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Greater Sacramento region to remain under stay-at-home order
New traffic laws arrive in California for 2021 By Edward Booth
Winters JUSD pushing back in-person learning start date By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media The greater Sacramento region’s ICU capacity dropped to 6.9 percent last Saturday and is expected to remain below 15 percent for the foreseeable future, according to the California Department of Public Health. That means the region — which includes Yolo County — will remain under a stayat-home order that bans all gatherings with members of more than one household, requires everyone to
stay at home except for essential work and activities, closes hair salons, curtails retail capacity and limits restaurants to takeout and delivery only. The region has been under the order since ICU capacity dropped below 15 percent on Dec. 11 and was eligible to exit the order Jan. 1. However, the state announced Saturday that because the area’s four-week projected ICU capacity does not meet the criteria to exit the order, it will remain in place.
Projections are based on current estimated regional ICU capacity, current community COVID-19 transmission, current regional case rates and the proportion of ICU cases being admitted. Once a region’s fourweek ICU projection shows a capacity of greater than or equal to 15 percent, the order will be lifted for that area. Earlier in the week the state announced two other regions, Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley, would remain
under the regional stay-at-home order as well. ICU capacity in both regions has been at zero for some time. The Bay Area is eligible to exit the stayat-home order as soon as Jan. 8, but given ICU capacity for that region was 5.1 percent on Saturday, such a move seems unlikely. Northern California remains the only region in the state to avoid the order. As of Saturday ICU capacity for that region was 32.6 percent.
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Youth Day committee cancels 2021 event, awarding scholarships By Teresa Pisani Special to the Express The year 2020 held so many challenges one of them being having to cancel Youth Day. Since the first Youth Day in 1933, this was the first time since World War II that it was canceled. The Youth Day committee planned to come back strong in 2021. Nobody at the time saw this pandemic as lasting as long as it has. Youth Day is centered around the
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youth of Winters and with the school district still using distance learning and with having to practice social distancing, it is not possible to have the election for Sweetheart and Sweethunk, float building and the other activities associated with Youth Day. Part of the celebration is having vendors in the City Park selling food and their wares but because of COVID-19, many of the small businesses
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There is no doubt about it, there is an active and thriving senior population in Winters. The Winters Senior Commission on Aging took their duty to serve the senior
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By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer The deadline for the cleanup of debris and hazardous materials resulting from the August LNU Lightening Complex wildfire is approaching. On Nov. 29 CalRecyle announced being tasked by the Office of Emergency Services to manage the state consolidated debris removal program. The program is available to
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post, the Winters Police Department reported that the charges “result from an incident that took place on Jan. 1.” Asked for clarification, Chief John Miller said the alleged crimes involved domestic violence, and that further details were not released in order to protect the victim’s privacy. However, Miller said the incident has spurred his department to launch a public outreach effort
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Winters police announced the arrest of a local man on attempted murder and other charges Sunday evening. Salvador Duran-Gonzalez, 40, of Winters, was booked into the Yolo County Jail on three counts each of attempted murder and false imprisonment, as well as kidnapping and assault charges. He remains on a no-bail hold. On a social media
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Several new California traffic laws have recently taken effect, or will become effective later in 2021. California residents are now exempt from criminal or civil liability if they damage cars or trucks or trespass in the vehicle for the purpose of saving a child six years or younger who is in danger from heat, cold, or other circumstances. The law,
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Assembly Bill 2717, was authored by Assemblymember Ed Chau, D-Monterey Park. “In the United States, every single year there is an average of 40 children who die from heatstroke after they were left in an unattended vehicle,” said Chau in a press release. “Here in California, for 2018 and 2019, there were six children who died after being left in a hot car – that’s six
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Winters Police brings holiday spirit to local family through Shop with a Cop
Holiday tree drive completes giving goals Winters Tree Fund
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Express staff writer The Winters Police Department brought holiday cheer to a local family last month, bringing an eightyear-old boy and his 15-year-old sister to participate with their first ever “Shop with a Cop.” The shopping proceeded in two phases. First, the family was selected by RISE, Inc. and the two siblings were brought by Winters Police Chief John P. Miller and detective David Gonzalez to Target in Vacaville. They were each given a $50 budget to buy gifts for everyone else in their family; Miller accompanied and pushed a shopping cart for the boy, while Gonzalez did the same for his sister. “It wasn’t about buying gifts for themselves,” Miller said. “It was about buying gifts for their parents and their siblings. So, the season of giving.” After shopping, the two siblings got a tour of the Public Safety Facility, ate a pizza lunch with the police department staff, and wrapped the gifts for their family members. That wasn’t the end of it, however: the police department posted photos and a summary of “Shop With a Cop” on its Facebook page Dec. 15, but labeled it Part One and let the mystery hang for eight days. On Dec.
The newly-rooted Winters Tree Fund, a grassroots fundraiser organized this year to provide holiday trees to anyone in need of financial support, is proud to announce that neighborly giving allowed it to provide 14 trees and 8 tree stands this holiday season. The trees, procured through the annual FFA club tree sale, helped the agricultural program sell out of trees.
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Detective David Gonzalez assisted a pair of siblings in a shopping trip to get gifts for their family members. Efforts were in part of the WPD’s first Shop with a Cop event. 23, the department revealed the long-awaited Part Two. It turned out that, unbeknownst to the siblings, the police officers had heard hints from Santa about what they wanted for Christmas. They went back shopping with the same $50 limit, wrapped a few gifts, and delivered them to the family’s door. Miller said even though everyone was wearing masks, it was clear they were smiling, especially the boy. He received a remote-controlled monster truck and a small, palm-sized drone; the girl was given clothes that her mother helped the officers pick out. Miller added the
event brought the Christmas spirit and the season of giving to all the officers involved. “The folks that were involved were really touched by it,” Miller said. “The family was so nice and appreciative, so I think that kind of made it really special for our folks too.” The mom told the officers she’s normally afraid of the police, of getting pulled over, Miller said. For a while, she didn’t have a driver’s license, so she was afraid of the ramifications of that. But she thought it was nice for the department to take on this gift-giving role. Miller said the gifts
were made possible by donations from his employees, the Winters Police Officers Association, and Target in Vacaville. Next year, he hopes the department can hold the event again and adopt two or more families, though it will depend on donations. All in all, Miller said, the first year of shop with a cop went fantastically and was special to be involved in. “It’s something I’ve been wanting to bring to Winters for a while,” Miller said. “And especially with this year being like it was, it seemed like a really opportune time to bring it to the police department.”
Deadline extended for first round of small-business COVID-19 relief applications CalOSBA Press Release The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) — part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) — extended the deadline for the first round of appli-
cations for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program until Jan. 13. The program, which officially opened Dec. 30, experienced high traffic, receiving thousands of completed applications. Adjustments to the program’s website have been made and the applica-
tion period has been extended to ensure that all interested applicants have the opportunity to apply. The Round 1 application deadline has been extended from Jan. 8 to Jan. 13 at 11:59 p.m. This grant program is not first come, first served, nor a rolling approval process.
