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Cal Fire bans fireworks in certain areas ahead of 4th of July. Here’s where
CALIFORNIA, USA — Extreme fire weather conditions have led Cal Fire to ban fireworks in its jurisdiction in Colusa, Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties. Around 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (Cal Fire LNU) said elevated fire weather conditions from Tuesday, July 2, to Saturday, July 6, created by the combination of extreme heat, low humidity and gusty winds, led authorities to ban fireworks.
Yolo County Landfill Observes Independence Day
As residents across Yolo County prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Yolo County Department of Community Services’ Integrated Waste Management Division intends to support them in reducing waste during their festivities. Unlike many public servants, the dedicated team at the Yolo County Central Landfill (YCCL) has few opportunities to recognize holidays due to the essential nature of their work. YCCL operates almost year-round, closing only six days annually, to provide crucial recycling, disposal, and hazardous waste services to the community. However, YCCL does close each year in observance of Independence Day, so that staff has time to celebrate with their families.
Yolo County Fourth of July Heatwave
With the Fourth of July around the corner, the U.S. National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued an excessive heat warning for Yolo County from Tuesday morning July 2nd, through Sunday evening, July 7th. Yolo County is encouraging residents to exercise caution and take steps to remaining safe and cool during this heat wave with potential impacts to people, pets, and livestock due to heat-related illnesses.
Ace Hardware hosts Yolo County Animal Services for adoption event
As part of a nationwide celebration honoring 100 years of service, Ace Hardware in Woodland joined the national fun by holding a small block party in the store’s parking lot. To help make the celebration even bigger, the 1350 E. Main St. store also hosted a Yolo County Animal Services adoption event.
Yolo County Proposes Library Tax Measure for November Ballot to Enhance Davis and Forthcoming Walnut Park Libraries
In a move to bolster community-supported library services, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to place a library funding measure on the upcoming November election ballot. Announced for the general election on November 5, 2024, this resolution calls for a tax increase to support the Davis Library Community Facilities District's efforts in maintaining operations and enhancing library facilities. The proposed hike is $49 per single family parcel, and $24.50 per multifamily parcel, with a possible 2% annual adjustment. This is aimed at providing a consistent source of revenue for the sustainable functioning of the Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library and the upcoming Walnut Park Library in South Davis.
Internment photos donated to Woodland museum
On June 26, Historic Woodland Train Depot board president Richard Wheeler and board member Raylene Ewing accepted a gift of six framed Dorothea Lange photos from Woodland residents Floyd and Ruth Shimomura. The photos depict the removal of 855 Japanese Americans from Yolo County on May 20-21, 1942. After President...
Body of Davis man who fell from jet ski in Rollins Lake recovered
NEVADA COUNTY — Search crews located the body of a man who fell off a jet ski and went missing in a Nevada County lake earlier this week, officials said Thursday. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office identified him as Hashim Raza Rizvi, a resident of the Yolo County city of Davis.
Construction projects cause closures on I-80, I-5 in Northern California
(FOX40.COM) — Caltrans is informing drivers of various upcoming highway lane reductions and ramp closures in the Sacramento area due to ongoing projects. The first round of lane reductions will take place from June 28 (Friday) to July 1 (Monday) for the “Sac-5 Garden Highway Pavement Project,” which will take place around northbound Interstate 5 […]
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