Yolo County News

The Multi-Cultural Council and Yuba Community College co-sponsored the second in a series of public forums designed to foster increased understanding and appreciation of local cultures Thursday night.

The ceremony is open to the public and will be held at the West Plainfield Fire Station at 24901 County Road 95, Davis, at 9 a.m. "We urge the citizens of Yolo County to drop off their worn, tattered and faded flags to the following locations for proper retirement," according to Bill Wagster, veteran's service officer.

Authorities raided this business at 825 East St. in Woodland on Thursday for allegedly being an illegal gambling operation.

Friends of Meals on Wheels celebrates its 24th year of "A taste of Yolo County's Finest Wine and Cuisine" when the Epicurean Esprit returns on Thursday, May 23.

California's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in 4 1/2 years as the state experienced one of the sharpest drops in joblessness nationwide, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday.

The Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch of the Yolo County Library will co-host the celebration of Juneteenth in partnership with the Friends of the Davis Public Library, the city of Davis, Culture Co-op and others.

The Yolo County Grand Jury has followed up some good news with a set of criticisms aimed squarely at the county Probation Department.

There seems to be a rush of women who have decided to take up residence in the historical community of Woodland.

The Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting "A Day in the Capay," a tour of one of Yolo County's best-kept secrets - the Capay Valley - on Sunday, June 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will begin with stops at two organic farms, Capay Organics and Grumpy Goats Farm, where the owners will discuss farming and business in the valley.

Tour de Cl uck is introducing the "Fantastic Fowl Food Finale," new related event to cap off the month of activities.

Children 0-5 in childcare and preschool in Yolo County are getting a boost in services over a three-year period as a result of nearly $4.3 million in awards from First 5 Yolo and the Yolo County Office of Education.

A Yolo County jury found a former Davis man guilty of second-degree murder and other felonies Monday in connection with an alcohol-fueled crash in Woodland that killed one of his friends and injured two others.

The Yolo Superior Court will hold a court proceeding and formal ceremony on Monday, May 20, graduates of the Court's Felony Probation Drug Court.

The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District is inviting local students to submit artwork to its annual Clean Air Calendar Contest.

Trustees in the Solano Community College District are weighing the pros and cons of imposing project labor agreements on various Measure Q projects as they roll through the pipeline.

Yolo County Superior Court, along with courts throughout California, will be celebrating Juror Appreciation Week, scheduled for May 13 through May 17.

Today is the third annual Spring Bloom Event at Lucero Olive Oil in Corning. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2120 Loleta Ave., grove and mill tours will be given, as well as wine and food tasted.

The Yolo County District Attorney's Multi-Cultural Community Council will hold the second in a series of public forums next week with a focus on Native American communities.

There are now four declared Democrats who plan to run for Assembly District 4 when Mariko Yamada is termed-out of office in 2014.

The world of Miguel Armando Rodriguez was plunged into darkness and shadow last year when he had to quit his job doing maintenance at Yolo County Housing because of cataracts.