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“If was neat to go to homes and deliver the trees,” said Winters High School agricultural teacher Donnie Whitworth. “The kids were running out of the house yelling ‘hurray.’” The Winters Tree Fund ran out of “inventory” too — giving a tree to anyone who asked. All remaining of funds have been set aside to seed the Winters Tree Fund next year. “We want to thank those who donated,” said one organizer.
Partnership focusing on Berryessa concession areas after fire By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently announced a 55-year Master Partnership Agreement (MPA) with Napa County granting control of three Lake Berryessa concession areas — Spanish Flat, Steele Canyon and Monticello Shores. “This is a huge achievement for all of us. We’re looking forward to building the partnership with Napa County and working together to deliver a thriving recreation program at Lake Berryessa for the public,” said California-Great Basin Regional Director Ernest Conant in a bureau press release. On Nov. 24 Napa County Executive Offices issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify potential concessionaires for the three areas. The RFP package stresses both challenges and opportunities to redevelop these concession areas to better reflect the lifestyle of today’s participants in outdoor recreation — higher quality, more variety, greater convenience, more nature-based and family-oriented. Successful respondents must demonstrate their ability to design, finance, construct and manage projects.
RFP submittals are due by noon on March 2 with concession awards targeted for approval by Napa County and USBR in May. “Bidders should expect to invest at least $10M at each site during the first few years to create facilities and amenities that provide both a satisfactory recreation experience and long-term profitability,” said Peter Kilkus, president of Lake Berryessa Resort Management Services. Emphasis in the past has been on boating and camping, but officials believe a wider variety of activities are appropriate for the future. Napa County recently commissioned a consumer survey of households in northern California and received more than 3,200 responses. These responses will assist in determining which services and facilities are best suited for the concession areas. Under the terms of the MPA, concession contracts are offered for periods up to 55-years and should attract larger companies, Kilkus said. Lake Berryessa has 165 miles of shoreline, 20,700 surface acres and is a popular year-round destination for boating, camping, fishing and many other outdoor recreation activities.
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Opciones de eliminación de árboles Navideños locales Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso Los residentes de Winters tienen múltiples opciones para deshacerse de sus árboles y follaje navideños entre la recolección de basura verde en la calle y las ubicaciones del Condado Yolo. Los residentes deben asegurarse de que los árboles estén libres de adornos, flocados, oropel, guirnaldas y luces.
Recolección de árboles de Winters
En la ciudad, los residentes pueden deshacerse de su árbol de Navidad a través de la recolección regular de basura verde en la calle, según Kristine DeGuerre, Gerente de Servicios Ambientales de la Ciudad de Winters. Hay dos cosas importantes a tener en cuenta para la eliminación de árboles en la ciudad. Waste Management cambió recientemente el horario de recolección de basura verde y barrido de calles a semanas alternas. El
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Winters JUSD delays reopening date
On Monday, Winters Joint Unified School District school administrators sent out notifications to families announcing the anticipated Jan. 19 start date for the in-person learning hybrid model was being delayed until further notice. Winters JUSD Trustees approved the tentative Jan. 19 reopening date at the Nov. 19 Board of Trustees meeting, if Yolo County was out of the purple tier. At the time, Assistant Superintendent Sandra Ayón had noted students would not be able to return
cambio de servicio temporal es el resultado de una escasez de conductores causada por la cuarentena obligatoria de COVID-19 y estará en vigor hasta nuevo aviso. El horario se basa en si un residente vive al norte o al sur de Grant Avenue. El horario actual de limpieza de calles y montones de maleza se puede ver en línea en la página de Waste Management de Winters, en wintersrecycles. com. Para los residentes del sur de Grant Avenue, el próximo calendario indica que la recolección de arbustos se llevará a cabo el Lunes 11 de Enero; las calles serán barridas el Martes 12 de Enero. Los residentes del norte de Grant Avenue verán recolección de arbustos y limpieza de calles el 18 y 19 de Enero respectivamente. Además, los árboles y las ramas deben cortarse en pedazos de no más de cuatro pies de largo. Las preguntas se pueden dirigir al
servicio al cliente de Waste Management en un correo electrónico a cssacramento@wm.com o llamando al 866-8441508.
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Todos los residentes del Condado Yolo pueden reciclar sus árboles de Navidad desde ahora hasta el 15 de Enero, en: • Yolo County Central Landfill (Vertedero Central del Condado Yolo), ubicado en 44090 County Road 28H en Woodland. • Esparto Convenience Center (Estación de Conveniencia de Esparto), ubicado en 27075 County Road 19A en Esparto. Tanto el Vertedero como la Estación de Esparto permanecerán cerrados el Viernes 1 de Enero por el día del Año Nuevo. El programa de reciclaje de árboles es solo para los residentes del Condado Yolo y hay un límite de dos árboles por cliente para el reciclaje gratuito.
“Because Yolo County remains in the Purple Tier and the Stay at Home Order is still in effect, Winters schools will remain in distance learning.” Winters JUSD to campus until the county had been removed out of the purple tier for the required amount of time. “Because Yolo County remains in the Purple Tier and the Stay at Home Order is still in effect, Winters schools will remain in distance learning. In keeping with local guidelines and
the Safe Schools for All Plan published on Dec. 30, the District will determine a revised timeline for reopening,” the announcement stated. The school district and school sites anticipate sharing more details as they are available. Express Editor-in-Chief contributed to this article.
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have gone out of business and the number of booths in the park would be small. Mandates from Govenor Newsom and with Yolo County not issuing permits for events at this time, there is no way a parade could happen. The
annual Duck Derby fundraiser was put on hold as well. With heavy hearts, the Youth Day Committee has decided to cancel Youth Day again this year. As a way of keeping Youth Day going they are giving four $500 scholarships to deserving Winters High School Class of 2021 seniors. Some of the
El alivio de COVID para inquilinos expira el 1 de Febrero Por Rick von Geldern Traducido por Carol Alfonso Las protecciones de alquiler para inquilinos bajo el Proyecto de Ley de la Asamblea de California 3088 (AB 3088) expiran el 1 de Febrero del 2021 a menos que se extiendan por una legislación pendiente. En Agosto pasado, el Gobernador Newsom promulgó la ley AB3088 como una medida provisional para proteger a los inquilinos que se han visto afectados negativamente por COVID-19. Las reglas evitan que los propietarios desalojen a los inquilinos de sus hogares y retrasan la recuperación del alquiler por parte de los propietarios hasta Marzo del 2021. Las protecciones legales constan de dos fases. El primero, establece retroactivamente que un inquilino no puede ser desalojado por no pagar el alquiler entre el 1 de Marzo y el 31 de Agosto de 2020. El alquiler no pagado durante este período puede ser recuperado por un propietario en una acción judicial de reclamos menores, pero ningún reclamo por este período puede presentarse antes del 1 de Marzo del 2021. El segundo período, del 1 de Septiembre al 31 de Enero del 2021, prohíbe el desalojo por falta de pago del alquiler siempre que el 25 por ciento del alquiler adeudado durante este período se pague antes del 31 de Enero. Si el inquilino cumple y paga el 25 por ciento de el alquiler, el propietario puede presentar un reclamo en la corte de reclamos menores después del 1 de Marzo del 2021 por el saldo, pero aún así no puede desalojar. • Herb Cross, ex-director de administración de propiedades de Lyon Real Estate, dijo que la
scholarships will be based on community service, and all are for students planning on going to a trade school or college. Applications will be available in the school office soon. Once again, the committee’s plan is to come back strong in 2022. The 84th Youth Day will be back when it is safe.
