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First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Yolo County in 2026

Aug 11, 2026 12:38PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA) Communicable Disease Program has confirmed the county’s first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.

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Free Dental Services for Yolo County Youth at Dunnigan Fire Station on Aug. 18

Aug 04, 2026 10:01AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA) Oral Health Program, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and Smile Dental Services, will offer free mobile dental services on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dunnigan Fire Protection District Station 12, located at 29145 Main St., Dunnigan, CA.

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Grant Powers New Electric Harvest Van

Aug 04, 2026 09:24AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District and the Yolo Food Bank celebrated the food bank’s new all-electric Harvest Van during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 29.

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California Wildfire: Living with the Inevitable

Jul 28, 2026 09:02AM ● By Rob Odum

Wildfire is a defining reality of life in Northern California. Anyone who has lived here long enough understands the tension that arrives each summer and lingers into fall.

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Yolo County Declares Local Emergency Over Golden Mussels

Jul 27, 2026 05:07PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed a local emergency in response to the spread of invasive golden mussels in waterways connected to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

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Dr. Joanna Locke Appointed Public Health Officer

Jul 27, 2026 05:04PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors has appointed Dr. Joanna Locke as the county’s Public Health Officer, effective Monday, Aug. 24.

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Wheelchairs, Medical Equipment for Veterans

Jul 20, 2026 01:50PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Veterans of All Wars in West Sacramento have a growing supply of medical equipment including wheelchairs, crutches and walkers available to veterans and their families across the greater Sacramento region.

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Free Mobile Dental Screenings for Youth Ages 1–20

Jul 07, 2026 10:46AM ● By Washington Unified School District News Release

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) is helping spread the word about a free mobile dental van event for youth ages 1–20 at the Yolo County Children’s Alliance Annual Backpack Give-Away in West Sacramento.

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Yolo County Landfill Project Turns Methane into Renewable Fuel

Jul 07, 2026 10:44AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County is moving forward with a project to replace the aging gas-to-electricity system at the Yolo County Central Landfill with a facility that will convert landfill gas into renewable natural gas.

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Air District Offers Residents Free Home Air Purifiers

Jul 07, 2026 10:36AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Applications Open Through July 31

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California State Senate Celebrates the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week

Jun 22, 2026 01:54PM ● By Office of Senator Roger Niello News Release

Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) introduced Senate Resolution 112 to declare the week of June 14 through June 20, 2026, as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week in California.

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Sierra Donor Services Recognizes AAPI Heritage Month

May 27, 2026 09:11AM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Honoring Asian American Donor Heroes and Recipients

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Yolo County Urges Residents to Report Potentially Infested Grape Plants Purchased at Costco

May 27, 2026 09:11AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Agricultural Commissioner Humberto Izquierdo is urging residents to take immediate precautions after the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter was detected on grape plants sold at Sacramento area Costco stores, including the Woodland store.

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Dignity Health Invests $375,000 in Housing Projects

May 19, 2026 12:10PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health, through CommonSpirit Health’s Homeless Health Initiative (HHI), recently announced a significant investment of $375,000 into two vital housing projects in Yolo County.

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Advancing Food Safety

May 19, 2026 12:00PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Environmental Health’s Retail Food Safety Program has successfully completed a comprehensive Food Safety Standardization exercise in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

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Sacramento Region Celebrates Signing of Water Forum 2050 Agreement

May 19, 2026 10:24AM ● By Sacramento Water Forum News Release

Landmark regional agreement advances water reliability and protection of the Lower American River in a changing climate

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Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry Introduces AB 2123 to Relieve Medical Debt

Apr 28, 2026 09:27AM ● By Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) held a press conference to highlight Assembly Bill 2123 (AB 2123), the Medical Debt Relief Act of 2026.

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Yolo County Launches Climate Action Dashboard

Apr 28, 2026 09:21AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Invites Community to Help Achieve Resilience Goals

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Rain or Shine, Our Staff is Saving Lives

Apr 27, 2026 05:42PM ● By Visions In Education News Release

At Visions in Education, our commitment to serving students goes hand in hand with supporting the communities around us.

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‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

Apr 20, 2026 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products.

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Sierra Donor Services Encourages Donor Registry During Kidney Health Month

Mar 24, 2026 10:54AM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

In recognition of Kidney Health Month this March, Sierra Donor Services is calling on all greater Sacramento area residents to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

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$500,000 to Support Car Seat, Bicycle Safety Programs

Mar 17, 2026 10:40AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has received two grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) totaling $500,000 to support community safety programs across the county.

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National Grange Marks Passage of the MCED Act

Mar 03, 2026 12:30PM ● By National Grange News Release

A Major Milestone in Closing Rural Cancer Health Disparities

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City Offering Open Houses for Utility Rates

Jan 30, 2026 01:44PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of West Sacramento is hosting two upcoming open houses regarding all things utility rates.

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Society for the Blind Receives $25,000 from Kaiser

Jan 27, 2026 09:12AM ● By Society for the Blind News Release

Funds will help expand services for youth and working-age adults losing vision

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Partnership Now Accepting Applications for Scholarship Program

Jan 20, 2026 02:46PM ● By Partnership Health Plan of California News Release

Partnership HealthPlan of California is now accepting applications for the 2026 Partnership Member Scholarship Program, offering financial support to members pursuing higher education and careers in health care, social service, or public service.

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When Shopping This Holiday Season, Don’t Forget to Get Health Insurance for 2026

Dec 29, 2025 06:02PM ● By Covered California News Release

The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means rushing to shop for all the things that make this time of year special. While looking for deals, don’t forget to pick up health insurance for 2026.

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Residents Urged to Buy Food Only from Permitted Vendors

Dec 16, 2025 11:43AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Environmental Health Division is reminding residents to purchase food from permitted food facilities and to avoid buying food from unpermitted street food vendors.

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The Gift of Sight

Nov 12, 2025 09:47AM ● By MPG Staff

Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank Celebrates Eye Donation Month and 50 Years of Serving Sacramento

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Pedestrian Safety Promoted During National Pedestrian Safety Month

Oct 28, 2025 03:37PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Traffic Safety Team at Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is urging everyone to stay alert and look out for one another on the road.

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Family Matters: Why Genetic Cancer Testing is Important

Oct 24, 2025 02:06PM ● By BrandPoint Content

When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too?

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Sierra Donor Services Honors Survivors and Healing

Oct 21, 2025 12:40PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Liver Awareness Month, Sierra Donor Services is proud to join the national conversation around prevention, education and healing.

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Free Workshop for Medicare Recipients

Oct 21, 2025 12:35PM ● By HICAP News Release

A free workshop for Medicare recipients in Yolo County will be held Monday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees can join online or watch from one of three locations: the West Sacramento Community Center, the Woodland Senior Center or the Davis Senior Center.

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Rummage Sale Benefits Meals on Wheels

Oct 21, 2025 12:30PM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County News Release

Woodland resident and volunteer Dorothy Murphy will host a community-wide rummage sale on Oct. 24, Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 to benefit Meals on Wheels 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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