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Volume 139, Number 8 — Locally owned since 1884

Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, March 23, 2022

The hometown paper of Corbett & Kelley Parker

Winters Community Dinner volunteers step away amid spending concerns

By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer Three volunteers helping to run the annual Winters Community Dinner (WCD) have stepped away from hosting the annual Thanksgiving event after questions arose regarding its spending. The resignations follow the departure of its founder, Marie Rojo-Heilman, in January.

Rojo-Heilman started the Winters Community Dinner

21 years ago to meet the needs of the elderly and disabled who are unable to leave their homes or do not have a family to eat with, and for families in crisis that need a little extra support and care.

Volunteers Lisa Gonsalves and Gwen Pisani stepped away from volunteering for the WCD efforts in January, after consulting with an attorney about the entity not being a registered nonprofit and shar-

ing concerns of how some of WCD’s funds have been spent.

Gonsalves and Pisani spoke to the Express about those concerns, namely, that funds raised for the annual Thanksgiving dinner were spent on purchases unrelated to the event.

Emily Back, another volunteer, declined to comment on the situation but wrote the Express in

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School district hosting COVID test kit drive-through events prior to spring

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Winters Joint Unified School District will be distributing at-home rapid antigen test kits to all students and staff this week in preparation of the upcoming spring break.

At the March 17 Winters JUSD Board of Trustees meeting, Human Resources Director Lisa Dennis reported that students and staff would each receive the home antigen test kits prior to the beginning of spring break on Monday,

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Planning efforts to bring back the annual Winter Youth Day continue as more opportunities for community members to participate and event details rolled out last week.

The event is sched-

Members of a Winters Fire Department crew work to put out a structure fire that sparked at the Hay Kingdom facility on County Road 90 on Tuesday, March 15.

Cause behind blaze at Hay Kingdom still under investigation

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Winters Joint Unified School District received 3,000 home antigen test kits to distribute to students and staff prior to their spring break.

Youth Day seeking Grand Marshal nominations, volunteers

By Crystal Apilado

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uled for Saturday, April 30. This year’s theme is “Youthfully ever after.” Multiple events and activities are still in the works.

Parade The Winters Youth Day Committee is seeking nominations for a Grand Marshall to lead the 84th Winters Youth Day Parade on Saturday, April 30. The nominee should have some connection or representation of working with or

supporting Winters youth. Nominations are due on April 10 and should be sent to Mike Sebastian at mjsebast63@gmail. com or through a direct message on Facebook messenger.

The Youth Day Committee is also seeking volunteers to stay by the street closure barricades, help line up entries in each Parade division, and to run the check-in area on West Main Street.

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By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer The Winters City Council met on March 15 to decide the Main Street event closure, storm drain master plan update and sixth cycle housing element before dedicating the meeting to the memory of Jack Graf.

The council unanimously approved the Winters Downtown Business Association’s (DBA) proposal to close Main Street

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Damage from the blaze includes a large steel-framed metal siding agricultural building and two fork lifts. was elevated to second-alarm status, which brought in assistance from mutual-aid agencies including the UC Davis, West Plainfield, Yocha Dehe, Yolo and Vacaville fire depart-

to present the Spring Festival. On Friday, March 25 the closure will extend between Railroad Avenue and First Street to host Meeting Under the Stars and music. On Saturday, March 26 Main Street will be closed from Railroad Avenue to Second Street to present the Spring Festival Craft Show.

DBA President Chris Turkovich thanked city staff for

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With the additional street closure, he said, they would be featuring a fashion show in front of the Winters Collective on Friday evening to enhance that portion of the block and then a craft show on Saturday.

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Council praised Gunby for her steadfast efforts to “improve operations, implement technology and hold the fiscal line carefully protecting the City’s financial assets to ensure financial stability through lean years and booms, from the Great Recession through the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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A mechanical failure may have caused a fire that damaged a hay-storage facility last week, according to Winters Fire Department officials.

In a news release issued last Thursday, Winter Fire Chief Brad L. Lopez said the Tuesday, March 15 evening fire broke out at about 5:45 p.m. at the Hay Kingdom facility in the 26000 block of County Road 90.

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Soccer team celebrates success League Offensive CoMVP: Sanchez (which was shared with an athlete from Live Oak) League Defensive MVP: Gutierrez Coach’s awards: Kim Olivas: Ava Skinner Chip McKenna: Samantha Rameriz Philip Hoag: Cuevas Fatima Guzman: Isabella Mehl The team also voted Sanchez as the Most Valuable Teammate for the season.

“We are so proud of these young women who worked so hard

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief The Winters High School women’s soccer team celebrated another successful season on Wednesday, March 9 at Hotel Winters.

Award recipients Scholar/Athlete: Karina Echeverria All-league: Joanna Cuevas, Echeverria, McKenna Clifford, Yarethzy Sanchez, Alondra Molina and Anahi Gutierrez

this season and supported each other throughout the season,” said Olivas. “We will continue to build the program and hope to be even more successful next year.”

Olivas said she and the other coaches John “Chip” McKenna, Philip Hoag and Fatima Guzman have pride in the athletes growth on and off the field.

McKenna will be taking over as head coach next season and Olivas will be assisting him.

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The Winters High School women’s soccer team and coaches celebrated their season on March 9 at an awards banquet held at Hotel Winters.

Learn tricks to plant for best results at April Kitchen Garden Chat

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Javier Bermudez is the FFA Member of the Month.

Winters FFA March Member of the Month

By Bianca Dyer-Gonzales Special to the Express March’s Winters FFA Member of the Month is Javier Bermudez.

Bermudez was named MVP of the Donkey Basketball game. He helped Winters remain the undefeated champs by assisting in the comeback of the century. Bermudez scored over 20 points in two quarters.

Not only was he incredible on the court, he was also very helpful during FFA’s 8th grade recruitment event. Bermudez introduced the incoming freshman to all the possibilities in welding and woodworking by giving demonstrations and showing them around the shop.

Winters FFA thanks Bermudez for all of his help.

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Revenge over ‘three ounces of marijuana’ is alleged motive behind Yolo teens’ deaths

By Lauren Keene McNaughton Media Lola Rios Gutierrez knew something was very, very wrong.

Her son Enrique Rios, 16, had run away before, but usually answered his mother’s calls or texts after a day or so. This time, all calls just went to voicemail.

Some of her texts got replies, but they didn’t sound like Enrique.

“I can’t handle all of this. There’s too much pressure on me,” said one October 2016 text, a reference to Enrique’s involvement in a construction education program he’d enrolled in through his high school.

But Enrique in fact enjoyed the program, which garnered him

hands-on skills and $800 a month in paychecks, his mother said.

“He never wanted to miss a day, because he wouldn’t get paid,” Gutierrez said, adding

curfew and kept her informed of his whereabouts, Moore said.

She noted that the two of them always talked on the phone, never texted, because “I had to hear his voice.”

“You’re going to hear how two young men lost their lives over three ounces of marijuana.”

David Wilson, Deputy district attorney that the style of the texts, including frequent misspellings, also raised red flags.

When Elijah Moore went missing several weeks later, his mother Alicia Moore was equally mystified.

Elijah vanished in early November 2016, the day after his 17th birthday. Like his friend Enrique, he earned money through the construction program, using some of his pay to help his mother with household bills.

“He was a mama’s boy” who minded his

They last talked on the afternoon of Nov. 4, 2016, as Elijah was about to cash his paycheck on Main Street.

“He told me, ‘Mom, I’ll be home in a little bit.

I have something to go take care of.”

Moore never saw him again.

Gutierrez and Moore were among the first witness to take the stand this week at the second trial in connection with Rios and Moore’s disappearances and presumed deaths.

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pos, 22; have pleaded not guilty to premeditated murder, kidnapping and weapon-related charges in the nearly six-year-old case, which stemmed from a $300 pot robbery.

“You’re going to hear how two young men lost their lives over three ounces of marijuana,” Deputy District Attorney David Wilson told the jury selected to hear the four-week trial in Yolo Superior Court.

Day in court According to Wilson, it was Elijah who set the killings in motion by robbing Shannon, Campos and their friend David Froste — who, along with Froste’s brother Jonathan called themselves “The Squad” — of the jar of marijuana on the night of Oct. 16, 2016.

“Obviously that wasn’t a wise decision on Elijah’s part, but he had no idea the sequence of events that would trigger,” Wilson said.

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Baseball bats in a victory over Fairfield

By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer The Winters High School varsity baseball team had three games this past week and while the players lost their game on Tuesday, March 15, against St. Helena High School (by a score of 7-4) and on Thursday, March 17, against Woodland Pioneer High School (3-1), everything turned as they went head to head against Fairfield High School.

On Saturday, March 19, the varsity baseball team won its home non-

conference game against Fairfield by a score of 11-2.

Logan Spears pitched the entire game and was backed up by a strong defensive line up. Fairfield was able to get two run very early on in the first inning before the Warriors really buckled down and shut down all other attempts Fairfield made to cross home plate.

Isaac Lopez has been really working hard to prove himself as the only freshmen on varsity this year and his effort is paying off. He has successfully executed

some amazing defensive plays throughout the season and his performance during the game on Saturday was no different, with two outs and two assists.

Justice Madsen also had a great defensive game against Fairfield with two outs and one assist. Anthony Duran is another one of the younger players that has proven himself to be an excellent player at the varsity level. Duran played at first during the game against Fairfield and was involved in a total of nine putouts. AJ Pignataro got a lot of action

in left field, making three outs for the Warriors while Derrick Olson made two outs at second.

Connor Ray once again led his team in batting going four-for-four with two singles, a double and one walk. Ray used his smart baserunning skills and was able to successfully put three runs on the board for the Warriors. Isaiah Pazmino also had a great day at bat, consistently making contact and battling at the plate. Pazmino hit a double and a single and was able to score one run for the War-

riors, along with Olson who was also able to get one run in for the Warriors. Pignataro, Spears and Ashton Baylor were each able to get two runs in for the Warriors. While Duran, Madsen and Lopez never made it across home plate they were also making contact at bat but unfortunately were left stranded on base or thrown out by the opposing fielders.

Overall it was a good game and the Winters Varsity baseball team is looking forward to another great week of baseball.

Softball comes up short on runs

By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer

Joanna Cuevas Sandoval runs the hurdles at the 8th Annual Roy Crabtree Pirate Classic at Wheatland Union High School on March 11.

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WHS Track and Field Recap

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer The Winters High School track and field team laced up its running shoes and sprinted headfirst into competition at the Roy Crabtree Pirate Classic on Friday, March 11.

Twelve teams clashed at the annual track and field event with many old rivals the Warriors were happy to leave in the dust.

For the junior varsity and varsity women’s teams, junior Makena Driver took fourth in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 20.49.

Meanwhile, sophomore, Ruby Campos held her own in the 300-meter hurdles taking fourth with a personal record of 1:07.33.

In the 4x100 relay, Yarethzy Sanchez, Mahalia Lanfranco, Driver and Viridiana Reyes ran a 57.92 to place sixth. In the 4x400 relay, Sanchez and Viridiana were joined by Joanna Cuevas and Ava Skinner to place fifth with a time of 4:53.98.

Meanwhile, for the junior varsity 4x400 relay, the Warriors team of Stefany Hernandez, Celeste Reyes, Campos and Lanfranco took first with a time of 5:27.24.

In the shot put competition, sopho-

more Mikenzie Hapworth-Eldridge took fourth with a personal record distance of 23 feet 1 inch.

The junior varsity and varsity men’s teams also made a splash in the competition. Junior Christian Hernandez placed third in the 400 meters with a time of 54.41. For junior varsity, sophomore Tommy Duarte took first in the 400 meters with a personal record of 1:00.75.

In the 110-meter hurdles, sophomore Alejandro Cruz took fifth with a personal record of 22.71. In the 300-meter hurdles, Duarte snagged another personal record and took third with a time of 50.13.

The junior varsity men’s 4x100 relay team of Cruz, Duarte, Eduardo Reyes and Kenneth Matheson took fourth with a time of 52.00.

The Warriors stoked their competitive fires the following week on Wednesday, March 16 in a meet in Live Oak against six other teams.

Viridiania took fourth in the women’s 100m with a personal record of 14.00 with Driver hot on her heals taking sixth with a personal of 14.28.

Senior Sofia Chavez took fifth in the women’s 200-meter with a

time of 33.16.

The varsity women would dominate in the 800-meter with Skinner taking first with a personal record of 2:55.71, Cuevas taking second with a time of 3:04.25 and Sanchez taking third with a personal record of 3:05.86.

Meanwhile for junior varsity, Celeste would win the 800-meter with a time of 3:31.09.

Campos took home fourth in the 1600-meter race with another personal record of 7:29.49.

Driver would win the 100-meter hurdles with a personal record of 18.72 with Paris Zaragoza coming in third with a personal record of 21.22, and Cuevas taking fourth with a time of 21.30.

Lanfranco snagged a personal record with a time of 21.78 in a third place performance in the junior varsity 100-meter hurdles.

In the 4x100 relay, the varsity women would place second with a time of 56.72 and first in the 4x400 relay with a time of 4:56.45. Junior varsity won as well in the 4x400 relay finishing with a time of 5:29.97.

In the junior varsity one-kilogram discuss toss, Hapworth-Eldridge won with a personal record of 62 feet 10 inches.

Driver took second

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Garland all went two for two at bat with hits. Allison landed a single and a double. Jimenez’s hit got her on base and then she was hit home on an RBI by Berry, who also hit a double.

Garland was unfortunately stranded on base after her hit and had to return to the field without crossing home plate.

Garcia started the game off pitching until she was later relieved by Berry.

Pioneer’s line up was full of hard hitters and unfortunately the Warriors were having a hard time getting their gloves on the ball to make the outs when they needed them. While the defensive team

did struggle in making their outs, second baseman Emily Aguiar deserves some recognition in leading the Warriors with four putouts.

After two back to back loses the Warriors went into their game against Dixon on Friday, March 18, already feeling defeated, which resulted in another loss in their away non-conference game by a score of 11-0.

Allison was the only Warrior to hit off the Dixon pitcher, who was pitching an amazing game with 11 strike outs.

While the Warriors continued to struggle at bat, there was some

It was another tough week for the Winters High School varsity softball team, who went zero for three in its games against St. Helena, Woodland Pioneer and Dixon high schools.