ley confunde tanto a los propietarios como a los inquilinos; muchos no están informados de las leyes cambiantes. Cross, quien supervisó la administración de 1,100 unidades de alquiler en cinco condados, incluido el Condado Yolo, recomendó que los inquilinos con preguntas o inquietudes obtengan asesoramiento legal o se comuniquen con la autoridad de vivienda local para obtener ayuda. Hay recursos locales disponibles para ayudar a los inquilinos: • Yolo Housing Authority (Autoridad Para La Vivienda del Condado Yolo) ofrece ayuda para el alquiler y los servicios públicos a través de un programa para ayudar a los residentes que corren mayor riesgo de ser desplazados debido a la falta de pago del alquiler relacionado con la pandemia COVID-19. • RISE, Inc. es una organización sin fines de lucro que brinda servicios gratuitos a las comunidades de Winters, Madison, Esparto y Capay Valley. Ofrecen asistencia con servicios públicos, ayuda de emergencia a corto plazo, servicios para personas mayores, distribución de alimentos y más. • Legal Services of Northern California (Servicios Legales del Norte de California) brindan servicios legales a residentes de bajos ingresos en áreas de vivienda, derechos civiles y atención médica. Cuando un arrendador entrega un aviso de desalojo por falta de pago del alquiler, deberá proporcionar un documento de “Declaración de dificultades financieras relacionadas con COVID-19”, de acuerdo con AB3088. Luego, el inquilino tiene 15 días para firmar y devolver el documento al propietario para continuar con la moratoria de desalojo hasta el 31 de Enero del 2021. Un inquilino
puede ser desalojado si se le notifica con 15 días de anticipación y no devuelve el formulario de declaración dentro de los 15 dias. Los inquilinos deben declarar bajo pena de perjurio que una de las siguientes dificultades les ha impedido pagar sus obligaciones financieras en su totalidad: • Pérdida de ingresos causada por la pandemia COVID-19. • Aumento de los gastos de bolsillo directamente relacionados con la realización de trabajos esenciales durante la pandemia de COVID-19. • Aumento de los gastos directamente relacionados con los impactos en la salud de la pandemia COVID-19. • Responsabilidades de cuidado de niños o responsabilidades de cuidar a un miembro de la familia anciano, discapacitado o enfermo directamente relacionado con la pandemia de COVID-19 que limitan la capacidad de generar ingresos. • Aumento de los costos de cuidado de niños o atención de un familiar anciano, discapacitado o enfermo directamente relacionado con la pandemia de COVID-19. • Otras circunstancias relacionadas con la pandemia de COVID-19 que han reducido los ingresos de una persona o aumentado los gastos. AB15, fue presentado a principios de este mes por el asambleísta David Chiu (D-San Francisco) extendiendo las protecciones bajo AB 3088 hasta fines del 2021. “De nuevo estamos ante un precipicio de desalojos que podría dejar a millones de personas sin hogar en medio de una pandemia mortal”, dijo Chiu. Este es un “proyecto de ley de urgencia” que requiere una mayoría de 2/3 (dos tercios) en ambas cámaras para aprobarse antes de que expire la AB 3088 el 1 de Febrero de 2021.
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Prof. E.J. Wickson of the department of agriculture, University of California, went up to Esparto yesterday morning to take a look at the site offered for the state farm. The state superintendent of public instruction has apportioned the state high school funds. Winters High School, with an attendance of 27, gets $517.45. The Women’s Improvement Club held its cup and saucer social Wednesday afternoon. They want the foxtail and tin cans and other rubbish out of the streets and alleys and back yards. They want to improve the schoolyards and layout a real park, The club has over $500 in the town hall fund, and the town needs a public building more than ever. A drive of 400 cattle was held overnight in Judy’s stockyard Tuesday, on the way to the ranch of Stewart and Rush, in Solano County. The subject of the Currant Topics Cub program next Thursday evening will be “Anecdotes of Prominent People.” Dr. Foster will discuss the “Anti-Patent Medicine Crusade.” W.W. Monroe, cashier of the Bank of Sebastopol, has bought the house and lot known as the John Harris place.
The Winters Service Club at its meeting Monday night agreed to sponsor the annual program in the gun observance of Youth Day, the latter part in April, and named Dr. A.M.Herron as general chairman of arrangements. W.W. Stith has purchased the lots adjoining his Winters Garage on the south, from the late Hazel Nehring estate. According to Dr. A.M. Herron, local high school principal, the Oak Grove and Monticello School Districts have been annexed to the Winters Joint Union High School District. The town council met Tuesday evening and concentrated on plans for the new building that is to house the fire apparatus, also to provide meeting quarters for the firemen. FR. Garrison, head of the department of State Highway Maintenance in Yolo County was in town Tuesday. He is concerned about the flooded conditions on the Madison road. At an assembly on Monday morning, the students of W.H.S. gathered in the auditorium to listen to President Roosevelt’s inaugural address. Local students to resume work at the Davis Aggie College this week numbered six.
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Miss Ann Martin, high school senior and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Martin of the Olive District, has been named as sweetheart of the 1956 Winters Youth Day, to be held on April 28. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation this week bought two more parcels of land in the Berryessa Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Burge were paid $41,000 for 39 acres and Robert and Alice Oslund were paid $8,110 for 94.12 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Rosas, of Winters, are the parents of a son, born at the Yolo County General Hospital, Woodland, January 23, 1956. Thomas S. Pleasants, of Winters, will be reappointed to the Yolo County Fair Board, the office of Gov. Goodwin J. Knight said last week. Richard Dozier, local druggist was named as a director of the Central Solano Hospital Foundation at a special meeting held in Fairfield last night. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Fenley came home on Monday after spending several days at their Cobb Mountain cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Al Wells left Tuesday morning for the southern part of the state, expecting to be away five of six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Gale drove to Sonoma this week to visit with Mrs. Gale’s mother, Mrs. J.N. Dowdall, whose 88th birthday anniversary occurs today. Miss Louise Bellport is home from the University of California at Los Angeles for the mid-winter vacation.
