Yolo County Local News: Parks & Recreation


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Image caption: The Baldwin Hills area in South Los Angeles is one region where a state conservancy would keep open land accessible to the public.
California’s 10 State Conservancies: How They Protect Parks and Open Land

How California’s 10 state conservancies buy up open land and shield it from developers to preserve the natural environment for public use.

Image caption: There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained

Community service districts can do most anything a city government can do. Here’s how they work and how to start one.

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07/23/2024
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West Sacramento's July 2024 Parks Make Life Better decree was given at Bridgeway Island Park and complimented by a $30,000 donation from West Sacramento.

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07/10/2024
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held celebrating the opening of new pickleball courts at Crawford Park in Woodland.

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07/09/2024
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The 170th California State Fair offers 17 days of old-fashioned fun for the whole family, from July 12 to July 28.

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07/02/2024
Nearly every major environmental group in California opposes a bill that would modify the state’s signature environmental law to speed up upgrades to power lines. Supporters say it would help free the state from fossil fuels and make the grid more reliable, but opponents fear it would damage state parks.

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06/24/2024
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The City of Davis announced today that there will be a free July 4th celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 4 – 10 p.m. at Community Park, located at 203 E. 14th Street in Davis.

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06/20/2024
On June 19, California YIMBY announced support for the California Forever project going to the Solano County ballot in November.

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06/11/2024
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West Sacramento city officials are considering a $2.4-million parkland purchase.

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05/24/2024
In its May 21 meeting, the Woodland City Council approved plans for the $15.3 million Southeast Area Aquatic Center Project.

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05/13/2024
The Elk Grove City Council voted to approve the move of the Sacramento Zoo to a 100 acre lot at Kammerer Road and Lotz Parkway.

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05/07/2024
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This spring, the City of Davis invites the community to check out the City’s many open space areas that are ideal for walks, runs or family exploration.

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04/27/2024
The Davis Farmers Market popular Picnic in the Park is back, running every Wednesday from 4PM to 8PM starting on May 1 and running through September.

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04/11/2024
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The Davis Phoenix Coalition plans a month full of events to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, beginning with its 10th annual festival on June 1. Activities also include a festival after party, fun run, skate and comedy nights, and plenty of drag queens.

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04/07/2024
The construction of the Knights Landing Community Park is set to commence with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 9.

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

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

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03/28/2024
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved the construction a new playground in the El Rio Villa Housing Community outside of the city of Winters during their March 12 meeting.

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03/28/2024
A groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for April 9 signals the start of construction of the Knights Landing Community Park.

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03/20/2024
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More frequent outdoor breaks can improve student attention, reduce behavior problems.

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03/17/2024
Though completed and opened in February, city staff are requesting an additional $185,000 for the Highway 113 Sports Parks Pedestrian Overcrossing..

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03/10/2024
80 shade trees at Crawford, Tredway and Traynham Parks were planted by dozens of volunteers Saturday morning in Woodland as part of the "city of trees" Arbor Day celebration.
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