The Warriors played their first game of the week on Tuesday, March 15 where they lost their away non-conference game against St. Helena by a score of 9-1.

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Jayle Jimenez once again had an amazing day at bat, batting three for four while successfully bringing her teammate Jozlyn Rooney across home plate on an RBI on a triple.

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YESTERYEAR Picked by Charles Wallace Manuel Garcia claims that this JJ’s Club softball team was one of the best that ever played the game. Most disagree, but admit that they were pretty good. Pictured, left to right, front row: Ron Spurling, Ruben Valencia, Richard Gonzales, Frank Lucero and Manuel Garcia. Back row: Marcos Carrasco, Stan Shirley, Rex Mayes, Ray Rojas, Bobby Cross and Tom Rojas.

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March 28, 1902

The Winters Board of Trade has 50 active members, and they are the kind of men who do things.

The repairs at the Christian church have been completed.

The expense of $500, together with an old debt of $170, has been paid by contribution and the church is now free of debt.

A fire occurred on H. E. McEwen’s hill ranch, about four miles south west of town, at 11:25 Thursday morning.

The dwelling house and the men’s boarding house were destroyed.

Messrs. J. A. Henderson and T. E. McFall have formed a copartnership for the operation of an undertaking establishment in Winters. They have leased the Hemenway building on First Street formerly occupied as a photograph gallery.

The Earl Fruit company is having a 32-foot addition built on the north end of its warehouse.

F. W. Herold is doing a general blacksmithing business in the McMillian building on First Street corner of Abbey, one block north of Rummelsburg’s store.

Kelly Briggs came over Sunday for a week’s visit with relatives and friends. He is employed at the Oakwood stock farm near Danville, Contra Costa county.

March 23, 1917 Segura Club members were surprised Tuesday evening when the young ladies happened in and declared it a “La-

dies’ Night.”

Residents of West Main Street petitioned the city trustees to extend the sewer system along their street, at a board meeting Tuesday evening.

A big rabbit drive has been scheduled for Sunday at Tremont, a railroad station between Dixon and Winters.

A party of young folks “warmed” the new Producers Fruit Company shipping shed Tuesday night.

Incorporation of Davis as a city of the sixth class carried in the election held Monday by a three to one vote.

The wedding of Fred S. Wyatt, of Esparto, and Miss Eva Lowrey, of Sacramento, will take place in Sacramento Saturday.

The domestic science laboratory at high school has been thoroughly overhauled to the effect that all stoves will be ready for use when the work is completed.

March 28, 1952 John Carbahal has been elected as the Winters Youth Day Mayor, and will serve as mayor of Winters at the 16th annual Youth Day Saturday, April 26.

Miss Sharon Cecil will represent the Winters High School and the local Lions Club in the Zone Lions speaking contest to be held at Woodland April 9.

Second Lieutenant Richard C. Djubek, son of Mrs. R. C. Snodgrass, is one of the class of pilots now attending the Pilot Instructor School at Craig Air Force Base, Alabama.

Work on a $200,000 subdivision will get underway during

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the coming two weeks with J. Bailey, contractor, planning to build 23 three-bedroom homes on the property north of the baseball field. Of the homes, 11 have already been sold.

Miss Marilyn Vasey returned to her studies at San Jose State College on Sunday after spending a week’s holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Vasey.

March 23, 1967 Two teachers submitted their resignations to the school superintendent, effective at the close of the school year.

Jack Graf, principal of Vanden High School at Travis Air Force Base, has been appointed principal of the El Dorado High School in Placerville.

He is a graduate of Winters High School.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church for Rev. Edgar Ernest Zimmerman, 69, who died in the Veterans’ Hospital in Martinez on Friday.

Winters Chamber of Commerce will enter at least one frog in the Calaveras County Fair Frog Jubilee, to be held at Angels Camp, on Saturday, May 20, at 11 a.m.

Youth Day officials were present at the City Council meeting Tuesday night.

Ed Neel, representing the Winters District Chamber of Commerce, introduced Peter Hunter, Youth Day chairman, who introduced Youth Day Mayor Rudy Rodriguez. He introduced the other Youth Day officials.

Death Notice Joseph “Joey” George Castro, Jr., aged 36, passed away unexpectedly in San Antonio, Texas. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on April 1 at Green River Park, 4513 Putah Creek Road, Winters.

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Tony “T.R.” Martin passed away peacefully on March 9, at Kaiser Hospital Vacaville, surrounded by his family. He was a Winters resident for his entire life, having been born at his aunt’s house on Baker Street, Aug. 6, 1934 to Emilio G. Martin and Frances Ramon Martin. He was a descendent of the Spanish Hawaiian immigration to California at the turn of the 20th century.

Tony attended public schools in the Winters area and graduated from Winters High School in the Class of 1952. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy Reserves.

Later he continued his education with classes at University of California Davis, as well as began to farm as a young man with many of his family members who had farmed in the Winters area for decades. Thus began his continuous education in his life-long career, farming.

Family was important to Tony. He married his friend and sweetheart, Dorothy Watterson in 1953 and they began a family, having four children. They lived near both sets of parents, siblings and a very large extended family in Winters and surrounding areas. Nearly every Sunday and holidays were spent visiting family as well as enjoying meals and celebrations together.

Over the years, he was committed to keeping the family connected through calls to family members, organizing family reunions and “cousin” lunches.

He was always open to fun and socializing.

Tony loved being in nature. He was always

outdoors, and loved “being his own boss”, whether working and managing the farm, helping others with their harvests, planting a garden, hunting and fishing or relaxing from time to time at Dillon Beach or Lake Tahoe. Tony and Dorothy have traveled extensively. “He was born in Winters, traveled the world, always to return home to Winters.”

Over the years, he was active in many community and agricultural organizations including Winters Unified School Board, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, Freemasons, Winters FFA, Farm Home Administration, Peach Association, Apricot Association, Valley Farmer’s Co-op, Valley Almond Growers, Royal Dryers and American Angus Association.

Tony is survived by his wife, Dorothy Martin; his daughters Jennifer Martin, Elizabeth Colombo (Michael), and Susan Martin(Keith Miller) and his son Sam Martin; grandchildren, Erin Villalobos, John Carbahal (Holly), Kelsey Villalobos, Ryan Carbahal, Anthony Colombo (Marine), Dylan Martin and Olivia Colombo; great grandchildren, Jordyn Villalobos, Skylar Villalobos and Christopher Carbahal; sister, Pearl Hansen and families; sister, Elena Cody and brother-in-law Mack Cody and families, plus numerous aunts and cousins.

A celebration of life was held on March 9 at Pioneer Church in Winters. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Winters FFA.

Rendy Joyce (Mayes) Draper Rendy Joyce (Mayes) Draper passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, at the age of 64 in Sacramento.

Rendy was born in Woodland on Oct. 29, 1957 to parents Harold (Rex) and Dolores Mayes. Rendy grew up in Winters where she attended school and was active in Bobbie Greenwood’s summer swim team program. She spent most of her years in Woodland. Rendy was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Shirley and father, Harold (Rex) Mayes.

Rendy is survived by her daughter, Tasha Torcato, mother, Dolores Mayes, sister, René (Mayes) Viergever and brothers,

Ernest Frost and Rex Mayes, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, uncles, aunts and many cousins.

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County’s universal basic income pilot project gets underway April 1

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media In just a few weeks, Yolo County’s poorest families will begin receiving a monthly stipend that will aim to lift them up and out of poverty thanks to a universal basic income pilot project.

Approved by the Board of Supervisors last year, the two-year program will provide prepaid cash cards to 54 families throughout the county who are participating in the CalWORKS housing support program and have at least one child under the age of six.

The cash aid, which can be used for any purpose, will average between $1,200 and $1,500 monthly per family, depending on family size and other sources of income, and will raise the participating families’ income level to $1 above the California Poverty Measure threshold.

The support these families are already receiving through CalWORKS includes cash aid, food stamps, Medi-Cal benefits, job supports and more.

But the current maximum CalWORKS grant for a family of four with no other income is $1,122 monthly, or $26,928 over 24 months.

The California pov-

erty threshold for a family of four is $61,776 over two years.

“This demonstrates the really low amounts of CalWORKS benefits we give to these families to get back on their feet,” said Nolan Sullivan, interim director of Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency.

“What we will do is give them a monthly payment that will put them one dollar above that $61,000 mark,” Sullivan told a joint meeting of city and county officials last week.

“Every family will be a little different. Some of them have earned income, some of them have other benefits, but we will be making sure that all of the families get at least that one dollar above that CPM, which is really revolutionary.”

The families will continue to receive their other benefits, “they’ll just finally have enough money to not be living under the crushing weight of poverty,” said Sullivan.

Poverty remains a huge issue locally, with the Public Policy Institute of California reporting last year that Yolo County has the highest poverty rate in the state at 20.9 percent.

Legislators push for state and federal gas rebates

By Caleb Hampton McNaughton Media Last Thursday, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Napa, along with Reps. John Larson, D-Ct., and Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the Gas Rebate Act of 2022 in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The legislation, which is meant to address high gas prices, would send Americans an energy rebate of $100 per month — plus and additional $100 for each dependent — for each month for the rest of 2022 in which the national average gas price exceeds $4 per gallon.

Thompson is running this year to represent California’s new 4th district, which includes most of Yolo County, in the House of Representatives. The Democratic members of Congress introduced the gas rebate legislation weeks after gas prices, already elevated, surged to their highest in more a decade, topping $6 per gallon in much of California.

(According to AAA, today’s national average gas price is $4.27.)

According to experts, there are

multiple causes for the surge in gas prices, ranging from the slow resumption of oil production during the pandemic to sanctions placed on Russia, a major oil exporter, following its invasion of Ukraine. With the price of gas closely tied to Russia’s war on Ukraine, industry experts expect prices to remain elevated for weeks if not months.

“Americans are feeling the impact at the pump of Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and right now we must work together on commonsense policy solutions to ease the financial burden that my constituents are feeling,” Thompson said. He added that the rebate is intended “to provide middle-class Americans with monthly payments to ease the financial burden of this global crises.”

Similar to federal economic impact payments that were sent to many Americans during the pandemic, the gas rebate is be targeted to low and middle-income families and individuals. People who

“As of July, we have the deepest poverty in California,” confirmed Sullivan.

The effort to target child poverty, in particular, began with First 5 Yolo, which approached the county about investing $100,000 in First 5 funds into a universal basic income program.

Other funding sources followed, including a $250,000 grant from Sutter Health Foundation; $150,000 from the state’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention; and $500,000 in the county’s cannabis tax revenue.

The total program cost is about $2.5 million over the two years of the pilot project and an additional $760,000 is needed, “so we’re looking for other funding partners,” said Sullivan.

But the program will launch nonetheless on April 1, when the pre-paid cards will go out to participating families.

A two-year study of the effort by UC Davis researchers will run concurrently with the two-year pilot project.

Those researchers, from the Center for Regional Change, as well as county staff, will be conducting interviews with families, collecting data and more in a

comprehensive study on the benefits of the additional income for these families.

Evaluation of the pilot project will include measuring parents’ education and/ or career attainment during the pilot as well as the physical and mental health of parents and children.

Studies of other universal basic income programs have shown promise.

The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED), for example, began in early 2019 by providing 130 residents making less than the city’s median income with up to $500 a month with no strings attached.

University researchers who evaluated the program found that nearly 40 percent of tracked spending went to food, but the money also covered transportation, utilities, healthcare, debt and more.

Sullivan noted that the amount of money being given to Yolo County families through the pilot project will be several times the amount given through the SEED program, “literally pulling these 54 families above the poverty line.

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Honor guard volunteers sought to assist with veterans’ funerals

By Susan Hiland McNaughton Media Cindy MacDonald is one of the newest honor guards for the Service Veterans of Northern California Volunteer Honor Guard.

She wasn’t even thinking about joining until a chance encounter on Veterans Day at the parade when one of the uniformed guards handed her a challenge coin.

“Well, you can’t turn away from that,” MacDonald said.

She did some research and made a phone call offering to volunteer for a spot on the team.

“I have actually had a pretty good time in between services,” she said.

MacDonald admits taps always gets her a little – and maybe a tear or two might escape.

Since joining a couple of months ago, she has been busy with various services for military veterans being laid to rest.

“I didn’t know you didn’t have to be a veteran to be an honor guard,” she said. “It just so happens I am a veteran but I don’t have to be to join.”

The honor guard members render final honors of veterans.

Sometimes that means

doing several services in one day anywhere in California.

Founded in 2008 as a self-funding, nonprofit charitable Veteran Service Organization, the Service Veterans of Northern California Volunteer Honor Guard is a registered 501(C)(3) California Nonprofit Charitable Corporation comprised of both military and non-military volunteers serving primarily the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery and surrounding cemeteries.

The primary duty of the local honor guard is in support of the respective military service branches and to provide a three-rifle volley salute.

The federal government’s automatic budget cuts limit the availability of active-duty military honor guards to render final honors at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on Midway Road near Dixon.

“Usually you do a flag, bugle and rifle send-off,” Cmdr. Steve Mercer said. “With cutbacks in the military, they are not doing the rifle portion.”

“My goal is to have at least two teams available to do services,” he said.

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By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media Yolobus express routes suspended in September due to a driver shortage will resume on April 4, the Yolo County Transportation District announced Wednesday.

The express routes, which provide direct service for Yolo County residents to downtown Sacramento, include the 43 and 43R between Davis and Sacramento; the 45 express route between Woodland and Sacramento; and the 230 express route between West Davis and Sacramento.

In a press release issued Wednesday, YCTD said the routes are now returning “thanks to actions taken by the YCTD board of directors and considerable hiring and training efforts from the district’s bus operation contractor, TransDev.” The express bus fare is $3.25 each way for riders ages 19 to 61. Riders ages 62 and older and those with disabilities ride for $1.50 each way, and youth up to age 18 ride free.

Monthly passes for regular riders are also available through the Connect Card, with more information available at https:// www.connecttransitcard.com.

Information on Yolobus services, routes, and schedules is available at https://yolobus.com or by calling 530-666-2877.

SOFTBALL Continued from Page 3 at bat, there was some improvement on the defensive side of the ball. Jozlyn Rooney and Emily led their team with three putouts each, followed by Emily and Allison who each contributed two putouts each. Isabella Mehl also played a great

TRACK Continued from Page 3 in the varsity high jump with a 4 feet 3 inches effort.