January 21, 1971
The board of trustees of Deganawidah-Quetzalcoatl University (D-Q-U), meeting in Davis Monday evening, signed a federal permit giving the university temporary custody of the former army communications station east of Winters. A retirement dinner will be held on Monday, February 1 at the City Fire Hall, honoring Wilburn Bishop, veteran city employee, who is retiring at the end of the month. Richard E. Rominger, Winters rancher, was elected president of the Yolo County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting held in Woodland Saturday. He succeeds Marc Faye, also of Winters, who served as president for the past year. Adele B. Archuleta, of Pleasant Hill, obtained a permit from the city to tear down the old Smith home at 311 First Street, with the Cleveland Wrecking Company doing the work. Stan Tufts, Winters High School senior, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tufts, has been named general chairman of the 1971 Winters Youth Day to be held on Saturday, April 24. Taxable retail sales in Winters for the third quarter of 1979, totaled $675,000, according to William M. Bennett, this area’s representative on the State Board of Equalization. The suit filed by the county Legal Aid Society to seek to compel the Winters Joint Unified School District to restore bus transportation throughout the district, is scheduled to be heard in superior court in Woodland next Tuesday.
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Luis E. Garcia Luis E. Garcia “Louie” passed away on January 1st at the age of 89 after a courageous battle with cancer. A resident of Winters for 64 years he worked as a ranch foreman for Harold and Grace McGarr and later as a gardener for John and Sandy Vickery. He will always be remembered for his friendliness and sparking a conversation with anyone that
would listen. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Naty, his children Francisco, Irma (Joe), Olga (Richard), Ilda (Roman), Luis Roberto (Irma), James; Brother and sister in law Alberto and Christina; Sister, Cruz Robles: 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Donations in his name can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Lake level flat this week The level of Lake Berryessa is unchanged during the past week, with a decrease in storage of 12,865 acre feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. Tuesday morning the lake level was 417.89 feet above sea level,
with storage computed at 1,170,716 acre feet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 30 acre feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 32 second feet of water into the Putah South Canal, with 37 second feet flowing at the Diversion Dam.
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Police Arrest Log
Dec. 26: Michael Davitt Eldridge (Age 59), Charges: Domestic Violence Court Order Violation, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear in Court. Dec. 27: Matthew Laurence Friend (Age 36), Charges: Davis PD Felony Warrant of Arrest, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail. Dec. 28: Philip James Swink (Age 58), Charges: Winters PD-Misdemeanor Bench Warrant, Disposition: Transported
to Yolo County Jail. Dec. 29: Michael Henry Riley Jr (Age 43), Charges: Domestic Violence, Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order, Winters PDMisdemeanor Bench Warrant; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail.
Case Log
Dec. 24: 7:46 a.m., 20000 block of County Road 90, Verbal Domestic Dispute. ~8:22 a.m., 700 block of Hemenway Street, Domestic Violence Court Order Violation. Dec. 25: 6:25 a.m., 10 block of Abbey Street, Audible Alarm. ~5:26 p.m., Russell Boulevard/Carmelo Way, Assist Outside Agency. ~9:58 p.m., 100 block of Colby Lane, Verbal Domestic Dispute.
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Former Yocha Dehe chairman dies from battle with COVID By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media Marshall McKay, former chairman of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, has died of COVID-19. A statement issued by the Yocha Dehe Tribal Council on Thursday called McKay “a resolute protector of Native American heritage here, within our own homeland, but also throughout California and Indian Country.” McKay, who was born in Colusa, served on the Yocha Dehe Tribal Council from 1984 to 2015 and spent a decade as chairman. During that time, the tribe was a key partner with Yolo County on a number of fronts and a benefactor to many local nonprofits. “Marshall’s leadership was marked by a stalwart dedication to the preservation and promotion of Native American arts and culture, the affirmation of sovereign tribal governance, and the international effort to protect the rights of all indigenous people,” the tribal council said. “He was instrumental in helping Yocha Dehe achieve economic independence, he helped the Tribe grow and diversify its agricultural operations, and he helped greatly expand the Tribe’s land holdings within Yocha Dehe’s ancestral territory.” McKay became ill with COVID-19 while in Los Angeles. “The Tribe is profoundly grateful for the care Marshall received from frontline healthcare workers in Los Angeles where his illness developed, an area particularly hard-hit by the pandemic. “We know our pain is shared by so many families facing the devastating effects of this pandemic. We know also the pain
LAWS Continued from Page 1 children too many. Those are innocent and precious lives that could have been saved, and that is the reason why I introduced this legislation.” Winters Police Chief John P. Miller said it wasn’t likely before the law that anyone would be charged for vandalism to save a child, but the law makes it abundantly clear that doing so is legal. “It would’ve been technically vandalism to break a car window, technically, but again would you get charged with it? Highly unlikely, especially if you’re going to save a life,” Miller said. Another law that came into effect Jan. 1 is AB 2285, which amends the state’s “Move Over, Slow Down” law to apply to local streets and roads. Previously, the law only applied to freeways. It requires drivers to move to another lane when possible, or slow down to a reasonable speed, when approaching a stationary vehicle displaying emergency lights. Miller said a driver would, for instance,
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Marshall McKay served as the Yocha Dehe Tribal Council Chair from 1984 to 2015.
“Marshall was a fierce advocate for the environment and tribal land rights, and a champion for sustainable living and land practices.” Yocha Dehe Tribal Council of Marshall’s loss is shared by the many who loved him and learned from him. We will miss his strength and wisdom.” McKay was the son of renowned healer and basket weaver Mabel McKay and was the first of his tribe to attend college (Sonoma State University). He spent 15 years repairing and maintaining nuclear submarines for the Department of Defense, according to the tribe. He would become a founding member of the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation and was appointed to the Board for Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. McKay also was the first Native American to be appointed Chairman of the Board for the Autry National Center (which includes the Southwest Museum
of the American Indian, the Museum of the American West, and the Institute for the Study of the American West). “Marshall was a fierce advocate for the environment and tribal land rights, and a champion for sustainable living and land-use practices,” the tribal council said. “He was dedicated to protecting tribal sovereignty and the rights of Native tribes and peoples, serving on the Board of the Native American Rights Fund. He was a founding commissioner of the California Native American Heritage Commission, whose charge is to protect Native American cultural resources, including places of religious and social significance to Native peoples, such as tribal cemeteries on private and public lands.”
have to slow down instead of move over in instances when they’re confronted with a double yellow line, which it’s illegal to cross over. Two other laws were highlighted by the California Highway Patrol in a recent press release. AB 47, authored by Assemblymember Tom Daly, will cause drivers who use a cell phone in a handheld manner within 36 months of a prior conviction to be assigned a point on their driver’s license. Currently, driving while texting or talking on a cell phone, except in instances of hands-free use, is punishable by a fine. It’s illegal for drivers under 18 years old to be on any device, even hand-free. The California Department of Motor Vehicles point system is used to keep track of a driver’s risky behavior. If drivers reach a certain threshold of points in a certain time period, they will have their driver’s license suspended for six months and have a one-year probation period. The final law highlighted, Senate Bill 909, authored by Sen. Bill Dodd, authorized emergency vehicles
to use a distinctive, European-style hi-lo warning sound to notify the public of a need to evacuate. The law took effect on Sept. 29, 2020. Previous to the law passing, the use of hilo sirens was restricted by law, according to a press release. But a 2018 Napa County pilot program using the siren proved successful at rapidly warning residents of a fire or other emergency. “Keeping Californians safe is my top priority,” Sen. Dodd said in the press release. “This unique warning will do just that by alerting people to approaching threats and getting them out of harm’s way quickly. It was used in my district for the latest wildfires and proved extremely effective.” Miller said the Winters Police Department, and many other police departments, will likely not be using the hi-lo siren until they’re able to update equipment. “Our cars are currently equipped as they’re equipped with the yelp and wail siren,” Miller said. “So I don’t foresee us getting the hi-lo until we start retrofitting new vehicles.”
