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California Duck Days Open to All Ages

Apr 08, 2025 10:28AM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting California Duck Days, Northern California’s wetlands and wildlife festival, on Saturday, April 26.

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Earth Day and Spring Celebration Includes Egg Hunt

Apr 08, 2025 10:23AM ● By John McCallum

West Sacramento area residents are invited to the city’s Bryte Park on Saturday, April 19, rain or (hopefully) shine, to have fun, win prizes, learn about creating sustainable living and hunt for 2,500 brightly-colored eggs.

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Child Safety-Seat Education Program Receives $315,000 Grant

Jan 23, 2025 11:02AM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of $315,000 to support its efforts in educating parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats and making sure every child travels safely.

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Youth Volleyball in West Sacramento

Dec 16, 2024 04:45PM ● By United States Youth Volleyball League News Release

Nonprofit offers boys and girls fun, safe, supervised environment for volleyball

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Dinos Alive Roars into West Sacramento

Dec 02, 2024 06:13PM ● By Fever Up News Release

Have you ever wished you could step back in time and explore the power, majesty and magic of a world filled with dinosaurs? Now you can at Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience in the heart of West Sacramento that opened in November and runs through January.

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What's Up for Christmas?

Dec 02, 2024 06:04PM ● By MPG Staff

As the holiday season descends upon the City of West Sacramento, cooler temps and fog shrouded mornings will give way to dazzling light displays and festive holiday events throughout December. Here are a few of the regional holiday events and offerings available to delight kids of all ages.

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Yolo County’s Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center Renamed in Honor of Former Director

Nov 12, 2024 11:02AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Yolo County Children’s Advocacy Center, previously known as the Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC), has officially changed its name to Cameron’s Place

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River City High Water Polo Wins League Championship

Nov 12, 2024 10:46AM ● By River City High School News Release

Congratulations to the River City High School varsity water polo programs, winners of the 2024 Monticello Empire League (MEL) Championships.

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UC Davis Children's Hospital Named Among Best For 2024-2025

Nov 05, 2024 10:35AM ● By UC Davis News Release

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

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Positive Attendance Creates Superheroes

Oct 08, 2024 04:50PM ● By Angela Underwood

Superheroes show up at the perfect time. Washington Unified School District (WUSD) students also show up right when it matters, which is every day.

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Leaders Asked to Step Up

Oct 02, 2024 11:08AM ● By Angela Underwood

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) wants to help aspiring local leaders discover their “path to impact.”

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Youth Address Climate Change

Sep 24, 2024 12:50PM ● By Angela Underwood

Youth in West Sacramento have $50,000 to reduce climate change

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Phone-Free Schools Act Clears Legislature

Sep 04, 2024 04:39PM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Aug. 29, the Legislature passed landmark legislation authored by Assemblymembers Josh Hoover (R-Folsom), Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach), and David Alvarez (D-San Diego) to limit the use of smartphones in schools

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Showing Up for Success

Sep 04, 2024 03:26PM ● By Angela Underwood

There is no better time for National Attendance Awareness Month than September.

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Auditions Announced for Robin Hood, the Musical

Aug 20, 2024 09:16AM ● By Winters Theatre Company News Release

Winters Theatre Company will audition male and female actors, singers and dancers, ages 12 and up, for “Robin Hood, the Musical” at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21

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First Cases of West Nile Virus Found in Yolo County in 2024

Aug 19, 2024 06:28PM ● By Yolo County News Release

The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency's Communicable Disease Program has confirmed the first two human cases of West Nile virus in Yolo County for 2024

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City, School Partner Up Again

Aug 19, 2024 06:05PM ● By Angela Underwood

The City of West Sacramento approved a contract worth more than $2 million with the Washington Unified School District (WUSD)

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Governor Newsom Urges Schools to Restrict Cell Phones in the Classroom

Aug 19, 2024 05:05PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In a letter to California schools on Aug. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins

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Schools Back in Action

Aug 14, 2024 03:25PM ● By Angela Underwood

Wednesday, Aug. 14, marked the first day of the 2024-25 school year, with administration and teachers preparing summer events, including the National Day of Social Action and a large-scale Back to School Resource + National Night Out Block Party at Raider Stadium

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Free School Crossing Guard Trainings in Yolo County this August and September

Aug 08, 2024 04:53PM ● By Yolo County News release

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program of the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) will conduct several crossing guard trainings in August and September.

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Free Fishing Day: Get Hooked on New Adventure

Jul 24, 2024 01:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

During the second of California’s two free fishing days in 2024, which will be on Aug. 31, the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license.

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“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Set to Open for Davis Musical Theatre Company

Jul 18, 2024 10:05AM ● By Davis Musical Theatre Company News Release

Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) presents its Young Performers’ Theatre production of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, from July 19 through July 28

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California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

Jul 09, 2024 01:48PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento

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State Fair Here for 17 Days

Jul 09, 2024 01:30PM ● By Carol Feineman

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and Enjoy

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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Make It Happen for Yolo County Partners with King High to Provide Bicycles for Youth

Jul 09, 2024 11:39AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Grant Will Help 20 Underserved Transition Age Youth in Yolo County Receive Bicycles

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River City High School Student Named Metropolitan League MVP

Jul 09, 2024 11:04AM ● By River City High School News Release

Congratulations to Sydney Eisberg, the First Female Athlete from River City High School’s Water Polo Program to be Named Metropolitan League’s Most Valuable Player

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Decades-Long Development Continues

Jul 03, 2024 03:58PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Grand Gateway Master Plan is a Walkable, Mixed-Use Destination that Ties Together the Bridge District, Washington District and West Capitol Avenue, the Central Business Corridor

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Summer Internship Teaches, Pays

Jun 25, 2024 03:13PM ● By Angela Underwood

West Sacramento Summer STEPS Internship Relaunches

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Yolo County Library’s Summer Reading Program Returns

Jun 25, 2024 08:48AM ● By County of Yolo News Release

Join Yolo County Library’s Annual Summer Reading Program that Started June 1 and Runs Through Aug. 15

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Birds and Mosquito Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Jun 11, 2024 02:24PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

On June 10, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Confirmed that the First Mosquito Sample of the Season has Tested Positive for West Nile Virus (WNV)

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Dominant May Leads Bivens to PCL Pitcher of Month Honor

Jun 11, 2024 10:07AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Right-Handed Pitcher Spencer Bivens Selected Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month

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Help Shape Yolo County's Transportation Future at Open House Events

Jun 11, 2024 09:49AM ● By Yolo Transportation District News Release

Open House Events to Take Place in Yolo County on June 17, 18, and 27

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$2.4 Million of Park Space in Question

Jun 11, 2024 09:40AM ● By Angela Underwood, photos by Angela Underwood

West Sacramento City Officials are Considering a $2.4-Million Parkland Purchase

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Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $25,000

Jun 11, 2024 09:27AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Grant of $25,000 from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Community Fund Ensures Local Under-Resourced Transition Age Foster Youth Can Become Successful First-Time Renters

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