Matheson took home third in the junior varsity 100-meter with a personal record of 12.50.

In the varsity 200-meter, junior Sanders Clark would win third with a personal record of 26.59. For junior varsity, Eduardo won second with a time of 27.78.

In the 400-meter race, Hernandez took gold with a time of 56.75 while Duarte won first for junior varsity with a time of 1:01.15.

Junior Diego Rodriguez won third in the 1600m with a time of 5:38.44 and sophomore, Isaac Rodriguez won fourth for junior varsity with a 6:32.01.

In the 100-meter hurdles, the junior varsity team took first and second place with Cruz’s personal record

defensive game with two putout assists.

The WHS softball team has two home games and one away game this week against Pierce and Gridley high schools. Be sure to head out to the Shirley Rominger Intermediate School field on Wednesday, March 23 at 4 p.m. to show your support.

of 20.32 edging Duarte’s personal record of 22.8.

Duarte would also win the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 52.50, this time beating Cruz who took third with a time of 55.19.

The Warrior junior varsity 4x100 relay team took third with a time of 51.38.

Junior Ethan Demment won fourth in the 12-pound shot put with a personal record of 33 feet 8 inches, while senior Emmett Edman won fifth in the 1.6 kilogram discus with a toss of 86 feet 2 inches.

Sophomore Cameron Higgins took first for junior varsity with a personal record distance of 71 feet 11 inches.

In the junior varsity high jump, Matheson would win with a personal record of 4 feet 7 inches, while Duarte won fourth in the long jump with a distance of 14 feet 6 inches.

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Friends of Meals on Wheels’ Epicurean Esprit returns in May Friends of Meals on Wheels Special to the Express Join Friends of Meals on Wheels for the return of its annual event, the Epicurean Esprit, as it marks its 31st year to benefit Meals on Wheels Yolo County.

This popular charity evening will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Windmill Vineyards, a beautiful classic country venue in Woodland. The “Esprit” is a special gathering of the local community as they mingle and sample some of

PILOT Continued from Page 5 “So it’s not just a stipend,” he said. “It actually brings them out of poverty for their two-year period of time.”

Sullivan said the 54 families in the program are spread out across the county.

As for the need for additional funding, Supervisor Don Saylor of Davis said, “we are shopping the program to potential donors, contributors, partners to assist with the financial cost of this.”

It is a bit unusual, Saylor said, “the idea that public assistance would help bring people out of poverty, not just keep them in poverty with no hope really of escaping it.

“It’s hard work to be poor and it’s expensive and to be able to have a little break, two years where your circumstances are just a tad better, will allow for being able to improve your educational background,

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According to Friends of Meals on Wheels president Julie Mast, this year’s Epicurean Esprit will be a celebration of the return of this record-breaking event, which was the first of its kind in Yolo County and has been a tradition for more than 30 years. “We are so excited to have the Esprit at Windmill Vineyards and bring this event back after

your investment in yourself, your investment in your children, job development … it’s just an incredible opportunity to reduce stress,” he said.

“And that reduction in stress will benefit the lives of the children in the household that will benefit generations to come.

“This is a phenomenal program,” Saylor added. “I’m really excited about it.”

Supervisor Jim Provenza of Davis agreed.

“What’s great about his pilot project is we’re going to actually take a look at what happens if you actually provide enough money to meet the basis needs,” he said.

“One of the frustrations is that whatever program you have, or whatever opportunities you provide for poor people, they never have enough money, and if you don’t have enough money, it’s hard to take advantage of the other things.”

We look forward to celebrating this year by seeing old friends but hope to see many new faces this year as we welcome the next generation to support this worthy cause.”

Julie Mast, Meals on Wheels president cancelling for two years because of the pandemic,” Mast said. “We look forward to celebrating this year by seeing old friends but hope to see many new faces this year as we welcome the next generation to support this

GUARD Continued from Page 5 This is so the current single team does not have to be at the cemetery nearly every day.

The honor guard is looking for volunteers who have a flexible schedule.

They do not have to be a veteran and there are no age or gender limitations to volunteering.

The commitment is for two days each month.

“We welcome everyone. We will teach you how to do the rifle salute,” Mercer said.

He noticed a lot of his usual volunteers backed off because of COVID and they have not returned.

They were doing honor guard duties three days a week but because people have left, they have cut it back to only two days. It is making it difficult to cover funerals with only 22 members.

worthy cause.”

Supporting Meals on Wheels Yolo County, in 2019 the Epicurean Esprit attracted more than 400 guests and raised nearly $28,000 which helped fund over 86,000 nutritious meals to

“Ideally I would like to have eight more people,” Mercer said.

Members of the honor guard are trained and qualified to assume the flag folding and presentation duties, the playing of taps and firing rifle volleys as needed.

The rifle team is available Monday and Friday by appointment.

These services are free for the military family.

The only things volunteers need to provide for themselves are boots and transportation; otherwise, the uniforms and training are covered.

“This is a good opportunity for high schoolers to get credit for community service,” Mercer said. “It is also good for those who are retired.”

To volunteer or get more information, go online to www.svncvhg.org or call 415-619-9554.

seniors in Yolo County. The Friends hope to bring this event back even stronger in 2022 since food insecurity of seniors has increased during the pandemic and help is needed more than ever.

Tickets for the event are $50 per person and available online only at fomow2022esprit.eventbrite.com or at friendsofmowyolo.org.

Call Kathy Aukes at 530-3044682 for more information.

This event is only for adults over 21.

REBATES Continued from Page 5 filed their taxes single and earned less than $75,000 last year would receive the full $100 per month rebate, as would joint filers who earned less than $150,000. The rebate phases out for those who earned more than $75,000.

Meanwhile, California taxpayers could see additional rebate money if state leaders approve a similar proposal announced Wednesday by several state lawmakers.

The group of Democratic legislators called for a $400 onetime rebate to be sent to every Californian to soften the blow of surging gas prices.

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“This proposed $400 rebate would cover the current 51 centsper-gallon gas tax for one full year, 52 trips to the pump for most vehicles,” the Democratic lawmakers wrote in a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders.

“We believe a rebate is a better approach than suspending the gas tax — which would severely impact funding for important transportation projects and offers no guarantee that oil companies would pass on the savings to consumers,” the letter said.

The $400 gas rebate proposal came from a group of 10 Democrats, including Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters, and one independent.

The lawmakers said it should be considered as part of the state budget negotiations scheduled to begin in late spring.

Winters Express, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 — A7

FIRE Continued from Page 1 other structures,” Lopez said. “Fortunately, no injuries were sustained in the fire.”

As of Monday, Lopez said the investigation into the fire’s cause was still pending, with preliminary information indicating “a possible mechanical failure of a forklift, however we have not been able to confirm this,” Lopez added. “Due to the large scale of this fire, part of the investigation will be delayed until the fire subsides and it is deemed safe to

YOUTH Continued from Page 1 Main Street. Parade volunteers will be needed from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Horse marshals will start at 7 a.m. Interested volunteers should reach out to Sebastian.

The parade route for the Parade has been shortened. The route will begin at Fourth and Main Streets. It will go down Main Street, turn left at First Street and continue down to end at Edwards Street. The Parade will not go down to Baker Street as in previous years.

This has been done to prevent blocking off access to the center of town. Parade reviewing stands will remain in front of Anytime Fitness and in front of City Hall.

Entry forms for the Main Parade and the Kiddie Parade are both available on the Youth Day website, https://www.wintersyouthday.com/ Kiddie Parade entries can be handed in or filled out on the

CONCERNS Continued from Page 1 March to announce her resignation from WCD “due to misappropriation of funds by another member.”

Cracks in the non-nonprofit surfaced in the fall of 2021 as committee volunteers prepared to raise funds, solicit donations, mail letters and coordinate Thanksgiving dinners. According to Rojo-Heilman, City Manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa reached out to the WCD regarding its questionable nonprofit status after reading about the dinner in the Express, which erroneousy reported it to be a 501(c)(3).

In November 2020, Trepa said she donated $670 of her winnings from a Martinez Rotary Club lottery ticket to the WCD after seeing an article seeking donations in the Express. Trepa requested a tax receipt for the donation and received from Rojo-Heilman an event flyer with a taxpayer identification number. Only later did she learn that the WCD is not a nonprofit.

The matter didn’t come up again until

“Due to the large scale of this fire, part of the investigation will be delayed until the fire subsides and it is deemed safe to continue.”

Brad L. Lopez, Fire Chief continue.”

Lopez told the Express that property damage includes, at this time, a large, steel-framed metal siding agricultural building, and two fork lifts.

The fire was contained on March 15, approximately 5 hours into the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Winters Fire Department at 530-795-4131.

Winters Fire shares updates and community resources online its Facebook page @ WintersFire Crystal Apilado contributed to this article.

morning of the Parade starting at 8:45 a.m. on the corner of Fourth and Main Streets.

Judges will preview Kiddie Parade entries starting at 9:15 a.m. with the Kiddie Parade starting at 9:45 a.m.

Categories for the ​ Kiddie Parade are available on the Kiddie Parade information page.

The deadline to return entry forms for the Main Parade is April 15. There is no entry fee to enter.

There is also a Downtown Duck Hunt scheduled at 3 p.m. for families to participate in on Friday.

The Duck Derby will be broadcast live on the Winters Express Facebook page @WintersExpress.

Duck Derby The sale of duck entries for the Duck Derby are officially open to the community. The sale of duck entries serves as the Youth Day fundraiser.

The is $1,000 in cash up for grabs for three of the lucky winning duck entrants.

Duck entries are $10, and buyers will receive one free entry for every five that are purchased. In person duck sales will begin in April.

The Duck Derby is scheduled for Friday, April 29 at 6 p.m.

October 2021, when advertisements started appearing around town for the dinner and seeking donations with the tax identification number still listed. And, the flyer mentioned that the dinner would be utilizing the community center, yet permission to use it had not been requested or granted from the City. Trepa reached out to Rojo-Heilman about the status of the non-nonprofit.

Amid organizing efforts for the 2021 dinner, Pisani said Rojo-Heilman revealed to the other volunteers that the organization had, in fact, never been incorporated or authorized to operate as a nonprofit 501(c) (3) entity as donors, volunteers and others may have believed.

Mandatory nonprofit financial records, statements of officers and annual reports were never created, filed or reported to the state.

Pisani said the core volunteer organizers were then assigned board roles by Rojo-Heilman, and in efforts to take on the upcoming board roles they compiled numerous financial records from First Northern

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Movie night The drive-in movie experience from last year is returning on Friday, April 29.

Community members can watch a viewing of Disney’s Encanto on a 25-foot blowup screen.

Attendees will need to bring their own radio to listen in to the audio.

Green River Brewing & Taproom is hosting the event in their park, and Andy Pignatero’s State Farm office is sponsoring the event.

Park event Park booth applications are now available to vendors and organizations. Vendor applications and one-day business license forms are available on the “vendor” page at https://www. wintersyouthday. com/.

GUNBY Continued from Page 1 Gunby was honored with a proclamation acknowledging her accomplishments and years of dedication to the city. Some accomplishments referenced in the proclamation were for public and infrastructure improvement projects, working to fund the Public Safety Facility to provide 24 hours fire protection, recommending land pur-

COUNCIL Continued from Page 1 Resolution 2022-22, authorizing, among other things, the update and adoption of the Storm Drain Master Plan and schedule of drainage impact fees.

The City’s drainage master plan was developed in 2005 and included the Moody Slough sub-basin seasonal flooding assessment during storm events. During these events, flood water in the northwest section flows toward I-505 where drainage is hindered and directed south.

Flood water then flows toward Putah Creek, the region’s main drainage feature, creating possible flood situations near the I-505 corridor and on the city’s main throughfare, Grant Avenue. Controlling these flows to avoid flooding is necessary, especially considering new proposed development projects. The new drainage impact fees charged to developers will permit the city to improve infrastructure to avoid flooding situations.

Additionally, coun-

“I work with several other programs and fed some of the funding to those programs.”

Marie Rojo-Heilman, volunteer Bank to begin putting things in order for the nonprofit status application process.

Prior to Thanksgiving, Gonsalves asked Rojo-Heilman for financial records and receipts and was told in late December that she didn’t have any.

According to Gonsalves, in December Pisani and others examined the checks and banking records and began to have concern over spending activity on the account.

Pisani said she identified, at minimum, four checks where her name had been forged

as a double signee.

Gonsalves said committee members met with Rojo-Heilman in January, “called her on the carpet” and “asked her to step away.” Rojo-Heilman told the group she was resigning and would have her name removed from the bank account the next day.

Rojo-Heilman told the Express she was already planning a board departure, citing health reasons.

Volunteers Pisani, Gonsalves and Back reviewed checks going back to 2016. One concerning example

chases that became home to Dollar General, Blue Mountain Terrace, Winters Health Care, Yolo Federal and the future site of the Winters Senior Center.

In 2020, Gunby served as Interim City Manager, after John W. Donlevy Jr. resigned, and was credited as being instrumental during the recruitment for a new City Manager, and with the transition of the new City Manager, Kathleen

Salguera Trepa.

Over the years, Gunby has received numerous awards from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers for Excellence in Budgeting and the GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

According to Trepa, recruitment for a Director of Finance is still underway.

cil approved Resolution 2022-23, clarifying “minor revisions” to the sixth Cycle Housing Element as identified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). These amendments to the Implementation Housing Program were required to comply with the State Housing Element Law. Council approved with one member, Councilmember Harold Anderson, opposing for unstated reasons.

Graf spent 39 years in public education, rising to Superintendent of Schools for Yolo County. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marge Graf, his five children, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many friends.

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for April 5 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

In memorium The meeting was closed and dedicated by Mayor Pro Tem Bill Biasi to the memory of John Richard “Jack” Graf who died on March 9.

Graf graduated from Winters High School in 1948 and then attended Santa Clara University where he majored in political science. After college, Graf was commissioned in the Marine Corps as a first lieutenant and upon returning home obtained his teaching credential from Sacramento State University and a master’s degree in Education from the University of the Pacific. they cite is a 2021 purchase from Sam’s Club in Folsom on Nov. 26 – the day after Thanksgiving – in the amount of $1,434.49. Rojo-Heilman said the funds were used for Christmas baskets.

“I work with several other programs and fed some of the funding to those programs,” Rojo-Heilman told the Express. “The funding that comes in isn’t just for Thanksgiving.”

