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Yolo County Awarded Engage Empower Implement (EEI) Grant to Boost Youth and Community

Nov 26, 2024 11:17AM ● By Yolo County News Release

On Nov. 4, Yolo County received the Engage Empower Implement (EEI) Grant, a funding initiative from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) that supports community partnerships for enhanced public outreach and engagement, with a total grant amount of $277,619.

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Students Making the Grade in West Sacramento

Nov 26, 2024 10:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the recipients of a 2024 Love of Learning Award. The awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and career development for active Society members. Local honorees include (10/7/24):

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Sierra Donor Services Celebrates Eye Donation Month

Nov 26, 2024 10:50AM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Transforming Lives Through the Gift of Sight

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West Sacramento Parking Rates to Increase

Nov 26, 2024 10:21AM ● By John McCallum

Ordinance Would Also Increase Violation Fees

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Computers4Kids to Host Donation Drive

Nov 26, 2024 10:17AM ● By MPG Staff

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Computer4Kids will host a computer donation drive event at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library. The event is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Yolo County Children’s Alliance Hosts 19th Annual Community Giveaway Day

Nov 19, 2024 03:29PM ● By Yolo County Children's Alliance News Release

Yolo County Children’s Alliance (YCCA) is proud to announce the 19th annual Community Giveaway Day, an event aimed at supporting local families in need during the holiday season.

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California Approves Changing ‘SQ’ Term Locations

Nov 19, 2024 03:07PM ● By California Natural Resources Agency News Release

In a monumental step toward addressing historic injustices and honoring California’s Native American communities, the California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names (CACGN) has officially approved the renaming of more than 30 locations in 15 counties that previously contained the derogatory term “squaw”

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Yolo County Kicks Off New Food and Beverage Carton Recycling Services

Nov 19, 2024 02:53PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Just in time for America Recycles Day, also known as National Recycling Day, on Nov. 15, the Yolo County Landfill announced that food and beverage cartons are now accepted in the recycling stream.

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Yolo County’s Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center Renamed in Honor of Former Director

Nov 12, 2024 11:02AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Yolo County Children’s Advocacy Center, previously known as the Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC), has officially changed its name to Cameron’s Place

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City Council Rejects Yarbrough Appeal

Nov 12, 2024 10:50AM ● By John McCallum

After a more than four-hour public hearing Nov. 6, West Sacramento City Council voted four to one to deny an appeal and approve a resolution to proceed with the Yarbrough development, a project first approved in 2008.

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River City High Water Polo Wins League Championship

Nov 12, 2024 10:46AM ● By River City High School News Release

Congratulations to the River City High School varsity water polo programs, winners of the 2024 Monticello Empire League (MEL) Championships.

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Scholarship Awarded for Black Nurses in Sacramento

Nov 05, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation, is proud to announce the inaugural Sierra Donor Services Lifesaver Nursing Scholarship for the Capitol City Black Nurses Association (CCBNA). Sierra Donor Services has committed to fund the scholarship annually through 2028.

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Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Tours Available

Nov 05, 2024 03:28PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Tour the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area with an experienced field trip leader!

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Manual Tally and Unofficial Election Results Schedule

Nov 05, 2024 03:08PM ● By Yolo County Assessor News Release

The Yolo County Elections Office will select the voting precincts to be included in the one percent manual tally for the Nov. 5 General Election in accordance with the California Elections Code.

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Celebrate Veterans Day in West Sacramento

Nov 05, 2024 03:01PM ● By Annie Kerr

It is crucial to honor and remember those who have served their country and to keep their legacy and memories alive.

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Over $900,000 Distributed in Healthy Food Access to Yolo County Households

Oct 29, 2024 12:47PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its third round of the Yolo Bonus Bucks (YBB) program, which has distributed over $900,000 in healthy food access and incentives to Yolo County residents in need.

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Property Tax Delinquent if Not Paid by December 10

Oct 29, 2024 09:51AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds taxpayers who own property in Yolo County that the first installment of 2024-25 Secured Property Tax, due Nov. 1, 2024, will be delinquent if not paid by Dec. 10.

