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I Street Bridge Replacement Project
I Street Bridge Replacement has 2026 Construction Start

Aug 05, 2025 01:24PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The City of Sacramento is moving one step closer to breaking ground on the long-anticipated I Street Bridge Replacement Project, a transformative effort that will replace the existing 113-year-old bridge with a new multimodal crossing linking Sacramento and West Sacramento.

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The Mobile Farmers Market staff poses for a photo while holding some of their locally grown produce
Fresh Is Always Better

Aug 05, 2025 01:20PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

To reduce barriers to food insecurity in West Sacramento, the Mobile Farmers Market from the Center for Land Based Learning (CLBL) hosts multiple stops in the area, providing locally grown produce to residents in areas with little access to fresh food, commonly referred to as “food deserts.”

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The Heritage Oaks Master Plan
Council Looks at Renaming Heritage Oaks Park

Jul 29, 2025 12:04PM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento City Council gave its unanimous approval at its July 16 meeting to awarding a construction contract for improvements to the city’s Heritage Oaks Park, a park that could have a different name once the project is completed in July 2026.

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Increased Access to Meals for Seniors

Jul 29, 2025 11:36AM ● By Meals on Wheels Yolo County News Release

GroundGame.Health, a Tampa, Florida-based social impact company, is proud to announce a transformative new partnership with Meals on Wheels Yolo County, the county’s only provider of fully-prepared meals for food-insecure, isolated seniors.

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Community leaders give high fives to a graduate of United Way California Capital Region’s West Sacramento KinderCamp
Forty Incoming West Sacramento Kindergarteners Graduate

Jul 29, 2025 11:31AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Forty incoming West Sacramento kindergarteners graduated from United Way California Capital Region’s KinderCamp program on July 18 amidst cheers from their family members, friends and local dignitaries.

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An A’s fan takes a selfie with Stomper, the team’s mascot
A’s Fans Show Their Support

Jul 29, 2025 11:28AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Major League Baseball, a custom happy hour menu and the Sutter Health Park gameday atmosphere took over the 32 Brews Street restaurant at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove on July 24 for the A’s watch party against the Houston Astros.

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The City of Dharma Realm Buddhist Temple held its annual Veggie Fair event
City of Dharma Realm Temple Hosts Veggie Fair

Jul 22, 2025 12:44PM ● By City of Dharma Realm News Release

The City of Dharma Realm Buddhist Temple held its annual Veggie Fair event, located at the historic former El Rancho Hotel, from 11 a.m. to noon July 20.

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Jeff Bittiger, an Athletics scout
A's Statements on the Passing of Jeff Bittiger

Jul 22, 2025 12:36PM ● By Athletics News Release

We are heartbroken to share that we've lost a member of the A's family on July 19. Jeff Bittiger, a scout of ours for the past 22 years, passed away in the morning at the age of 63.

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Yolo County Awards More Than $170,000 to Local Organizations

Jul 22, 2025 12:33PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

The Yolo County Sustainability Division is pleased to announce the awardees of the Yolo County Community Climate Action Fund, a new initiative supporting community-driven projects that advance the goals of the county’s ambitious Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP).

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Etenesh Zeleke Public Boat Dock Opens for Season
Etenesh Zeleke Public Boat Dock Opens for Season

Jul 22, 2025 12:27PM ● By Compiled from the City of West Sacramento Website

The Etenesh Zeleke Public Boat Dock is officially open for the 2025 season.

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Students enjoy a recent Discover the Flyway field trip
Inspire an Appreciation for the Yolo Bypass

Jul 22, 2025 12:24PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Are you looking for opportunities to spend time in nature, learn more about local wetlands, and share your enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge with school students? Joining the Discover the Flyway docent team might be for you.

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: West Sacramento little leaguers pose with their baseball gear for a photo during the Nike RBI baseball camp held at Cosumnes River College
All Smiles for West Sac Little League

Jul 14, 2025 05:00PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

More than 80 West Sacramento Little Leaguers participated in a three-day baseball camp, hosted by Nike and in partnership with the Athletics baseball club at Cosumnes River College on July 8 through July 10.

