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Volume 137, Number 54 — Locally owned since 1884

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Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, February 3, 2021

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Winters hosting free COVID testing on Fridays

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Opportunities to test for COVID-19 are available in Winters every Friday.

The Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.) has been added as a coronavirus testing location for Yolo County Residents. The free testing opportunity runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays.

The Winters location is run by the State’s OptumServe testing. The opportunity is free and open to all California residents, regardless of documentation status.

All ages are accepted.

While it is not required to make an appointment, residents are encouraged to schedule one to help the process move swiftly.

Yolo County residents can schedule an

appointment at any of the three OptumServe locations in West Sacramento, Woodland and Winters by calling 888-634-1123 or visiting https://lhi.care/ covidtesting.

If residents do not have health insurance, the cost of the test will be covered by the state. Those with insurance will have their providers billed with no out-of-pocket cost.

Residents must wear a face covering and practice physical distancing at the testing sites. None of the sites are a drive-thru opportunity, and residents will need to park their car and walk to the testing building.

See a listing of all the available COVID-19 testing options in Yolo County on the County’s COVID-19 testing page at: https://covidtesting.yolocounty.org/.

Yolo Pharmacy moving to Winters

By Edward Booth Express staff writer Yolo Pharmacy will soon be moving from Woodland to downtown Winters, taking up residence in the former Winters Healthcare office at 23 E Main St. Haruna “Harry” Madaki, owner and head pharmacist, said the new Winters pharmacy will likely be open by the first week of April. Currently, he’s

working to put shelves up, paint and renovate the place so it’s ready to become a pharmacy.

Winters hasn’t had a pharmacy since October, when Eagle Drug closed down after 32 years of serving the Winters community.

Yolo Pharmacy only opened last year, Madaki said, and, despite being located in Woodland, most of its

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Index

Weather

Features ........................ B-1

Date Rain High Low Jan. 27

2.20”

51˚ 38˚

Jan. 28

.97”

49˚ 41˚

Jan. 29

.27”

55˚ 42˚

Jan. 30

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56˚ 41˚

Eventos hispanos ....... A-7

Jan. 31

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59˚ 42˚

Feb. 01

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64˚ 40˚

Opinion ......................... B-3

Feb. 02

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66˚ 42˚

Classifieds ................... B-6 Community .................. A-2

Real Estate ................... B-7 Athlete of the Week..... A-2

Rain for week: 3.62 in.

Season’s total: 6.12 in.

Last sn. to date: 11.35 in.

Winters rainfall season began 7/1/20.

Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m. daily.

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

She called employees and advised them not to come to work while hoping power would be restored promptly. It was not and eight employees were put on hold while the power was out.

Carrion had to toss some food and cold case products, like cakes and pies, and then transported other items from freezers to the owner’s ranch.

Owner Stan Lester explained that unlike restaurants, a bakery starts fresh every day. Doughnuts, he said, require a two-day process before they are ready to sell and a

The Board of Trustees approved a candidate to fill the vacant Trustee Area 4 seat and a new Chief Business Officer at a special meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28.

Candi Ochoa was unanimously approved to fill the vacancy on the Winters Joint Unified School District school board.

As the lone applicant, she alone went through an interview process with Trustees.

She told them she believed she would bring a variety of perspectives to the Winters school district.

Ochoa is a graduate from the Winters High School Class of 2000 and is a product of the Winters JUSD school district. Not only has she worked as an educator herself for 14 years, but she also is a parent who has two children currently at Winters schools.

Trustee Joedy Michael said he would have liked to have seen as much excitement in filling the seat as the November 2020 election, but was pleased with placing Ochoa as a new Trustee. He noted she was a good addition to the school board not only as a compassionate parent but also an experienced teacher

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Stan Lester (far right) discusses next steps with staff at Lester Farms Bakery last week. The bakery’s front display cases stand empty after bakery staff had to throw out spoiled baked goods due to the power outage last week.

Electric outage shuts down multiple local businesses

By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer A major winter storm slammed into northern California late last Tuesday night causing power outages in Yolo County to thousands of Pacific Gas & Electric customers, and impacting many Winters businesses and residents.

Power was restored to most of Winters shortly after 7 a.m. on Wednesday.

However, a cluster of over 100 businesses and homes between Grant Avenue and Main Street, along Railroad Avenue remained without electricity until Friday night.

PG&E crews

worked to repair downed lines and restore services, but heavy winds, the vast number of outages and the effects of an atmospheric river storm hampered those efforts. The National Weather Bureau reports the storm delivered 3.56 inches of precipitation total to Winters.

The effects of the power outage caused frustration, but also revealed community resilience and unity.

Lester Farms Bakery Manager Jessica Carrion said she received a call at 4 a.m. on Wednesday morning from an employee who had arrived to begin the day’s baking but found the power was out.

Yolo County now administering COVID vaccinations for those 75 and up

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media Yolo County officially moved into the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination schedule this week and began vaccinating residents ages 75 and up on Tuesday.

Older county residents insured through multi-county healthcare systems like Sutter Health and Kaiser Permanente began receiving first doses of the vaccine sever-

al weeks ago through their providers, though with vaccine doses in short supply, many report they have been unable to even schedule an appointment yet and some even saw their appointments canceled when doses ran out.

The county, meanwhile, finished up Phase 1A vaccinations of healthcare workers and residents of longterm-care facilities last week and now moves into the

first tier of Phase 1B with the initial focus on those 75 and older, without health insurance, living in the county’s most underserved communities.

First-dose clinics are scheduled throughout the county this week with enough doses available to vaccinate at least 2,400 people, according to county spokeswoman Jenny Tan. The clinics are open only to residents of Esparto, Madison,

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Winters Police Cadets hosting Valentine treats event Two cadet spots available, applications still being accepted through Feb. 26 ment-95187319212/ and Instragram at https://www.instagram.com/winterspolice/.

Winters Police Cadets are bringPurchased Valentine’s treats ing sweet treats to the community will be distributed in a drive thru this Valentine’s Day. Gail Jimenez, Winters Police event on Saturday, Feb. 13 starting Department Administrative Coor- at Noon.

Funds from the event go directdinator, said the Cadets chose to ly towards equipment (like flashhost the Valentine Drive Through lights and radios) and uniforms Sale to help raise funds to support fellow cadets and to spread some (boots, uniform shirts, and uniform love in the community with their coats) for cadet program particibaking skills. pants.

Cadets are offering a select menu The WPD Cadet Program curof cupcakes, brownies, cookies rently has nine active Cadet posiand chocolate-covered strawber- tions. Jimenez said there currently ries ranging from $3 to $5. A mix- are two open positions for the 2021 n-match pack of three baked items program. (cupcakes, brownies or cookies Information about the Cadet only) is also available for $5.

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City of Winters receives award for budget documents

By Edward Booth Express staff writer The City of Winters received a Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers of the United States and Canada for the 14th year in a row, according to city manager Kathleen Trepa.

The award is specifically for the city’s biennial budget for the biennium — a specified period of two years — that began July 1, 2020. In order to receive the award, a governmental entity must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as a financial plan, as an operations guide and as a communications device, according to Trepa.

The awards program was established in 1984 to both encourage and assist local governments

to prepare budget documents of the highest quality, which also reflect guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA’s best practices in budgeting, according to the GFOA website.

Trepa said in an email that the award is a testament to the leadership of Shelly Gunby, the city’s financial services director, who also served as interim city manager for much of 2020. Gunby coordinates development of the city’s budget by working closely with city staff, Trepa said.

“We are proud to share with the community that the City’s budget represents the highest caliber in budget document presentation as recognized by municipal finance professionals across North America,” Trepa said.

WTC presenting a virtual Valentine’s Day celebration of love on Feb. 13 cal material, including the works of Shakespeare, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Irving Berlin.

The program features both WTC veterans and introduces new personalities as well.

Join in for WTC’s “Scenes, Sonnets and Songs” online performances beginning on Feb. 13 through Feb. 28.

For details and more information on how to watch the special Valentine’s themed performances online at www.winterstheatre. org.

By Linda Glick Special to the Express The members of the Winters Theatre Company are planning a special program to mark Valentine’s Day during the current COVID crisis.

Performers will enact love scenes, recite sonnets, and present songs, all having the Valentine’s theme of love throughout the ages.

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Mariani Nut Company is working to stay on top of prevention guidance by educating employees on new guidance and protocols as they are made available.

Agriculture industry facing challenges under new COVID prevention guidance

By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer New guidance established in November around COVID prevention at work has caused unease for some in the local agricultural industry.

The New Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) from the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board were established Nov. 30 for COVID-19 prevention in the workplace. Local farmers have expressed concern that even if they comply with all the ETS requirements, they have no control over what their employees do outside of their workplace.

These new rules require employers to establish a written COVID-19 Prevention Program and implement a series of safety, communication, educational, training, record keeping and reporting standards to provide additional

employee health protections.

