Winters Guide & Chamber Member Directory

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WELCOME

Welcome

Winters is a very special place to everyone who lives or works here. “Paradise” and the “greatest place on Earth” have been some of the ways residents have described Winters. While that may sound like hyperbole, there is something special about a place where people have lived for generations. Parents raise their kids here and after those children leave home to go to college or to start a new career, they inevitably come back to Winters to raise their own families. Agriculture has been a part of Winters history since the beginning, and it still is. There is fertile farmland between just about anywhere and Winters. Mariani Nut Company holds a prominent place in Winters. The company has grown and produced some of the very best almonds and walnuts in the State of California for over 50 years. Award winning wineries call Winters home and the local farm to fork cuisine changes with the season.

Arts, music, festivals, dining, tasting, shopping, theater and the most spectacular lighted tractor parade happen all around the Historic Downtown, which is the unofficial gathering place for visitors and residents alike.

Like everywhere, growth is coming to Winters, but the 2.9 square mile footprint will assure the small-town atmosphere continues. New housing has been added throughout the years but always includes plenty of green space and family friendly parks. Early mornings and evenings are dominated by walkers and their dogs while bicyclists love the miles of relatively flat country roads. With Berryessa Lake just a few miles from town and Lake Solano County Park even closer, outdoor recreation can be found nearby for whatever sport or relaxation you have in mind.

There isn’t a better time to relocate a business to Winters. Opportunities abound on Grant Ave. with new development within close proximity to the 505 freeway. Grant Ave is also HWY 128, the Wines to Waves Highway, which travels through four Counties from Winters to Mendocino through one of the most fertile wine regions in the State.

Winters is short drive, 38 minutes, to Sacramento, an hour and 13 minutes to San Francisco, an hour from the Napa Valley and an hour to the Sierra Nevada foothills, making it central for doing business or for entertainment of all kinds. On behalf of the Winters District Chamber of Commerce, we look forward to sharing our small town with you. Come stay, play and discover why Winters is the perfect place to call home, grow your business and put down roots. We know you will love it as much as we do!

www.winterschamber.com

WINTERS CHAMBER Board of Directors

Chris Calvert BOARD CHAIR

Rachel Woods TREASURER

Belyn Lee SECRETARY

Jack Vickrey BOARD MEMBER

Jason Jurado BOARD MEMBER

Lindsay Ancora BOARD MEMBER

Rody Bouchouy BOARD MEMBER

Michael Gradl BOARD MEMBER

Sue Moualim BOARD MEMBER

CMP

Why WINTERS

It’s all about BUSINESS

by Sean Quinn Solano Economic Development Corporation

On a recent warm morning, my wife and I went kayaking at Lake Solano County Park to enjoy paddling the calm waters and take in the amazing views. After kayaking, we headed into Winters for lunch at one of the great restaurants that are located in the historic downtown. As we walked to the restaurant, there was someone plating guitar and singing on the porch of a coffee place, with a small crowd enjoying the music and their coffee. It was such an amazing day.

Winters has retained its historic charm and rich agricultural history. When William Wolfskill received a land grant in 1842, in and around present-day Winters, his brother planted orchards and vineyards. Today, orchards and vineyards are still productive in the rich farmlands surrounding the community. In 1875 the arrival of the railroad helped put Winters on the map.

Today, Winters is still on the map due to a thriving food scene, with pizza cooked outdoors, tapas, farm to fork and the famous Buckhorn Steakhouse. On weekends, bicyclist congregate in Winters. It has a burgeoning tourism scene and opportunities for new residents and businesses.

For those looking to move to Winters, it offers a small-town atmosphere that is very walkable. The population of Winters was 7,618 in 2021, growing 5% in one year. While this made Winters the fifth fastest-growing city in California, it still honors its small-town roots and great architectural bones.

Roughly, two-thirds of those who live in Winters own a home. Most residents commute out of Winters to jobs in Solano County and other parts of Yolo County. Conversely, most people who work in Winters commute from somewhere else.

Winters charming and historic downtown provides unique shopping, excellent restaurants and wine tasting rooms. There are also a number of craft

There is new commercial development at the intersection of I-505 and East Grant Avenue. Potential new retail and commercial businesses should note that Winters residents have the highest median household income of any incorporated city in Yolo County. Opportunities abound in Winters.

