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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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West Sacramento K-9 Association Holds 5K, Celebrates K9 Retirement

Oct 02, 2024 11:14AM ● By Annie Kerr

On Saturday, Sept. 28, the West Sacramento K-9 Association held its third annual 5K/10K, and this time, it was to celebrate the retirement of Yoda, one of their beloved K-9’s.

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IRONMAN Triathlon to Bring Tourism to West Sacramento

Oct 02, 2024 10:55AM ● By Annie Kerr

West Sacramento is about to take part in one of the biggest triathlons in the world.

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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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Youth Address Climate Change

Sep 24, 2024 12:50PM ● By Angela Underwood

Youth in West Sacramento have $50,000 to reduce climate change

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Highway Ramp Temporarily Closed for Pavement Work

Sep 12, 2024 02:25PM ● By City of West Sacramento News Release

Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) is alerting motorists of an extended ramp closure for the ongoing Yolo Interstate 80 (I-80) Pavement Rehabilitation Project happening through West Sacramento, beginning the night of Sept. 13.

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Ironman Shuts Down Dock

Sep 12, 2024 01:34PM ● By Angela Underwood

The closure addresses debris removal, safety inspections and cleaning prior to the event, according to West Sacramento public information officer Paul Hosley. Absolutely no vessel usage is allowed, Hosley said, unless city authorized, and it will be subject to citation and removal at the owner's expense.

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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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Yolo County Board of Supervisors Recognizes Women’s Equality Day

Sep 05, 2024 09:53AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution at their Aug. 27 meeting, designating Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day in Yolo County. This resolution serves as a significant acknowledgment of the progress made toward gender equality and highlights the ongoing efforts required to achieve true equity.

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Yolo County Office of Education Launches School Resiliency and Sustainability Project

Sep 05, 2024 09:34AM ● By Yolo County Office of Education News Release

It is the first County Office of Education in the U.S. to move forward with the operation of its own independent microgrid

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Yolo County Welcomes New Director of Human Resources

Sep 05, 2024 09:18AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County announced the appointment Aug. 29 of Kamaljit Pannu as its new director of human resources.

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Yolo Classic Car and Truck Show Announces Winners

Sep 05, 2024 09:12AM ● By Yolo County News Release

Despite an early morning drizzle and an afternoon downpour, more than 800 attendees enjoyed the seventh annual “Cruisin’ into the Next Chapter” Classic Car and Truck Show on Saturday, Aug. 24, in Yolo.

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West Sacramento to Host Cancer Champions Run

Sep 04, 2024 04:58PM ● By Annie Kerr

Starting at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14, the inaugural event will take place at River Walk Park, 651 2nd St., West Sacramento to raise money for Cancer Champions, a nonprofit organization that serves as a mentor and support system for those in any stage of their cancer journey.

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Tree Ordinance Under Review

Sep 04, 2024 04:27PM ● By Angela Underwood

Taking down a tree is not as easy as it sounds here.

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Moving Yolo Youth Forward

Sep 04, 2024 03:39PM ● By Kristin Thébaud

The nonprofit organization they created, Make It Happen for Yolo County, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, serving under-resourced transition-age youth (approximately ages 16 to 24) who are aging out of the child welfare, mental health or juvenile justice systems.

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iHealth Labs Opens New Office, Marking Significant Growth

Aug 27, 2024 01:27PM ● By iHealth Labs News Release

iHealth Labs, a leading provider of digital health solutions best known for its distinctive orange-box COVID-19 tests, announced Aug. 21 the opening of its new office in Sacramento

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Yolo County Opens Annual Survey for Rural Community Investment Program

Aug 27, 2024 10:42AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Department of Community Services' Natural Resources Division is pleased to announce the launch of its annual survey for the Rural Community Investment Program (formerly known as the Rural Initiative Program).

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Long-Awaited State Street Rehab Moves Forward

Aug 27, 2024 10:37AM ● By Angela Underwood

State Street is getting a multi-million-dollar makeover.

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Yolo High Wheelers Sign Andrew LaCour

Aug 27, 2024 10:18AM ● By Yolo High Wheelers News Release

The Yolo High Wheelers recently signed UC Davis alumnus Andrew LaCour to his first professional contract.

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Yolo County Hosts Annual Farmworker Resource Fair

Aug 27, 2024 10:11AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), YoloWorks! and the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board will host the second annual Yolo County Farmworker Resource Fair. This event will be held on September 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Woodland Community College.

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