In late December a coalition of agricultural and business employers filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court challenging the statutory authority of the Board to require employers to implement the ETS. In California every employer already has a legal obligation to provide and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for employees under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973. As of 1991, a written, effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program was required for every California employer.

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Mariani Nut Company has continued to provide employee education and guidance.

“We’re way out in front of the standards and have been working in partnership with Yolo County on all things COVID,” said Jeff Simmons, Operations Mgr. for Mariani Nut Company. “We’re focused on keeping our doors open and keeping our employees healthy by employing education, guidance and following the CDC, Yolo and other audit agency’s guidelines.”

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Trustees receives update on positive state budget projections

By Edward Booth Express staff writer The Winters Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees received a budget update Jan. 21 from district business advisor Bruce Colby, covering Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal this month as it relates to education and the federal stimulus.

Colby said California had a stable, growing budget outlook in January last year, but then had to cut back spending in May because of severe projected impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to the state economy.

In order to cover the drop in revenues, the final state budget depleted reserves and created funding deferrals, Colby said, which essentially pushed the budget challenge forward.

But, despite the pandemic, state revenues didn’t drop as severely as projected, Colby said. The state’s revenue forecast has drastically improved since May, he said, with revenue projections up nearly $71 billion over a three year period, from fiscal year 2019-20 to FY 2021-22.

The money will mostly be used to replenish reserves and reduce funding deferrals, mitigating budget challenges in the future.

“The governor’s budget in January sets the stage for the upcoming budget year,” Colby said. “It has been quite a roller coaster year.”

K-12 and community college districts in California are funded by Proposition 98, which uses a formula to

POWER Continued from Page 1 delay like this puts them behind one day after power is restored.

“It’s very frustrating,” Lester said.

Lester brought in a personal generator to power lights and the cooler, but it wasn’t powerful enough to power their freezer or to keep the bakery open. He is now looking to buy a generator capable of powering the bakery should this happen again.

Meals on Wheels also faced major challenges due to the power outage across Yolo County.

“Our kitchen team begins cooking the 400 meals for seniors all over Yolo County at 4 a.m. for delivery that day. We had no power at our main kitchen/ administration office in Woodland from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning,” said Meals on Wheels Executive Director, Christi Skibbins.

Skibbins said staff monitored the storm while members of the executive team checked in with each other. Consideration for the safety of their staff and volunteer drivers during the storm is always a serious concern. With possible flooding, flying objects and downed trees, the decision was made that they could not deliver meals on Wednesday.

Then came the task of calling to notify everyone and posting notices on Facebook and their website advising that Wednesday’s meals would not be delivered.

“This year’s deferrals are still intact and we need to be monitoring our cash and making sure that we get adequate cash balances throughout this year.”

Bruce Colby, Business Advisor set the minimum amount the state must spend on education in any given fiscal year, Colby said. Funding comes from local property taxes and the state general fund. And the level of funding for school districts is tied closely to state budget projections because around 35 percent to 38 percent of the state’s general fund is typically used for education, Colby said.

The state’s improved budget forecast is a great relief for education, he said. The 202021 state budget deferred almost $13 billion in Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) payments to school districts, which added up to a bit over $3 million in cash deferred to the Winters JUSD. Newsom’s budget proposal would reverse about $9.2 billion in deferrals, restoring about $2 million to the Winters JUSD. “Please note that this is for the next fiscal year, 2021-22, and this year’s deferrals are still intact and we need to be

Skibbins noted last fall their clients received four shelf-stable emergency meals for situations like this, so they wouldn’t go without a meal. Meals on Wheels was able to begin delivers on Thursday. The Winters Community Center’s kitchen was made available to Meals on Wheels’ for their meal service efforts.

“We are back on track and deliveries happened as usual,” Skibbins said Thursday. “Most of our seniors were very understanding about the situation and took it well in-stride.”

Winters City Hall was also without power Tuesday through Friday and staff was relocated to the Public Safety Facility with basic services operating from that location.

The Winters Community Center was opened Thursday as a charging station between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Medical device charging stations were made available in West Sacramento, Woodland, Winters, Davis and Clarksburg in Yolo County. YoloBus offered residents free roundtrip rides to the designated County charging stations.

Mariani Nut Company had to shut down both their Baker and Edwards Street facilities from the impact the power outage had on their employees and local production demands.

“We have been able to deploy some folks to other plants not impacted, however many employees have not been able to work since Tuesday,” Operations Mgr. Jeff

monitoring our cash and making sure that we get adequate cash balances throughout this year,” Colby said.

LCFF is the largest funding source for districts, and is determined by student attendance and state funding levels, Colby said. Newsom is proposing a $2 billion increase to the LCFF, which will result in a budget increase for Winters JUSD of about $566,000.

The increase will first be used to cover annual cost increases, such as salaries and pension costs, before it’s available for other uses.

There’s also a proposed infusion from the state of $4.6 billion for expanded learning time and academic intervention grants, Colby said.

Grants would be distributed in equal portions and funds would be available for expenditure through June 30, 2022.

The funding estimate for Winters JUSD from these grants is $1.15 million.

Additionally, Colby covered the new Federal stimulus package, signed in December.

Colby said the new funding hasn’t been allocated to school districts yet, but it’s estimated that Winters JUSD will receive over $600,000.

Colby said district staff is looking to continue to review and update budget assumptions over the next few months, to review and update local assumptions for enrollment and staffing and projected spending, and will be giving a budget review for a board study session on Feb. 4. The district will adopt its 2021-22 budget by June 30.

Simmons on Friday afternoon. “As far as product quality, this outage has not impacted us in any way. We are looking forward to our team getting back to work and our neighbors getting their power restored.”

Many Winters residents flocked to social media and local community groups for answers and to check in with each other.

Winters resident Fran Tocco was without power from late Tuesday night until after 7 a.m. Wednesday morning. However, his WAVE telephone, internet and cable remained out until around Noon on Friday. Tocco attempted to get answers and updates from WAVE, but said he received different answers each time he spoke to a customer service representative.

On Friday, Tocco connected with a representative who confirmed that his WAVE outage was connected to the electrical outage.

Tocco said he didn’t experience much of a hardship being with-

out a home phone, internet and cable, but did say he felt for those without power.

Outage Compensation

PG&E residential customers who go without power for more than 48 hours due to a severe event, such as a storm, may qualify for PG&E’s “Safety Net” program.

The program is automatic for residential customers but not available to business or agricultural customers.

Payment between $25 and $100 will automatically be paid between 60 and 120 days after the outage. The amount of the payment depends on the length of the outage.

Information about the Safety Net Program for extended outages can be found online at https://www. pge.com/ under Residential> Customer Service> Claims or by doing a site search for “Safety Net Program for Extended Outages.” *Express staff Crystal Apilado and Edward Booth contributed to this article.

California eviction moratorium extended through June

By Edward Booth Express staff writer Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Jan. 29 extending California’s eviction moratorium by six months, through June 30, 2021.

The new protections, established

by Senate Bill 91, replace the previous protections set to expire at the end of January. Tenants, like before, are protected from eviction for nonpayment of rent if they declare an inability to pay rent to their landlord for reasons related to COVID-19.

Tenants are afforded protections if they pay 25 percent of their rent either monthly or in a lump payment by June 30. This is similar to the current protections, which required tenants to pay 25 percent of their rent over the last few months.

SB 91 also established the State Rental Assistance Program to allocate $2.6 billion in federal rental assistance, acquired through

PHARMACY Continued from Page 1 customers are from Winters.

Because of that, and because Winters doesn’t have a pharmacy, Madaki decided to move. He submitted an application for the location to the California State Board of Pharmacy in January, and he hopes to complete the move in March.

He said he hopes to get more patients in Winters by being the only pharmacy in town. Yolo Pharma-

the coronavirus aid package that was passed by Congress in December. To qualify for assistance, members of a household must make 80 percent or less of the median income for their county.

Under the program, California will pay up to 80 percent of unpaid rent to landlords, but only if they forgive the remaining 20 percent. If landlords refuse the deal, the state will pay 25 percent of their tenants’ unpaid rent, still qualifying them for eviction protections. Because of those protections, once the moratorium expires, property owners can’t immediately evict their tenant for the debt and will have to pursue the rest of the payment in small claims court.

Newsom signed the bill during a livestreamed ceremony on social media. He said extending the rental protections was a point of pride for California, yet the state needs to do more. cy already offers free delivery in Winters on every day of the week except Sunday.

“We need support to survive, you know.

Just like any business,” Madaki said.

Yolo Pharmacy offers a range of services and products, according to its website, including vaccinations, immunizations, vitamins, automatic refills, prescription refills and free local delivery.

The pharmacy is also offering COVID-19 rapid tests, at a price of $80.

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Home 2021 improvement

DIY projects that can conserve energy around the house Metro Special to the Express Home renovation projects can pay numerous dividends.

Renovations can have a positive effect on resale value, make homes more livable for residents and, in some ways, make homes more affordable.

Renovation projects that aim to conserve energy can save homeowners substantial amounts of money.