The 40-acre Pacific Gas and Electric natural gas vocational training center has over 200 people on-site every day, including almost 150 people being trained. This has created new commercial activity, including a new 3-story 72 room Fairfield Inn. In 2019, Hotel Winters opened offering 70 rooms and a charming Italian restaurant on the ground floor.

Winters offers land that can be used to develop commercial uses benefitting residents and visitors, along with land to promote economic development that

Largest employers

creates sustainable jobs and enhances the local economy.

Putah Creek, which runs along the city limits of Winters, was the inspiration for the song Green River by Credence Clearwater Revival. John Fogerty, said he wrote the song about “ a place I used to go as a kid on Putah Creek near Winters. I have a lot of happy memories there”.

Winters is a growing community that retains its small-town feel. It is well planned and offers both prospective new residents and businesses an opportunity to prosper and create happy memories.

The number of employed residents in Winters grew from 3,268 in 2015 to 3,624 in 2019. This represented a 10.9% increase. Estimates from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) put the number of employed residents at 3,600 for 2020 and at 3,700 for 2021, representing an estimated 13.2% increase in employed residents since 2015 and a 2.1% increase since 2019.

EMPLOYED RESIDENTS

*Employment Figures

The number of employed residents in Winters grew from 3,268 in 2015 to 3,624 in 2019. This represented a 10.9% increase. Estimates from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) put the number of employed residents at 3,600 for 2020 and at 3,700 for 2021, representing an estimated 13.2% increase in employed residents since 2015 and a 2.1% increase since 2019.

Location Quotient (LQ) is a measure of the concentration of a particular industry in a region, such as Winters, relative to a larger area such as the county, state or country. This analysis shows that Agriculture/Animal Extraction sector is the strongest industry, with a concentration seven times the national average. Construction is a close second and having the largest employment and largest industry growth in Winters. Lodging and Food Services, while not incredibly concentrated, have exhibited high growth as well.

Several industry sectors are not very concentrated in Winters, and declining. They include Professional/Scientific/Technical Services, Administrative/support/Waste Management Services and Wholesale Trade. Manufacturing has shown a significant decline, going from highly concentrated to one of the lowest concentrated. Healthcare/Social Assistance/and Educational Services are in the middle of the pack in terms of concentration. However, with the recent

Location Quotient (LQ) is a measure of the concentration of a particular industry in a region, such as Winters, relative to a larger area such as the county, state or country. This analysis shows that Agriculture/ Animal Extraction sector is the strongest industry, with a concentration seven times the national average. Construction is a close second and having the largest employment and largest industry growth in Winters. Lodging and Food Services, while not incredibly concentrated, have exhibited high growth as well. Several industry sectors are not very concentrated in Winters, and declining. They include Professional/ Scientific/Technical Services, Administrative/support/Waste Management Services and Wholesale Trade. Manufacturing has shown a significant decline, going from highly concentrated to one of the lowest concentrated. Healthcare/Social Assistance/and Educational Services are in the middle of the pack in terms of concentration. However, with the recent opening of a new medical facility in Winters, employment in this sector should increase. Retail Trade, Warehousing and Transportation, Finance/ Insurance and Public Administration employment sectors are showing modest growth.

1. Mariani Nut Company

2. Winters Joint Unified School District

3. Buckhorn Steak & Roadhouse

4. Double M Trucking 5. City of Winters

the Woodland

AWARD-WINNING EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS

Look for the Winters High School Future Farmers of America

AWARD-WINNING EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS

Look for the Winters High School Future Farmers of America

California State Fair Gold Medal Extra Virgin Olive Oil and our products at our favorite Winters establishments; Turkovich Family Wines Tasting Room, Pacific Ace Hardware, and Steady Eddy’s Coffee House, all in Downtown Winters! Also, at the Woodland Farmer’s Market (https://www.thewoodlandfarmersmarket.org/) Saturday

