Yolo County Local News


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These California Schools Connect Kids to Community Services. Will They Survive Budget Cuts?

05/16/2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom launched the community school initiative with $4.1 billion in grants to connect students and their families to medical care, counseling and other services.

Sacramento City Council Approves Electric Appliance Plan

05/15/2024

In its May 14 meeting, the Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a plan to encourage residents and businesses to replace gas appliances with electric.

Advocates Oppose Plans to Close Homeless Camp

05/15/2024

Residents and supporters of self-governing homeless "Camp Resolution" marched to Sacramento city hall on May 15 in opposition of city plans to close the camp.

Davis Downtown Business Association Announces New Executive Director

05/14/2024

The Davis Downtown Business Association has named former City of Davis mayor Brett Lee as the new executive director.

Counties Prepare for Mosquito Season

05/14/2024

Mosquito vector control agencies are preparing for mosquito season in San Joaquin and Sacramento counties.

Sacramento Zoo Move Approved

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.

14th Annual Loopalooza Held

05/13/2024

The 14th annual Loopalooza event was held on May 5 as bicyclists celebrated by riding the 12-mile Davis bike loop.

I-80 Project EIR Released

05/13/2024

The environmental impact report for the Yolo Interstate-80 Corridor Improvements Project has been released by CalTrans.

Sacramento Plans to Double Urban Canopy

05/12/2024

Sacramento is seeking public comment on its "Urban Forrest Plan" to increase the trees in the city with priority given to areas in North and South Sacramento.

Davis Popular University for the Liberation of Palestine (PULP) Encampment Updates

05/10/2024

The Aggie is providing daily updates on the pro-Palestinian encampment in the UC Davis Memorial Union Quad.

Coffee Studied at UC Davis

05/09/2024

On May 3, the Coffee Center at the UC Davis College of Engineering, opened with a focus on the study of coffee.

KDVS Celebrates 60 Years

05/06/2024

A look back, and a look ahead, for UC Davis student-run radio station KDVS.

Student Encampment Set Up In UC Davis Memorial Union Quad

05/06/2024

Divestment tops list of five demands issued by encampment organizers.

Yolo Community Foundation Announces Endowed Fund

05/04/2024

An initial donation of $1.3 million established a new All Things Right & Relevant endowment for grants to support career development for those living with mental health diagnoses.

How Congress Is Letting Die an Internet Connectivity Lifeline for Millions

05/04/2024

More than half of the U.S. House supports a bill to extend the funds, but it can’t get out of committee.

Metal Detectors, Fear, Frustration. College Commencements Altered Amid Gaza War Protests

05/04/2024

At many universities across the country, graduation for the Class of 2024 will feel more like making it through airport security than a procession through a free-flowing campus green or a cheering stadium crowd.

Big Day of Giving Raises $13 Million

05/03/2024

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation announced the May 2 Big Day of Giving had raised $13.2 million in donations to 826 nonprofits in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.

City of Sacramento Releases Budget Plan to Close Deficit With Cuts, Fee Increases

05/02/2024

Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan on Tuesday released a budget proposal outlining a plan to close the $66 million deficit staff warned of a couple months ago by increasing fees and cutting services. 

Dual Enrollment Earns College Credits

05/02/2024

The Winters Joint Unified School District signed a dual enrollment agreement with Yuba Community College District opening a path for Winters High School students to earn college credits.

May Day for Palestine’ Event Held at UC Davis

05/01/2024

Hundreds of people attended a May 1 event held in the quad outside the Memorial Union on the UC Davis campus.

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