Such projects don’t often require considerable effort or even sizable financial investments, which can make homeowners skeptical as to just how much they can save after completing the project. But the scale of a project may have little to do with how much

homeowners will save.

For example, the U.S. Department of Energy notes that a relatively effortless task like turning back a thermostat between 7 and 10 degrees F for eight hours per day can save homeowners as much as $83 per year. A more labor-intensive task like planting shade trees saves homeowners an average of between $35 and $119 per year.

When looking for ways to conserve energy around the house and save money, homeowners need not necessarily commit to expensive projects. The DOE notes that the following are some energy-saving projects and details what homeowners can expect to save after completing them. While each

individual project may not result in jaw-dropping savings, homeowners who follow many of these recommendations may end up saving more than $1,000 per year.

Project: Install exterior low-e storm windows What is it? Low-e windows reflect infrared heat back into a home. Such windows are coated with an ultra-thin layer of metal that improves the window’s insulation ability.

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Homeowners who install low-e windows can save between 12 and 33 percent on their annual heating and cooling costs.

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How much can I save? Properly planted shade trees can reduce air conditioning costs by anywhere from 15 to 50 percent.

Project: Insulate the

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Caulking, sealing and weather stripping all cracks and large openings can cut back on air leaks that are costing you money.

water heater tank What is it? New water tanks are likely already insulated. But homeowners with older hot water tanks can insulate their tanks with a water heater insulating blanket kit.

How much can I save? Insulating a water heater tank can

save homeowners as much as 16 percent on their annual water heating bills.

Even the smallest DIY projects can produce big savings. More information about energy-saving home improvement projects can be found at www. energy.gov.

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What to expect during a bathroom remodel tion project can help homeowners handle all the twists and turns that may arise.

Metro Special to the Express There are many reasons to renovate a home. Some homeowners purchase fixer-uppers and commit to making major renovations before they even move in, while others may renovate their homes with an eye on resale value.

But many homeowners also take on renovation projects to make the homes more livable for themselves.

Bathroom renovations are popular projects. In fact, a 2018 survey from the National Association of Home Builders found that bathroom remodels are the most popular remodeling projects. But just because bathroom remodeling projects are popular doesn’t mean they’re easy to endure. Knowing what to expect during a bathroom remodel can help homeowners get through the renovation process.

Cost Bathroom remodeling projects can be expensive. According to Remodeling magazine’s “Cost vs. Value 2019” report, a midrange bathroom re-

Mess The debris generated by bathroom renovation projects is another thing homeowners must prepare for. In addition to preparing for the waste generated by the project, first-time renovators must realize that

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modeling project cost an average of $20,420 in 2019, while an upscale remodel cost just under $64,000.

Homeowners should develop budgets for their bathroom renovation projects to determine which type of project they can afford. In addition, setting aside a little extra money for overruns is a wise move that can help homeowners handle any unforeseen expenses that arise during the project.

vations tend to generate a lot of noise.

The noise can be difficult to overcome for professionals who work from home fulltime, and it also can be hard on parents of young children who still nap and don’t yet go to school. Parents of young children may find it best to delay bathroom renovation projects until their children are schoolaged and out of the house for most of the day on weekdays.

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Things have changed on Main Street since 1971. A staged gunfight took place for Western Days in front of what was then the Buckhorn Bar. The restaurant entrance was in the alley. Western Auto and C. David Baxter Real Estate have closed down, the warehouse building across Railroad Avenue burned down and the train tracks were removed. The street is now used for outdoor dining — dinner, but no theater.

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All members of the board were present at Tuesday night’s meeting of the town trustees. Ordinance No. 74, which amends the water rate, was passed.

Ordinance 73, which fixes the place for trustee meetings at the new Bank Building was also passed.

The Washington’s birthday entertainment and reception at Rummelsburg’s opera house last night was very well attended and the refreshment counter patronized to the limit.

The season for cowherding has opened.

The ordinance says stock must not be picketed, grazed or herded on streets or alleys.

Certain young men are accused of wandering around private dooryards and peering in at windows. Those who were caught at it received a lesson they will probably not forget.

Section Boss Brady is doing his share towards making the town look right. He is putting the tracks and yards in good shape by cleaning away all grass and rubbish and standing water.

The building belonging to the Winters Express on the corner of Main and First Streets is being moved to the north end of the lot to make room for a new building to be erected for the occupancy of the Express.

YEARS AGO February 21, 1941

Miss Jean McClew, Yolo County Home Demonstration Agent talked to the Farm Home Department Tuesday, at the Mrs. A.L. Martin home about vitamins.

Bathroom Improvement will be the subject of the Wolfskill Farm Home Department meeting February 27 at the home of Mrs. Robert Thompson.

Miss Marilyn Thornberry reported to the Army Air Base hospital in Stockton yesterday for a year’s service. She is the first Yolo County nurse to be called to service, John Young, a student at San Francisco Hastings Law College will be a holiday weekend guest with his parents in Apricot district.

Mrs. J.S. Waggoner spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs. Miles Treaster in Sacramento.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dunsmore of Sacramento were Sunday visitors at the Earl Dunsmore home and attended the Almond Festival in Guinda.

Leonard Hall and family left the first of the week to reside in Oakland.

Bill Poppe of Oaklandi was a visitor Saturday with his mother, Mrs. G.H. Kunz, patient in the Woodland Clinic.

E.W. Fenley was a business visitor in San Francisco the first of the week.

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Dale Corbett, Winters High School senior, has been elected Youth Day mayor for the 20th annual celebration, to be held April 28.

The State Department of Water Resources has recommended the 30,000 acre feet of water behind Monticello Dam should be the minimum amount reserved for the downstream water users, who are now pumping water from the Putah Creek Cone.

Water again poured over the top of the Monticello Dam this week, even with the 28 foot diversion tunnel open. J.R. Granger, Bureau of Reclamation engineer, said the water pouring into the reservoir peaked at 33,000 second feet.

When the time expired for registering to vote in the city election April 10, 657 voters were on the rolls, according to Harold Overhouse, deputy city clerk.

The Winters Lions Club will hold its annual Ladies’ Night at the Legion Hall on Monday, with Joe Diaz as program chairman.

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Martin, of Winters, are the parents of a son, born at the Woodland Clinic Hospital, February 15, 1956.

The State Highway Commission last week allocated $97,000 for the repair of the flood-damaged new state highway between Capay Valley and the Monticello Dam. Mr. and Mrs. George Davidson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson enjoyed a snow trip to the state line on Sunday.

February 18, 1971

Judge Warren K. Taylor, of the Yolo County Superior Court in Woodland last week ruled that the Winters School Board has to open its records to attorneys for Legal Aid, which is suing the district to compel the re-establishing of the busing system.

John Schmucker, who was elected to the Winters School Board in a special election last November, yesterday filed for a new four-year term on the board.

A Requiem Mass was celebrated Wednesday morning at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church for Jose Lopez, 69, who died Monday in a Sacramento hospital after a short illness.

Warren Adams and Bob Chapman appeared before the city council Tuesday evening, urging the council to obtain more land for parks.

Esparto’s varsity basketball team defeated the Winters Warriors, 62 to 40 in the Esparto gym Tuesday night. Jody Ogando scored 23 points for the losers.

Coach Fred Tucker’s Junior Warriors defeated Esparto 42 to 39 Tuesday. Chuck Carrion and Phil Snow each had 11 points for the Winters team.

Mr. and Mrs. Juan Gonzales are the parents of a son, born February 15, 1971 in the Davis Community Hospital.

Ramiro Jiminez, Winters High School senior, will compete in the Golden Gloves boxing matches February 23 and 26 in the San Francisco Auditorium. His trainer is George Duke, of Vacaville, a former Winters city councilman.

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Lake Berryessa water levels down three inches The level of Lake Berryessa is down by 0.24 feet during the past week, with a decrease in storage of 3,996 acre feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District.

Tuesday morning the lake level was 417.9 feet above sea level,

with storage computed at 1,158,018 acre feet of water.

Evaporation on the lake averaged 37 acre feet of water 23 day.

The SID is diverting 52 second feet of water into the Putah South Canal, with 37 second feet flowing at the Diversion Dam.

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Public Safety Report City of Winters Fire

Jan. 20: 12:44 a.m., medical aid, 110 block of Purtell Court. ~9:52 a.m., medical aid, 200 block of Emery Street. ~11:37 a.m., grass fire, CR 91A. ~12:40 p.m., grass fire, Positas Road. ~1:29 p.m., medical aid, 200 block of Emery Street. ~11:52 p.m., medical aid, 200 block of Anderson Avenue.

Jan. 21: 10:07 p.m., medical aid, 10 block of Grant Avenue. ~10:16 p.m., public assist, Highway 128.

Jan. 22: 11:51 p.m., medical aid, 1000 block of Eisenhower Way. Jan. 23: 9:01 a.m., fire alarm, 400 block of Morgan Street. ~4:01 p.m., vehicle accident, first block of Grant Avenue. ~7:16 p.m., medical aid, 600 block of Second Street.