California State Fair Gold Medal Extra Virgin Olive Oil and our products at our favorite Winters establishments; Turkovich Family Wines Tasting Room, Pacific Ace Hardware, and Steady Eddy’s Coffee House, all in Downtown Winters! Also, at the Woodland Farmer’s Market (https://www.thewoodlandfarmersmarket.org/) Saturday

our products at our favorite Winters establishments; Turkovich

3946

530.304.2605

Wines Tasting Room, Pacific Ace Hardware, and Steady Eddy’s Coffee House, all in Downtown Winters! Also, at the Woodland Farmer’s Market (https://www.thewoodlandfarmersmarket.org/) Saturday

for the Winters High School Future Farmers of America

AWARD-WINNING EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILS

Look for the Winters High School Future Farmers of America

products at

our favorite Winters

California State Fair Gold Medal Extra Virgin Olive Oil and our products at our favorite Winters establishments; Turkovich Family Wines Tasting Room, Pacific Ace Hardware, and Steady Eddy’s Coffee House, all in Downtown Winters! Also, at the Woodland Farmer’s Market (https://www.thewoodlandfarmersmarket.org/) Saturday

9:00 AM in front of the Woodland Library on First Street and by mail order at https://ciarlofruitnut.com or phone (530) 304-2605.

9:00 AM in front of the Woodland Library on First Street and by mail order at www.ciarlofruitnut.com or phone (530) 304-2605.

9:00 AM in front of the Woodland Library on First Street and by mail order at https://ciarlofruitnut.com or phone (530) 304-2605.

3946 Ciarlo Lane, Vacaville • 530.304.2605 • patcalvert@ciarlofruitnut.com

530.304.2605

patcalvert@ciarlofruitnut.com

530.304.2605 patcalvert@ciarlofruitnut.com

California State Fair Gold Medal Extra Virgin Olive Oil and

Family

Chris Calvert with Mel and Pat Calvert with Bravo. Kimber (A Neighbor) Photo Bombed.

Chris Calvert with Mel and Pat Calvert with Bravo. Kimber (A Neighbor) Photo Bombed.

Sales & Use tax

Transient Occupancy Tax

One way to track visitor activity in Winters it to analyze Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Winters collects a 12% TOT rate for anyone who lodges overnight. Until 2019, due to a lack of overnight accommodations, TOT was not a historically significant revenue source for the city. In 2019, Hotel Winters opened. The property includes a 70-room hotel space, with 10,500 square feet of retail/commercial space. It was temporarily closed for four (4) months in March of 2020 due to pandemic restrictions but has since reopened and is now fully operational. With the opening of a new three-story, 72 room Fairfield Inn, the city is projecting a large increase in TOT taxes. This translates into estimating substantially more overnight visitors staying in Winters, with more TOT taxes collected and continued economic growth.

Transient Occupancy Tax

Sales tax for Winters is derived from one percent (1%) of the sales price on taxable products sold within the city. Sales tax is a good indicator of economic activity. Sales tax revenues for Winters have dropped since the high that was seen in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Subsequent years have been impacted by COVID-19 economic affects and restrictions on businesses. Winters is projecting an increase in sales tax revenues in the 2021-2022 fiscal year as businesses are able to operate with fewer restrictions. The current sales tax rate in Winters is 7.25%, which is the lowest sales tax rate in unincorporated Yolo County, and also the lowest in the region.

Transient Occupancy Tax

One way to track visitor activity in Winters it to analyze Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Winters collects a 12% TOT rate for anyone who lodges overnight. Until 2019, due to a lack of overnight accommodations, TOT was not a historically significant revenue source for the city. In 2019, Hotel Winters opened. The property includes a 70-room hotel space, with 10,500 square feet of retail/commercial space. It was temporarily closed for four (4) months in March of 2020, due to pandemic restrictions, but has since reopened and is now fully operational. With the opening of a new three-story, 72 room Fairfield Inn, the city is projecting a large increase in TOT taxes This translates into estimating substantially more overnight visitors staying in Winters, with more TOT taxes collected, and continued economic growth.

One way to track visitor activity in Winters it to analyze Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Winters collects a 12% TOT rate for anyone who lodges overnight. Until 2019, due to a lack of overnight accommodations, TOT was not a historically significant revenue source for the city. In 2019, Hotel Winters opened. The property includes a 70-room hotel space, with 10,500 square feet of retail/commercial space. It was temporarily closed for four (4) months in March of 2020, due to pandemic restrictions, but has since reopened and is now fully operational. With the opening of a new three-story, 72 room Fairfield Inn, the city is projecting a large increase in TOT taxes This translates into estimating substantially more overnight visitors staying in Winters, with more TOT taxes collected, and continued economic growth.

