Yolo County Local News

Nathalie “NJ” Mvondo is running in the March 5 primary for the District 4 seat on the Yolo County Board of Supervisors, which has been held by current Supervisor Jim Provenza since 2008.

The first of the downtown infill projects goes to the Planning Commission, seeking approval for a finding that the project is consistent with the Downtown Davis Specific Plan EIR.

Some Sacramento County voters will be asked to weigh in this March on who should represent them on two local school boards, the Sacramento County Office of Education and Twin Rivers Unified School District.

Sheila Allen is running for the District 4 seat on the Yolo County Board of Supervisors in the March 5 primary. Allen currently serves as the deputy supervisor to Supervisor Jim Provenza, who is not seeking re-election.

At a Jan. 17 meeting, officials from the Davis City Council and Davis Joint Unified School District talked about a new safety measure, road work updates, new learning strategies and questions regarding funds.

Woodland’s County Fair Mall will close indefinitely due to a notice to vacate the Fire Department issued following its discovery of fire code violations in the mall’s fire suppression system.

Farmstead is a piece of property that Wood Rodgers land development hopes to transform into residential houses with a portion set aside for commercial purposes.

The new top Democrat in the state Senate announces his leadership team and new committee chairpersons. He rewarded some allies, and filled five of seven leadership posts with women or legislators of color.

Sacramento, known for its tree-filled landscape, faces unique challenges in intense weather. The convergence of high winds with large trees poses significant risks to people and urban infrastructure.

Ten conservation groups filed an intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for its failure to list western wolves under the Endangered Species Act.

A study in the latest issue of Nature Communications helps explain why there is more unconscious, or implicit, racial bias in some cities than others.

Journalism and democracy are undeniably intertwined. As the late media critic James Carey put it, “No journalism, no democracy; but, equally, no democracy, no journalism.”

UC Merced will be highlighted on an Amazon Prime show that showcases universities around the world.

Here’s where they stand on the economy, crime and the border.

Both student representatives and researchers argue that renewing the contract would go against university commitments to health and sustainability.

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced consumer tools to help tenants and landlords understand how much rent can rise under a state law.

California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock bucked his party to vote against impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

California State Parks has recommended $6.7 million for seven local nonmotorized trail projects in various cities, including Galt and Gilroy.

California’s law that requires background checks when purchasing ammunition is back in place.

Parker Christensen, a local Eagle Scout candidate, has selected his Eagle service project aimed at aiding the repopulation of the threatened burrowing owl, which once flourished in Yolo County.