Jan. 24: 5:23 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street.

Jan. 25: 6:11 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street.

Jan. 26: 11:29 a.m., grass fire, Highway 128/CR 87E. ~1:01 p.m., medical aid, 200 block of Railroad Avenue. ~7:29 p.m., investigation (power lines down), East Abbey Street/East Street.

Jan. 27: 12:45 a.m., medical aid, 100 block of Lauren Court. ~1:22 a.m., public assist, 310 block of Russell Street. ~1:26 a.m., medical aid, 110 block of Baker Street. ~6:05 a.m., lift assist, 110 block of Edwards Street.

Jan. 28: 4:07 p.m., mutual aid (vehicle accident), SB I-505/ Putah Creek Road. ~4:17 p.m., vehicle accident, Highway 128/Positas Road.

Police Arrest Log

Jan. 25: Jorge Galeana Gomez (Age 30), Charges: Possession of cocaine, Felony warrant of Arrest from Shasta County; Disposition: Transported to the Yolo County Jail.

Jan. 26: Bernardo Manuel Ibarra (Age 32), Charges: Parole Violation, Knowingly resisting Officers using force or violence; Disposition: Transported to the Yolo County Jail.

Case Log

Jan. 13: 2:30 p.m., 200 block of Main Street, Petty Theft.

Jan. 19: 5:19 a.m., 100 block of E Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm.

Jan. 22: 10:06 a.m., 900 block of Apricot Avenue, Grand Theft.

Jan. 25: 7:25 p.m., 800 block of Wyatt Lane, Grand Theft.

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News7 Winters Express, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 — A7

Winters school sites reached out to families on Monday with a new family survey to ask if plans on whether their plans had changed in the choice to send children back to the hybrid in-person learning model or long-term distance learning.

Survey answers are due to school sites on Feb. 5. Families who did not receive the survey or who have questions should get in touch with the specific school site’s office.

Winters educator Tecera Philbrook,

continued her efforts to keep the idea of students returning to school most recently at the Jan. 28 special school board meeting. Philbrook, who regularly shares public input on why students should be back in schools, said students need to be in classrooms not only for learning but for healthy development.

In tune from the last regular school board meeting where discussions ranged from funding for tests and potential grants from the governors back to school plans, Philbrook hinted funding should not be a reason to not return to the classroom.

“Never in my 25plus years of education has any funding that we’ve ever chased to pay for and help pay for programs actually equaled the amount that we need.

So I again implore us to get our kids back in school,” Philbrook said.

Jiménez will be presenting an update to Trustees regarding the governor’s Safe Schools for All proposal and reopening plan at the upcoming Winters JUSD Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 4. Trustees will also see the Winters JUSD COVID-19 Safety Plan for In-Person Instruction from Special Education and Student Services Director Josh Harris.

The Feb. 4 meeting kicks off the first series of Trustee Study Sessions at 6 p.m. The first session will focus on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) overview. Committee reports and the regular business meeting is expected to begin at 7 p.m. The meeting agenda and packet is available online at https://wintersjusd. communitybydiligent. com/portal/.

ing vaccinations for about half of them, with the remaining 14,000 receiving vaccines from their providers, including Sutter, Kaiser, Dignity Health and UC Davis Health.

The first tier of Phase 1B, which the county has now entered, includes everyone 65 and over plus essential workers in education and childcare; emergency services; and food and agriculture.

But given the dearth of vaccine doses, “we have to sub-prioritize” within that first

tier, Tan noted.

That means those 75 and older will come first — a population that includes about 11,000 Yolo County residents.

Tan on Monday reiterated what Sisson said last week — that a vaccine is three times more likely to save the life of someone 75 and over than a vaccine given to someone 65 and over.

With limited doses, said Tan, “we have to prioritize based on saving lives first, then on prevention.”

In order to reach those uninsured resi-

TRUSTEE Continued from Page 1 herself.

Ochoa told the Express she applied because she cares about Winters’ children and the local schools.

“I am very passionate about public school education and Winters JUSD. My mom worked for the school district for 40 years. I grew up in Winters and went to school here from kindergarten through 12th grade; and now my children attend the schools here,” Ochoa told the Express.

Ochoa said she felt this was her chance to help the youth in her community.

“I’m very hopeful that I can help make a difference in our students and our school district,” Ochoa said.

On Jan. 29, Board President Carrie Green posted a notice that unless a petition calling for a special election pursuant to California Education Code section 5091, containing a sufficient number of signatures from registered voters of the District, is filed in the Office of the Yolo County Superintendent of Schools within 30 days of the date of the provisional appointment, Ochoa will become an effective Trustee appointment.

Following the vote, Superintendent Diana Jiménez administered the Oath of Office virtually to Ochoa to officially induct her as the new Trustee.

In addition to the placement of Ochoa, Trustees also unanimously approved the appointment of Jennifer Passaglia as the new Chief Business Officer.

Of the four candidates who were interviewed on Jan. 14 by a panel of five Winters JUSD employees and one representative from the Yolo County

VACCINE Continued from Page 1 cause the county is using the state’s Healthy Places Index to target socio-economic vulnerability first.

“We will be hosting more clinics, also,” Tan said. “These are just the first ones.”

According to information provided

by Supervisor Jim Provenza of Davis, if appointments do not fill up with those 75 and older from designated areas of the county, they will be opened to those 65 and older living anywhere in the county.

Yolo County also has multiple vaccination clinics scheduled this week to provide second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to those in Phase 1A who previously received their first.

In total, the county has received about 8,000 first doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and 4,550 second doses, Tan said Monday, with allotments coming in at around 1,000 to 1,300 doses per week.

The county’s health officer, Dr. Aimee Sisson, previously said if vaccine doses continue to arrive in allotments of 1,000 or so per week, it would likely take 14 weeks to vaccinate all those 65 and older.

Yolo County has more than 28,000 residents who are 65 and older and the county will likely be provid-

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Candi Ochoa Office of Education, Passaglia was selected as the final candidate to be presented to Trustees.

Lisa Dennis, Human Resources Administrator, said Passaglia has over 20 years of experience in Fiscal Services. She has held a multitude of positions from Accounting Specialist and Accountant, to most recently the Director of Fiscal Services in Marysville Joint Unified School District.

Dennis noted Passaglia also completed the FCMAT CBO Mentor Training Program.

“Her immense fiscal knowledge and passion for education will be a tremendous addition to our District,” Dennis said.

Plassaglia said she is excited to join Winters in the CBO position.

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Winters organiza pruebas de COVID gratuitas los Viernes Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso Las oportunidades para las pruebas de COVID-19 están disponibles en Winters todos los Viernes.

El Centro Comunitario de Winters (Winters Community Center) en el 201 Railroad Ave. se ha agregado como un lugar de pruebas de coronavirus para los residentes del Condado Yolo. La oportunidad de pruebas gratuitas funciona de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. los Viernes.

La ubicación de Winters está a cargo de las pruebas de OptumServe del estado. La oportunidad es gratuita y está abierta a todos los residentes de California, independientemente del estado de la documentación. Se aceptan todas las edades.

Si bien no es necesario hacer una cita, se le exhorta a los residentes a programar una para ayudar a que el proceso avance rápidamente.

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Yolo pueden programar una cita en cualquiera de las tres ubicaciones de OptumServe en West Sacramento, Woodland y Winters llamando al 888-634-1123 o visitando https://lhi.care/covidtesting.

Si los residentes no tienen seguro médico, el estado cubrirá el costo de la prueba. A las personas con seguro se les facturará a sus proveedores sin gastos de bolsillo.

Los residentes deben cubrirse la cara y practicar el distanciamiento físico en los lugares de pruebas. Ninguno de los sitios es una oportunidad para conducir (drive-thru), y los residentes deberán estacionar su automóvil y caminar hasta el edificio de pruebas.

Vea una lista de todas las opciones de pruebas COVID-19 disponibles en el Condado Yolo en la página de pruebas COVID-19 del condado en: https://covidtesting. yolocounty.org/.

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En Julio pasado, Waste Management introdujo las Soluciones de Servicios Inteligentes Residenciales (Residential Smart Services Solutions) al Ayuntamiento de Winters junto con su Programa Residencial de Tarifas por Exceso y Contaminación (Residential Overage/ Contamination Fee Program).

Los consejos de reciclaje ofrecidos por Waste Management sugieren seguir estas tres reglas simples:

dents in the 75-and-up age bracket, the county has connected with agencies serving those residents, including Meals on Wheels, the Yolo Food Bank, the county’s aging alliance and senior centers, all of which are helping to get the information out.

Appointments are required for this week’s clinics. They can be made via links on the county’s vaccine web page or by calling 855-866-1783.

Learn more at https://www.yolocounty.org/coronavirus-vaccine.

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Above, Winters FFA jackets hang before the presenting in the show ring at the 2019 Yolo County Fair.

Right, Kayden Kendrick (left) and her father Nick (right) are all smiles as they celebrate her second place win her sophomore year at the August 2019 Yolo County Fair.