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Yolo County Landfill Celebrates 50 Years of Waste Innovation

Jul 14, 2025 04:37PM ● By County of Yolo, Office of the County Administrator News Release

The Yolo County Central Landfill invites the community to attend a special 50-Year Anniversary Celebration Event on July 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., alongside the Blue Barn Thrift Store for their 50% Off Sale, located at 44090 County Road 28H in Woodland.

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The Parks and Recreation Department staff pose for a photo during the groundbreaking.
Breaking Ground on Washington Park

Jul 14, 2025 04:34PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The City of West Sacramento on July 10 broke ground on Washington Park, the 40th park citywide, marking a major milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to expand access to green space.

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- Rep. Mike Thompson recognized Andres Olmedo as the 2025 American Dream Award recipient for Yolo County
Thompson Honors Andres Olmedo

Jul 08, 2025 11:43AM ● By Congressman Mike Thompson News Release

Rep. Mike Thompson recognized Andres Olmedo as the 2025 American Dream Award recipient for Yolo County. Thompson presents the American Dream Award during Immigrant Heritage Month to residents of California’s Fourth District who have come to the United States and made outstanding contributions to our communities.

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An explosion occurred at a facility in Esparto used by Devastating Pyrotechnics
Yuba–Sutter Fireworks Show Rescheduled Following Tragic Explosion

Jul 08, 2025 11:25AM ● By Shamaya Sutton

Esparto blast kills 7, prompts switch to new fireworks provider

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Lynnette Irlmeier, Executive Director of Empower Yolo, and her husband Bill Irlmeier, Facilities Manager, have announced their retirement
Empower Yolo Announces Retirement of Executive Director

Jul 08, 2025 11:19AM ● By Natalia Baltazar, Empower Yolo’s Director of Development and Community Relations

Lynnette Irlmeier Retires After 15 Years of Transformative Leadership

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West Sacramento Sun
Oakdale Incident Update

Jul 02, 2025 03:02PM ● By Yolo County, Esparto Fire Protection District, State Fire Marshal News Release

The Esparto Fire Protection District and the CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) is releasing this informational update regarding the explosion at a pyrotechnics facility in Esparto Tuesday July 11.

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West Sacramento Sun
Closure on Babel Slough Road Due to Culvert Replacement

Jul 01, 2025 02:52PM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Reclamation District No. 999, in coordination with the Yolo County Public Works Division, will be replacing a deteriorating culvert pipeline on Babel Slough Road, approximately three miles northwest of the Town of Clarksburg.

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This year’s West Sacramento Community Academy cohort
Community Academy Graduates Second Class

Jul 01, 2025 02:50PM ● By Seth Henderson

The City of West Sacramento’s Community Academy recently completed its second year of informing select residents about how their city operates in a free, seven-session program, according to a June 12 news release from the city.

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Caltrans is notifying motorists that a new lane will start
New Lane to Open on Westbound Interstate 80 in Yolo County

Jul 01, 2025 02:44PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is notifying motorists that a new lane will open on westbound Interstate 80 in Yolo County as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project at 5 a.m. on June 30.

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Eldridge, Whisenhunt Selected to 2025 All-Star Futures Game

Jul 01, 2025 02:39PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Top Two San Francisco Prospects to Represent Sacramento at Truist Park

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Jesse Salinas was elected Yolo County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder on June 5, 2018 and re-elected in 2022.
County Assessment Roll Tops $39.7 Billion

Jul 01, 2025 02:36PM ● By Yolo County Assessor’s Office News Release

Yolo County has surpassed the $39.7-billion mark in total assessed property value, according to the 2025 assessment roll released June 27 by Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Jesse Salinas.

