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Woodland City Council Approves Additional Affordable Housing

04/18/2025
In their April 15 meeting, the Woodland City Council approved moving forward with an additional 96 units of affordable housing at the Vista Del Robles complex at Ashley Avenue and Main Street.

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Land Use & Development City of Woodland

Woodland Expands Urban Limit Line

04/17/2025
In their April 15 meeting, the Woodland City Council approved a petition by Clark Pacific and Bayer Research to advance the expansion of the Urban Limit Line, a move which will be decided by voters in the next election.

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Land Use & Development Government City of Woodland

Petition Seeks City of Woodland Expansion of Urban Limit Line

04/13/2025
The Woodland City Council will consider and vote whether to approve a petition from Clark Pacific and Bayer Research and Development to extend the northern Urban Limit Line to encompass their properties. If approved by the council, it will them be placed on the 2026 ballot, to be decided by resident voters.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Woodland Regional Park Preserve Pavilion Project

03/27/2025
A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of a new pavilion at Woodland Regional Park Preserve was held on March 25, with special honors paid to the Woodland Sunrise Rotary Club and other contributing Rotary clubs.

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Land Use & Development Transportation City of Woodland

Woodland Seeks Alternate Location for New Transit Center

03/20/2025
Finding a previous location unsuitable, the Woodland City Council is working with the Yolo Transportation District to identify an alternate location. Read on for details.

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Parks & Recreation Community Service & Support City of Woodland Rotary Club of Woodland Rotary Club of Woodland Sunrise

Rotary Clubs Pavilion Project at Regional Park Advances

03/18/2025
Read on to learn more about how Woodland’s Rotary Clubs are working with the City of Woodland to build a covered observation platform at Regional Park.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Agriculture, Food & Gardening City of Woodland

First Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Woodland

02/01/2025
After seven years of effort, two business partners celebrated the opening of their Woodland Cannabis Dispensary on January 31. Read on to learn more.

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Community Service & Support Crime & Justice City of Woodland

Woodland Police Department Hires Full-Time Community Services Officer

10/26/2024
An introduction to Maria Roa who was hired as a community service officer with the Woodland Police Department.

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Elections & Politics City of Woodland

Election Forum: Woodland Council

10/06/2024
A report on the recently held forum for candidates running for seats on the Woodland City Council in the November election.

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Elections & Politics City of Woodland

Election Explainer: Woodland Measure U Sales Tax

10/04/2024
A look at the City of Woodland one-cent sales tax on the November ballot.

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Elections & Politics City of Woodland

Candidate Forums Sponsored by League of Women Voters

09/19/2024
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The Woodland League will be sponsoring two candidate forums in advance of the November 5 presidential election.

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Elections & Politics City of Woodland

Candidate Forums Sponsored by League of Women Voters

09/19/2024
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The Woodland League will be sponsoring two candidate forums in advance of the November 5 presidential election.

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Crime & Justice City of Woodland

New Woodland Police Chief Sworn In

09/19/2024
New Woodland Police Chief Ryan Kinnan was welcomed to the job during a swearing-in ceremony on September 18.

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Elections & Politics City of Woodland

A Look at Woodland Voters

09/18/2024
Ahead of the November election, the Daily Democrat looks at Woodland voter statistics and demographics.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Woodland

Woodland Will Host ‘Prohousing’ Hearing

09/15/2024
A public hearing will be held on September 17 by the Woodland City Council as it considers the process and advantages of being a state designated "Prohousing Community."

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Woodland

Woodland Considers Land Purchase

09/15/2024
The City of Woodland is considering the purchase of 2.6 acres next to the recently opened Vista Del Robles housing complex for the development of more housing.

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Woodland Aims for ‘Pro-Housing’ Town Designation

09/05/2024
In an effort to be in line for more low-income state housing funds, the City of Woodland is considering the policies and initiatives necessary to be designated as "pro-housing."

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Water City of Woodland

Woodland Proceeds With Aquifer Water Storage Project

09/05/2024
In their September 3 meeting, the Woodland City Council gave approval for city staff to apply for $2 million in U.S. Bureau of Reclamation funding to begin the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well 31 Project to add capacity to the city water supply.

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Crime & Justice City of Woodland

City of Woodland Names New Police Chief

08/30/2024
On August 29, the City of Woodland announced the hiring of Ryan Kinnan, the former City of Auburn Chief of Police.

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Land Use & Development City of Woodland

Woodland "Livability Project" Continues

08/18/2024
Funding was secured to continue the City of Woodland East Main Street Neighborhood Livability Project.

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Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Sports City of Woodland

Pickleball Court Open in Woodland

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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Woodland Sales Tax Measure Approved for November Ballot

06/22/2024
In the June 18 meeting, the Woodland City Council approved putting a 1% sales tax on the November ballot.

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Mayor is Guest Speaker at Woodland State of the City Dinner

06/22/2024
Woodland Mayor Tania Garcia-Cadena delivered remarks as a special guest speaker at the annual Woodland Chamber of Commerce State of the City dinner held on June 20.

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Education City of Woodland

Measure Y School Improvement Update

06/21/2024
Measure Y funded construction projects are underway in the Woodland Joint Unified School District.

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Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of Woodland

Woodland Approves Pool Project

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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Square One: Woodland Library’s Makerspace

04/29/2024

At the Woodland Public Library, a community makerspace provides new, tactile learning opportunities in arts and engineering.

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Land Use & Development Transportation City of Woodland

Highway 113 Overcrossing Ribbon-Cutting Held

04/26/2024
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 24 to celebrate the official opening of the Sports Park Bike and Pedestrian Overcrossing connecting southeast and west Woodland.

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Public Safety Crime & Justice City of Woodland

Woodland Toughens Illegal Fireworks Ordinance

04/11/2024
The City of Woodland is increasing fines for possession or use of illegal fireworks to $1,000 per device.

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Celebration of Woodland Pedestrian Overcrossing Set for April 24

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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Woodland Begins Pickleball Court Construction

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