For years, Rojo-Heilman has been among Winters most highly-involved volunteers, a backbone for volunteer efforts such as Youth Day, Meals on Wheels and Bread Ministry.

Asked if she diverted any WCD funds for her personal use, Rojo-Heilman responded, “Not for my personal use. It went back to the community. I continue to serve

Friday update In her City Manager update on March 18, Trepa announced the City increased the starting parttime salaries for the summer aquatic program and for the after school and summer camp programs. New staff will start at $18 per hour.

The aquatic staff positions are seasonal and must be lifeguard certified.

The City will pay for new lifeguard certification and training is scheduled for the week of March 28.

Instructional aides work year-round up to 20 hours per week and must pass a proficiency test. More information is on the “Open Positions” page on the City’s website, www.cityof winters.org. people and I serve the ones in greatest need,” adding, “I like to serve with my whole heart.”

“I did not misappropriate funds and I have no further comment,” said Rojo-Heilman.

Gonsalves says the resignations so far are an effort to hold the group accountable for questionable use of community funds.

Efforts are underway to incorporate a new nonprofit organization that will provide similar services throughout the year, and to transfer previous funding over to the new organization once it has been established.

“We’re standing up to it,” Gonsalves said.

“We will go forward.”

“We want to provide support for the community year-round,” Pisani said. “It’s a work in progress.”

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Comisión Senior de Winters necesita dos comisionados Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso La Comisión Senior para Personas Mayores de Winters (Winters Senior Commission on Aging) está buscando candidatos para llenar dos puestos vacantes después de su reunión del pasado 9 de Marzo.

La última vacante se produjo con la renuncia del presidente de la Comisión Senior, Glenn Ripley, debido a problemas médicos familiares. La renuncia de Ripley entró en vigencia el 9 de Marzo y su mandato en el cargo está programado para expirar el 1 de Junio del 2025.

Luego de la renuncia de Ripley, la administradora de la ciudad de Winters, Kathleen Salguero Trepa, se sentó para moderar la reunión de Marzo. Los comisionados tomarán una decisión en la reunión de la Comisión Senior del 13 de Abril sobre quién asumirá el cargo de presidente.

El mandato del otro puesto de la Comisión Senior, dejado vacante por Dawn Van Dyke a principios de este año, está programado para expirar el 1 de Junio del 2023.

La Comisión Senior para Adultos Mayores de Winters sirve como un organismo asesor del Concejo Mu-

nicipal al tomar medidas y hacer recomendaciones sobre todo lo relacionado con el bienestar de los adultos mayores que residen en Winters. Esto incluye: trabajar para definir las necesidades insatisfechas de las personas mayores de Winters, identificar y explorar cómo mejorar los estándares y nuevos servicios para personas mayores, compartir información con la población de adultos mayores sobre diversas actividades y servicios disponibles, discutir y recomendar acciones apropiadas en toda la legislación que tendría un impacto en los adultos

mayores.

La Comisión se reúne el segundo Miércoles de cada mes a las 5:30 p.m. a través de la plataforma de video Zoom (hasta que se permitan las reuniones en persona).

La Ciudad está pidiendo a los miembros de la comunidad que consideren ayudar en el esfuerzo de servir a nuestra población comunitaria que envejece.

El alcalde Wade Cowan dijo que se exhorta a los solicitantes de todas las edades a postularse para brindar una variedad de perspectivas y experiencias.

Dijo que si bien la Ciudad

Estudiantes y Winters pronto tendrá acceso a la alfabetización digital en la biblioteca Por Aaron Geerts Trducido por Carol Alfonso El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School District - Winters JUSD) y la Biblioteca del Condado Yolo (Yolo County Library) han formado un dúo digital para reforzar las oportunidades de alfabetización y lectura de los estudiantes. A medida que los avances tecnológicos continúan cambiando el panorama educativo, esta asociación es una prueba de que ambas partes se mantienen al día.

Esta colaboración incluye recientemente a OverDrive, que es una empresa intermediaria que trabaja para obtener licencias de los editores para venderlas a bibliotecas escolares y públicas.

Esencialmente, todo lo que los estudiantes deben hacer para beneficiarse de esta asociación es iniciar la sesión en la aplicación de OverDrive, Sora, ingresar su número de identificación de estudiante y luego se les otorgará acceso

digital conveniente a los 5,722 libros electrónicos y audiolibros de la biblioteca.

Sin embargo, no solo los estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria de Winters (Winters High School - WHS) se benefician de esto, sino todos los estudiantes que forman parte del Distrito Escolar de Winters JUSD, dentro de sus restricciones específicas de edad y nivel de grado.

“Comencé a trabajar con Winters JUSD en la primavera del 2021. Olivia Rodríguez y Raena Lavelle me conectaron con diferentes personas y tuvimos una conversación telefónica con OverDrive y su gente para asegurarnos de que la privacidad de los estudiantes y todo estuviera bien cuidado,” dijo Elizabeth Gray, Gerente de Servicios Centrales de la Biblioteca del Condado Yolo. “Es una gran cosa que las escuelas les aseguren que la privacidad de los estudiantes estará segura y lo hicimos con la ayuda de OverDrive y lo lanzamos oficialmente el 27 de Abril.”

Con la digitalización de los recursos

COURT Continued from Page 2 ripoff, David Froste called his brother and shared his intent to shoot Elijah, who had fled the robbery scene.

From there, Froste, Shannon and Campos began reaching out to Elijah’s friends to track down his whereabouts.

Shannon sent a Facebook message to Enrique, inviting him “to party” that night, Wilson said. Enrique, who had no knowledge of the robbery, gave his Esparto address for the trio to pick him up.

They drove him to Second Beach, a popular gathering spot in rural Knights Landing, where David Froste shot Enrique in the stomach, and later the head, after he refused to lure Elijah to the group.

“You’re going to hear that he was murdered because he wouldn’t give up his

“You’re not here to accept the people’s evidence. You’re here to test it.”

David Nelson, attorney friend,” Wilson told the jury.

But David Froste still wanted his revenge on Elijah, which he carried out three weeks later when the Frostes and Campos encountered him in a Woodland shopping center.

Wilson said David Froste forced Elijah to strip down to his boxers and get in the trunk of Jonathan Froste’s car. His punishment, David Froste told him, would be to walk home from someplace far away.

Instead, the trio

de la biblioteca, se crea una experiencia de aprendizaje moderna para los estudiantes actuales que ya están acostumbrados a mirar las pantallas durante largos períodos de tiempo.

El objetivo es verlos ahora optar por leer y escuchar libros en lugar de desplazarse sin pensar por las redes sociales.

“Los estudiantes se beneficiarán porque aunque se han acostumbrado a estudiar en línea, no siempre tienen acceso a la biblioteca. Con la aplicación Sora, la biblioteca está abierta todo el tiempo y accesible para todos,” dijo Gray. “Creo que el futuro está en estas colaboraciones entre bibliotecas y escuelas y en el uso de esta tecnología para proporcionar los recursos que necesitan los niños.”

Una característica clave de la Biblioteca Comunitaria de Winters es que funciona como la biblioteca del WHS. Esto significa que los estudiantes se benefician de todas las iniciativas de la Biblioteca del Condado Yolo que se enpicked up Shannon and drove once again to rural Knights Landing, allegedly planning Elijah’s murder as he “begged for his life and begged to call his mother,” Wilson said.

Investigators say the foursome took turns bludgeoning Elijah with a tree branch, after which David Froste dropped a log on his head and shot him. They burned and buried his body, reportedly near Enrique’s grave site, before returning to Woodland and using Elijah’s money for dinner at Denny’s.

Despite repeated searches, including several in which Campos, Shannon and Jonathan Froste attempted to help law enforcement pinpoint the graves, neither body has ever been found.

“All of this over three ounces of marijuana, and a robbery that should have been reported to police but

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cuentran en proceso.

“Estoy muy emocionada. La Biblioteca Comunitaria del WHS y de Winters ha sido una instalación de uso conjunto durante 11 años. Entonces, ha sido bueno porque tenemos tantos recursos para los estudiantes de la Biblioteca del Condado Yolo con este doble propósito, y ahora pueden proporcionar más libros gratis,” dijo la bibliotecaria del WHS, Olivia Rodríguez. “Les dará más acceso a recursos de alto interés, y si no pueden ir a la biblioteca o si están fuera de la ciudad, aún podrán leer un poco. Y es completamente gratis.”

Fiel a una biblioteca de doble propósito, los miembros de la comunidad también pueden beneficiarse de esta colaboración.

Todo lo que debe hacer, si ya tiene una tarjeta de la biblioteca, es descargar la aplicación de OverDrive llamada ‘Libby’, ingresar el número de la tarjeta de la biblioteca y disfrutar de la gran cantidad de recursos digitales que la biblioteca tiene para ofrecer. wasn’t,” Wilson said.

Instead, he added, Shannon and Campos “aided and abetted, assisted, encouraged and helped” David Froste in his quest for vengeance.

Campos’ attorney, David Nelson, gave a brief opening statement Monday in which he urged jurors to keep an open mind about his client’s alleged role in the homicides.

Although prosecutors say it was Campos who repeatedly bragged about the killings to his friends, which in turn led investigators to set their sights on The Squad, “you won’t hear a thing about Jesus Campos killing anybody,” he said.

What they will hear, Nelson added, is that Campos was just 16 years old at the time and acted on the orders of an older, more mature David Froste, “being under his influence and direction, and fearing him

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espera obtener representación de todos los diferentes grupos de personas mayores en la ciudad, uno no tiene que ser una persona mayor para servir en ninguna de las dos oportunidades.

Cualquier miembro de la comunidad de Winters que esté interesado en servir en la Comisión Senior para Personas Mayores, puede obtener más información sobre el proceso de solicitud en la página del ‘Winters Senior Commission on Aging’ en el sitio web de la Ciudad de Winters (www. cityofwinters.org).

Seis estudiantes ganan puestos en el concurso del Calendario de Aire Limpio Por Aaron Geerts Trducido por Carol Alfonso El Distrito Para El Manejo de la Calidad del Aire de Yolo-Solano (Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District - YSAQMD) realizó recientemente su concurso anual del calendario de aire limpio para aumentar la conciencia de los estudiantes sobre la contaminación del aire. De los 76 dibujos presentados, seis de los seleccionados fueron diseñados por estudiantes de Winters para incluirlos en el calendario.

A partir del 2011, el concurso está abierto a los estudiantes del distrito de aire que incluye el noreste del Condado Solano (Solano County), Dixon, Rio Vista, Vacaville y el Condado Yolo (Yolo County). Cada año, el concurso presenta un tema diferente, siendo el 2022: “Tú eres la clave para un futuro de aire limpio (You’re the key to a clean air future).”

Uno de los ganadores del concurso que defendió el aire limpio fue el estudiante de segundo grado as much as the victims themselves feared David Froste.”

“You’re not here to accept the people’s evidence. You’re here to test it,” Nelson said.

Bob Spangler, Shannon’s lawyer, deferred his opening remarks until after the prosecution rests its case.

Arrests made Within days of their sons’ disappearances, Alicia Moore and Lola Gutierrez filed missing-person reports and launched high-profile efforts to locate their sons, posting fliers, holding candlelight vigils and creating tip lines for information.

A nearly two-year investigation by the Woodland Police Department and Yolo County Sheriff’s Office, and later joined by the FBI, resulted in The Squad’s arrests in June 2018, with witness statements, cell phone and social media records, as well as GPS data tracking their phones’ move-

de la Escuela Primaria Waggoner (Waggoner Elementary School), Benjamin Martinez.

“Dibujé a gente yendo en bicicleta y depositando la basura en un contenedor de basura porque tu no quieres dañar la tierra, y así la tierra no se ensucia,” dijo Martínez.

Otra ganadora del concurso de Winters es la estudiante del quinto grado de la Escuela Intermedia Shirley Rominger (Shirley Rominger Intermediate School), Jackelyn Cooper.

“Dibujé una versión de dibujos animados de la tierra y la pinté de un marrón nublado para simbolizar su contaminación,” dijo Cooper. “Simplemente odio ver imágenes de la tierra contaminada, así que decidí hacer mi dibujo así.”

Además de Cooper y Martinez, los otros estudiantes de Winters cuyas entradas fueron seleccionadas incluyen a los estudiantes de Rominger Elianna Duran y Nora Nolan; y los estudiantes de Waggoner Jovie Fisher y Clarissa Uribe. ments, allegedly tying them to the crimes.

David Froste went to trial first in the fall of 2018, shortly after Jonathan Froste agreed to testify for the prosecution in exchange for a second-degree murder conviction. He’s serving a state prison sentence of life without the possibility of parole.

Wilson began the second trial Monday by calling a series of witnesses who detailed Enrique and Elijah’s sudden lack of communication with them in the fall of 2016, their uncharacteristic silence an indication they’re no longer alive.

In addition to Gutierrez and Moore, Rios’ biological father Chris Giles and stepfather Pedro Gutierrez confirmed they hadn’t seen the teen or received a call or voicemail from him since the day he disappeared.

“No,” Pedro Gutierrez said. “I wish.”

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The entrance for the Winters Joint Unified School District’s drive-through kit pick-up events is on Taylor Street and will exit out onto Grant Avenue.

KIT Continued from Page 1 March 28. Students are scheduled to return to school on Monday, April 4.

Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE) announced on March 18 that it had received nearly 35,000 CareStart home antigen test kits from the state, and that 3,000 test kits were delivered to Winters JUSD for distribution.

On Monday, Jenny Pinedo, Director of Special Education & Student Services, told the Express that three drive-through pick-up events were scheduled at the Winters JUSD office parking lot this week. The first pick-up event was on Tuesday afternoon.

The second pick-up events are scheduled for Wednesday March 23 from 4–6 p.m. and on Thursday, March 24 from 4–6 p.m.

Families who intend to participate in the pick-up event must enter the Winters JUSD parking lot through the Taylor Street entrance, drive through the parking lot to check-in, pick up their kit(s), and exit on the Grant Avenue side on the parking lot.

Based on the recommendation of Yolo County Public Health, individuals should test three days before returning to school, and again the day before returning to school after spring break. For Winters students, the first test should be given on Friday, April 1, and a second test given again three days later.

An announcement sent on Monday from Winters JUSD said the test kits are being provided to ensure a safe return from spring break, and that “although this testing is optional, testing is highly encouraged.”

