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West Sacramento Provides Meals and Socialization for Seniors

On July 31, Meals on Wheels Yolo County launched Café Yolo, a social dining experience for seniors age 60+ to meet and socialize every Wednesday at the West Sacramento Community Center.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Yolo Food Bank Executive Director Honored With AmeriCorps Lifetime of Service Award

Karen Baker, Executive Director of Yolo Food Bank, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime of Service Award through the 2024 Excellence in AmeriCorps Awards, a testament to her more than 30 years of dedicated public service. Original article published at 


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35th Annual a Day in the Country Supports Farmland Conservation

Supporters of the Yolo Land Trust (YLT) gathered on Sunday, Sept. 8 for the 35th Annual A Day in the Country. This event has been a cherished tradition for 35 years, continually bringing together the community to celebrate and support 


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Yolo County Farms Featured in National Tv Series About Ag

SĂ©ka Hills, K & J Orchards, Rainwater Ranch and Cultural Roots Nursery Highlighted in “America’s Heartland”

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Davis Farm to School 101

The nonprofit bringing hands-on garden and farm education to schools in Yolo County

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Neighbors’ Night Out Set in Davis

Neighbors's Night Out has been set for Sunday, October 13 in Davis.

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Yolo County Fair Includes Inaugural Beer & Wine Showcase

The Yolo County Fair, with an “Over the Moon “theme, is from Aug. 14 to Aug. 18 in Woodland.Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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New Program Will Help Yolo County Farmers Install Chargers for Electric Tractors

By: Rebecca Kuczynski, Director of Customer Care and Marketing, Valley Clean Energy

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State Fair Here for 17 Days

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and EnjoyOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Breaking Grounds: UC Davis Brews Up a Brand-New Center Dedicated to Coffee Research

By: Molly Bechtel & Jessica Heath, UC Davis College of Engineering, for The Dirt

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Yolo Food Bank's Annual Golf Tournament June 22

Wildhorse Golf Club to Host Golf Tournament to Benefit Food Insecure Families and Individuals in Yolo CountyOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Food Access in West Sac Improves With Mobile Farmers Market

Mobile Market Makes Five Stops in West SacramentoOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Yolo Farm to Fork Welcomes New President

Christine Polycarpe Replaces Former President Suzanne FalzoneOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Study Shows Yolo Ag Workers’ Food Inequity

Yolo County Study Indicates that Those Who Work Hard to Bring Others Their Food are the Ones who are Most Food-InsecureOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Yolo Food Bank Finds One in Three Households Are Food Insecure in Yolo County

Yolo County Food Access Survey Report Shows Food Insecurity at 29.2 PercentOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Sutter Health Donates $569,000 to Recovery Café West Sac

Sutter Health Gives to Vulnerable Populations in West SacramentoOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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Yolo Farm to Fork to Host Inaugural Lavender Run

Yolo Farm to Fork is thrilled to announce its Inaugural Lavender Run, taking place on Saturday, June 1Original article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

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