Yolo County Government Announcements

City of Woodland (09/04/2024)

Sustainability Advisory Committee Hosts “Green Drinks” Event on Friday, September 13

Quarterly event promotes community and discussion around sustainability and climate change

State of California (09/03/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Legislature OKs Sen. Dodd’s Government Ethics Bill

Sunday, September 1, 2024SACRAMENTO The California Legislature on Saturday approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would update conflict of interest laws to ensure local governments and other parties can more effectively implement and follow the law to prevent corruption or the appearance of corruption. This bill builds on the states local government ethics safeguards by focusing in on …

State of California (09/01/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Legislature Approves Sen. Dodd’s ‘Willie Mays Highway’ Bill

Sunday, September 1, 2024SACRAMENTO The California Legislature approved a resolution from Sens. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, and colleagues statewide to name a portion of Interstate 80 in San Francisco after the late baseball icon, Willie Mays. This is an absolute homerun, Sen. Dodd said. Willie Mays endeared himself to generations of San Francisco Giants fans, including myself, …

State of California (08/30/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Legislature Approves Sen. Dodd’s Camp Coombs Park Bill

Friday, August 30, 2024SACRAMENTO Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the California Legislature has approved his measure to allow the state of California to sell land at Napa State Hospital known as Camp Coombs to Napa County for inclusion in Skyline Wilderness Park. This new parcel, when combined with the adjacent and much larger Skyline Wilderness Park, will be a …

United States (08/30/2024)

Hickory Hollow Jerky Recalls Ready-To-Eat Jerky Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2024 - Hickory Hollow Jerky, a Eufaula, Ala., establishment, is recalling approximately 6,229 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection...

City of Woodland (08/29/2024)

City Welcomes New Chief of Police

Chief Derrek Kaff to Retire in October

State of California (08/29/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Legislature Approves Sen. Dodd’s Elder Fraud Protection Bill

Thursday, August 29, 2024SACRAMENTO The California Legislature today approved a measure from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would strengthen elder and dependent adult financial abuse protections by clarifying the duties of banks and financial institutions to safeguard against fraud. Today we take an important step toward underscoring what steps a bank or credit union should take to protect against senior …

State of California (08/29/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Assembly OKs Sen. Dodd’s Defensible Space Bill

Thursday, August 29, 2024SACRAMENTO Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced the California Assembly has approved his measure to enhance wildfire safety by improving standards for creation of defensible space. With more destructive and frequent wildfires, we must take every opportunity to protect ourselves and our communities, Sen. Dodd said. One of the best things we can do it to clear …

State of California (08/29/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Assembly Approves Sen. Dodd’s Campus Harassment Bill

Thursday, August 29, 2024SACRAMENTO Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced the California Assembly has approved his legislation that would build on efforts to safeguard students from sexual misconduct and violence on California college campuses by adopting new requirements recommended in a California State Auditor report and by extending those rules to the University of California, California State University and community …

State of California (08/28/2024)

Cecilia M. Aguiar-Curry CA Assembly 04:
Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry Vows to Continue the Fight Next Year

Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry Vows to Continue the Fight Next Year beltrala Wed, 08/28/2024 - 18:54 Educators Deserve Paid Pregnancy Leave John Ferrera Chief of Staff 916-402-8900 John.Ferrera@asm.ca.gov Wednesday, August 28, 2024 SACRAMENTO, Calif. Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D- Winters) announced today that she has decided to hold AB 2901 on the Senate Floor. She plans to continue her fight …

State of California (08/28/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Assembly Approves Sen. Dodd’s Tribal Compacts Bill

Wednesday, August 28, 2024SACRAMENTO Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced the California Assembly has approved his measure that would ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming. This legislation helps enhance economic stability and self-sufficiency among Californias first people while providing revenue and good-paying jobs for thousands of others across our state, …

State of California (08/28/2024)

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Sen. Dodd: September is California Wine Month

Wednesday, August 28, 2024SACRAMENTO Recognizing the economic and cultural significance of the California wine industry, which plays an important role in the Golden States iconic lifestyle and leads the world in quality and environmental sustainability, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, designates September as California Wine Month. California is renowned for producing the worlds best wines, enhancing the states bounty of fresh …

State of California (08/27/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Sen. Dodd’s Generative AI Accountability Act Clears Assembly

Tuesday, August 27, 2024SACRAMENTO Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the California Assembly has approved his legislation that would build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected. We know generative AI has …

State of California (08/27/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Assembly Approves Sen. Dodd’s SMART Train Measure

Tuesday, August 27, 2024SACRAMENTO Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the California Assembly has approved his legislation that would help ensure continued operations of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit district by creating a voter-initiative process to extend critical sales-tax revenue. This approval is a big step toward keeping the SMART train rolling toward our goals of reducing emissions and providing …