Each test kit includes two tests and a letter with instructions on how to use the rapid tests, when to give them and how to report the results.

Yolo County Superintendent Garth Lewis said there is no local or statewide testing requirement to return to school after spring break.

“As students and staff might be exposed to COVID-10 during spring break, we would encourage families to utilize testing to help us keep our schools open and prevent a rise in cases,” Lewis said.

YCOE partnered with the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency and the California Office of Emergency Services to acquire and distribute the test kits to local school districts. The test kits were provided at no cost to school districts.

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View from front lines of COVID

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Opinion, Page 6

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Chuy’s — a favorite familia business

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

Wednesdays Eat Well Yolo Drive-Through Food Distribution, Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. — as supplies last, Winters High student parking lot, off Railroad Avenue.

Thursdays Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m.-as supplies last, RISE, Inc., 200 Baker St. - Rooms 4 & 5, 530-668-0690

Upcoming Wednesday, March 30 Winters Youth Day Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., For Zoom info, send an email request to wintersyouthday@gmail.com Monday, April 4 Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee, 6:30-9 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, email cambios@covalle.net or jesse.loren@cityofwinters.org Tuesday, April 5 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/city-council-meetings_/ Thursday, April 7 Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., School District Office/Zoom Meeting info, check https://bit.ly/ WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySite “Remembering Monticello” Exhibit Grand Opening, 7 p.m., Winters Museum, 13 Russell St.

Library Services Winters Library Curbside Pickup, Winters Community Library, Tuesday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 1-5 p.m.

Winters Library Open to Public, Winters Community Library, Mon/Wed: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue/Thu: 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. , Sat: 1–5 p.m.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Gaby, Mondays, 6:30-7 p.m., https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/569996903 Mother Goose on the Loose with Ms. Sue, Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m., https://yolocounty.zoom. us/j/98471793400 Winters Storytime with Friends, first and third Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., https://yolocounty.zoom. us/j/87905414092 Virtual English Conversation Group, Tuesday, 2-3 p.m., One time registration required: Contact Nancy Pacheco 530-666-8019 or nancy.pacheco@yolocounty.org

Community Testing Visit the Winters JUSD COVID Clinic page to register Winters JUSD Office Building, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1–3 p.m.

Winters Community Library, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

No registration required Healthy Yolo Together Walk-up Testing, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9–11 a.m., Winters Community Center

Ongoing Winters Friends of the Library meeting, first Monday, 7 p.m., Meeting details: https://wfol.org/ Winters Music Boosters meeting, second Monday, 7-8 p.m., Meeting details check: https://www. musicboosterswinters.org/ Winters Senior Foundation Chair Yoga Class for Seniors, Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.) Outdoor Storytime in the Garden, Second Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Winters Library Teaching Garden (Weather permitting) Bilingual Storytime in the Garden, Fourth Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Winters Library Teaching Garden (Weather permitting) Winters Museum, Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 13 Russell St. Winters Senior Foundation Game Days, Thurdays, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.) Winters Open Mic, third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 6 p.m.), 22 Main St. Democracy Winters meeting, first/third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-Noon, Meeting details in newsletter, contact info@democracywinters.org All You Need is Love Romance Book Club, Second Saturday, 4 p.m., Hooby’s Brewing Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: » St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St. (back entrance) Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m. and Fridays, 7-8 a.m. » Yolo Housing office building, 62 Shams Way: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m.

For almost 20 years, Chuy’s Taqueria has been serving up authentic Mexican food that many would describe as ‘oh-so-delicioso.’ While Winters is lauded for its Main Street cuisine, the darling of Railroad Avenue has family flavor that’s easily made it one of the town’s most popular restaurants.

When he was 17, Jesus “Chuy” Salazar worked at a taco stand in Mexico City.

There, he honed his culinary skills and took them with him when he moved to California.

He worked hard in the Winters’ fields, saved up money and eventually opened El Verduzco in Dixon.

“We had other restaurants in the past. My dad started them up and sold each of them to his brothers to help bring the family over and give them jobs.

So, we ended up in Winters and that’s the one he ended up keeping,” said Chuy’s daughter Gaby Salazar. “Me and my brother are pretty much the managers here in town. I also have twin sisters helping out doing schedules and helping in the front of the restaurant.

There’s a total of six kids, so my dad was covered for employees for a while.”

With her older brother now teaching music in LA and older sister managing Gott’s Roadside in San Francisco, the Salazar children grew up learning and earning work ethic in their father’s restaurants.

Doubtless, these years of hard work yield customer service as authentic as the food.

“It comes down to the family portion of it all. Since it’s a family business, people can see how we try to deliver our customer service in a personal way rather than corporate,” said Salazar. “We want to make sure everyone’s food is coming out fresh too because it’s our name and reputation we’re serving. And for us kids, we can’t let our dad down either.”

Chuy’s had to endure the challenges of the COVID pandemic just like every other

Jesus “Chuy” Salazar stands in front of his Chuy’s Taqueria food truck.

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Martha Salazar, center, is surrounded by her children, from left: Andres, Gaby, Karla, Diana Isabela and Alex. business in Winters. However, Salazar’s father always had a knack for trying new things, and it’s this creativity that helped keep the restaurant afloat while weathering the pandemic.

“My dad has a lot of passion for cooking. When he’s not working on Monday’s, he’ll get the family together and cook us a meal. His go-to is called birria,” Salazar said explaining the innovation. “Friends and family would ask him to make it all the time, so he finally decided to add it to the menu and it’s pretty much all we sell on Tuesdays with our special.

Just trying new things and creativity got us through Covid.”

Although Gaby and her family are Dixon natives, there’s plenty she enjoys about running a restaurant in Winters.

“I don’t live in Winters but

working at the restaurant I’ve met a bunch of people and it’s cool getting to know them and share stories with them, and them with me,” Salazar said about their hometown connection that goes beyond Winters.

“In Winters there’s a lot of people from my dad’s hometown of Jesus Maria, Jalisco, Mexico.

They come and support a lot and we serve a lot of the same flavors from their hometown.”

This family flavor can be found in more than just Chuy’s Taqueria in Winters. There’s also a food truck one can follow on Instagram @chuystacotruck as well as the restaurant itself @chuystaqueria_winters.

So, if one wants to indulge in delicious Mexican cuisine while supporting a generational family business, just head down to 208 Railroad Ave. and taste a Winters favorite.

Yolo Food Bank feeds Winters & beyond

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer With 10,000,000 pounds of food distributed annually, the Yolo County Food Bank is bolstering the county communities’ quality of life. As Winters is one of those communities that benefit from this nonprofit’s work, perhaps it’s time to feed into this organization’s vision.

The Yolo Food Bank’s genesis begins in 1970. At the time, it was a just a volunteer program until 1988 when the first employees were hired, and it officially became a food bank.

“In the 90’s we joined what is now known as the Feeding America Network which is a national network that’s a governing institution food banks partner with. And today, we remain the only food bank in Yolo County,” explained Yolo Food Bank Director

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Yolo Food Bank staff and volunteers distribute food to Yolo County residents at the Winters High School food distribution site. of Communications and Marketing Maria Segoviano. “We have two distribution sites in Winters. One every Wednesday at the high school and another we have twice a month at RISE, Inc.” With 25 different sites in their network, the Yolo Food Bank requires no proof of income, registration or citizenship. All they need to know are

how many people are in one’s household.

When COVID hit, however, the organization didn’t close down, they doubled down in their efforts to keep Yolo County fed.

“Food assistance levels skyrocketed,” recalled Segoviano.

“We went from serving 20,000 people per month to 60,000 when Covid hit. We also went from 4,000 pounds of

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Yolo Food Bank staff doubled in their efforts to keep Yolo County fed when COVID hit.

food pre-COVID to giving 10,000 pounds in 2020, then 12,000 pounds per month in 2021.”

While quantity of food is taken care of, the Yolo Food Bank doesn’t skimp on the quality and nutritional value of their food.

To do so, they collaborate with local farms, businesses as well as retailers like Nugget Market and Trader Joe’s. This all in an effort to see their new vision come to nutrition fruition.

“At the moment, we’re developing a nutritional policy that will guide procurement and distribution in the future so we can provide food at the highest quality that’s also nutritionally sound and healthy,” said program coordinator Matthew Hanson. “We’re also beginning to make progress in offering food distributions

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B2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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7 East Main St., Ste. C Winters, CA 95694 530.795.4000 Camelot Winters, Inc.

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NEW ON THE MARKET: Suisun Valley Tuscan Villa Estate property with two luxurious homes set on one of a kind picture perfect 20 acre gated property. The main home built a few years ago boasts the highest quality materials such as reclaimed antique rough sawn pine beams, travertine and marble flooring, fireplace in living room and bedroom, oversized windows, soaring ceilings, elegant formal dining area, and gourmet chef’s dream kitchen. Two opulent bedrooms, and a regal office that can be used as a third bedroom, huge laundry room and 3 car garage. Beautifully landscaped, show-stopping entertainers patio and outdoor kitchen overlooking the infinity pool/spa and incredible views. Detached second home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, built in 2014, travertine floorings, open floor plan, multiple outdoor areas, beautifully landscaped. These homes are very private, show immaculately, have owned solar, two tesla charging stations and water filtration system.

List price $6,950,000.

NEW ON THE MARKET: 20 Beautiful Acres Off Pleasant Valley Road in Winters Rolling hills, fabulous view, existing well. Call Jean DeLeonardi for a private viewing at 707-684-9351. List price $650,000.

NEW DEVELOPMENT: Cottages In Winters - ONLY 2 HOMES LEFT! Welcome to Charming Historical Winters. This is a new development of 6 homes, 5 are the same floor plan approx 1800 sq. ft., the larger home is approx 2120 sq. ft. The features of these homes are an open great room floor plan, with attached one car garage and driveway parking, large inside laundry room. Each home has its own modern design package of wood, tile and carpeting, kitchen, bath counters and cabinets, lighting, ceiling fans, pulls for the cabinets, back splashes, shower tile and paint selections. In addition the home has a solar and fenced yard. Close to downtown, enjoy shopping, restaurants, parks, Putah Creek and wine tasting.

Completion is scheduled for end of February, first of March 2022.

Down Payment Assistance available for qualified buyers. List price $535,000.

CALL JEAN FOR MORE INFORMATION. “Committed to building strong client relationships based on trust, respect and hard work.”

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1423 Yukon Street, Davis G • $1,275,000

PENDIN 123 Westwood Court, Winters • $1,049,000 OL3 D 4 beds,S 3 baths, car garage.

1109 Entrada Drive, Davis • $698,000 D 1,155 sq. ft.

3 beds, 2 baths, 2 carL garage, SO 4284 Putah Creek Road, Winters • $1,300,000 LD2 car garage.

14 acres, 3 beds, SO2 baths, 4319 Redbud Place, Davis • $1,485,000 D sq. ft.

L3,674 4 beds,S 4O baths, 44498 N. El Macero Drive, Davis • $1,025,000 D sq. ft.

L2,397 4 beds,S 3O baths, 444761 Garden Court, El Macero • $755,000 D sq. ft.

L1,633 3 beds,S 2O baths, 983 Pierce Lane, Davis • $1,317,000 D sq. ft.

L2,789 4 beds,S 3O baths, Dixon • $1,050,000 LD Oacres S32+ 5808 Nicholas Lane, Dixon • $995,000 LD 4 beds, 3 baths, sq. ft., 25 acres SO2,536 822 W. Main Street, Winters • $631,496 D L2,778 sq. ft.

4 beds,S 3O baths, 708 Ivy Court, Winters • $544,000 D sq. ft.

L2,406 4 beds,S 3O baths, 114 Almond Drive, Winters • $469,500 D sq. ft.

L1,671 3 beds,S 2O baths, 2537 Centennial Drive, Woodland • $763,000 D sq. ft.

L2,935 4 beds,S 3O baths, 2373 Castle Pines Way, Woodland • $520,000 D O2Lbaths S 4 beds, 415 Baker Street, Winters • $479,000 D & dryer hook up inside.

Duplex. Both units 2 beds,S 1O bath,L washer 115 Abbey Street, Winters • $509,000 LD& dryer hook up and carport.

SOwasher Duplex. Both units 2 beds, 1bath, 210 Edward Street, Winters D sq. ft.

L2,024 6 beds,S 3O baths, 4 beds, 3 baths, 2 car garage, 2,748 sq. ft..

If you’re thinking about buying or selling your home, I can help.

David Lorenzo Your local real estate expert

CARRION PROPERTIES Residential, Commercial & Agricultural Real Estate

John M. Carrion, Owner/Broker CA DRE #: 00970701

RECIPIENT OF THE YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS 2012, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 2017 MASTERS CLUB AWARD IN RUMSEY. Three residences on 21 acres with great views and privacy nestled between canyons and close to recreation, main Highway and Cache Creek Casino within a short drive. Live on main house rent the others! Seasons pond. Offered at $1,299,000.

Call NOE 530-383-1185.

IN WOODLAND. 4 beds, 2 baths. Nice home. Call Chuck for details 530-908-4657. Offered at $499,000.

2 BED, 1 BATH FIXER ON 5 ACRES. Newer well.

Shop. Just oustide of Winters. Offered at $649,000.

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Located right across the street from the .Winters Hotel. Currently being used as a smog/mechanic shop.9600 square foot lot! $995,000.

ONE-OF-A-KIND COLONIAL STYLE HOME IN WINTERS. Walking distance to beautiful downtown Winters. 4 bed, 2.5 bath. Nice detached 3-car garage. Offered at $1,049,000.

IN WOODLAND. 3 bed, 2 bath. Offered at $469,000.

3 BED, 2 BATH, walking distance to downtown.

Offered at $560,000.

ENJOY THIS AWESOME private backyard with built in pool. 4 bed, 2.5 bath in a great location. Walking distance to beautiful downtown Winters. $669,000.

15.96 ACRES. 8 acres of 4 year old English walnuts.

The rest is cleared for more trees and a home site.

Amazing views of the mountains. Offered at $629,000.

IN WOODLAND. Established neighborhood. 4 bed, 2 bath. Really clean. $449,000.

