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As Gov. Newsom eases some state restrictions on shelter-in-place, Yolo looks to county guidelines for reopening Some non-essential Yolo County businesses may be able to reopen — with modified practices — as of May 8, as the state moves toward the second phase of California’s “Pandemic Resilience Roadmap.” The plan outlines a set of criteria […]

Wait, is that a bear hopping my neighbor’s fence? April 23 “Ongoing issue with loud chickens.” April 24 “911 hang up. ‘Just checking to make sure phone could dial.’” April 25 “City code violation. 2 females exercising in the park.” “Trapped coiled snake under a bucket on her back porch.” “Female came inside and opened […]

County’s homeless outreach efforts during social distancing provide model for rest of state, official says Yolo County is “punching above its weight class” when it comes to sheltering the homeless population under Gov. Newsom’s Project Roomkey plan, according to Davis Homeless Outreach Coordinator Ryan Collins.  Collins delivered a report at the Yolo Board of Supervisors’ […]

As economic downturn continues, organizations focus on safely feeding people As lockdowns continue to flatten the curve of COVID-19, the economic strain on workers worsens. In the wake of both a health and social needs crisis, the Yolo County Food Bank and Davis Short Term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC) have both confronted the growing need […]

Eleven residents have died at Woodland nursing facility, 64 cases between residents and staff An outbreak of COVID-19 among residents and staff at a nursing facility in Yolo County has left several dead and 66 people infected. Due to the susceptibility of elderly residents to the coronavirus, nursing facilities in Davis are taking extra precautions […]

Following backlash, coffee company issues apologies Before the use of masks was mandated in Yolo County, an email was sent to employees of Temple Coffee Roasters instructing them not to wear masks as it was a violation of the dress code.  “At this time, Sacramento and Yolo County have not mandated that masks be worn […]

Virtual Picnic Day turned into backyard-dog-on-roof Picnic Day  April 16 “Heard talking about school and test.” “She took a picture of him because he was not practicing safe social distancing.” April 17 “Subject coughing in respondents face as they crossed paths.” April 18 “Approximately 6 people in backyard.” “10-15 subjects in backyard.” “Dog on roof.” […]

Volunteers check in regularly with YHAA Phone Friends for Seniors participants The Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance recently launched “YHAA Phone Friends for Seniors,” a new program to help seniors who are isolated at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to connect seniors with resources they may need, as well as reduce loneliness […]

Technical assistance, advice provided to those who are unemployed, cash grants available for essential nonprofits In the wake of the economic fallout caused by COVID-19, Yolo County and its partners have stepped up to provide financial resources to struggling individuals and nonprofits.  The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency created an advice hotline for […]

Shaun Lamar Moore, 40-year-old Davis resident, arrested, charged with possession of restricted biological agent, burglary  On Saturday, April 11, a man stole a COVID-19 specimen from Davis Sutter Hospital before abandoning it at a local pharmacy, an act that gained national media attention amid the coronavirus pandemic. The sealed specimen was recovered later that evening, […]

One county supervisor ousted as another heads to run-off election Yolo election officials have released the final results of the March 3 primary elections, after more than a month of vote tallying. Two Davis ballot items — Measure G and Measure Q — passed, while the countywide supervisor races saw Angel Barajas defeating long-standing incumbent […]

Don’t pick your nose before serving ice cream — it’s a pandemic! April 9 “Guest upset over incorrect change given, was banging on drive thru window.” April 10 “Abandoned rolling suitcase left at the front door.” “Ice cream trucker driver picking nose prior to servicing ice cream.” April 11 “Saw possible mountain lion run across […]