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Northstar Digital Literacy Classes in Spanish

Oct 29, 2024 09:41AM ● By Yolo County News Release

YoloWorks!, in partnership with the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board and the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), is continuing to offer free Spanish-language Northstar Digital Literacy classes.

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County Offers Last-Minute Voting Options

Oct 29, 2024 09:35AM ● By Yolo County Assessor News Release

For the Nov. 5 General Election, Yolo County will offer 15 Ballot Drop Boxes, 12 Vote Centers and a Mobile Vote Center that will travel throughout the rural areas.

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Volunteer for Yolo Reads This Family Literacy Month

Oct 23, 2024 10:05AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Library’s Adult & Family Literacy program, Yolo Reads, is seeking tutors for English-speaking adult learners in need.

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Solano and Yolo Special Districts Form Bi-County Chapter

Oct 23, 2024 09:51AM ● By California Special Districts Association News Release

The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) announced that it has signed an affiliation agreement with the Solano-Yolo Bi-County Special Districts Association (SCSDA), expanding the existing Solano Chapter to include Yolo County.

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Tuleyome Offers Certified California Naturalist Course

Oct 23, 2024 09:46AM ● By Tuleyome News Release

Tuleyome, the expert organization on the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, is offering a Certified California Naturalist course in early 2025.

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Yolo County Elections and District Attorney Warn Against Electioneering and Fraud

Oct 23, 2024 09:41AM ● By Yolo County Assessor, Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

As the Nov. 5 General Election approaches, Yolo County Elections and the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office are issuing a joint statement to underscore the importance of fair election practices and to warn against electioneering, voter fraud, and illegal voting, including double voting.

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Yolo County Board of Supervisors Seeking Applications

Oct 23, 2024 09:34AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is currently seeking applications for an upcoming vacancy on the Yolo County Planning Commission to fill an “at-large” position.

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100+ Women Who Care Yolo County Hosts Giving Circle

Oct 16, 2024 03:38PM ● By 100+ Women Who Care Yolo County News Release

100+ Women Who Care Yolo County is a group of women making direct and positive impacts through collective giving. We meet, learn, vote, give, and repeat. 100 women x $100 x 1 hour = $10K Local Impact!

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55-hour Closure Scheduled for Eastbound Interstate 80

Oct 15, 2024 04:29PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Signed State Route 113 Detour for Airport; Expected Delays in Yolo County

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Yolo County Superior Court Elects Judges

Oct 15, 2024 03:58PM ● By Yolo County Superior Court News Release

The Judges of Yolo Superior Court elected Judge Tom M. Dyer and Judge Sonia Cortés to serve as Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge for 2025-2026. Their terms will begin Jan. 1, 2025.

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Elections Office to Process and Count Vote-by-Mail Ballots

Oct 15, 2024 03:38PM ● By Yolo County Assessor News Release

The Yolo County Elections Office began the processing and counting of vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election on Friday, Oct. 11. The totaling and posting of election results will begin after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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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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Yolo County Recruiting for Library Manager

Oct 09, 2024 03:14PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time library regional manager position at the Yolo County Library.

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Matsui Applauds Milestone for California’s BEAD Program Proposal

Oct 09, 2024 03:10PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Oct. 4, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved California’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Initial Proposal Volume 2.

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Positive Attendance Creates Superheroes

Oct 08, 2024 04:50PM ● By Angela Underwood

Superheroes show up at the perfect time. Washington Unified School District (WUSD) students also show up right when it matters, which is every day.

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Big Plans for Small Businesses

Oct 08, 2024 01:15PM ● By Angela Underwood

City officials plan to thrust forward small business owners with 15 or fewer employees here.

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Stay Healthy This Fall: Join Yolo County’s Free Flu Vaccine Clinics

Oct 02, 2024 11:42AM ● By Yolo County News Release

As flu season approaches, the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is encouraging all residents to stay current with their vaccinations.

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Masons of California, Raising a Reader and WUSD Expand Programs to Improve Afghan Refugee Student Literacy

Oct 02, 2024 11:18AM ● By IdeaHall News Release

As part of its partnership with Raising a Reader and Washington Unified School District, the Masons of California announced Sept. 24 its funding of bilingual books with Farsi translation for 150 young Afghan refugees currently enrolled in the Washington Unified School District.

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