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.

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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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01/09/2025
State prisoners have long been a part of California’s firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.

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01/09/2025
Following months of closure, the Great Lawn at Central Park in Davis has been reopened. Read on to learn what's new.

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12/20/2024
In the December 10 meeting of the Winters City Council, newly elected members were sworn in. And in a special meeting of the council on December 11, the final design for the proposed Paseo Park on Main Street was presented. Read on to learn more.

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11/22/2024
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Five artists are in the running to create a permanent, public art display at the new Walnut Park Library in Davis.

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11/18/2024
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Seacliff State Beach was obliterated by storms in 2023. California State Parks is mobilizing the public to reimagine its future.

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11/12/2024
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Presented by the West Sacramento Recreation Center, Turkey Tri is a popular sprint triathlon that takes place annually, typically around the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a festive, family-friendly event that welcomes athletes of all levels to participate in various race formats designed to offer something for everyone. This year, the Turkey Tri will be at 9 a.m. Nov. 30.

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10/29/2024
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The City of West Sacramento celebrated the installation of new LED lights at the Recreation Center/River City High School tennis courts on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

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10/01/2024
On September 25, the City of West Sacramento received $15 million in federal funds to be directed to renovations for Bryte Park.

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09/27/2024
A September 14 groundbreaking celebrated to kickoff of a $2.7 million Davis Central Park renovation project.

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09/26/2024
A look at the cleanup held on September 21 at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve.

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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.