State of California (08/26/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Legislature Passes Sen. Dodd’s Wheelchair Users Bill

Monday, August 26, 2024SACRAMENTO The California Legislature today approved a measure from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would grant power wheelchair users the right to have their own equipment repaired, eliminating delays that could leave them immobilized while reducing costs to one of Californias most vulnerable populations. We must enhance quality of life for people with mobility issues, Sen. Dodd …

State of California (08/26/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Assembly OKs Sen. Dodd’s Cultural Burn Bill

Monday, August 26, 2024SACRAMENTO The California Assembly today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa that would allow Native American tribes to play a larger role in conducting controlled burns, a proven wildfire prevention method, helping to safeguard the state. We all know the seriousness of the wildfire threat in California, Sen. Dodd said. We must do everything in our …

State of California (08/26/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Assembly Approves Sen. Dodd’s Shipping Safety Bill

Monday, August 26, 2024SACRAMENTO The California Assembly today approved a measure from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would bolster merchant shipping industry safety while saving money by encouraging investment in new, state-of-the-art pilot vessels. Today we take an important step toward protecting the thousands of cargo ships that ply California waters each year, Sen. Dodd said. By upgrading the fleet …

City of Woodland (08/22/2024)

DUI Checkpoint on Saturday 8/24/24

Woodland Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint 8/24/24

State of California (08/22/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
"I've learned a lot more by LISTENING to people" / Senator Bill Dodd Looks Back on His Legislative Career

After 25 years as a local and state lawmaker and an astonishing 115 (and counting!) bills signed into law in his legislative career, State Senator Bill Dodd leaves the senate this fall, attributing his collaborative approach to lawmaking, the hard work of his loyal team, and his willingness to listen, as keys to his success as a policymaker. Click here …

State of California (08/20/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Sen. Dodd: State Awards $4 Million for Local Wildfire Prevention Projects

Tuesday, August 20, 2024SACRAMENTO Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today that Cal Fires Wildfire Prevention Grants Program has awarded more than $4 million to North Bay communities pursuing fire-safety projects including hazardous fuels reduction, planning and education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while reducing greenhouses gases. Protecting our communities from the devastating effects of climate-driven wildfire …

City of Woodland (08/19/2024)

City Breaks Ground on Aquatic Center

New facility will expand aquatic opportunities, equity, and safety for Woodlanders of all ages.

United States (08/16/2024)

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported From the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that were...

United States (08/16/2024)

Perdue Foods LLC, Recalls Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Chicken Breast Nugget and Tender Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2024 - Perdue Foods LLC, a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products that may be contaminated...

United States (08/16/2024)

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various meat and poultry products that were...

United States (08/16/2024)

Perdue Foods LLC, Recalls Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Chicken Breast Nugget and Tender Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2024 - Perdue Foods LLC, a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products that may be contaminated...

State of California (08/15/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Assembly Approves Sen. Dodd’s Vallejo Public Safety Bill

Thursday, August 15, 2024SACRAMENTO Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the Assembly has unanimously approved his legislation that would help address chronic police staffing shortages in Vallejo by allowing qualified, retired law enforcement officers to work up to full-time for the Solano County Sheriffs Office, providing the additional deputies needed to aid Vallejo during the staffing emergency. Today we take …

City of Woodland (08/13/2024)

Teen Pack Throwdown Dodgeball Tournament

Students 6th-8th grades get ready to participate in the upcoming Dodgeball tournament!

State of California (08/09/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Sen. Dodd Comments on California Insurance Reform

Friday, August 9, 2024SACRAMENTO Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding insurance marketplace rate reforms implemented by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara that were called for in Gov. Gavin Newsoms May budget revision: This is an important step forward, and Commissioner Lara and Gov. Newsom deserve credit for being proactive, said Sen. Dodd. Business as usual is clearly …

State of California (08/09/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
Sen. Dodd Comments on California’s AI Partnership

Friday, August 9, 2024SACRAMENTO Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding the partnership reached by Gov. Gavin Newsom with California-based Nvidia to help prepare the state for opportunities and challenges posed by the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence. This kind of forward-looking collaboration with the private sector will help ensure California remains a leader in the new …

State of California (08/08/2024)

Bill Dodd CA Senate 03:
August 2024 – District Report

August 2024 District ReportMonday, August 12, 2024 A Message from Bill Dodd Dear Neighbor, Students start returning to school this month as we in the Capitol make a final push on legislation to protect consumers from hidden fees, prevent wildfire and prepare for emerging AI technology, among many other topics. In this Issue: Wildfire Safety & Preparedness Delta Week Legislative …

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