REVIEW Continued from Page 1 community seriously and dived into setting priorities in 2020 to update the 2018 version of the Winters Senior Resource Guide (including a Spanish version), forged collaborative relationships with other senior-focused agencies, efforts in emergency response planning for seniors, and bringing forth other recommendations to the City Council in regards to senior living facility projects, including the Blue Mountain Terrace Senior Apartments. In addition to the Winters Senior Commission on Aging, local seniors also took to the Council for the creation of a committee to assist with fundraising efforts for the upcoming Blue Mountain Senior Center (Winters Senior Center).
Success for KWW
The urban growth boundary initiative, Keep Winters Winters made headlines. In April the KWW chairman Bob Polkinghorn and steering committee member Peter Hunter submitted a stack of 814 signatures to city hall, only 388 were required. However, in June a heated discussion took place at a City Council meeting when the city attorney proposed options that included placing it on the March 2022 ballot instead of the Nov. 3 one. Residents with varying perspectives voiced concerns over the City’s General Plan, whether the community was being heard, and more. Following a July special meeting, a Joint Initiative was created by a 12 person advisory group made up of KWW representatives, city leaders and members from the community. The new Joint Initiative was approved by City Council and placed on the Nov. 3 ballot as Measure A where it was approved by voters with 73.21 percent of votes in support of the measure.
Wildfire and Emergency Alert Failure Our area is already
CLEANUP Continued from Page 1 conduct the debris removal. This program gives California’s wildfire survivors a streamlined option to clear their properties with no out-of-pocket costs. ROE forms are county specific and can be obtained with submission addresses by contacting OES in Yolo County, Dept. of Resource Mtg. in Solano County or on the web at: www.wildfirerecovery.org. All upfront costs will be paid by state and federal agencies. If property owners have homeowner’s insurance covering debris removal, owners must indicate that coverage on their ROE. “California’s consolidated debris removal program safely removes debris with no out-of-pocket costs to homeowners, regardless of insurance coverage,” said Deputy Director of Recovery Ryan Buras in a news release. Property owners have the option of submitting a work
familiar with the danger of wildfires. However, this fire season proved especially devastating to residents in the greaters Winters area. A CalFire investigation found evidence that target shooting sparked the Quail Fire to life on June 6. The Quail Fire burned 1,837 acres over a period of four day before it was fully contained. Its blaze destroyed one home and two other structures. The LNU Lightning Complex Fire, fueled by lightning strikes and high winds, raged across five counties in mid-August, killed five people and destroyed more than 300 homes. Video footage from a Winters resident depicting their escape through the flames went viral on media networks and left many without their home for weeks. The LNU Fire was officially contained in the beginning of October and burned a total of 567.53 square miles. Yolo County officials reported that 100 percent of the voice phone emergency alerts did not go through, although the text and email alerts did. Findings from their report found that a transition in their system caused the calls to be flagged as robocalls and were denied delivery. In addition to mass notification updates and testing, officials in Yolo and Solano counties teamed up with Winter Mayor Wade Cowan to host a series of listening sessions to get feedback from residents on their experience as well as to set new action steps in place to better prepare for the next fire season.
members in personal and heartfelt speeches, as well as telling about experiences of being the target of racist actions. On July 18, about 50 Winters residents gathered outside Winters City Hall to show support for police officers and public safety officials in part of the #SilentNoMore campaign. Event organizer Roger Keener said the mission of the event was to show support for local law enforcement and to engage others in conversation about the Bridge the Blue movement. Speakers spoke about life as a public safety official, as well as encouraged community outreach efforts to spread awareness that Winters police are here to provide help people.
Mosquitos arrive
In September the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District reported the discovery of an invasive container-breeding mosquito with the potential to transmit Zika and other diseases in Winters. The first specimen that sounded the alarm was an adult female Aedes aegypti mosquito found near East and Main street. Shortly after, 69 traps had each caught an adult species, and 12 other sites had immature mosquito larvae developing in backyard containers. The District began efforts to attempt to halt the breeding cycle with spray treatments, and shared education materials and wipes through doorto-door visits and site checks.
Shifts in leadership
Civil rights and law enforcement support were both spotlighted following numerous incidents across the country where black men and women were killed by police officers. Over 300 people gathered at Rotary Park on June 13 in a peaceful protest in part of the Black Lives Matter movement. On the gazebo steps multiple residents shared their experiences as black community
After 19 years serving as the Winters City Manager, John W. Donlevy, Jr. announced he had accepted the City Manager position in Auburn in June. Previously in February, Todd Cutler announced he had accepted a job in Lake Tahoe. He had served as the Winters Joint Unified School District Superintendent since July 2015. He worked through the end of the school year to support with distance learning and other challenges.
plan and hiring private contractors to remove debris. Properties for which no ROE or private work plan has been received and approved by Jan. 15 are subject to a summary abatement process whereby the property will be cleaned and the property owner invoiced for that service. Although most fire damaged homes in Winters zip code 95694 are in Solano County, Yolo County property owners also suffered fire damage. Terry Schmidtbauer, Interim Director, Solano County Dept. of Resource Mgt., advised that 16 properties in zip code 95694 were impacted by the wildfires. Of those properties, eight have submitted private work plans that have been reviewed and approved; four have submitted the necessary paperwork to participate in the state sponsored program and four have neither submitted a work plan or ROE. “Yolo County was just recently added to the consolidat-
ed debris removal program with the passage of its Emergency Ordinance in early December,” said Dana Carey with the Yolo County Office of Emergency Management. “The ordinance gives each homeowner the right to participate in the program or clean the debris themselves to the same standard,” she added. “Thus far we have five homeowners with destroyed living structures. One is already working with our office to clean-up their property themselves and another has turned in paperwork to be part of the debris program. We continue to reach out to the other three to work with them for this program,” said Carey. Both Yolo and Solano Counties offer conditional exemptions when the only burn debris on a parcel is from non-residential structures less than 120 square feet, fencing and/or non-structural wood material and without hazardous substances.
