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Environment Health State of California

California Sets Nation’s First Water Standard for Cancer-Causing Contaminant

04/17/2024
Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, hexavalent chromium is found statewide.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice United States

Senate Impeachment Trial Begins for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

04/17/2024
Alejandro N. Mayorkas, a Cuban immigrant who grew up in California, is the first U.S. Cabinet official impeached in nearly 150 years.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

City of West Sacramento

City Officials Honor Yolo County Library System

04/16/2024
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Proclamation Presented by Mayor Martha Guerrero and West Sacramento City Council.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

City of West Sacramento

Mayor and Council Fight Strong for Equity

04/16/2024
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The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the commitment to the California Equal Pay Pledge are now formally backed West Sacramento.

From Daily Democrat...

Public Safety Crime & Justice City of Woodland

Woodland Toughens Illegal Fireworks Ordinance

04/11/2024
The City of Woodland is increasing fines for possession or use of illegal fireworks to $1,000 per device.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

Education Government

Bond Issue Brings School Board Meeting to Boil

04/09/2024
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A resolution to refund a bond based on market conditions caused some controversy at the March 28 Washington Unified School District (WUSD) Meeting.

From CalMatters...

Homelessness Government State of California

California Fails to Track Its Homelessness Spending or Results, a New Audit Says

04/09/2024
There’s so little data available, it’s impossible to even tell if several of California’s largest homelessness programs are working, according to a statewide audit released Tuesday.

From Davis Enterprise...

Health County of Yolo

Supervisors Discuss Local Medi-Cal Health Coverage in County

04/09/2024
In their April 9 meeting, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors discussed the plight of 17,000 local Medi-Cal recipients who are scrambling to find new primary care providers by May 1.

From Davis Enterprise...

Community Service & Support City of Davis

Davis Seeks Commission Applicants

04/09/2024
The City of Davis is seeking local residents to fill openings on city commissions.

From Davis Enterprise...

Transportation Sustainability City of Davis

Cool Pavement Funding Announced

04/09/2024
The City of Davis will receive $24M in federal funding for roadway upgrades utilizing cool pavement technology and other roadway rehabilitation projects.

From California Healthline...

Crime & Justice State of California

California Fails to Adequately Help Blind and Deaf Prisoners, US Judge Rules

04/08/2024
Thirty years after prisoners with disabilities sued the state of California and 25 years after a federal court first ordered accommodations, a judge found that state prison and parole officials still are not doing enough to help deaf and blind prisoners.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics State of California

Business Groups and Lawmakers Battle Over Ballot Measure to Limit California Tax Increases

04/08/2024
Anti-tax groups in California have qualified a measure for the November ballot that would make raising state and local taxes much more difficult. It’s a showdown that’s been building for nearly five decades.

From Daily Democrat...

Community Service & Support County of Yolo

Applications Open for Community Services Action Board

04/06/2024
The Yolo County Community Services Action Board is seeking applicants to join in its mission to combat poverty by promoting the health, safety, stability and self-sufficiency of low-income residents of the county.

From Daily Democrat...

Parks & Recreation Transportation City of Woodland

Celebration of Woodland Pedestrian Overcrossing Set for April 24

04/06/2024
A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held on April 24 celebrating the new Sports Park Drive Bike and Pedestrian Overcrossing.

From CalMatters...

Housing Government

These Californians Just Got Protection From Big Rent Hikes

04/05/2024
Tenants in many new privately owned, low-income units will be protected from double-digit increases. So will some in existing units, after a state committee on affordable housing imposed a rent cap.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Government State of California

CA Budget Deal Gets Early Start on Deficit

04/05/2024
Not filling open positions in state government, cutting a school facilities program and several climate initiatives, delaying funding for public transit — these are some of the first steps that California officials plan to take to deal with a looming multibillion-dollar budget deficit.

From Daily Democrat...

Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Sports City of Woodland

Woodland Begins Pickleball Court Construction

04/05/2024
Woodland is incorporating pickleball courts as part of the William Crawford Senior Park Court Reconstruction Project.

From Daily Democrat...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Sports City of West Sacramento

Oakland A’s Temporary Move to West Sacramento

04/04/2024
The A's will play at Sutter Health Park for three years, with an option for an additional year, while a new stadium is built for move to Las Vegas.

From West Sacramento News Ledger...

Land Use & Development Animals City of West Sacramento

West Sac Goats Are Back in Town!

04/03/2024
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Have you seen the goats yet? Head over to the Clarksburg Branch Line Trail!

From Daily Democrat...

Art, Culture & Media Education Land Use & Development City of Davis

Congressman Mike Thompson Secures Funds for Walnut Park Library Project

03/29/2024
Congressman Mike Thompson, D-Yolo, secured $850K in federal funds from the last appropriations bill to help finance the new Walnut Park Library project in the City of Davis.

Yolo County Local News: Local Governments