WHS graduate Ceja earns NAIA All-American honor

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer Winters’ own Vanessa Ceja has been named a NAIA Woman Scholar All-American by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

While this accolade pales in comparison to the Winters Express Athlete of the Week, Ceja reflects on the effort put into the accomplishment.

Although she’s a Wayland Baptist University Pioneer, Ceja carries the work ethic and discipline of a Winters Warrior from the wrestling mat to the classroom. Being named a 2020 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Scholar All-American, however, came as something of a surprise – literally.

“To be honest, I didn’t know about it until this year,” Ceja said about how she discovered her accomplishment through happenstance. “I just came across it when I was looking up rankings and saw I was a scholar-athlete.”

At the time her accomplishment was posted, Ceja’s head coach wasn’t keen on praise. Now, she has

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Vanessa Ceja a new head coach that utilized this instance as motivation which definitely helps when it comes to taking on the relentless opponents of the time-management and academics.

“This is my third year and some of my classes come at the same time, so I have

to pick and choose. I also have a few online classes that helps free up time,” the biology major said about her rigorous schedule.

“This semester I’m taking molecular biology. I’m going to have to study more than I ever have before, but I got it. You just have to be consistent with things.”

Ceja laments having not taken academics as seriously in high school, but she always put in the necessary work. Nowadays, she manages well over a 3.0 GPA, has made the Wayland Dean’s List twice with aspirations of making the President’s List which requires a perfect 4.0 GPA. “As soon as I get my classwork I’ll go to my room and do at least

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“I was told by my friend, ‘If you’re comfortable in life, you’re plateauing.

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Vanessa Ceja half of it before practice. But with wrestling its exhausting having to learn more after practice,” Ceja said about the adjustments she’s had to make to her schedule. “I was told by my friend, ‘If you’re comfortable in life, you’re plateauing.

When you’re uncomfortable, you’re adapting.’”

While the academic challenges keep coming, Ceja’s wrestling mentality instills fluid adaptation and steadfast resolve.

“My mentality is you can’t stop. Yes, you can have a breather, but you have to keep going,” Ceja said. “When I’m at practice, there’s nothing else I have to worry about besides

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Letters Offering free tax preparation For the past several years, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers have provided free tax preparation and free electronic filing of both Federal and California income tax returns to Winters residents. Prior to COVID, this was done in-person at the Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.). This year, to ensure the safety of both visitors and volunteers, tax appointments will be virtual, though taxpayers will need to bring their tax documents to the Community Center at their appointed time.

Tax preparers will be in Winters on four Mondays â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Feb. 22, March 15, March 29 and April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To secure an appointment, please call 530-505-1220. Â No unscheduled or walk-up appointments are possible. Â You will likely need to leave a message, but, be assured, someone will call you back.

As part of your return phone call, ARRP coordinators will provide an intake questionnaire and other materials in advance of your appointment. They will also be able to answer general questions about our procedures. When you arrive at the Community Center for your appointment, it is important for you to bring your government-issued ID, Social Security card(s) and tax documents. Coordinators will scan your tax documents and return them to you right away.

Tax counselors and reviewers will subsequently conduct interviews with you by phone or on Google Meet. Once all phases of the tax preparation are complete, you will pick up a copy of your completed return on a second visit.

This plan will work, but it requires some flexibility and patience on everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part.

I am happy to answer general questions.

Please email me bobpolky@gmail.com.

Bob Polkinghorn, AARP Tax Counselor

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Express Yourself We feel like we won the lottery

Letters Winters Elder Day 2021 cancelled As many of you know, the State of Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stay-at-home order is rescinded.

But, overall, community health and safety conditions are still in a critical stage, especially with the newly discovered COVID-19 mutation; the need to be mindful of social distancing, mask wearing and community spread, continues to be in place.

And yet, even with effective vaccine production and delivery, and as widespread conditions improve, several science and medical experts nation-wide, predict that normalcy isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anticipated until the fall of 2021.

In the present coronavirus atmosphere, with public health and safety apprehensions around the intensified effect of COVID-19, we at the Winters Elder Day Council decided it important to take a moment to assure the community that the health, safety and respect of everyone has always been â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and will continue to be â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of paramount importance. We hope that you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy during this time of uncertainty, and on-going change.

Working together, we will get through this

pandemic together. In the midst of the current COVID-19 health risks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including social distancing orders, and self-isolations recommendations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we are postponing the Elder Day event for 2021, because the present situation often fluctuates based on public health orders. We did not make this decision lightly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; only after careful thought and meticulous care regarding just how infectious COVID-19 is on all of us, especially our most vulnerable population. We urge everyone to stay safe and healthy during these critical times and follow the medical ad-

vice of your personal physician including that which is offered from the Yolo County Health Department (YCHD). Please stay in contact with YCHDÂ for the latest local information.

We will closely monitor relevant COVID-19 information from our public health officials and follow their guidelines to ensure we are doing everything we can to provide a clean and safe environment for everyone attending any Winters Elder Day Council event. Wally Pearce, Winters Elder Day Council

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ocialism has become a controversial word; many people fear Socialism far more than pandemics, war or famine. But when people understand what modern Socialism is today, and see how it improves our Capitalistic system, they realize they actually do value, encourage and promote it.

The definition of Socialism has changed drastically since it was first proposed in the early 1800s. Socialism originally meant that the State would own or control both production and property. But modern Socialism, employed by democratically elected governments today in England, Denmark, Germany, Canada, Norway, Finland and France, is far different. It is

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epending on which healthcare provider you have, shots are being given to those over 65 years of age.

Some providers are still only giving shots to those over 75 or associated with select groups of people, like health care workers and first responders. If you are lucky enough to hear about a clinic that has vaccines available (and sign up early) or have your healthcare provider schedule you for a shot, count yourself blessed. Someone sent my wife, Sherri, a link to a pharmacy school in Elk Grove that was offering shots to anyone over 65. We both logged on and were given appointments to receive the Pfizer vaccines. The next day UC Davis Medical Center, my healthcare provider, emailed letting me know that I was scheduled for a shot, a day earlier, at their clinic.

For a second or two I had vaccine guilt. My older brother John, along with others that I know, should be at the front of the line, but because of their healthcare provider they are still waiting, and waiting and waiting. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cancel my appointment with the pharmacy school until I got my shot from UC Davis Med Center in Sacramento. As I was cancelling the appointment in Elk Grove I was thinking that I made someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day who was on the waiting list.

UC Davis Med Center has their act together. As I told people that I was getting

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he news is full of reports that people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to get vaccinated and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand why we care at this point?

If there are people waiting for a chance to get vaccinated, why worry about those that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be protected. Keep signing up those who want to protect themselves and their families until the waiting list no longer is needed, then work on those who have doubts about the vaccine.

I would like to see a local site, either at Winters Healthcare or Sutter Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local office. There are people who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to Elk Grove or Sacramento, but can find a way to get to downtown Winters.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure it is only a matter of time, but it is hard to know that others are getting their shots and you have to worry about catching COVID-19 and getting sick or dying. We worry about our families and friends who should be getting their vaccines and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to hear that they will be available by May or June.

Johnson and Johnson has a new, one shot vaccine that the government should OK tomorrow, but bureaucrats will give the OK in a month. A month wasted. When you get the call or email, roll up your sleeve and say thank you.

Eyes on equality in education a system designed to produce programs and projects for the good of the community, and a community safety net, all without impairing economic growth.

Today, Socialism, often called Democratic Socialism, is based on a foundation of Capitalism.

There is no State ownership or control of production or property.

Instead, the State (the government or the local community) collects taxes from everyone to expand the reach of Capitalism, and assist the community by providing social programs and services,

paid for by all.

Our public library is an excellent example of Socialism.

All taxpayers in the community help fund the library, providing this service to everyone in the community. The public library is not free â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it takes tax dollars to operate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and it provides all of us with the opportunity to read books, and use computers, with no charge.

Our extensive national highway system is a Socialistic project, which was authorized in 1956, by Republican President Dwight

To become an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; student you have to push a little further.â&#x20AC;?

Accompanying the All-Americanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrestling mentality is undying support from her mother. To Ceja, her mom was always one thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pushed her and her siblings to work hard to do what they want in life. She was also the one to

break down the harsh reality that nobody wants to hear, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;life isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fair.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fully aware of this reality and with a world of possibilities before her, Ceja continues to pin down life and bend it in any direction she wants.

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hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of chatter happening everywhere you look. Opinions are being plastered on social media feeds, emails and paper â&#x20AC;&#x201D; although not as eloquent as a Banksy street art piece. With guidelines and protocols changing, it seems, every other moment itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to keep up. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a constant noise that leads to confusion and has caused friends and family to turn on each other.

There is one conversation, however, that I cannot stay silent on.

Equity does not equal equality.

No matter the setting. No one person is alike, and trying to level the playing field does not mean that everyone will suddenly be able to â&#x20AC;&#x153;have accessâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;participateâ&#x20AC;? in the same means.