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Express staff writer After more than a decade of service, Toni Mendieta is moving on from her role as Winters Community Library branch supervisor. Although saddened to leave, this Oakland girl reflects on her 15-year tenure and accomplishments with pride. Growing up, Mendieta’s father would take her to visit local libraries in the Bay Area. Librarians became first-name Courtesy photo basis friends, and affinity for Toni Mendieta has served as the Winters Community Library Branch what they do — and what they add to the community — took Supervisor for 15 years. root. “I had just graduated from their job, the kids will come UC Davis and came on as a back.” In her time in Winters, Mendyouth service coordinator ieta established a number of working through Ameriafterschool programs Corps at the Yolo Counand wrangled all ty Library in 2005,” manners of peoMendieta said ple into the about her path library. Her to becoming the Toni Mendieta work ethic, Winters library Winters Community passion and branch supervipersonality sor. “When that Library branch supervisor not only left period came to an an indelible Valley.” end, the person mark on the in the supervisor As difficult of a decision it is community, but to leave a place after so long, position retired and coworkers as well. Mendieta knows it’s time to it became a modified “Toni’s passion for move. position to change with building community and imthe times. I had to apply, it was “The pandemic and being proving life is evident through- at home were getting to me, competitive, and I got the posiout her work,” said Crista Can- and I just felt like I needed a tion in 2009.” To Mendieta, libraries are a nariato, West Yolo Library change,” Mendieta said about sanctuary for equality and in- Regional Supervisor. “She her decision to transfer to Esformation. No matter who you makes time to develop a per- parto Regional Library. “I beare, what your background sonal connection with every- lieve in Winters so much, and is, everyone is welcome. It’s one she encounters, whether I feel like I needed to share it they be a tod- with another librarian. Winthrough this dler attend- ters deserves a fresh face passion that ing one of her and so does Esparto. I’m still began her story-times, coming up with ways to come love story an elementa- back to Winters to see my ‘bawith Winters ry school stu- bies’ and the families. I also and the comdent taking think Esparto needs a Spanmunity’s fampart in the ish speaker and want to make ilies. RISE Student sure people know they are wel“When Success pro- come.” people are Although Winters is losing treated with gram, a tween love, beautitaking part in such an infectious personalful things can the Walk and ity, change is an inevitable, come from Talk book constant in life. And as Mendithat,” Mendclub she de- eta takes her passion and love ieta shared veloped, or an for community up County Road her philosoelder in the 89, it will forever be felt back at the Winters Community Liphy on librarcommunity.” Crista Cannariato, ies’ integral All good brary. role in their things must West Yolo Library communities. come to an Regional Supervisor “The trouend, howevbled kids are er, and her my favorite. co-workers are sad to see her They keep me on my toes, and leave. I love them even more because “Toni is one of the most emI get to talk to them about life pathetic people I’ve ever met, and what’s important to them. and her dedication to the comWhether they’ve upset me, munity is amazing,” said Scott forgot a book or stole a book, Love, West Yolo Library Rethey’re always welcome back. gional Manager. “We’re sad That’s how life is — you’re go- that Winters is losing her, but Scott Love, West Yolo ing to have a chance to do bet- excited for what she’ll bring ter. And if libraries are doing to the residents of the Capay Library Regional Manager
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Toni Mendieta (second from right) helped to create many afterschool programs at the library to engage Winters youth.
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Express Yourself A Lion in Winters — Remembering Rich Rominger
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his new year will seem very different in Winters. We have lost a key member of our community, a friend, a mentor, a man who led a life to be admired, a man who made a huge difference in our world. When I heard the news that my friend, Rich Rominger had died a few days before Christmas, I was deeply saddened for all of us. He was 93 and suffered a heart attack in downtown Winters after picking up food at one of our restaurants. It wouldn’t have surprised anyone that Rich had driven himself into town that night. He was constantly on the move, endlessly vigorous, young at heart. He was stricken in the street, then surrounded by friends who comforted him until help arrived, followed later by his family to say goodbye. It seemed an almost cinematic ending to the final chapter in Rich’s life, some of his last moments taking place in the historic town he loved, and to which he had given so much, aided by locals who knew him and loved him back. He had legions of friends, and I was proud to have been one of them. I met Rich a couple of years ago, shortly after moving to Winters. We were both passionate about saving the town from relentless over development, and had helped form the Keep Winters Winters movement. Rich was one of our board members and never missed a meeting.
He would typically sit at the head of the table, listening intently while a few of us would hash out ideas and plan strategies. Rich was usually the last one to speak, and when he did he often zeroed in on something we had overlooked in the heat of passion. I remember his clarity about the need to preserve the land in the North Area for growers. “We need our agricultural land so we can grow food to feed people,” he would declare, in a statement so simple and yet so much to the point. As we debated a slogan for the upcoming election, Rich took it all in, then finally distilled what he had heard into the perfect phrase. “What about ‘Building our Town Together?” he said, and the matter was settled. That was how Rich worked with people. He was not a fist banger. He listened. In his role as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture in the Clinton administration, that wasn’t always easy. I talked to Bob Scowcroft, an early proponent of organic farming, who worked with Rich in the days when, according to Bob, there were those in authority who viewed the organic movement as “a communist
plot to starve Americans.” Rich was the first to insist that every agency and administrator at USDA be briefed on the benefits of growing food organically. And then, against the prevailing wisdom of big agriculture and big government, he secured enough money to fund organic farming research for the first time. That we have a viable organic farming system in place today is due in large part to the farmer who grew up just outside of tiny Winters, California. Another pioneer in the organic movement, Mark Lipson, credits Rich’s insight and courage. “The phrase he used was ‘turning the battleship,’” Mark told me. “It’s impossible to overstate the importance of Rich Rominger when it came to remaking our food system.” “He was one of the greatest, most under-sung heroes of our time. I cannot express how much I admired this man,” Mark said.