WINTERS INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT

CONSUMER SPENDING

Consumer Spending; 1, 3, 5-mile Radii

Sales tax for Winters is derived from one percent (1%) of the sales price on taxable products sold within the city. Sales tax is a good indicator of economic activity. Sales tax revenues for Winters have dropped since the high seen in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Subsequent years have been impacted by COVID-19 economic affects and restrictions on businesses. Winters is projecting an increase in sales tax revenues in the 2021-2022 fiscal year as businesses are able to operate with fewer restrictions. The current sales tax rate in Winters is 7.25%, which is the lowest sales tax rate in unincorporated Yolo County, and also the lowest in the region.

Sales tax for Winters is derived from one percent (1%) of the sales price sold within the city Sales tax is a good indicator of economic activity. Sales Winters have dropped since the high seen in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. been impacted by COVID-19 economic affects and restrictions on businesses. projecting an increase in sales tax revenues in the 2021-2022 fiscal yea to operate with fewer restrictions. The current sales tax rate in Winters lowest sales tax rate in unincorporated Yolo County, and also the lowest

The largest employers in Winters are reflective of these employment sectors.

The largest employers in Winters represent the agriculture, government and hospitality sectors. Similarly, the largest employment sectors for Winters’ residents are agriculture, construction, education, healthcare, and lodging/restaurants (accommodations/food service). Agriculture, construction and lodging/restaurants are the fastest growing of its industries.

Sales tax for Winters is derived from one percent (1%) of the sales price on taxable products sold within the city Sales tax is a good indicator of economic activity. Sales tax revenues for Winters have dropped since the high seen in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Subsequent years have been impacted by COVID-19 economic affects and restrictions on businesses. Winters is projecting an increase in sales tax revenues in the 2021-2022 fiscal year as businesses are able to operate with fewer restrictions. The current sales tax rate in Winters is 7.25%, which is the lowest sales tax rate in unincorporated Yolo County, and also the lowest in the region.

Sales tax for Winters is derived from one percent (1%) of the sales sold within the city Sales tax is a good indicator of economic activity. Winters have dropped since the high seen in the 2018-2019 fiscal been impacted by COVID-19 economic affects and restrictions on projecting an increase in sales tax revenues in the 2021-2022 fiscal to operate with fewer restrictions. The current sales tax rate in Winters lowest sales tax rate in unincorporated Yolo County, and also the

Sales tax for Winters is derived from one percent (1%) of the sales price sold within the city Sales tax is a good indicator of economic activity. Sales Winters have dropped since the high seen in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. been impacted by COVID-19 economic affects and restrictions on businesses. projecting an increase in sales tax revenues in the 2021-2022 fiscal yea to operate with fewer restrictions. The current sales tax rate in Winters lowest sales tax rate in unincorporated Yolo County, and also the lowest

from one percent (1%) of the sales price good indicator of economic activity. high seen in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. economic affects and restrictions on businesses. tax revenues in the 2021-2022 fiscal yea restrictions. The current sales tax rate in Winters unincorporated Yolo County, and also the lowest

Consumer Spending; 1, 3, 5 -mile Radii

Commuting

Of the 2,503 residents of Winters who commute outside the city for work, they commute to the following cities:

• Vacaville: 270 (10.8%)

• Fairfield: 178 (7.1%)

• Davis: 224 (9.0%), with 102 (4.1%) going specifically to UC Davis

• Woodland: 117 (4.7%)

• Dixon: 68 (2.7%)

• West Sacramento 37 (1.5%)

Of the 1,190 outside individuals who work in Winters, they come from the following cities:

• Woodland: 187 (15.7%)

• Vacaville: 90 (7.6%)

• Davis: 81 (6.8%)

• Dixon: 70 (5.9%)

• Fairfield: 50 (4.2%)

• West Sacramento: 14 (1.2%)

Sixty-three and a half percent (63.5%) of all jobs in Winters are filled by people who live outside of the community. Of the 1,874 jobs in Winters, 1,190 people commuted to Winters for work. Conversely, 2,503 residents of Winters commute outside the city for work, or about 78.5% of employed residents. 684 people are employed and live in Winters, or 21.5% of all employed residents of the city.