Perhaps I have attended more leadership workshops than I can count, but I have a

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big bone to pick when I hear equity being confused with equality. Specifically, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m talking about equity in education.

In the great race to bring some kind of education to children last spring, everyone turned to virtual school. The Winters school district was ahead of the curve in the fact that middle school and high school students already had Chromebooks.

And even at the elementary school sites, students already had a dedicated device to use in their classrooms.

However, giving a student a Chromebook to use at home doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guarantee they can successfully connect to learning.

Some students do not have a strong enough WiFi connection.

Some students do not have their own dedicated space to learn in a quiet, non chaotic area. Some students do not have adults who are readily available to help them troubleshoot technology issues or to listen in on a lesson when they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand.

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a shot, I was pleasantly surprised to hear from others that had already received their vaccine. When I showed up at the clinic, there were more than enough workers to keep the line moving and less than an hour later I was on my way back to Winters. That included the time I had to wait to see if I had a negative reaction to the vaccine.

When I asked about how I was chosen, the nurse told me that age and health were considered. At 70, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll accept the age part, but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know my health was that bad. They are averaging 1,000 shots a day at the UC Davis Med Center and I was there on day 15. They are open seven days a week and will remain open as long as they have vaccines. They have other sites, so I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how many shots they are doing a day, but hopefully they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t closing because of the lack of vaccines. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a date for my second shot, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just glad I have at least one.

My neighbor received a call from the VA and got his first shot, while other people had Kaiser give them a call and received their first vaccine injection. Things seem to be moving along and hopefully the manufactures can catch up with demand.

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Wild animals caught on camera at Silver Spur Ranch

By Nate Lillge Special to The Express Like all neighbors throughout California and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument region, Tuleyome has been impacted by the numerous, large fires that have swept through the state in the last couple of years. Properties throughout Lake, Yolo and Solano counties have all burned in the past three years.

While Tuleyome did not lose any buildings, our hearts go out to those who have lost buildings, or worse.

Tuleyome’s properties are mostly remote and difficult to access,

Tuleyome Tales so the fires have presented the opportunity for us and citizen scientists to study how wildlife has been impacted by and responded to the fires.

In fall 2018, cameras were placed at our Silver Spur Ranch property in Lake County, which burned in the summer of 2018. We have been excited by what the cameras have seen: bears, bobcats, mountain lions and more.

Feral pigs, wild boars, are not native to our region — they are descendants of the European wild boar and domestic

POINT Continued from Page 3 Eisenhower. We all pay for this incredible highway system, whether we use it every day or never at all.

Our public water system in Winters is also Socialism. We each pay our share to build and maintain the City water system. And, as homeowners, even if we use absolutely no water at all, we still must pay a mandatory monthly fee.

Airports are another example. We are all taxed to fund our major airports, whether we fly weekly, occasionally or never at all.

There is no entrance fee at the airport, but it is certainly not free. Whether you use it or not, the airport is good for the community.

The list of Socialistic programs and projects that work to improve Capitalism, and our community, is extensive. Modern Socialism is public schools, public parks, the Post Office, and our police and fire departments.

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swine — and can have a big impact on the environment. While rooting around for roots, fungus and other food, they can make it look like a rototiller was used on an entire hillside. These large animals can be nearly five times as heavy as mountain lions.

Black bears are relatively common in the Northern Inner Coast Range and multiple cameras have captured individuals at our property. These animals have claws on their front and hind paws which help them dig to find food and to climb trees to escape predators.

These large animals, weighing between 300 and

is also bridges, garbage collection, Social Security and Medicare. And it is food stamps, our court system, prisons and museums. All are paid for by the entire community, for the benefit of the community, even if we never use them or participate.

So why does the word “Socialism” scare people?

Because of politics and propaganda. Some people argue that Hitler’s Nazis, (the National Socialist German Workers Party), were Socialists. Some say that the USSR (the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics) was Socialist. Both claims are false.

Germany and Russia both chose the word “Socialist” for its propaganda value. Neither the Nazis or the Russian Communists were Socialists at all — they had no desire or intent to offer social services, to provide programs for the community, or to create a safety net for the common good. They chose the word “Socialism” because it

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500 pounds, can reach speeds up to 35 miles per hour.

Bobcats are named for their bobbed tail which is one of the best

appealed to the masses, who mistakenly believed their government was interested in helping lower-class workers.

We can see similar word propaganda in the official names of the former communist East Germany, and with North Korea today.

East Germany called themselves the German Democratic Republic. And today North Korea is officially the Democratic Republic of North Korea. But we all know that East Germany was in no way a democracy or a republic, and of course, North Korea today is a terrifying dictatorship.

Modern Socialism improves our society because Capitalism, by itself, provides no community programs or projects, and offers no safety net for the less fortunate, the sick or injured, or for the elderly.

Modern Socialism is not really scary at all; it needs to be expanded for it is a conscientious and ethical method to improve the lives of millions of people.

ways to identify them.

Their smaller size, pointed ears, spots and round face also help distinguish them from mountain lions.

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Do not mistake what I’m saying. It is an important goal to make sure all students have equal access to resources. All students should have the right resources deemed necessary to receive a highquality education. However, the stark reality remains that some students need more to get there because not everyone is living and thriving off of the

They prey on a wide variety of small animals, rabbits, rodents and raccoons, but are able to take down prey that is much larger than they are. Bobcats are the most abundant wildcat in the United States, being native to every state and seen in Canada and south of Mexico City.

Mountain lions are the apex predator of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument region.

These secretive animals are very rarely seen but evidence of their presence is commonly found on trails.

Scat, prints and even scraps can be found.

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same mold.

Some students are struggling with online learning, yet others are receiving the best grades they have ever earned. We need to stop arguing about whether Path A or Path B is best.

We need to start asking our students what challenges are you facing, and work to help provide support.

We need to start asking our teachers what do you need to help support your students, and help provide resources and tools.

We need to open our ears to listen to what obstacles are causing our students and teachers to struggle.

We need to open our minds to more out-of-the-box solutions and be flexible in our perspectives.

Yelling and fighting isn’t going to change anyone’s mind. But compassion and a sense of helping to support and provide the extra care can help to ease the burden and uplift the confidence of our youth and educators who are at the core of the action.

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County grapples with racial disparity in foster care

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media The increase in Yolo County children entering foster care in recent years has compounded existing racial and ethnic disparities within the child welfare system, particularly for Black children, according to a self-assessment performed by the county.

In 2019, Black children made up about 2.5 percent of the total child population in Yolo County but 23 percent of the population in foster care here. They were also more likely to be placed in care outside the county, spend more time in foster care than their peers, and were less likely to progress to permanent placement.

“Racial and ethnic disproportionality in our foster care system has existed for as far back as we’ve looked,” said Karleen Jakowski, director of the Child, Youth and Family Branch in Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency.

“It’s a county problem, it’s a statewide problem, it’s a national and even international problem,” Jakowski told the Yolo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

“But what we can really state clearly … is that over the last several years, as our numbers of children entering foster care increased, our disproportionality increased significantly,” she said. “And it’s not a data point that we can explain away or … justify. It’s one that we have to accept as the reality and say there’s something that needs our attention here.”

Some of those data points: • During the fiveyear cycle from 2014 through 2018, the total number of Yolo County children about whom abuse or neglect allegations had been made increased by 18.6 percent.

• The rate of substantiations of maltreatment increased from 8.2 children per 1,000 in 2014 to 11.2 children per 1,000 in 2018.

• For Black children, allegations increased by 42 percent and substantiations by 133 percent.

• For Latino children, allegations decreased by 6 percent

but substantiations increased by 37 percent.

• Between 2015 and 2019, the number of children in foster care in Yolo County increased by 79 percent, but the increase varied from 21 percent for white children to 101 percent for Latino children to 221 percent for Black children.

• Black children in Yolo County spent, on average, two months longer in foster care than white children and over four months longer than Latino children.

• Black children in Yolo County were less likely than their peers in Yolo County to be placed with a relative, more likely to be placed outside the county and less likely to exit the system to a permanent placement.

“I think this is incredibly important and urgent for us to address,” said Supervisor Don Saylor of Davis.Speaking of the African American community, Jakowski said, “it is a community that is not always effectively served here in Yolo County because Black children make up such a small portion of our child population but a much larger population of our foster care system, so to me that points to some enhanced needs, some targeted services that are culturally appropriate that we don’t currently have available.”

“African American children in Yolo County (are) more likely to be the subject of a report of abuse or neglect or concern; they’re more likely to have those sustained; they’re more likely to be removed from their home; they’re more likely to remain

in foster care longer; they’re more likely to be placed in out-ofcounty placements,” Saylor said.

“So in every milestone in the treatment of children, African American — and Latino children — are more likely to experience an outcome that takes them further from their home and further from their family of origin and we cannot underestimate that and the impact it has on their lives and the impact it has on our criminal justice system… the impact it has on their opportunity to thrive and their educational attainment.”