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ich was an authentic farmer, comfortable with every aspect of farming and ranching, which made him fairly unique in Washington — a bureaucrat who actually knew what he was talking about. He loved to learn, to welcome new ideas, and to
welcome new people into his life. When I first asked him if Judy and I could come visit the family farm, he was thrilled. We met at his house, just off Road 29, a modernist home set in a grove of tall trees smack dab in the middle of acres of farm fields. Rich, his wife Evelyne, son Bruce, grandson Justin, Judy and I headed over to watch the tomato harvest. Bruce, Judy and I climbed atop the giant harvester, probably violating every OSHA regulation there was, and rode down the rows as tomatoes were uprooted, conveyed upward and spit out into huge trucks for transport. All the while, Rich was hanging on at the back of the harvester, witnessing our delight at this annual event. Later, we took a drive deep into the rolling hills to the west, a stunning landscape once covered by trees, which the Romingers have been meticulously replanting, restoring to its original glory. It was a step back in time, a visit to the landscape of Rich’s youth. On the way, we drove past the one-room school house where Rich attended grade school. Later, of course he would graduate from Winters High School, as its valedictorian. College was interrupted by World War II, and Rich enlisted in the Navy. At last year’s Veterans event at the Winters History Museum, Rich recounted that by the time he had finished boot camp, the war was over. He joked that he spent
the rest of his military career “processing discharge papers, finally typing up my own.” The GI Bill allowed Rich to attend UC Davis, the school to which he would dedicate much of his life in future years. He played baseball, and trombone in the band, which is where he met his future wife, one of the majorettes. They celebrated 69 year of marriage in 2020. Rich’s resume is well known — Director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, founding president of the Yolo Land Trust, president of the Yolo County Farm Bureau, recipient, along with wife Evelyne, of the UC Davis medal. I could go on. But he will be equally remembered for his thoughtfulness. I recall the last time I visited Rich at his home. It was during the holidays in 2019. The big dining room table was a mess. Rich was busy organizing stacks of holiday family “newsletters” which he Xeroxed, with photos and cut out captions. He sent them out each year to dozens of his friends. This year, our letter from Rich arrived in the mail two days after he died. It was an emotional moment for me, seeing his handwriting on the envelope, then reading the chronicle of last year’s Rominger family events. As I read the words, I could hear my friend’s voice, ever welcoming, one last time.
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ew year, new changes. As of Jan. 1, 2021, we are all automatically transferred as customers of Valley Clean Energy (VCE). Huzzah! Representatives from VCE presented at the last city council meeting of the year, explaining that they are a green alternative to PG&E, costs exactly the same, and is managed by the elected officials of the member communities. Councilmember Loren also put a piece in the Express a few weeks back that read like a press release eschewing the “benefits” of VCE. I question the wisdom of putting management in the hands of politicians with zero experience running a public utility. PG&E is poorly run in many respects and a big part of that is they have to get permission to make certain business decisions from the California State Public Utilities Commission. Let us, for a moment, remember back to high school macroeconomics. The electricity market in California is essentially a PG&E monopoly. The product is inelastic: no matter the price, you are still going to demand it and buy it in much the same quantity because you need it. VCE represents a new entry into the market providing competition and a product that is a perfect substitute for PG&E’s product. Basic macroeconomics tells us this
increase in competition should result in a decrease in price. But VCE is charging the same rates. Rather than compete, their business strategy is price collusion and choosing to differentiate their product through marketing. This is essentially a power oligopoly and VCE is a small fish. If you are unfamiliar with what an oligopoly is and how it works, look no further than prices at gas stations on the same intersection. VCE’s market positioning is they are greener and cleaner, provide “local control” and reinvest profits in the community. At the council meeting, they said they would be purchasing E-Vehicle charging stations for Winters. Undoubtedly to service the fleet of electric vehicles we have in town. They also made donations to the food bank and to help victims of the fire this year. How donations are proposed and selected is unclear, however. Powering our homes and businesses has three main components: generation, transmission and distribution. VCE is a substitute for PG&E on the generation side. Transmission
Renewable energy is a regulated term, similar to Certified Organic. The peaches you grow in your backyard are organic but you could not sell them as such. and distribution are still handled by PG&E as they own the lines and the substations. Even with VCE, we are still subject to rolling blackouts and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) incidents because that is on the transmission and distribution side of power delivery. Where does the local control come into play if we can’t control when our power is shut off? I am left wondering what the tangible benefit is. It seems to be rooted in “I’m helping” as evidenced by City Manager Kathleen Trepa’s statement in her update on Dec. 18, “we could do with a little less climate change these
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s I was sitting in my recliner, watching another Hallmark Christmas movie, I was wondering if I was getting a little too used this new lifestyle? Then I was thinking that I needed to get up and do something, but I watched the rest of the movie and took a nap. If you watch many Hallmark movies, you’ll notice that there is a lot of wine drinking between the plots and homecoming celebrations. My wine cellar is almost empty — like I have a wine cellar — but I have started watching how much I’ve been drinking. News sources tell us that alcohol sales are up over 20 percent. I’m surprised that it isn’t more. Nothing helps with boredom like a glass of local wine, a beer from Berryessa Brewing or a nice taste of rum from Patio 29. I’ll have to ask them how sales are going, but I would think that
not having their tasting rooms open isn’t good for business. City crews have put up awnings over Main Street and outdoor seating has taken up even more parking spaces. It is curious that no one is complaining about the lack of downtown parking. I’m sure it is affecting the hardware store, but most businesses are either closed, have limited hours or are out of business. It will be interesting to see what happens when this pandemic is over. My prediction is that we will be dining, drinking and getting our hair cut inside businesses by June. Will Main Street be permanently blocked off most days, or will be returned to being
able to park in front of the merchant we are visiting? Will downtown Winters build a parking garage or will we wait for ride sharing to come to our rescue? Don’t bring up walking or riding our bikes to solve our parking problem because most of our tourism comes from out of town. Some of us joke that we had a parking problem 30 years ago when no one was parking downtown. I’m looking forward to having a parking problem again, where people complain that they had to walk two blocks to their favorite restaurant or winery. For the foreseeable future, we have a nice, almost empty, downtown, with covered areas that some-
I’m looking forward to having a parking problem again, where people complain that they had to walk two blocks to their favorite restaurant or winery. day will host people complaining about the heat. I’m still waiting for a phone call to tell me that I’m scheduled for a vaccine shot. If I can figure out how to cut to the front of the line — behind first responders, health care workers, teachers, grocery store clerks and farm workers — I’m ready. Venture out if you can and support our local merchants, but remember to wear your mask, wash your hands, keep your distance and stay safe.
Just the facts Gramps Says Why do we need soap opera dramas when we’ve got the White House? Sit tight folks, we are in Season 4 and the final Episode. So far we have seen musical chairs in presidential appointments, special investigations and cronies of the president jailed, presidential pardons for said cronies, hush money, civil unrest, impeachment proceedings, and a Bible photo-op at St. Johns Church. Furthermore, we are experiencing a pandemic resulting in full ICU’s with accompanied financial hardships and have witnessed political rallies held without protective masks. Most recently we have also witnessed legal challenges to overturn an election all the way to the Supreme Court. Professional script
ENERGY Continued from Page 2 days‌.� An aspirational sentiment for sure but PG&E already has clean power. Renewable energy is a regulated term, similar to Certified Organic. The peaches you grow in your backyard are organic but you could not sell them as such. Just because certain power generation isn’t certified renewable by California doesn’t mean it isn’t environmentally friendly. US electricity and heat generation accounts for 4.65 percent
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Book publishers and film producers are going to cash in big for years to come from the trove of material generated during this four year era. writers could not have dreamed up anything with more plot twists, and if they did no one would believe it was possible. What’s going to happen to finish off this last and most of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yolo county is a tiny fraction of that, and VCE is not significantly cleaner than PG&E, it’s just a less diverse different mix. VCE’s standard product offering is 17 percent more renewable than the state mix and 75 percent carbon free. Their website shows 23 percent of their power is from unknown sources while PG&E has zero percent unspecified. PG&E’s power is also 100 percent greenhouse gas free.
