

Jan 03, 2024 05:40PM ● By CHP News Release

CHP Amends California Code of Regulations

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CHP Highlights New Traffic Safety Laws For 2024

Dec 28, 2023 03:30PM ● By CHP News Release

California Laws Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom from this Year’s Legislative Session

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Sacramento Region Man Arrested for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Dec 28, 2023 09:11AM ● By Sacramento FBI News Release

Citrus Heights Resident Charged for Physical Confrontation with Law Enforcement Officers

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Two Car Accident in West Sacramento Leaves One Dead and Three Injured

Dec 27, 2023 06:21PM ● By Michele Townsend

West Sacramento Fire Department Extracts from a Vehicle Two Adults Critically Wounded

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Good Samaritan’s Efforts Lead to Conviction of Child Predator

Dec 27, 2023 05:58PM ● By Yolo County District Attorney News Release

Undercover Operation Poses as Adult Seeking Illegal Sex Act

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CHP Urging Motorists to Drive into The New Year Safely

Dec 27, 2023 11:48AM ● By CHP News Release

Maximum Enforcement Period Implemented Starting December 29

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CHP Begins Maximum Enforcement for Holiday Weekend

Dec 21, 2023 11:23AM ● By CHP News Release

Sacramento Region CHP Commissioner Calls for Commitment to Prioritize Safety

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CHP Focused on Tackling Distracted Driving Epidemic

Nov 15, 2023 12:21PM ● By CHP News Release

The CHP Encourages Drivers to Make the Conscious Decision to Drive Distraction Free

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