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West Sacramento Authorizes Bonds, Mid-Term Budget

Aug 27, 2024 10:07AM ● By Angela Underwood

Nestled among many agenda items, city officials approved a resolution for the issuance and sale of Bridge District bonds not to exceed $233 million

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Commissioner Lara Orders Insurance Protections Following Wildfire Emergencies

Aug 21, 2024 04:40PM ● By California Department of Insurance News Release

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage for more than 185,000 policyholders affected by the Park, Borel, and Gold Complex fires.

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Tuleyome Tale – Safe Summer Hiking

Aug 20, 2024 09:10AM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Heading outdoors, even during the heat of summer, is not only possible but with a little preparation it can be safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling

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Health Advisory Issued for Cache Creek and Lake Washington

Aug 20, 2024 08:59AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Department of Community Services’ Environmental Health Division, in collaboration with the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and Yolo County Parks, has issued a health and safety advisory for portions of Cache Creek and Lake Washington

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California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

Aug 20, 2024 08:55AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply

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Mayor, Pro-Tem Mayor Face-Off

Aug 19, 2024 06:13PM ● By Angela Underwood

West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guererro is vying against Mayor Pro Tem (or Vice-Mayor) Dawnte Early to keep her center seat at the dais

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Mayor Addresses Utility Crisis

Aug 14, 2024 02:49PM ● By Angela Underwood, photos by Angela Underwood

City officials want to cut power to their partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) due to high rates

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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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Dangerous Heatwave Continues

Jul 09, 2024 11:53AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom Urged Californians on July 5 to Take Precautions and Directed an All-Hands Response to the Heatwave by State Government

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Experienced Resident to Fill Commission Vacancy

Jul 09, 2024 11:24AM ● By Angela Underwood

The Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Commission (TMI) Has a New Sitting Member: Corey Cummings

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City Report Details Tax Measures

Jul 09, 2024 11:09AM ● By Angela Underwood

Four Comprehensive Sales Tax Measure Reports Clarify Exactly What Officials Do With Voter-Approved Funds

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Free or Low-Cost Home Repairs in the Bryte Broderick Neighborhood

Jul 03, 2024 05:21PM ● By Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento News Release

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento has Extended the Deadline for Applications for Free or Low-Cost Home Repairs for Homeowners in the Bryte Broderick Neighborhood of West Sacramento

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Decades-Long Development Continues

Jul 03, 2024 03:58PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Grand Gateway Master Plan is a Walkable, Mixed-Use Destination that Ties Together the Bridge District, Washington District and West Capitol Avenue, the Central Business Corridor

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Community Thanked During State of the City

Jul 03, 2024 03:46PM ● By Angela Underwood

West Sacramento’s State of the City Address Listed a Litany of Achievements, Such as Being Home to a Major League Baseball Team

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California Expands Access to Naloxone

Jun 25, 2024 04:37PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On June 21, Governor Gavin Newsom Announced that CalRx-Branded Over-the-Counter Naloxone HCL Nasal Spray, 4 mg, will be Available for Free to Eligible Organizations Through the Naloxone Distribution Project

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West Nile Virus Activity Detected in Yolo County

Jun 25, 2024 08:55AM ● By Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District, in Partnership with Yolo County, Announced June 13 that the First Signs of West Nile Virus (WNV) Activity Have Been Detected in Yolo County

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Yolo County Library’s Summer Reading Program Returns

Jun 25, 2024 08:48AM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Join Yolo County Library’s Annual Summer Reading Program that Started June 1 and Runs Through Aug. 15

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Durheim Joins California Farm Bureau as First Chief Operating Officer

Jun 18, 2024 04:21PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Farm Bureau is Pleased to Announce Dan Durheim as its New Chief Operating Officer

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Homebuyer Assistance Program Available to Help Households Impacted by Wildfires

Jun 14, 2024 11:40AM ● By Golden State Finance Authority News Release

Up to $350,000 in Forgivable Assistance Available to Qualifying Households

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Birds and Mosquito Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Jun 11, 2024 02:24PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

On June 10, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Confirmed that the First Mosquito Sample of the Season has Tested Positive for West Nile Virus (WNV)

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Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $25,000

Jun 11, 2024 09:27AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Grant of $25,000 from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Community Fund Ensures Local Under-Resourced Transition Age Foster Youth Can Become Successful First-Time Renters

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Controller Cohen Issues April Cash Report

Jun 05, 2024 02:09PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

California Fiscal Year-to-Date Revenues Still Trend Below Expectations

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Food Access in West Sac Improves with Mobile Farmers Market

Jun 04, 2024 09:14AM ● By Center for Land-Based Learning News Release

Mobile Market Makes Five Stops in West Sacramento

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Aging Caregivers Task Force Virtual Meeting

May 15, 2024 10:44AM ● By Angela Underwood

Virtual Meeting via Zoom is Scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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Central Landfill and Northern Recycling Awarded $10 Million

May 14, 2024 04:34PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Central Landfill and Northern Recycling LLC Receive Grant from CalRecycle

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Port Commission Looks Forward

May 14, 2024 04:27PM ● By Angela Underwood

Port of West Sacramento Opened in 1963

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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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CalAnimals and More to Host First-Ever California Adopt-A-Pet Day On June 1

May 08, 2024 04:09PM ● By Will Reisman, Progress Public Affairs News Release

ASPCA Providing Funds to Cover Adoption Fees for Participating Shelters

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North Riverwalk Trail Extension Open

May 07, 2024 10:24AM ● By Angela Underwood

West Sacramento Trail Extension Opens After Being Under Construction Since October 2022

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I-Street Bridge Eminent Domain Disappoints Some

May 07, 2024 10:19AM ● By Angela Underwood, photos by Angela Underwood

Eminent Domain Regarding the I-Street Bridge Project Pits Some Property Owners Against the City Over the Price of Their Land

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Yolo Farm to Fork Welcomes New President

May 01, 2024 08:52AM ● By Yolo Farm to Fork News Release

Christine Polycarpe Replaces Former President Suzanne Falzone

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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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West Sacramento Officials Tour Levee Improvement Project

Apr 30, 2024 02:50PM ● By Angela Underwood

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District Commander Col. Chad Caldwell, Rep. Doris Matsui and Mayor Martha Guerrero Gather for Tour

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Salmon Poisoning Disease Warning Given to Dog Owners

Apr 26, 2024 02:12PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Salmon Poisoning Disease is a Potentially Fatal Condition Seen Only in Dogs

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Study Shows Yolo Ag Workers’ Food Inequity

Apr 24, 2024 11:12AM ● By Gary Zavoral

Yolo County Study Indicates that Those Who Work Hard to Bring Others Their Food are the Ones who are Most Food-Insecure

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