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220238 03/18/2022 kqualm, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: SOMRED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES Physical Address: 140 B STREET, STE 5, #23 DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) SADIYA ALILIRE 1701 ARENA DRIVE DAVIS, CA 95618 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 03/01/2022 s/ SADIYA ALILIRE Official Title: PRESIDENT 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, kqualm, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2022 #108 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2022-222 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: FNU Marhaba filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name FNU Marhaba to Proposed name Marhaba Sharifi THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 4/26/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 10 Room: The address of the court is Yolo Superior Court 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Winters Express Date: February 17, 2022 Samuel T. McAdam Judge of the Superior Court Published March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220181 03/04/2022 kqualm, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Flatland Construction Physical Address: 404 Niemann St. Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Flatland Construction CA, Inc. 404 Niemann St. Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 01/28/2022 s/ Michael Nelson Official Title: President Corporation Name: Flatland Construction CA, 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, kqualm, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2022 #107 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (“Council”) of the City of Winters (“City”) will hold a Public Hearing on April 25, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, online via Zoom, concerning proposed increases to certain miscellaneous fees and charges for services or regulatory activity provided by the City ("Fees"). Members of the public may participate in the meeting by logging on to the Zoom meeting listed below.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86205973361? pwd=d1YyYmVxeldXcEpjbDUxeFR5MFhoQT09 Meeting ID: 862 0597 3361 Passcode: 036514 At the public hearing, members of the public will be afforded an opportunity to make oral or written presentations concerning the proposed new Fees. All interested persons may present oral comments and information at the Public Hearing or may submit written comments and information to the City Council at any time prior to the hearing by delivering them to the City Clerk’s Office.

The data supporting the Fees is available for review at City Hall, located at 318 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694, during regular office hours.

Any further information may be obtained by contacting the Finance Department for the City at (530) 794-6700.

Published on: March 23, 2022 and March 30, 2022

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220147 02/23/2022 Iramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: JACOB'S PAINTING Physical Address: 734 FARRELL STREET WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) JACOB TORRES 734 FARRELL STREET WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 02/09/2022 s/ JACOB A. TORRES III 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, Iramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220157 02/25/2022 kquam, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Realty World-Camelot Winters, Inc Physical Address: 7 E. Main St., Suite C Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Realty World-Camelot Winters, Inc 7 E. Main St., Suite C Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 01/19/2022 s/ Sandra T. Vickrey Official Title: President Corporation Name: Realty World-Camelot Winters, 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: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2022 #97

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220129 02/14/2022 kquam, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: BLUE RIDGE LAND AND CATTLE Physical Address: 25398 COUNTY ROAD 92E WINTERS, CA 95694 Mailing Address: PO BOX D WINTERS, CA 95694 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) AMY GUNN EDWARDS 25398 COUNTY ROAD 92E WINTERS, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ AMY GUNN EDWARDS 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: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2022 #98

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220194 03/09/2022 dho, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE Physical Address: 105 RIVERVIEW COURT WINTERS, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) PETER SPAHR 105 RIVERVIEW CT. WINTERS, CA 95694 2) JANIS OFFERMAN 105 RIVERVIEW CT. WINTERS, CA 95694 Business Classification: A Married Couple Starting Date of Business: 06/30/2021 s/ Peter Spahr Janis Offerman 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, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2022 #101

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220141 02/17/2022 kquam, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Orchard Machinery Exports Physical Address: 424 3rd St. #73232 Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Oshawa Inc. 1705 Hampton Drive Davis, CA 95616 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: s/ Eugenio F. Santelices Official Title: CEO Corporation Name: Oshawa 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: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 #89

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220169 03/01/2022 Iramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: ESDM With Sara Physical Address: 639 Foxglove Circle Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Sara Pro 639 Foxglove Circle Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ Sara French Pro 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, Iramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 #90

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220201 03/09/2022 mlindstrom, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: DigiStream Professional Services Physical Address: 417 Mace Blvd., J-129 Davis, CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Venture Management Specialists, Inc. 417 Mace Blvd., J-129 Davis, CA 95618 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ Casey Gibson Official Title: Secretary Corporation Name: Venture Management Specialists, 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, mlindstrom, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2022 #96

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220151 02/24/2022 dho, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: EAST WEST TRADING COMPANY Physical Address: 1059 COURT STREET, SUITE 115 WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 481 YOLO, CA 95697 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): ARTIFACT VENTURES INC. 1059 COURT ST. STE 115 WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ NICOLE KUMATA Official Title: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS Corporation Name: ARTIFACT VENTURES 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, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 #88

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2022-19 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ADRIAN JOSE GUTIERREZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name LAYLA NICOLE LEAL MARQUEZ to Proposed name LAYLA NICOLE GUTIERREZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 4/19/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 9 The address of the court is Yolo Superior Court 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Winters Express Date: March 8, 2022 Daniel M. Wolk Judge of the Superior Court Published March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2022 #101

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220214 03/14/2022 dho, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: OMICS PRESS Physical Address: 810 LINDEN LANE DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) ERIC HARVEY 810 LINDEN LANE DAVIS, CA 95616 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ ERIC HARVEY 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, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2022 #103 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220203 03/10/2022 dho, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: ILLUMINATION VACATIONS Physical Address: 798 W. MAIN ST. WINTERS, CA 95694 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 1148 WINTERS, CA 95694 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) STACEY M RISHEL 798 W. MAIN ST. WINTERS, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 03/01/2022 s/ STACEY M. RISHEL 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, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2022 #99 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220077 02/01/2022 kqualm, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: De Sousa's Furniture Physical Address: 2435 West Capitol Ave. Suite C West Sacramento, CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) DFR Inc. 2435 West Capitol Ave. Ste. C West Sacramento, CA 95691 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 10/28/2016 s/ Jitendra Prasad Official Title: CEO Corporation Name: DFR 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, kqualm, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 #87 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220200 03/09/2022 mlindstrom, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: IN THE BLACK FINANCIALS Physical Address: 1448 WILLOW SPRINGS DRIVE WOODLAND, CA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) EMILY ANN SCHUTZMAN 1448 WILLOW SPRINGS DRIVE WOODLAND, CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 03/09/2022 s/ EMILY ANN SCHUTZMAN Official Title: PRESIDENT 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, mlindstrom, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2022 #100

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TREES Continued from Page 2 important that they’re planted far enough apart so they don’t adversely affect surrounding plants. In addition, wide trees that are planted too close together can make the landscape appear crowded, taking something away from its aesthetic appeal.

• Growth rate: Growth rate is an important variable because it can affect how quickly homeowners will see changes in their landscapes.

Homeowners who want to plant for privacy can consider trees with quick growth rates or purchase more mature trees that are already near full growth. Those who are not in need of instant transformation can try trees with slower growth rates, which the ADF notes typically live longer than fast-growing species.

• Requirements: Different trees require different amounts of sun and moisture and different soil components to thrive. Homeowners can have their soil tested to determine which trees will thrive in it. Local garden centers can be a great resource for homeowners who want insight as to which trees will thrive in their local climates.

Trees serve many functions on a property. Choosing the right trees for a landscape requires careful consideration of a host of variables.

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Civil Code Section 798.56a and California Commercial Code Section 7210 that the following described property will be sold by Country Villa Mobile Estates (Warehouse) at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, or a cashier's check payable to Country Villa Mobile Estates, payable at time of sale, on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at the following location: 26262 County Road 21A, Space 24, Esparto, Ca 95627 Said sale is to be held without covenant or warranty as to possession, financing, encumbrances, or otherwise on an "as is," "where is" basis. The property which will be sold is described as follows: Manufacturer: Skyline Trade Name: Skyline Year: 1978 H.C.D. Decal No: AAV9812 Serial No.: 01748156 The current location of the subject property is: 26262 County Road 21A, Space 24, Esparto, Ca 95627.The public auction will be made to satisfy the lien for storage of the above-described property that was deposited by Janet Bragg aka Janet Dae Bragg, Charles Bragg, Arthur S. English, and Ellen English with Country Villa Mobile Estates. The total amount due on this property, including estimated costs, expenses and advances as of the date of the public sale, is $6,232.15. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien on the property, together with the cost of the sale. Dated: March 16, 2022 Hart Kienle Pentecost By: Vickie Chan Authorized Agent for Country Villa Mobile Estates Contact: Julie Rosario (714) 4328700 (IFS# 25419 03/16/22, 03/23/22)

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Prayer through application to the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all my roads So that I may obtain my goal, You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. In this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you even in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. DGM

SUMMONS FAMILY LAW FILED JAN 24 2022 CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT BY: C. WEST, DEPUTY CLERK NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (NAME): Adam Ross Smith You have been sued. Read the information below).

Petitioner's name is: Mollie Kay Duncan Smith CASE NUMBER: 198972 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legals Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE—RESTRAINING ORDERS: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

1. The name and address of the court are Shasta County Superior Court 1500 Court St., Rm. 319 Redding, CA 96001 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: Mollie Kay Duncan Smith 595 Rafael St. Redding, CA 96002 530-921-0242 Date JAN 24 2022 Clerk, by C. West, Deputy STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life, and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

NOTICE-ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California.

Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800-3001506.

WARNING-IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

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B6 — Winters Express, Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Express Yourself Life is good, just turn off the evening news

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s we start gathering in larger groups, the first thing people ask is: “How are you doing?”

My response is: “It is a good time to be retired.” What I find interesting is that it isn’t just small talk, they really expect an answer.

People are smiling again and it is great to be out and about.

Some people are still wearing mask, but I’ve decided that I’m done with masks, unless a business insists on their customers wear

one, I’m maskless.

I recently went to two funerals and everyone seemed glad to be able to attend.

It was mentioned that this is the first time St. Anthony Parish Hall has been used in a couple of years. Even the hall seemed glad

to be open, all clean and bright. I would like name tags on everyone, but I’m getting used to introducing myself to people that I haven’t seen in decades. Not that I have changed, but I don’t want to put them in an awkward situation of

not knowing to whom they are talking.

What I find interesting is that the men are all grey, or bald, while the women still have their original hair color, or have turned into blonds. During COVID, some women did decide that they had enough with hairdressers and turned natural, a decision that I agree with. Maybe they had the time to let their hair grow out without having to be seen in public, or, maybe they thought

that no one would recognize them while wearing a mask as their hair turned grey.

If you don’t think we have it made living in the United States, just watch a few minutes of the evening news.

Our problems are all small compared to what is happening in Europe. Millions of refugees are pouring out of Ukraine as the Russian military continues bombing civilian targets. Isn’t that the definition of a war crime? It looks

a lot like films from WWII and Vietnam. It is hard to believe that this is still happening in 2022.

Ukraine is fighting for their freedom and we sit here watching from the comfort of our easy chair. I’m not sure exactly how many arms we are sending to Ukraine, but I would like to think that we are emptying out our armories. It looks like the Ukrainian army is getting more and more

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Gramps walks the walk Gramps says Having received a Taco Bell gift card for Christmas I decided to head up the road and order a couple of tacos and a bean burrito. As I have mentioned the lack of a continuous sidewalk along the three quarter miles from Walnut Avenue to Interstate 505, I felt it was my duty to experience going on foot. It’s always nice to have a companion when walking so I invited Teri to go along with me. Teri is a short-haired German pointer that feels it’s her duty to have a constant tug-of-war while on a leash.

Following protocol to walk against traffic, we stayed on the north side of Grant Avenue.

After passing Lorenzo’s Town and Country Market there is nothing but sloping grav-

eled terrain to walk on until you reach the new sidewalk at the Chevron station.

I felt unsafe walking on the road asphalt, as Teri darts left and right during her tug of war. We were both tuckered out by the time we reached our destination.

We learned that inside dining at Taco Bell is closed so we stood behind the fifth car in line at the drive through. Teri got a few bites of chicken as a reward for her tow service.

Following protocol, we returned on the south side of Grant Avenue, which is some-

what easier as there is a sidewalk at the PG&E training center and hard surfaces extend to the intersection of Main and East Grant. From Main to Morgan the roadside terrain that borders a large field is too steep to walk on and it is necessary to walk on the road asphalt until you reach Morgan Street.

While passing Round Table Pizza I remembered that I was supposed to pick up Greek olives at Lorenzo’s Market for a Nicoise Salad, but the store is on the North

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n March 14, Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry voted against temporarily suspending the gas tax. Had that bill become law, we would have seen an immediate reduction of $0.511 per gallon at the pump. On March 17, she — along with 10 other members of the assembly — proposed a bill to send a $400 gas tax “rebate” to every voter.

The voting record of Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry shows she is more concerned with getting re-elected than the price of gas in California.

Whether you believe gas prices are high because the country from which we import less than 10 percent of our oil from is at war, or you know that gas prices increased the moment

we ceased being a net exporter of oil in 2021, it is more expensive to fill up your car these days. Last week it cost me $73 to fill my tank.

For years we in California have paid over $1.00 more for a gallon of gas than the rest of the Country. Part of this is due to our gas taxes. California adds on $0.511 per gallon, supposedly for roads and bridges though they never seem to get any better.

For historical perspective, the Boston Tea Party was held over a $0.03 tea tax which equates to about $0.99 today,

which puts us $0.48 per gallon away from what was too much for our founding fathers to stomach.

Aguiar-Curry’s social media post touting her proposal claimed this would be funded by the budget surplus, and implied suspending the gas tax would stop transportation projects and the associated jobs.

Apparently, the surplus is unable to be used for transportation projects? I’ll have to break open my accounting textbooks and get back to you on

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Express Yourself The importance of the Freedom of Information Act

By Wally Pearce Winters Elder Day Council Last Wednesday, March 16, was Freedom of Information Day. Why is that date important and what’s the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?

If you don’t know, consider yourself among the many. The average person may’ve not heard of FOIA, and a typical household may-not know how FOIA applies to them, their family and community. The benefits of FOIA are easier information access; greater public awareness of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; enhanced

government efficiency and transparency; greater public participation in government affairs; and enhanced public confidence and faith in government.

Freedom of Information Day is an annual event on March 16, the birthday of the America’s fouth President, James Madison, regarded as the Father of the Constitution and leading advocate and author of the Bill of Rights. Annually, the James Madison Award is presented by the American Library Association on Freedom of Information Day to recognize those individuals or groups that have defended, protected, and

promoted public access to government information and the public’s right to know.

In 1955, FOIA was advocated by Congressman John Moss from California, after a series of proposals during the Cold War led to a steep rise in government’s willful concealment of public information.