“I agree wholeheartedly,” said Jakowski, who began leading the branch in 2020 and is now leading the development of a five-year system improvement plan for which reducing racial and ethnic disparities will be a key component.

Some of the strategies developed thus far include implementing group decision making around referrals and investigations, a benefit of which would be to help counter any bias that occurs during decision making, Jakowski said, as well as implementing implicit and explicit bias training for all staff.

Another key, she said, is increasing the number of resource family homes (previously known as foster homes) that match the race, ethnic and language make-up of children and youth in foster care, as well as improving how the system engages with birth parents and families once they become involved in the system.

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The county also faces sometimes conflicting goals, namely, placing children with relatives and also keeping them within Yolo County.

“Sometimes family is in a different county,” noted Supervisor Jim Provenza of Davis.

Jakowski said there are sometimes good reasons to place children outside of the county, including if they’re being placed with family or receiving specialized services.

“But we know that placing outside of our local community means that children move away from their schools, they move away further from their family of origin and sometimes from

those community connections and natural supports that they have.

“So it is ideal to keep kids in their community, in their schools, in their school districts, whenever possible,” she said.

In 2019, more than 80 percent of Black children were placed outside of Yolo County, compared to 55 percent of white children and 60 percent of Latino children.

Black children were also less likely to be placed with relatives.

Just 13 percent of Black children were placed with relatives in 2019, compared to nearly 30 percent of white children and 36 percent of Latino children.

Among the goals going forward are increasing the number of local foster homes, ensuring they can meet the needs of the children and are “culturally reflective of youth in care,” said Jakowski.

Research, she said, shows that practices which reduce disparity in child welfare are the same kinds of practices “that you would implement to improve outcomes for all children and families, but considering the unique needs of families in your community that you are

WILD Continued from Page 4 Male lions have territories of up to 100 square miles, while females have smaller (60 square miles) territories. Generally, wherever there is prey, mountain lions can be found.

Arguably the most commonly seen mammalian predator is the coyote. Although they can be found in and around cities — including Sacramento and San Francisco — they are at home in the wild. They have an important role in the ecosystem by keeping rodent populations under control. Although they usually feed on rodents, our cameras have captured these animals carrying a deer head and even a grey fox!

Deer — they are not just in our neighborhoods. They are common throughout California and returned shortly after the

“We know that placing outside of our local community means that children move away from their schools, they move away further from their family of origin and sometimes from those community connections and natural supports that they have.”

Karleen Jakowski finding are disproportionately represented in the foster care system.

“And that’s exactly what we intend to do,” Jakowski told county supervisors.

The draft 2020-2025 System Improvement Plan is in a review process and after approval by the California Department of Social Services, will be brought to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.

fire swept through our property.

Through our study, we have seen that there are a couple of small groups that have made the property home. We have seen at least one fawn every spring.

The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Region has evolved with fire as part of the natural process for thousands of years. The plants and animals that make the region their home have devised strategies to survive. Recent fires have been more intense and burned large areas.

Will plants and animals need to adapt their survival strategies to withstand these fires? The game camera survey at Tuleyome’s Silver Spur Ranch can help provide answers.

For more information about the project, visit Tuleyome’s website (www.tuleyome.org) or contact Nate Lillge at nlillge@tuleyome.org.

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Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Winters Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners at their meeting on February 18th, 2021 at 4:00pm via Zoom to consider the following: 1. Resolution approving the Development Impact Fee Study.

The Study concerns the future development of the real property within the Winters Fire Protection District, and examines the impacts of that development upon the District’s need for capital facilities and equipment, the costs of the additional capital facilities and equipment caused by new development, and possible fees upon that new development to mitigate those impacts and pay those costs.

Copies of the Study and all supporting documentation will be available for public inspection at the meeting. Interested parties may also call (530) 794-6762 to obtain a copy of the materials or to arrange an appointment to examine them at the District Office located at the Winters Fire Station, 700 Main Street, Winters CA. The purpose of the public hearing will be to provide citizens an opportunity to make their comments known regarding the proposed Fire District Development Impact Fees. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the Winters Fire Department, 700 Main Street Winters, CA 95694 or to brad.lopez@wintersfire.org In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in these hearings, please contact City Clerk Ashley Bussart at (530) 794-6702.

Please make your request as early as possible and at least one-full business day before the start of the hearing.

The City does not transcribe its hearings. Anyone who desires a verbatim record of this meeting, should arrange for attendance by a court reporter or for other acceptable means of recordation. Such arrangements will be at the sole expense of the individual requesting the recordation.

Availability of Documents: Copies of the staff report and draft resolution will be available on the City of Winters Fire Department website at www.wintersfiredepartment.org For more information regarding this project, please contact Brad L. Lopez, Fire Chief at (530) 794-6762 or email at brad.lopez@wintersfire.org Published: February 3, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20201022 12/24/2020 dho, Deputy

Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: BW PALM COURT HOTEL LLC Physical Address: 234 D Street Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: PO Box 370 Davis, CA 95617 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) BW Palm Court Hotel LLC 1236 Drummond South, Davis CA 95618 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: 12/11/2015 s/Ashok Patel Official Title: Member Corporation Name: BW Palm Court Hotel, LLC 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 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2021 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20201020 12/24/2020 dho, Deputy

Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: 121 F Street, LLC Physical Address: 1236 Drummond South Davis, CA 95618 Mailing Address: PO Box 370 Davis, CA 95617 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) 212 F Street, LLC 1236 Drummond South Davis CA 95618 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: 12/15/2015 s/Ashok Patel Official Title: Member Corporation Name: 212 F Street, LLC 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 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2021 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210050 01/19/2021 Kquam, Deputy

Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - DAVIS MIGRANT Physical Address: 31150 County Road #105 Dixon Ca 95620 Mailing Address: 350 Woodview Ave #100 Morgan Hill Ca 95037 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, #100 Morgan Hill Ca 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family Inc. 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210019 01/07/2021 Kquam, Deputy

Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: GOOD HUMUS PARTNERS Physical Address: 12255 Rd 84A Capay CA 95607 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Jeffrey Alan Main 12255 Rd 84A Capay CA 95607 2) Ann Heasell Main 12255 Rd 84A Capay CA 95607 3) Zachary Peter Main 26157 Bruno St. Esparto CA 95627 4) Alison Laurel Main 12255 County Rd 84A Capay CA 95607 5) Claire Elise Main 12255 County Rd 84A Capay, CA 95607 Business Classification: General Partnership Starting Date of Business: Dec. 15 2020 s/Jeffrey A. Main 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2021

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder

F20210042 01/15/2021 dho, Deputy

F20210056 01/20/2021 dho, Deputy

Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: WINTERS WINE & LIQUOR Physical Address: 192 E GRANT AVE WINTERS CA 95694 Mailing Address: 6319 SURFBIRD LANE ROCKLIN CA 95765 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): PB14.WL LLC 6319 SURFBIRD LANE ROCKLIN CA 95765 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: 02/01/2020 s/PERVINDER SINGH MALHI Official Title: MANAGER Corporation Name: PB14.WL LLC 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 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder

Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: WOODLAND HOME CENTER Physical Address: 345 West Main St Woodland CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Woodland Home Center LLC 8473 Lonely Oak Ct Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: 10/03/2016 s/Loren W. Jochim Official Title: President Corporation Name: Woodland Home Center LLC 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

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder

F20201032 12/30/2020 Kquam, Deputy

Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: COLLISION PROS - DAVIS: CLASSIC VMS, INC.; A-1 BODY SHOP Physical Address: 215 I Street Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: 3235 Swetzer Road Loomis, CA 95650 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Classic VMS, Inc. 3235 Swetzer Road Loomis CA 95650 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 12/01/2020 s/ Brian von Tress Official Title: President Corporation Name: Classic VMS, Inc. 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2021 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210005 01/05/2021 Kquam, Deputy

Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: SUSAN VON GELDERN REAL ESTATE Physical Address: 956 Ireland St Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Linda Susan von Geldern 956 Ireland St, Winters CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 12/22/2020 s/Linda Susan von Galdern 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2021

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210038 01/14/2021 dho, Deputy

Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: ETSERVICES Physical Address: 18642 County Road 95 Woodland CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Ernesto Torres 18642 County Road 95 Woodland CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 01/11/2021 s/Ernesto Torres Official Title: Owner Corporation Name: 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 February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210046 01/15/2021 Kquam, Deputy

Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: ROYAL GUEST HOTELS, LLC Physical Address: 1236 Drummond South Davis, CA 95618 Mailing Address: PO Box 370 Davis, CA 95618 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Royal Guest Hotels, LLC 1236 Drummond South Davis CA 95618 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: 10/27/1998 s/ Nila Patel Official Title: Member Corporation Name: Royal Guest Hotels, LLC 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2021 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210032 01/11/2021 Kquam, Deputy

Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: UPPAL KIDS Physical Address: 1829 Dunlap Place, Woodland, CA, 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Ameet Kaur Uppal 1829 Dunlap Place Woodland CA 95776 2) Sabrina Kaur Uppal 1829 Dunlap Place Woodland CA 95776 Business Classification: General Partnership Starting Date of Business: N/A s/Ameet Kaur Uppal / Sabrina Kaur Uppal 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 2021

F20210045 01/15/2021 Kquam, Deputy

Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: GARAGE DOOR SERVICES Physical Address: 1707 Farnham Ave Woodland, CA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Hamed Aimaq 1707 Farnham Woodland CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 01/10/2021 s/ Hamed Aimaq Official Title: Corporation Name: 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021

“Read the legals. They’re good for you.”

