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S E RV I NG TH E W EST S AC R A M E N TO R E G I O N S I N C E 19 6 4 57th Year • No. 34
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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Residents Urged to Get Tested and Vaccinated as Cases of COVID-19 Variants Rise in Yolo County As more cases of the COVID-19 variants are identified in Yolo County, residents are urged to test regularly and get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible. During the first week of April, two-thirds of Yolo County positive cases analyzed genetically were the B.1.1.7 variant, though the B.1.351 and P.1 variants have also been detected in California and locally. These variants spread more easily, may cause more severe disease, and may be resistant to available treatments. For reopening to continue safely, it is vital to prevent spread of these variants. Testing is a critical tool in controlling the spread of COVID-19. Testing is the only way to know how much COVID-19 is actually present in any given community, since many people infected with coronavirus have no symptoms. By identifying positive individuals and asking them to isolate at home, testing stops viral spread. Testing also allows the public health department to monitor for variants and gauge the success of vaccination efforts. Unvaccinated residents are strongly encouraged to get tested on a regular basis. This includes those
participating in in-person learning. Free testing is widely available in Yolo County through OptumServe, with locations in West Sacramento, Winters and Woodland, as well as through Healthy Davis Together. More information about testing options can be found at: http:// covidtesting.yolocounty.org/. Vaccination is another critical tool control the spread of COVID-19. Residents are recommended to get vaccinated as soon as possible, especially now that residents 16 and older are eligible in Yolo County. Current data show that the COVID-19 vaccines protect residents from circulating strains, including variants, significantly reducing the chance of getting severely ill or dying from COVID-19. All of the COVID-19 vaccines currently available have been shown to be safe and effective, with rare cases of serious side effects, and are free for all residents. The more people who are vaccinated, the harder it is for COVID-19 to spread. The best vaccine to get is the first one offered to you. For more information about vaccine options in Yolo County,
visit: www.yolocounty.org/ coronavirus-vaccine. Businesses and organizations that plan to host indoor private events or indoor live events and performances, including concerts, sports competitions, wedding receptions, or proms, need to be particularly cautious in light of spreading virus variants. Organizers of these events are encouraged to require all attendees of such events to show proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test. Rapid antigen tests at the door of such events are an option to ensure guests are not infected with coronavirus. “Total new cases of COVID-19 in Yolo County are holding steady, but this is falsely reassuring,” said Yolo County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson. “The steady total masks a concerning increase in cases caused by more infectious variants. These same variants have caused tremendous surges in other counties and other states. To avoid a surge that could overwhelm the health care system and cause more COVID deaths, we need to be extra careful right now. Getting vaccinated and getting tested regularly until you are
vaccinated are the best defenses, along with wearing masks, staying 6 feet away from people you don’t live with, and choosing an outdoor activity whenever possible.” With the State’s announcements that larger gatherings and indoor private events can start April 15 and the Blueprint tiers may potentially cease June 15, it is now more important than ever that residents stay vigilant to prevent a surge in cases. Residents should continue following these health and safety measures: Wearing a face covering when in public Practicing physical distancing with others not in your household Avoiding large gatherings Opting for outdoor activities versus indoor activities For more information about Yolo County’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution process, visit www. yolocounty.org/coronavirus-vaccine. Residents can also call Yolo 2-1-1 for resource information. For additional updates follow Yolo County on Facebook at: https:// www.facebook.com/YoloCounty/ or Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ YoloCountyCA.
New West Sacramento Public Dock Completed Boaters will now have access to amenities in the Washington and Bridge Districts West Sacramento’s public dock along the River Walk has been completed and is expected to open to boaters later this spring.
The beautiful dock, located in front of the Ziggurat and directly across from a companion dock in Old Sacramento was made possible in part through a California State Parks Division of Boat-
ing & Waterways grant to the City. The dock will serve as a new gateway to West Sacramento restaurants, businesses and the River Cats Stadium. To commemorate the new
docks, the cities worked with British artist Joshua Sofaer to create colorful landmarks that would bind the two cities on the river.
Yolo County Children’s Alliance Hosts First Vaccination Clinic for Underrepresented Communities in West Sacramento The State of California and Yolo County have been distributing vaccines widely, and YCCA, in coordination with Yolo County, held the first vaccination clinic in West Sacramento with an outreach focus on the Bryte and Broderick neighborhoods, distributing 542 vaccines. (West Sacramento, CA) On Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. the Yolo County Children’s Alliance, in partnership with Yolo County, District 1 Supervisor, Oscar Villegas, the City of West Sacramento, and Holy Cross Church, held West Sacramento’s first widely attended vaccination clinic, distributing 542 first-dose vaccines to residents in the 95691 and 95605 zip codes who were over 18 years old. The outreach for this vaccination clinic focused on the Bryte and Broderick communities. In these neighborhoods, many of the residents may not be English-speaking, or may have limited access to internet or technology. To remove any cultural, language, or technological barriers and encourage residents to get vaccinated, YCCA and Yolo County distributed flyers in various languages, and CDC information about the vaccine, to clients of the Yolo County Children’s AlliSee Vaccines, page 2
THIS ‘n’ THAT
Refresher Riding Lessons, West Sac?
BY CAROL BOGART In a West Sac twist on the ‘over the hill gang’ – a bunch of us (let’s say ‘not teenagers’)
are chomping at the bit (couldn’t resist – ha ha) to ride a horse again!! A ‘retired, and not on a horse for 40 years’ Southport resident got this going in a post on Nextdoor. IMMEDIATELY, literally scores of others said, “me, too!” (and some are younger) I am, at 72, quite a bit further over the hill than most. Were it not for embracing my second childhood, I likely would accept I’m not likely to ride a horse again.
However. I want to. But, like many who want to do this, I no longer have a horse. Some programs let you lease a horse and tack, month to month. As for me, I feel like, if I could master my 4-H horse, I can ride darn near anything. If I take lessons, I’d rather it be the same horse each time and, eventually, we’d go on trail rides. So, I’ve invested a lot of hours researching whether anyone in or near West Sac offers re-
fresher lessons for adults. One, in Woodland, has you to sign a liability waiver first. Maybe they all do. No problem. Sign me up! I don’t doubt I’m over-confident and have to accept I could get hurt, but here’s a snapshot of my experience with Ringo. He didn’t like the cinch. He didn’t like the bit. He did, however, like his stall. My parents watched See This ‘n’ That, page 9
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1967 PHOTO BY LLOYD BOGART Carol on her 4-H horse, Ringo. (Note: no saddle.)
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