Enacted into law on July 5, 1967, FOIA provides the legal right of individuals to obtain access to federal records, except where records are protected from public disclosure by exemptions. It’s often defined as the law that keeps citizens in the know and to

Experience on the front lines during COVID

By Philip Rogers Special to the Express In response to the “I don’t care about Omicron, and neither should you” column by Richard Casavecchia in the Feb. 15 edition of the Express.

Richard Casavecchia, you may not care about Omicron, but I’m sure the families of the 60,000 American people that died in January from or with Omicron cared about their loved ones. Should we ignore the virus that led or contributed to their deaths? Should we stop encouraging vaccination?

My own experience as a Sacramento pediatric ICU nurse is that since July we’ve been

short staffed nearly every single day and have lost many nurses to burnout. We’re only just now — eight months later — getting to a position of stable staffing on our unit after finally being able to hire several travel nurses along with a handful of new staff nurses. We have been far less affected

by COVID than adult units, but have experienced our own surge of severely ill RSV patients in addition to a continuous and significant presence of severely ill pediatric COVID patients.

Travel nurses have been in high demand as many hospitals throughout the country have faced chron-

ic short staffing do to burnout, early retirement, and staff leaving poorly paid positions for highly paid travel jobs (supply and demand at work). Much of the turnover is far beyond what’s normal in the inpatient setting and can be directly or indirectly attributed to the pandemic.

Speaking from my own experience, a one nurse to one patient assignment with an unstable COVID positive patient on a ventilator for 12.5 hours overnight is extremely draining, especially when you’re sweating and dehydrated in your PPE and unable to take a drink of

ensure that their government’s actions stay transparent, and in the best interest and accountability of the public’s eye. That right to know is the foundation of culpability in our democracy, preserves representative government, by and for, all the people. FOIA has been used to expose a wide range of government misconduct and waste, along with threats to the public’s health and safety.

In 1974, after the Watergate scandal, FOIA was amended to force greater agency compliance and was also amended in 1996 to allow access to electronic information.

FOIA only applies to federal agencies and doesn’t create a right of access to records of Congress, the courts, or by state or local governments. Any requests for state or local government records should be directed to the appropriate state or local authority.

Because FOIA does not apply to the public records of states, in 1968, California enacted the California Public Records Act (CPRA), under California Government Code (GC) §6250-6270.

In its declarations, mindful of the right of individuals’ privacy, the California Leg-

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That’s not the answer I wanted…

By Helen Hosier Special to the Express My son was questioning me about a health problem that one of his friends was having. Knowing how much he appreciated this person and that this was a serious situation, I chose the words of my reply carefully; however, I had to be honest. He glanced downward and then said, “That’s not the answer I wanted.”

Have you ever felt that way?

Some situation comes into your life — your own health or that of a friend or family member, financial reverses, something about which you pray and seek God’s help — and the answer you hoped for isn’t forthcoming.

That’s hard, I know, the disappointment, sadness, the questioning — asking the “Why?” question — all the things that crowd into our thinking. What can we do when the heartaches come and everything in us cries out for another answer?

If we were God, we would always say “Yes” to the troubling

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questions. But we’re not God, and unlike God, we don’t know the end from the beginning.

God’s sovereign plan is beyond the limitations of human comprehension. And that’s where our faith comes into play. We can’t see into the future. Faith, believing beyond the optic nerve — believing and trusting beyond what we can see. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Leaning implies putting your full weight on something, resting on and trusting that person.

God knows what is the best outcome.

A friend tells a story of a friend’s son. Whenever her son drove his car, she prayed for angels to surround him and keep him safe. But one night he died in that very car, the victim of a drunk driver. “Where were the

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Express Yourself QUICK Continued from Page 7 supplies from around the world.

From helmets to hand-held rockets, they can use all the help we can send them, short of troops on the ground.

I am having a problem with the world withholding war planes when the Ukrainians desperately need them. Maybe someone can explain to me the difference between sending armed drones, ammunition, anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles, and sending a few dozen fighter jets? I can see not sending our pilots over Ukraine, but why not let Ukrainian pilots fly a few donated fighter jets to defend their country?

It is proof that politicians are stupid when there are still a few

FOIA Continued from Page 7 Legislature declared the public has an inherent right to access of state/local information concerning the people’s business.

This ensures that California residents can use their legal right to access and obtain public records, which presumes all government information and records are available to the public. This access is not just at the state level, it’s at the local level as well, such as Yolo County itself, including any of its four cities.

In its May 28, 2020, decision, the California Supreme Court removed financial barriers to electronic public records. There’s no charge to inspect documents in person and visits should occur during regular business hours as permitted by the public agency. There is however an estimated fee of 10 to 12 cents per page for copies of documents.

Public records are defined as “any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.”

FOOD Continued from Page 8 times. People work and we like to be responsive to those needs in increasing the number of distributions sites and times as well.”

Inflation, however, has taken its place as a new, daunting challenge for the organization and its communities to contend with.

“We’re seeing surge of participation at the WHS site. It’s been increasing the past couple months with gas prices going up and effecting the amount of groceries people can buy,” Hanson said explaining the increase in the community’s need for food. “Last Wednesday, we served 177 families which is an

From helmets to hand-held rockets, they can use all the help we can send them, short of troops on the ground.

all-time high, and there were 164 the week before that.

The numbers have been creeping up since the new year, but the have surged within the last few weeks.”

Like with any nonprofit, of course, there’s always a need for volunteers — especially now with an increasing difficulty to facilitate the communal needs for food. To help, one only needs to visit yolofoodbank. org, complete their online orientation and sign up for any one of the wide varieties of volunteer opportunities within their programs.

Since Winters is known for helping its own, it only fits the neighborly mold to lend a helping hand.

posal is a redistribution of wealth from the poor to the rich. Anyone who can afford a $60,000 – $170,000 Tesla certainly doesn’t need gas tax relief.

But their checks will be funded by people who cannot afford a six-figure electric vehicle.

If you want to fix a problem, you fix the problem. If gas taxes are too high, you don’t send a one-time rebate, you lower the taxes.

Sending checks out in an election year is tantamount to buying votes. We need less Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry and more Mayor Aguiar-Curry.

The overwhelming amount of death in adult ICUs since COVID began contributes to PTSD, burnout and chronic short staffing.

When ICUs are short-staffed, it has downstream effects on lower acuity units. Those units are forced to take sicker patients than they’re trained for and at higher patient-to-nurse ratios ....

were homeless, without a phone to call 911, and unable to reach a hospital. It’s a bad faith argument meant to evoke imagery of war and horror in order to lessen the perception of severity of what has actually happened behind hospital doors, i.e. 1 million excess deaths since COVID began.

If you do not work in a hospital Richard, then I don’t trust you to tell me what the situation in the hospital has been. But since you’re willing to opine on what it’s been like in the hospital, I’ll trust that you work in one and simply have nothing to do with inpatient care.

I am hopeful that the Omicron wave marks the end of the pandemic and a shift to a manageable COVID paradigm for hospitals and society at large. I hope nurses across the country are aware that they’ve been grossly underpaid and working in unsafe conditions. It’s time for other states to implement safe staffing ratios like California has and for nurses to organize to demand higher wages and better working conditions.

Hopefully we never face another pandemic like COVID in our lifetimes and hope-

Continued from Page 6 have to break open my accounting textbooks and get back to you on the logic of that reasoning.

“Let’s get relief out the door to everyone in our state. #GasCashNow,” her post reads.

The hashtag is revealing of the motivations here. Checks from the government during an election year.

Mayor Aguiar-Curry worked on small town issues and supported the local farmer.

Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry seems to value politics over problem solving.

that think Russia is justified in attacking Ukraine. If your politician is one of those that thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin is a genius, or thinks we need to stay neutral, you need to vote them out.

I have two choices to make.

I can either double my blood pressure meds and take a few days off, or I can turn off the television. It is like a car wreck, I just can’t stop watching. To paraphrase President Kennedy, today we are all Ukrainians.

There is a separate category of “purely personal information” that, although it may be in the custody of a government agency, does not fall under the act.

California Government Code (GC) §6255 states an exemption, “The agency shall justify withholding any record by demonstrating that the record in question is exempt under express provisions of this chapter or that on the facts of the particular case the public interest served by not disclosing the record clearly outweighs the public interest served by disclosure of the record.”

The public body must disclose all records in response to a request unless an exemption applies, and then it’s the agencies inherent burden to defend, in writing, that their claim for immunity exists and applies.

Guaranteed, free access to public information enables every citizen, the media and law enforcement, to use records to uncover corruption and malfeasance.

Transparency by government grows the probability of detecting corruptive practices and discovery can be an effective deterrent to current/future public deception.

Suspending the gas tax helps those most impacted by the excessive nation leading California Gas Taxes.

The more you drive the more you save, directly proportional to how much you consume. Tesla drivers get no benefit, and truckers and farmers with large vehicles get the most benefit.

The added value is the cost to farm and transport food would go down as well, which would help hedge against the out-of-control inflation we have had in the past twelve months. We would all save at the pump and in the grocery store.

Aguiar-Curry’s pro-

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FRONT Continued from Page 7 water in your PAPR or N95. It is awful being unable to use the bathroom for six or more hours and knowing that maybe you’ll get one 30 minute break to leave the room, use the facilities, eat and rehydrate, because there’s no one to relieve you.

This scenario is what the adult ICUs have faced night in and night out during each COVID surge.

Oftentimes the previously one-to-one assignments are being made two patient to one nurse or three patient to one nurse assignments across the country. This means when a patient requires a life saving intervention, it can take minutes to don PPE and get in the room when the response should only take seconds with appropriate staffing and a nurse already in the room. These scenarios can and do lead to patient death in an ICU setting.

The overwhelming amount of death in adult ICUs since COVID began contributes to PTSD, burnout and chronic short staffing. When ICUs are shortstaffed, it has down-

SOPHIE Continued from Page 6 North side of Grant.

How do you get across Grant Avenue on foot?

The road is four lanes wide at that location.

An aging gent pushing a grocery cart showed me how he does it. He simply pointed his cart south and commenced walking and the cars stopped. He didn’t miss a step.

Even Teri wasn’t that brave and we walked to the roundabout to cross and retraced our steps back to the market.

Why take all this valuable newspaper space and bore you with this sorry tale? It’s a build up to suggesting a way to complete a safe walkway the length of East Grant Avenue. Despite the claim of a city official that a sidewalk cannot be built because the road is a state highway and everything has to be state approved and meet state specifica-

stream effects on lower acuity units. Those units are forced to take sicker patients than they’re trained for and at higher patient-to-nurse ratios, which further contributes to poor patient outcomes.

The downstream effect continues to the Emergency Rooms where patients in some cases are held for days at a time waiting for an appropriate bed. This has contributed to poor outcomes for non-COVID patients in need of a hospital bed. Emergency rooms have likely been more overwhelmed and chronically understaffed than any other hospital unit.

Frankly, I feel bad for ER nurses, doctors, techs, EMTs and paramedics as they are the true front line in handling sick COVID patients. tions and so on, there is a simple low cost solution. Install a temporary decomposed granite walk, similar to those in Walnut Park, on the privately owned field on the South side of Grant from Main to Morgan. That distance is approximately equal to three city blocks in length. A farmer with a common utility tractor could do it in a couple of days.

Sophie Says I guess Gramps got a little worked up about no walkway on East Grant when a high school teacher told him that some students who live in Yolo Housing miss the opportunity for after-school tutoring because there is no safe way to walk home and they have to catch the school bus. Gramps remembers walking a mile to Richmond High every day, but that was on safe city sidewalks.

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Regarding vaccination, there’s no need to squabble about the effectiveness — the data is abundantly clear that the reduction in hospitalization and severe disease is massive in comparison to being unvaccinated with immune naivety. Any argument against that is willfully ignorant of the data. And at this point in the pandemic, basing arguments on infection rates as opposed to disease is willfully ignorant of what vaccines are designed to do and have always done — prevent severe disease.

I never understood the argument of the pandemic hasn’t been overwhelming because “no one is dying in the streets.”

Why would people be dying in the streets from a respiratory infection unless they

ANSWER Continued from Page 7 angels?” she asked God. Only with the ear of faith could she hear, “They came on a different mission- to carry Brent to the arms of Jesus.” God’s response to us is always “Yes” in respect to His larger purposes and His faithfulness to His promises.

Our painful experiences are occasions for growth — evil is everywhere mixed with good (Romans 8:28) — but it doesn’t mean the event itself is good, only that by God’s grace they are redeemed for good by God. Strength from God comes as we link our weakness to His power, trusting in His sovereignty.

Short answers to tough questions aren’t easy. Simple answers will not suffice.

But what we can remember is that God, our heavenly Father, suffered the death of His only Son, and that He understands our groaning and even our questioning. What He did for

Short answers to tough questions aren’t easy.

Simple answers will not suffice.

Jesus, He will do (is doing) for us. But even Jesus uttered “Why?” (Matthew 27:45). Sometimes we cannot know God’s ways and thoughts (Isaiah 55:8,9). Our wilderness wanderings may find us seeking answers and we might end up saying “That’s not the answer I want.”

Bring your uncertainty to God in prayer; use the Bible as your resource to provide hope and guidance.

As He guides and protects you and your loved ones, you will receive the assurance that His answers will see you through.

Helen Hosier is an accomplished author or more than 70 published books, many newspaper and magazine columns and a former keynote speaker.

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Sat 4/02

Rotary Club of Winters Weekly Lunch

San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON 2022

@ 11am / $25 The original and premier artisan chocolate festival on the West //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Coast takes place this Spring at Dan Hoyle: "Talk To Your the 14th Annual San Francisco In‐ People" ternational CHOCOLATE SALON @ 7pm / $17.50 San Francisco County Fair Build‐ The Marsh San Francisco Main‐ ing, 1199 9th Avenue, San Fran‐ Stage Theater, 1062 Valencia St., cisco. dnaci@aol.com San Francisco @ 12:15pm / $5-$20 Buckhorn, 2 Main Street, Winters

"How Black Mothers Say I Love You"

Saturday Apr 9th

Editor's Voice

@ 3pm / $12.50 Spark Arts, 4229 18th Street, San Francisco

The Unauthorized Rolling StonesTribute to Charlie Watts

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@ 8pm Downtown Theatre, 1035 Texas St, Fair�eld

Gaucho at Brenda's @ 5pm Brenda's French Soul Food, 652 Polk St, San Francisco

Once a popular, local area tribute band, Rudy Colombini’s Unau‐ thorized Rolling Stones now performs at performing arts centers and corporate events nationwide, with a multi-dimensional, battle of the sexes tour //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// through the classic rock years, highlighting not only Stones classics, but other leg‐ "Palace of Trash presents endary acts.