— Charley Wallace WINTERS LEGALS Notice of Public Hearing for State Administered CDBG-CV2 & 3 Application NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Winters will conduct a Public Hearing by the City Council on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located on the first floor of City Hall at 318 First Street, Winters, California and Teleconference via Zoom to discuss an application for funding under the CARES Act Round 2 and 3 through State administered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)) receives funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and allocates funds to CDBG eligible non-entitlement jurisdictions.

HCD announced the availability of approximately $77.1 million in funding pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law March 27, 2020. This amount includes $5.9 million of unclaimed funds from tranche one (CV1), plus $54.4 million of new funds from tranche two (CV2) and $16.8 million from tranche three (CV3) of new federal funds for the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus Relief Round 2 and 3 (CDBGCV2/3) available for local assistance related to COVID-19 response and recovery. The CARES Act provides extra CDBG funds specifically targeted to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. The City of Winters formula allocation is CV2 = $203,933; CV3=$66,447; Total = $270,380.

The CDBG-CV2/3 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published on December 18, 2020, provides funding ONLY for the following activities, which are narrowly tailored as described below: • Public services to respond to COVID-19 impacts including rental assistance, homeless shelter operations and health and education support and supplies • Public facility and infrastructure improvements with a documented COVID-19 nexus • Public facility acquisition including healthcare facilities, emergency shelters, and housing for persons experiencing homelessness in response to COVID19 impacts ▪Housing Assistance- Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of Low-Mod Income Housing in response to COVID-19 impacts on vulnerable populations or individuals including households experiencing homelessness • Assistance to businesses and microenterprises impacted

by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and shut-downs Eligible cities and counties may submit applications for funding according to the NOFA and jurisdiction rules. Eligible activities under the CDBG program must meet one of the three national objectives listed in federal statutes: benefit to low –moderate income households or persons; elimination of slums and blight; or meeting urgent community development need (with prior HCD approval).

The City of Winters staff will make a recommendation from the activities above to the Council for approval and will submit an application under the CDBG-CV2/3 NOFA accordingly.

The purpose of the public hearing will be to provide citizens an opportunity to make their comments known on the recommended uses of the CDBG-CV2/3 funding. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to the City of Winters, Community Development Department, 318 First Street, Winters, CA 95694 or to kathleen.trepa@cityofwinters.org.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in these hearings, please contact City Clerk Ashley Bussart at (530) 794-6702.

Please make your request as early as possible and at least one-full business day before the start of the hearing.

The City does not transcribe its hearings. Anyone who desires a verbatim record of this meeting, should arrange for attendance by a court reporter or for other acceptable means of recordation. Such arrangements will be at the sole expense of the individual requesting the recordation.

If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, the challenge may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission prior to the public hearing.

Availability of Documents: Copies of the Staff Report and Draft Resolution will be available on the City’s website at www.cityofwinters.org For more information regarding this project, please contact Kathleen Trepa, City Manager at (530) 794-6710.

Published: February 3, 2021

Features7 Winters Express, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 — B7

National pending home sales show small growth in December National Assoc. of Realtors Press Release Despite dropping slightly in the last month of 2020, the latest pending home sales registered as the highest ever recorded in the month of December, according to the National Association of Realtors.

The decrease marks the fourth consecutive month of monthover-month declines.

While contract transitions fell in one of the four major U.S. regions, activity climbed or remained flat in the three other areas. Compared to a year ago, all four regions witnessed double-digit gains in pending home sales transactions.

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on con-

Key Data

• Pending home sales slipped 0.3 percent in December from the prior month, the fourth consecutive month of decline after an unseasonal surge in August. Total pending sales decreased due primarily to fewer contract signings in the

tract signings, waned 0.3 percent to 125.5 in December. Yearover-year, contract signings jumped 21.4 percent. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.

“Pending home sales contracts have dipped during recent months, but I would attribute that to having too few homes for sale,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist.

“There is a high demand for housing and a great number of would-be buyers, and therefore sales should rise with more new listings.”

“This elevated demand without a significant boost in supply has caused home prices to increase and we can expect further upward pressure on prices for the foreseeable future,” Yun said.

Yun continues to

Midwest region.

• Nationally, contract signings rose 21.4 percent from December 2019, with all regions reaching double-digit year-over-year increases.

• The Pending Home Sales Index hit 125.5, an all-time high for December.

Cutting the Hassle in Real Estate

project that 2021 will bring about strong economic growth, supported by low mortgage rates and fiscal stimulus, which in turn will bolster existing-home sales.

Yun added that, with rates to remain low, existing-homes sales are likely to reach 6.49 million, which would be a 15 percent increase from 5.64 million in 2020. “There will also be slower home price appreciation, likely 6.6 percent, as increased confidence from homebuilders will ultimately lead

to an increase housing starts.”

in

December Pending Home Sales Regional Breakdown

The Northeast PHSI rose 3.1 percent to 112.0 in December, a 22.1 percent increase from a year ago. In the Midwest, the index fell 3.6 percent to 111.7 last month, up 13.9 percent from December 2019.

Pending home sales in the South increased 0.1 percent to an index of 150.6 in December, up 26.6 percent from December 2019. The index

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where the market has recovered or even exceeded prior trends, showed Portland, Ore.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Denver, Colo.; Los Angeles, Calif.; and Boston, Mass., had enjoyed the most significant recovery as of January 16.

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70 ACRES, 52 OF WHICH ARE INCOME PRODUCING WALNUTS. SOLID SET SPRINKLER SYSTEM. Located between Winters and Vacaville on Winters road. Offered at $1,579,000.

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in the West was unchanged in December, remaining at 111.3, which is up 18.9 percent from a year ago.

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NAPA COUNTY. Are you looking for a remote, yet close to home wilderness property? Located high above Vacaville on Blue Ridge in the Vaca Mountains, is this amazing recreation/hunting ranch with tons of hiking trails. The ranch boasts several parcels which can be possibly purchased separately or as one large parcel. The land is rugged enough to provide habitat for trophy black tail deer, wild pigs, bear, Mountain Lion, bobcats, fox, quail, and occasionally Wild Band tail Pigeon The ranch features access road thru a private access behind a locked gate. This property is perfect as a private recreational and hunting paradise for family and guests beautiful views over looking Lake Curry. Parcels included in 727.10 ac. 032-210-018,033-210-008, 033-030-008, 033-200-020, 032-210-010 Call for details.

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SOLANO COUNTY. Are you looking for a remote, yet close to home wilderness property? Located high above Vacaville on Blue Ridge in the Vaca Mountains, is this amazing recreation/hunting ranch with tons of hiking trails. The ranch boasts several parcels which can possibly be purchased separately or as one large parcel. The land is rugged enough to provide habitat for trophy black tail deer, wild pigs, bear, Mountain Lion, bobcats, fox, quail, and occasionally Wild Band tail Pigeon The ranch features access road thru a private access behind a locked gate. This property is perfect as a private recreational and hunting paradise for family and guests.

Parcels included in 1040 ac. 0102-050-030, 0102-050-010, 0102-040-050, 0102-040-040, 0102-040-070, 0102-010-050.

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44761 Garden Court, El Macero, D Davis • $755,000

SOL

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822 W Main Street, L Winters D • $631,496

SO

4 beds, 3 baths, 2,778 sq. ft.

203 E. Main Street, Winters D • $469,000

SOL

3 beds, 2 baths, 2-car garage, 1,240 sq. ft.

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708 Ivy Court, Winters D • $544,000

SOL

4 beds, 3 baths, 2,406 sq. ft.

17801 County Road 85, D Esparto • $970,000

SOL

3 beds, 3 baths, 2-car garage, 2,885 sq. ft.

114 Almond Drive, Winters • $469,500

SOLD

3 beds, 2 baths, 1,673 sq. ft.

4 bedroom, 2 bath, approx 1961 sq ft, single story, built in 2002. Call for more information.

451 Abbey Street, Winters • $395,000

30100 Pleasant Trail Drive, Winters • $1,350,000

205 Baker Street, Winters • $350,000

Beautifully remodeled two story home on 26 acres with great views.

SOLD

3 beds, 2 baths, 1,357 sq. ft.

SOLD

2 beds with bonus room, 1 bath, 1,500 sq. ft.

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1340 Parkgreen Drive, Dixon • $615,000

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3 beds, 4 baths, 2-car garage, 1,782 sq. ft. on 1.4 acres.

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4 beds, 3 baths, 2-car garage, 2,667 sq. ft.

5516 Weber Road, Vacaville • $580,000

SOLD

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