Yolo County Bulletin Board

Electric Panel Replacement Deadline at Covell Commons

Residents of Covell Commons, a townhouse community in North Davis, were recently alerted that all units with Zinsco Electrical Panels would have to get their panels replaced by May 1, 2024, as the...

it was fifteen years ago today…

Did you know that it is 15 years to the day since Urban Sketchers first launched? November 1, 2008, and now it's huge all over the world. I was thinking about that the other day when passing throu...

Katharine Hayhoe: Project Drawdown Ranks Food Waste First

Editor’s Note: The following contains excerpts from esteemed climate scientist and climate communicator Katharine Hayhoe and her LinkedIn-based newsletter. See links below to subscribe. Greener Da...

Share Your Vision! Join the Yolo County CAAP Conversation

Dec 8th 4 to 7pm Odd Fellows Lodge 415 2nd St. Davis

Citrus Heights Block Party Trailer

engagED voices feature key initiatives in the region to educate community members about the developments underway in our region. For this month’s feature, we talked with Citrus Heights Economic De...

Funny Bones

It is Halloween, so nearly time for my joke ("What do you call the day after Halloween? Goodbye-ween.") So here are some skeletons. On Sunday it was the annual Zombie Bike Ride in Davis, when peop...

John Hidahl (El Dorado County)

John Hidahl is District 1 Supervisor for El Dorado County and a member of GSEC’s Board of Directors. Learn more about why he values economic development, working with GSEC and living and working i...

Cycle Your Way Through Yolo County

Did you know? Fall is one of the best times to visit Yolo County! The weather is mild, the landscape has turned into gold and crimson, and the crowds have [...]

EVs@thePavilion Accelerates Local EV Adoption and Reduction in Climate Pollutants

October 1st this year was another successful National Drive Electric Week for the Davis community.  Since 2017 Cool Davis, the Davis Electric Vehicle Association and SacEV have been bringing toget...

A Freeway Teach-In: Davis Futures Forum on the Future of the I-80 Corridor

Join the Davis Futures Forum and Yolo Mobility, Cool Davis working groups, as they host guest speaker Susan Handy, Director of the National Center for Sustainable Transportation, who will offer he...

Community Voices: the Future of Housing & Climate Action with DCAN

A messge from Davis CAN: We're counting down to the launch of our first public series, Community Voices: the Future of Housing & Climate Action on November 12th! We hope you will join us to share ...

How do apples grow in California?

Apples are synonymous with fall. They’re the star in some of our favorite treats, from apple cakes to baked apples, appletinis and the American classic, apple pie. But what do you really know abou...

Visit Rainbow Orchards for Apple Cider Donuts + Chill California Vibes

Rainbow Orchards is a small apple farm in Camino, California. It's part of a larger farm collective known as Apple Hill, one of Northern California's most popular agritourism attractions. The allu...

The History of Worker Cooperatives

Get Spooked at These Halloween Events & Activities in Yolo County

We’re nearing the end of October, and Yolo County is already pulling out all the stops on celebrating spooky season! Halloween is Oct. 31, meaning ghosts and goblins are haunting [...]

California Mobility Center Hires Orville Thomas as New CEO, Paving the Way for Clean Energy and Transportation Innovation in Greater Sacramento

The California Mobility Center (CMC), a nonprofit public-private partnership aimed at bringing a zero-emission innovation hub to the Greater Sacramento area, today announced Orville Thomas has bee...

Spend A Weekend In West Sacramento

The riverside suburb of West Sacramento may seem like an unusual choice for a weekend getaway, but its unending river views, outdoor activities, and great breweries and restaurants make it [...]

Co-ops and Our Efforts in Sustainability

Hub in the Heights

engagED voices feature key initiatives in the region to educate community members about the developments underway in our region. For this month’s feature, we talked with GSEC Board Member, Dwayne ...

Savvy Seafood Shopping at the Co-op

Kimberly Menzel (Kaiser Permanente)

Kimberly Menzel is Senior Vice President & Area Manager of Kaiser Permanente and a member of GSEC’s Board of Directors. Learn more about why she values economic development, working with GSEC and ...

Birth

Julie Bourdet, a sixth grade teacher at Tafoya Elementary School, and Erika Berber, a counselor at Freeman Elementary School, were both honored with the Salute to Educator Award by the Yolo County School Boards Association.

Orange Shirt Day: Unveiling the History of Residential Indian Boarding Schools

Hiking Adventures Near Davis, California

Nestled in the heart of Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Davis is known for its rich agricultural heritage, vibrant community, and proximity to some of the state's most stunning natural la...

How to Spend a Weekend in the Yolo Countryside

The idyllic countryside of Yolo County is less than an hour from the Bay Area and Sacramento, but it seems like a world away. Rolling vineyards and bucolic farmland make [...]

Adapting My Great-Grandmother’s Recipes for the Co-op’s Holiday Meal

Danish biotech startup 21st.BIO opens first U.S. R&D facility in Davis

Well-funded Danish startup 21st.BIO has opened a 12,000-square-foot R&D facility in Davis, which will be the first U.S. location for the biotech company.

Where to Enjoy Craft Cocktails, Spirits & Mead in Yolo County

Yolo County may be known for its many local wineries and craft breweries, but those looking for something a bit different will find plenty of alternatives here as well. Craft [...]

Gratitude

Armed with trash bags, pickup tongs and heavy-duty gloves, around 22 volunteers turned out to pick up trash along Cache Creek west of Woodland.

In Memory Of

The Opera House recently learned of the passing of Elaine Edstrom, its very first executive director, who served from 1988-1996 as the organization transitioned from the renovation phase to an operational, producing theatre.

Announcing the 2023 Greater Sacramento Life Sciences Report

Greater Sacramento is seeing accelerating momentum in its life sciences industry. Ranked the number two market in the country for life sciences growth this year, Sacramento is home to a burgeoning...

Congratulations

Woodland Joint Unified School District Trustee Bibiana Garcia is among the dozens of regional educational leaders to be recognized early next week by the Yolo County School Boards Association during its annual Excellence in Education Awards.

Congratulations

As part of its project to recognize those who do good work in the community, the Daily Democrat has named Friends of the Yolo Branch Library volunteer Meg Sheldon as a nominee for the first Yolo County Hero award.

Congratulations

The Daily Democrat has nominated Mary Kimball as a contender for the first Yolo County Hero award. Her work for the Center for Land-Based Learning has educated entire communities on the importance of farming and environmentalism while also providing avenues for success for aspiring farmers and environmentalists.

Greater Sacramento Receives #3 Economic Development Organization in World from International Economic Development Council

GSEC took home four awards and received top honors at the Annual International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Conference.

Congratulations

Second on the list of the Daily Democrat's top five nominees for the first Yolo County Hero award is someone who needs no introduction among the local masses, but will get one anyway: Dr. Marlan “Skip” Davies.

The Farm Bill of 2023

Gratitude

The Woodland Professional Firefighters Association presented the Woodland Soccer Club with a check for $5,101, the full proceeds of the annual Woodland Fire Station 3 Fourth of July pancake breakfast earlier this year.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Staff Recipes

New Job

Carbahal & Company, a Davis-based accounting firm recognized as Yolo County’s Best Tax Service in 2022, added Emily Chang as a new staff accountant, effective July 1.