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anticipated episode? Where can we turn in the future to find anything that comes close to all of this drama?  I suggest we need a rest, a change of pace. Wouldn’t it be nice to have at least one season of something more along the lines of Little House on the Prairie?  Book publishers and film producers are going to cash in big for years to come from the trove of material generated during this four year era. Odds makers have already figured it out. Check out The New Yorker dated Dec. 24 of 2020. The Talk of the Town features an article ticials in the county who manage it, some of whom have aspirations for higher office. In the Army, we would have called that an OER bullet point — something unneeded that sounds good to make your review look better for promotion, often suggested by the good idea fairy. It is hard to ignore that angle when the benefits to constituents are intangible, marginal or murky. One question that I can’t seem to find an answer to yet is what risk does the City hold if there is a lawsuit or VCE defaults on a contract? Are we insulated since VCE is its own
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The Yolo County Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby extends hearty thanks to US Rep. John Garamendi for his co-sponsorship of HR763, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (EICDA). This bipartisan bill would cut CO2 emissions from greenhouse gases by 40 percent in 12 years by placing a steadily rising fee on fossil fuel at the mine or wellhead. Among those with the lowest 60 percent of incomes, 83 percent would receive dividends greater than their increased fuel costs. For an additional 13 percent of these people, added costs would be less than .02 percent of income, $100 on a $50,000 annual income. Those with larger incomes, who typically have higher consumption lifestyles, would spend more than their dividend. The gasoline and diesel fuel used in agriculture would be exempt. Residents in CA District 3 want climate action. The Yale Program on Cli-
mate Change Communication (https:// climatecommunication.yale.edu/visualizations-data/ ycom-us/) estimates 69 percent of District 3 residents believe fossil fuel companies should pay a tax on carbon. And 62 percent say climate change is already affecting the weather. President-elect Biden has said climate change is one of his main priorities. It appears that members of Congress will propose a variety of bills. The EICDA is comprehensive, fair, and can be implemented quickly. Rep. Garamendi is wise to throw his support behind a strong measure which can make a decisive difference. He recognizes it needs to be at the center of legislative action. Congress, state and local governments, and we as individuals will need to take many steps to curb the dangers of climate change, in addition to passing the EICDA. We need to do a lot, but let’s do this first. Elisabeth Robbins Co-lead, Yolo County Chapter, Citizens’ Climate Lobby
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Year-over-year, contract signings climbed 16.4 percent. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. “The latest monthly decline is largely due to the shortage of inventory and fast-rising home prices,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. “It is important to keep in mind that the current sales and prices are far stronger than a year ago.” “The market is incredibly swift this winter with the listed homes going under contract on average at less than a month due to a backlog of buyers
wanting to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates,” Yun said. Yun predicts a favorable outlook for the housing market in the coming year. According to his 2021 projections, there will be a slight upward rise in mortgage rates to around 3 percent from the current 2.7 percent rate. Existing-home sales are expected to increase roughly 10 percent
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Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: KARTAR SOLUTIONS Physical Address: 4810 Chiles Road Davis, CA, 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Charanjit K. Mundy 1130 Pistachio Court Davis CA 95618 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 11/23/20 s/Charanjit K. Mundy Official Title: N/A Corporation Name: N/A I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published December 16, 23, 30, 2020, January 6, 2021
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200988 12/08/2020 lramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: PURE POWER PICKS Physical Address: 4 Juniper Ct. Woodland CA 95695 Mailing Address: PO Box 1660 Woodland CA 95776 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Alex Fortis 4 Juniper Ct Woodland CA 95695 2) Travis Jager 1334 Betty Ave Woodland CA 95776 3) Dominik Ferrendelli 1745 Miramonte Ct Woodland CA 95695 Business Classification: General Partnership Starting Date of Business: 04/20/2020 s/Alex Fortis Official Title: N/A Corporation Name: N/A I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, lramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published December 16, 23, 30, 2020, January 6, 2021
Project Location and Description: The proposed project site is the Winters High School campus located at 101 Grant Avenue, Winters, CA. The project evaluated in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) is the Removal Action Work Plan (RAW) for contaminated soil removal, prepared by Padre Associates, Inc., on behalf of the District, for the Winters High School Modernization Project. The selected response action for identified chemicals of concern (COCs) (dieldrin and lead) in soil is the excavation and offsite disposal of impacted soil. Padre Associates, Inc. calculates that approximately 190 cubic yards (cy) of soil would require excavation and off-site disposal. The generation of dust during the soil removal operations would be minimized as necessary with the use of water as a dust suppressant. The Recology (Hay Road Landfill), located at 6426 Hay Road in Vacaville, California, has been identified to accept, store, and/or treat non-hazardous soil generated from the removal activities. Approximately 16 trucks would be needed to transport the excavated soil to the landfill. It is not anticipated that soil from beneath existing buildings would need to be removed. The area where soil removal would take place is primarily occupied by landscaping and pathways adjacent to buildings. Site cleanup and haul-away would be completed in 3 weeks. Week 1 would include excavation and stockpiling of soil, and collection of landfill characterization and confirmation soil samples. Week 2 would include analytical laboratory analyses of collected soil samples. Week 3 would include loading and transporting soil to the approved landfill. For excavation, this work would require the operation of one excavator, one loader, and one water truck. For the off-haul, one loader, one water truck, and most likely four trucks making two round trips per day for two consecutive days (for 16 truck loads) would be required. Potential Environmental Impacts: The proposed MND did not find any potential environmental impacts that could not be mitigated to a less-than-significant level. Public Review Period: The public review period for the MND commences on January 7, 2021 and ends on February 5, 2021 (5:00 PM). Please address all comments in writing to Diana JimĂŠnez, by email to djimenez@wintersjusd.org, or by mail to Diana JimĂŠnez, Superintendent at Winters Joint Unified School District, 909 W. Grant Avenue, Winters, CA 95694. The District will only accept written comments during the comment period. If sending email, please add “Winters High School IS Commentsâ€? in the subject line. Location Where Documents Can Be Reviewed: The MND and all documents referenced therein will be available for review at the District offices located at 909 W. Grant Avenue, Winters, from the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, by contacting Diana JimĂŠnez’s assistant at (530) 795-6100 ext. 8010. The MND is also available for review at http://www.wintersjusd.org and at the Winters US Post Office located at 510 Railroad Avenue, Winters, CA 95694. Public Hearing: The District will hold a public hearing to solicit public comments on the MND and the proposed project at the regular Winters Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting on February 18, 2021, at 6:00 PM at the District office located at 909 W. Grant Avenue, Winters, CA or through Zoom at http://www.wintersjusd.org. COVID-19 social distancing protocol will be practiced during the meeting. Additional information about the proposed project, including project plans, is available on the District’s website at the address listed above. Published: January 6, 2021
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