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This rendering of the proposed $300-million I Street Bridge Replacement Project showcases city views on each side
$25 Million Approved for I Street Bridge Replacement

Jul 01, 2025 02:26PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

The California Transportation Commission on June 27 approved $25 million in construction funding for the I Street Bridge Replacement Project, advancing a critical regional effort to build a modern, multi-modal river crossing between West Sacramento and Sacramento.

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Isleton Bridge Rehabilitation Work Complete Sacramento County boats water river crossing mechanical electrical systems upgrade
Isleton Bridge Rehabilitation Work Complete

Jun 27, 2025 03:42PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists that as of Wednesday, June 26, the Isleton bridge on State Route 160 (SR 160) in the Delta region had its mechanical and electrical work completed, four days ahead of schedule.

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West Sacramento Sun
PROP 36 Charges in Yolo County

Jun 24, 2025 11:07AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Since Proposition 36 took effect on Dec. 18, 2024, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office has filed 77 complaints alleging the newly enacted violation of Health and Safety Code section 11395, for possession of hard drugs with two or more priors.

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West Sacramento Sun
Juvenile Program Partners with Animal Services

Jun 24, 2025 10:55AM ● By County of Yolo Office of the County Administrator

A new and heartwarming partnership between the Yolo County Probation Department and Yolo County Animal Services is giving both vulnerable youth and kittens a second chance through a unique program called “Paws for Change.”

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West Sacramento firefighters at the City Council meeting
Council OKs New Firefighters Agreement

Jun 24, 2025 10:42AM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento firefighters have now joined their fellow police department employees as some of the best compensated public safety employees in the region.

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Yolo County jobseekers are invited to an in-person Job Fair
Jobseekers Invited to Job Fair

Jun 17, 2025 04:46PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County jobseekers are invited to an in-person Job Fair on Tuesday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Community College in Woodland.

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West Sacramento Sun
Bill Introduced to Keep Homeownership Costs Down

Jun 17, 2025 04:44PM ● By Congressman Doug LaMalfa News Release

Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa of Richvale, with Democratic Congresswoman Doris Matsui of California and Republican Congresswoman Young Kim of California introduced the bipartisan Keeping Homeownership Costs Down Act (H.R. 3800) to help reduce housing costs.

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Tsavo performs during Indigifest in West Sacramento on June 14.
Fourth Annual Indigifest Lively

Jun 17, 2025 04:28PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

River Walk Park in West Sacramento had a lively atmosphere June 14 with pop-up tents featuring culturally-artistic items for sale, food, resources and people of many backgrounds at the Three Sister’s Gardens fourth annual All Nations Indigifest.

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From left are Dina Villavicencio, Stephanie Boatright and Lisa Machado, mothers who lost their children to fentanyl poisoning, raising awareness through their nonprofit organizations at the third annual Fighting Fentanyl event June 14 in West Sacramento.
Reaching Out for Victory Against Fentanyl

Jun 17, 2025 04:07PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

During the third annual Fighting Fentanyl event on June 14 to spread awareness about fentanyl poisoning, more than 100 attendees enjoyed food, performances, hot rods and community resources at the Victory Outreach Church parking lot in West Sacramento.

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Here are bats emerging from the Yolo Causeway.
Bats are Back at the Yolo Causeway

Jun 17, 2025 03:26PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Join Yolo Basin Foundation this summer on a Bat Talk and Tour from June 23 to Sept. 26.

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: The Spare The Air program is dedicated to measurably improving the region’s air quality and helping residents protect themselves from air pollution
New Air Quality Alert System Launched

Jun 17, 2025 10:20AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (Sac Metro Air District), in collaboration with the air districts of the Sacramento region, has launched a new Air Alert system for the Sacramento Region’s Spare The Air program.

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Vision Zero Aims to Cut Traffic Accidents By 50%

Jun 11, 2025 12:08PM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento is proposing measures to cut current fatal and serious injury (FSI) traffic incidents in half by 2035 - and eventually to zero after that.

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