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Board Adopts Budget Amid Continued Structural Deficit

Sep 28, 2026 04:50PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget on Tuesday, Sept. 22, approving a balanced spending plan amid an ongoing structural deficit, rising costs and continued reductions in state and federal funding.

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California Gas Average Tops $6 a Gallon

Sep 18, 2026 09:15AM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Council Approves Solid Waste Contract with GreenWaste

Sep 14, 2026 05:06PM ● By John McCallum

The City Council voted 4-1 at their Sept. 9 meeting to authorize the city manager and staff to enter into a 10-year contract with GreenWaste Recovery, LLC for solid waste collection in the city.

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Income-Qualified Homeowners Among Those Eligible to Access Remaining State Solar and Battery Funds

Aug 31, 2026 03:51PM ● By Haven Energy News Release

Haven Energy is helping eligible California homeowners across participating publicly owned utilities access state funding that can cover the cost of home battery systems

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California Fuel Prices Continue to Fall

Aug 13, 2026 03:02PM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Council Places Delinquent Service Accounts on Property Tax Rolls

Aug 10, 2026 04:57PM ● By John McCallum

Like other cities in the region, West Sacramento is attempting to collect monies owed from service accounts by placing these delinquent charges on the county tax rolls of the subject properties — an amount totaling over $1.26 million.

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Yolo County Assessment Roll Reaches Record $41.2 Billion

Jul 07, 2026 10:50AM ● By Yolo County Assessor’s Office News Release

Yolo County's 2026 assessment roll has reached a record $41.2 billion in total assessed property value, according to Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Jesse Salinas. The roll reflects a 3.98% increase over the prior year.

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Council Adopts O&M, Capital Projects Budget

Jun 29, 2026 04:36PM ● By John McCallum

City Council voted 4-0 at their June 17 meeting to adopt a resolution approving the city’s 2026-27 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget.

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Council Spends Almost $10 Million on Two Land Purchases

May 12, 2026 10:34AM ● By John McCallum

The City Council has authorized staff to move ahead with spending $9.6 million to acquire property for future development at two separate locations in West Sacramento.

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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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Property Tax Delinquent if Not Paid by April 10

Mar 24, 2026 11:04AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Tax Collector’s Office reminds property owners in Yolo County that the second installment of 2025-26 Secured Property Taxes was due Sunday, Feb. 1 and will become delinquent if not paid by Friday, April 10.

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Spanish-Language Financial Education Workshop Series

Feb 09, 2026 04:32PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA) YoloWorks!, in partnership with BMO Bank, is pleased to offer a free Spanish-language financial education workshop series.

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Assembly Democrats Refuse to Stop a Double Tax on Drivers

Feb 09, 2026 04:07PM ● By Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

Lawmakers vote against stopping a per-mile driving tax from being added on top of the gas tax

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United Way to Help Residents this Tax Season

Feb 09, 2026 03:57PM ● By United Way Capital Region News Release

Local residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program that runs through April 15.

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California Gas Prices Edge Higher as February Kicks Off

Feb 09, 2026 03:53PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

Gas prices are up as spring nears but are still cheaper than 2025 prices

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Small Business Comment on Optimism Index

Jan 20, 2026 12:24PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Improved National Outlook Runs Up Against Golden State Realities

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Celebrate Financial Wellness Month with CalKIDS

Jan 20, 2026 11:43AM ● By CalKIDS Scholarships News Release

Financial Wellness Month is a time for families across California to set goals, build healthier money habits and plan for the year ahead.

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$225,000 Mobilized by Yolo County for CalFresh Benefit Delay

Nov 12, 2025 09:38AM ● By MPG Staff

Tobacco Settlement Funds to Support Yolo County CalFresh Residents Affected by Government Shutdown

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New Study: 38% of Americans Say Cash Feels More 'Real' Than Digital Money

Nov 05, 2025 11:57AM ● By BrandPoint Content

Close to 2 in 5 Americans (38 percent) say cash feels more "real" than digital money: It's a tangible reminder of value, and remains a permanent part of their financial toolkit (27 percent).

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period Announced

Oct 14, 2025 11:59AM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for property tax postponement are now being processed.

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Yolo County to Host Energy And Resilience Resource Fair

Oct 07, 2025 04:26PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The fair will connect residents with tools and resources to save money, improve home comfort and strengthen community resilience.

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Reduce Electricity during Flex Alerts and Earn Bill Credits

Aug 11, 2025 05:05PM ● By MPG Staff

With temperature rising, it’s not too late to register for Power Saver Rewards, a California Public Utilities Commission program.

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Supervisor Barajas Distributes More Than $8,000 in Toys

Jan 13, 2025 05:41PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, in collaboration with the Dunnigan Fire Association, successfully hosted the fourth annual Christmas Toy Distribution in the tight-knit community of Dunnigan.

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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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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

Sep 18, 2024 09:24AM ● By IRS News Release

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.

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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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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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City, School Partner Up Again

Aug 19, 2024 06:05PM ● By Angela Underwood

The City of West Sacramento approved a contract worth more than $2 million with the Washington Unified School District (WUSD)

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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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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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