MTV2"

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Betty Buckley @ 7pm / $99 Feinstein's at the Nikko, 222 Ma‐ son Street, San Francisco

David Kalb Photography: "Portraits at The Paint Chip"

@ 4pm Apr 2nd - Apr 30th //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// David Kalb Photography: “Portraits at The Paint Chip”, will be on dis‐ Featured play all of April. To meet David in person, stop by The Paint Chip for an informal artist reception on Sat‐ urday, April 2, from 4-6. The Paint Chip, 217 F Street, Davis. david kalb414@gmail.com, 916-3005680

OASIS, 298 11th Street, San Fran‐ cisco

Brainstory At The Chapel.

Pasquale Esposito: "Il Tempo"

@ 7pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Francisco

San Francisco, California //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7:30pm / $32.50 The So�a, 2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento

Immersive Frida Kahlo San Francisco @ 11am SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

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Featured Ibram X. Kendi @ 7:30pm Jackson Hall - Mon‐ davi Center, One Shields Ave, Davis "Off the Shelf and on the Stage" @ 7:30pm / $14-$15 Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez

@ 7:30pm / $30-$45 Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St., San Francisco

Field Medic @ 8pm Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐ farrell St, San Francisco

Editor's Pick Nat Lefkoff

@ 7:30pm Scarlet's Saloon, 614 Sutter St, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Folsom

"Circle Mirror Transformation"

@ 7:30pm / $18-$30 A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, 1127 Mar‐ ket St., San Francisco

Featured

Immersive Frida Kahlo San Francisco

@ 5:30pm Hooby's Brewing, 9 E Main St Suite J, Winters ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Featured

"Fefu and Her Friends"

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Love and Honey: Love + Honey Duo LIVE!

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@ 12:15pm See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655

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ODC/Dance Presents Dance Downtown 50+ Anniversary Season

Agouti

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Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch + Program

Comedy Congrega‐ tion with Johnny //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Taylor Immersive Frida Kahlo @ 1pm SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

@ 8pm / $15 @ 2pm SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Punch Line Comedy Club Van Ness Ave, San Francisco Sacramento, 2100 Arden //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Way, Sacramento Immersive Frida Kahlo Bob Mould Solo at San Francisco Harlow's San Francisco

@ 3pm SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

Featured

@ 7pm / $17.50 The Marsh San Francisco Main‐ Stage Theater, 1062 Valencia St., //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// San Francisco

@ 7:30pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Amado's, 998 Valencia St, San Francisco

Mon 4/04

Dan Hoyle: "Talk To Your People"

@ 8pm Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Tim Montana @ 7:30pm Folsom Ho‐ tel, 703 Sutter St, Folsom Broadway By Day: Spencer Day in concert @ 8pm / $90 Feinstein's at The Nikko, 222 Ma‐ son Street, San Francisco

Love and Honey: Mraz Brewing Compa‐ ny's Anniversary Party! @ 12pm Mraz Brewing Company, 2222 Francisco Dr #510, El Dorado Hills Pub Golf San Francisco: GolfaCon Pub Crawl 2022 @ 4pm / $25 The Of�cial Pub Golf Crawl in San Francisco! Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk Street, San Francisco. info@crawlsf.com, 415-515-5220

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Sonamó: Live at Off The Grif (Fort Mason) @ 8pm Off the Grid Fort Mason Center Food Spot, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco

KING MALA @ 6:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento

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Kelsy Karter //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 6:30pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Immersive Frida Kahlo San Francisco

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Chaz Cardigan

@ 8pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco

"Circle Mirror Transformation"

Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento

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@ 8pm / $17 SVN West San Francisco, 10 South ODC/Dance Presents Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason St, @ 7:30pm / $25 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Dance Downtown 50+ SF Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "PrEP Play, or Blue //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Anniversary Season mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ Babehoven Parachute" @ 7:30pm / $30-$45 Comedian Aida Rodriguez mento @ 7:30pm Editor's Pick @ 8pm / $15-$28 Blue Shield of California Theater at @ 8pm / $10-$12.50 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub, New Conservatory Theatre Center, Hot Buttered Rum Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Ar‐ "The Soft Solace of a 2708 J St, Sacramento 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Fran‐ @ 9pm 700 Howard St., San Francisco den Way, Suite 225, Sacramento //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Slightly Descended Lost cisco The Green Room Social Club, 251 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Arden Jones Life (Suck It)" //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Main St, Placerville "Circle Mirror Zuma Cuhhz @ 7:30pm / $15-$22.50 @ 8pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Transformation" @ 8:30pm / $20 Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave, Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San Mustache Harbor @ 8pm / $17 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 San Francisco Francisco Rotary Club of Winters @ 9pm Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason St, Mission Street, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Weekly Lunch Vinnie's Bar & Grill, 2045 Mt Diablo SF //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// David Russell, Guitar Roselit Bone @ 12:15pm / $5-$20 St, Concord ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7:30pm / $25 @ 9pm Buckhorn, 2 Main Street, Winters //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Herbst Theatre at the San Fran‐ The Starlet Room, 2708 J St, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Daniel Casares cisco War Memorial Building, 401 Sacramento Salvage Title @ 9:15pm Van Ness Ave, San Francisco Featured //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Featured Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore @ 1pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// St, San Francisco Slow Hand BBQ - Martinez, 601 "Circle Mirror //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Main St, Martinez @ 8pm / $17 Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason St, SF

Aida Rodriguez

Thu 4/07

Fri 4/01

Sun 4/10

Tue 4/05

Transformation"

Murphy's Law

@ 8pm / $17 Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason St, SF

@ 5pm Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento

The Setup at The Palace Theater

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"PrEP Play, or Blue Parachute" @ 8pm / $15-$28 New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Fran‐ cisco

Of�cial Tower of Power Band @ 7pm Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia Street, Vallejo Betty Buckley

Editor's Pick

@ 9:45pm / $25 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐ mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ mento

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Sun 4/03 "Off the Shelf and on the Stage"

Sacra‐ mento River Cats //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// vs. Sugar Boyz II Men Land Featured @ 7:30pm Space Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco Cowboys

@ 7pm / $99 Feinstein's at the Nikko, 222 Ma‐ son Street, San Francisco

One True God

@ 6:30pm The Starlet Room, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Featured

@ 1:30pm / $14-$15 Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez

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Editor's Pick Red's Blues at Father Paddy's - Woodland

@ 6:35pm / $14-$72 Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento Circles Around The Sun

"Circle Mirror Transformation" @ 2pm / $17 Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason St, SF

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Just Joe

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Aida Rodriguez

@ 9:30pm / $25 The Palace Theater (The Speakeasy SF), 644 Broadway Street, San Francisco

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Bray: Solo Acoustic

@ 6pm The Rellik Tavern, 726 1st St, Benicia ARTIST TALK: Liz Hickok in Conversation with Ann Jastrab at CHUNG | NAMONT in Noe Valley @ 6pm San Francisco-based artist Liz Hickok’s in conversation with Ann Jastrab, Executive Director for The Center for Photographic Art. Doors at 6pm, talk begins at 6:30pm CHUNG | NAMONT, 4071 24th Street, San Francisco. info@chung namont.com, 415-795-1643

@ 10pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

ODC/Dance Presents Dance Downtown 50+ Anniversary Season @ 2pm / $30-$45

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Sat 4/09

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St., San Francisco

Fight For Air: Climb San Francisco

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@ 8am Join the �ght for healthy lungs & clean air, when you step up for the Fight For Air Climb in San Fran‐ cisco. This unique vertical race is like no other, and a challenge you will never forget. 555 California St, 555 California Street, San Fran‐ cisco. Britte.Harder@lung.org, 510-982-3054

Gaucho at Brenda's @ 5pm Brenda's French Soul Food, 652 Polk St, San Francisco

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Featured

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AMERICAN BONSAI ASSOCIATION, SACRA‐ MENTO'S 62nd ANNUAL BONSAI SHOW & SALE, APRIL 9 & 10, 10AM - 4PM

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Dan Hoyle: "Talk To Your People"

Apr 9th - Apr 10th ABAS'S 62nd ANNUAL BONSAI @ 7pm SHOW & SALE FEATURES A Leanna @ 7pm / $17.50 Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub, LARGE EXHIBIT OF BONSAI, "Nun‐ The Marsh San Francisco Main‐ Crawford: 2708 J St, Sacramento //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// DAILY DEMONSTRATIONS, BON‐ Stage Theater, 1062 Valencia St., sense" The //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// SAI/BONSAI RELATED ITEMS FOR San Francisco "Circle Mirror Presented Kyle Gass Gospel SALE, WORKSHOP & DAILY RAF‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Transformation" by @ 7:30pm FLES IN A BEAUTIFUL INDOOR/ Babehoven Song and @ 8pm / $17 Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, OUTDOOR VENUE. Shepard Gar‐ @ 7:30pm Missouri Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason St, SF Tailgatin' Sacramento den & Art Center, 3330 McKinley Amado's, 998 Valencia St, San //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Street Tour //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Boulevard, Sacramento. bread Francisco Dance Fridays - Live Salsa Theatre @ 7pm crust@comcast.com, 916-929An Evening With Lindsey //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Band and Dancing with @ 2pm / $12 2106 Journey Coffee Co., 896 ODC/Dance Presents Buckingham Orquesta Somos el Son, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Downtown Theatre, 1035 @ 7:30pm / $69.50-$129.50 Alamo Dr B, Vacaville Dance Downtown 50+ Bachata, Dance Lessons Texas Street, Fair�eld Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon ABAS 62nd ANNUAL Anniversary Season Vanessa Bousay in "H2O" @ 8pm / $10-$37.74 Street, San Francisco BONSAI SHOW & SALE, @ 7:30pm / $30-$45 "Circle Mirror @ 7pm / $12.50 Dance Fridays - San Francisco's //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Blue Shield of California Theater at April 9 & 10, 10AM-4PM OASIS, 298 11th Street, San Fran‐ Transformation" Hottest Salsa and Bachata Dance Lindsey Buckingham Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, @ 10am cisco @ 2pm / $17 Club, LIVE Salsa Band, 3 Dance @ 7:30pm 700 Howard St., San Francisco Apr 9th - Apr 10th ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason St, Rooms, Bachata Dance Floor, Be‐ Palace Of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ABAS'S 62nd ANNUAL BONSAI SF Tasha Layton ginning Dance Lessons with no Lyon St, San Francisco SHOW & SALE WILL INCLUDE A //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Gaucho at DecoDance @ 7pm partner or experience required. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// LARGE COLLECTION OF MAGNIF‐ @ 7:30pm Journey Downtown, 308 Main St, "PrEP Play, or Blue Dance Fridays, 550 Barneveld, San ICENT BONSAI, DEMONSTRA‐ DecoDance, 1160 Polk St, San Steve Gunn w/ Jeff Parker Vacaville Parachute" Francisco. info@dancesf.com TIONS, WORKSHOP, & RAFFLES Francisco @ 8pm ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 2pm / $15-$28 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// IN A PLEASANT INDOOR /OUT‐ The Chapel, 777 Valencia Street, Rhett Walker: The Gospel New Conservatory Theatre Center, Steve Lucky & the Rhumba DOOR VENUE AT SACRAMENTO'S San Francisco "PrEP Play, or Blue 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Fran‐ Song and Tailgain' Tour Bums featuring Miss Car‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// McKINLEY PARK. Shepard Garden cisco @ 7pm Parachute" men Getit: Steve Lucky & & Art Center, 3330 McKinley Boule‐ Killer Whale //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Journey Downtown, 308 Main St, @ 8pm / $15-$28 the Rhumba Bums First Fri‐ "The Soft Solace of a vard, Sacramento. breadcrust@ @ 8pm Vacaville New Conservatory Theatre Center, days @ Club Deluxe in SF comcast.com, 916-929-2106 Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Fran‐ Slightly Descended Lost //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 8pm San Francisco cisco Jesse Daniel Life (Suck It)" Club Deluxe, 1511 Haight St, San //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 10th Annual Tomato Plant @ 7:30pm @ 2pm / $15-$22.50 Francisco Nightcap: Drag Cabaret "Everything's Coming Up Sale - UC Master Folsom Hotel, 703 Sutter St, Fol‐ Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 8pm / $17 som Barbara" Gardeners 0f Napa County San Francisco "PrEP Play, or Blue Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 8pm / $39 @ 10am mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ Parachute" Feinstein's at the Nikko, 222 Ma‐ It's Tomato Time! Come to the UC Summer Dean ODC/Dance Presents mento @ 8pm / $15-$28 son Street, San Francisco Master Gardeners of Napa County @ 7:30pm Dance Downtown 50+ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// New Conservatory Theatre Center, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 10th Tomato Plant Sale -- choose Folsom Hotel, 703 Sutter St, Fol‐ Anniversary Season 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Fran‐ Magic Fusion Starring from 27 varieties! We have 2 sale som Menno de Jong - Farewell @ 2pm / $30-$45 cisco ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// days -- Online sale is April 3 and David Goldrake Tour - Menno Solo Blue Shield of California Theater at //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// the In-Person Sale is April 9. 1710 @ 9pm / $32-$42 San Francisco Gay Men's @ 10pm Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Soscol Ave, 1710 Soscol Avenue, The Loft Theatre, 1001 Heavenly Comedian Aida Rodriguez Halcyon SF, 314 11th St, San Fran‐ Chorus 700 Howard St., San Francisco Napa. napamastergardeners@ Village Way, South Lake Tahoe @ 9:45pm / $10-$12.50 cisco @ 7:30pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// gmail.com, 707-253-4221 Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Ar‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Editor's Pick //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// den Way, Suite 225, Sacramento Ness Ave., San Francisco @ 8pm Father Paddy's, 435 Main St, Woodland

Wed 4/06

Fri 4/08

Bar & Grill

VANNER

STORYTELLERS

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra

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Zeker: Oliver Heldens

@ 10pm 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St, San Francisco

@ 2:30pm Lucca Bar & Grill, 439 1st St, Beni‐ cia

@ 6pm Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐ farrell St, San Francisco

@ 6:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento

@ 2pm Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco

@ 7:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Michelle Lambert: Lucca

Cydeways

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