Of the 2,503 residents of Winters which commute to work outside the city, 624 work elsewhere in Yolo County, or about 19.6% of all employed residents and 24.9% of commuting residents. A slightly higher

percentage work in Solano County, at 673 residents, or 21.1% of employed residents and 26.9% of commuting residents.

On the other side, 507 of the 1,190 of the jobs within Winters are filled by commuters from elsewhere in Yolo County, accounting for 27.1% of all workers within the city and 42.6% of all outside workers. 275 are from Solano County, accounting for 14.7% of all workers within the city and 23.1% of all outside workers. Yolo County and Solano County are first and second place respectively for workers employed in Winters, with the places flipping for commuting residents.

Zoning Districts

City of Winters - Zoning Districts

City of Winters - Zoning Districts

R-R Rural Residential

PQP Public/Quasi-Public

P-R Parks and Recreation

O-S Open Space

A-1 General Agriculture City Limits

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Contact Information

Alcohol and Beverage Control, ABC www.abc.ca.gov

916-419-1319

Department of Tax & Free Administration www.cdtfa.ca.gov

800-400-7115

Joining the Chamber means your business becomes part of a greater network of businesses and business resources. Whether your business is a startup or already established in the community, businesses benefit from the wealth of information provided by the Chamber. This includes information regarding new and existing funding sources, regulations that affect business, and education for employees and employers. Chamber members can grow their following as well as reach more customers through the Chamber website, newsletter, and social media platforms. Chamber members may also take advantage of numerous networking opportunities during mixers and events.

State Board of Equalization

www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/sutprograms.htm

800-400-7115

Franchise Tax Board

www.ftb.ca.gov

US Department of the Treasury home.treasury.gov

Cal Savers www.calsavers.com

OSHA

www.dir.ca.gov/dosh

If you are part of a non-profit organization, business or are an individual that is interested in becoming an ambassador or volunteering at the Winters Visitor Center, contact the Chamber office to join our team!

800-852-5711

202-756-6468

855-650-6916

510-286-7000

Did you know that the Winters District Chamber of Commerce;

• Is an active business partner for our member businesses.

• Is an active member of the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board and Committees.

• Is an ROC (Reinventing our community) member of the Yolo County Cohort, a program of the Federal Reserve Bank. The cohort is made up of organizations and businesses working to address issues affecting farm workers and their families.

• Actively explores opportunities for new businesses to relocate to Winters.

• Engages Chamber members and others to assist businesses with Economic Development.

• Provides information and assistance through partners for workforce development, business education, funding opportunities, and information on the latest regulations that affect business.

• Provides the most bang for your buck advertising through individual listing pages on the Chamber website, newsletter access, banner advertising on both the website and newsletter, social media posts and more.

• Can provide connections to help foster relationships to grow your business.

US Immigration & Naturalization Service egov.uscis.gov/office-locator/#

800-375-5283

US Immigration & Naturalization Service https://egov.uscis.gov/office-locator/#/ 800-375-5283

Employment Development Dept EDD edd.ca.gov ..........................................

888-745-3886

• Provides our members countless opportunities to network and sponsor to get the word out about what your business does and stands for.

• Is an advocate for your business to Local and State Government entities.

• Promotes your business through direct referrals.

• Offers your business opportunities to serve on the Chamber Board and Committees to be part of the decision-making process.

• Is responsible for the Winters Visitor Center.

Air Quality Management District Yolo /Solano

www.ysaqmd.org

530-757-3650

Department of Fair Employment and Housing

www.dfeh.ca.gov

800-884-1684

Secretary of State - Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings

www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/businessentities

County Clerk/ Recorder www.yolorecorder.org

Cal Gold Permit Assistance www.calgold.ca.gov

916-653-6814

530-666-8130

Business Resources

CITY OF WINTERS

Zoning & Signage

Planning Division

(530) 794-6718

Business License Records .......... 530-794-6711

Water & Sewer Services

Public Works

Building Permits

530-795-4291 (office)

Building Division 530-794-6708

Fire Prevention

Information/Inspection

Winters Fire Department 530-795-4131

Police Regulations/Public Safety Issues

Winters Police Dept. 530- 795-2261

www.kuic.com GOLD

LEVEL INVESTOR

ACCOUNTING & TAX PREPARATION

CARBAHAL & COMPANY, AAC

1107 Kennedy Pl., Ste. 5, Davis, CA 95616-1273 (530) 758-8111 www.carbahal.com

HRB & ASSOCIATES, INC.

207 1st St. Winters, CA 95694-1920 (530) 795-1283 www.hrbai.com

NITZKOWSKI TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES

2043 Anderson Rd., Ste. A, Davis, CA 95616-0676 (530) 758-2500 www.richnitzcpa.com

ADVERTISING, MARKETING & MEDIA

ALPHA MEDIA

555 Mason St., #245, Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 446-0200 ...............................www.kuic.com

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT

725 Main St., Ste. 222, Woodland, CA 95695 (530) 406-6226 www.dailydemocrat.com

YOUR TOWN MONTHLY

555 Mason St., #250, Vacaville, CA 95688-4637 707-448-6446 www.yourtownmontly.com

WINTERS EXPRESS

13 Russell St, Winters, CA 95694 530-795-4551 www.wintersexpress.com

BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

YOLO COUNTY

Health Permits ............................... 530-666-8646

Environmental.Health@yolocounty.org

Environmental Health Services

530-666-8646

Environmental.Health@yolocounty.org

Weights & Measures weightsandmeasures@yolocounty.org

Business Property Statement

530-666-8135

yoloassessor_5@yolocounty.org

BUSINESS RESOURCES

ADOBE

345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110-2704 408-753-5826 ..............................www.adobe.com

CIMICO SIGNS

620 Davis St., Ste. B, Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 447-1500 www.cimicosigns.com

CITY OF WINTERS

318 1st St., Winters, CA 95694-1923 (530) 795-4233 www.cityofwinters.org

EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS

7 East Main St., Ste. E, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-3929 www.edwardjones.com

L/D AVIATION (404) 775-6367 ldaviation.net

SACRAMENTO VALLEY SBDC

1792 Tribute Road 4th Fl., Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 655 -2100 x811 www.sacramentovalleysbdc.org

WINTERS PRINTING COMPANY

13 Russell St., Winters, CA 95694 (530) 304-0508

business.winterschamber.com/directory/Details/ winters-printing-company-881920

ZEN BUSINESS

5511 Parkcrest Dr. Suite 103, Austin, TX. 78731 512-765-4985 www.zenbusiness.com/california-llc

FARM CREDIT WEST

440 Pioneer Ave., Woodland, CA 95776-4905 (530) 666-3333 ............... www.farmcreditwest.com

FIRST NORTHERN BANK

48 Main St., Winters, CA 95694-1723 (530) 795-4501 www.thatsmybank.com

TRAVIS CREDIT UNION

One Travis Way, Vacaville, CA 95687 707-469-1688 www.traviscu.org

YOLO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

168 E Grant Ave., Winters, CA 95694 (530) 668-2700 www.yolofcu.org

INSURANCE

ANDY PIGNATARO STATE FARM 104 Browns Valley Pkwy., Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 452-9599 www.andypignataro.com

ROHWER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 275 N. 1st St., Dixon, CA 95620-3027 (707) 678-9216 ............ www.rohwerinsurance.com

PHONE & INTERNET

ASTOUND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

4120 Citrus Ave., Rocklin CA 95677 (916) 375-5620 www.astound.com

BUSINESS Starting a business

Starting a business is an exciting time. Access to critical resources can make the difference between a smooth start and a bumpy ride. There are many steps to consider, including writing a solid business plan, deciding on a business entity, developing a relationship with a local

banker, accountant/tax preparer, and insurance agent, site selection, licensing, workforce and much more. The Winters area has great resources to assist you in every aspect of starting your new business including; the Sacramento Small Business Development

Center (SBDC), SCORE and Yolo Works! These organizations offer 1:1 counseling and a wealth of resources to guide you through the process from business plan to expansion. Their services are free and will be the best money you never spent.

Doing Business in Winters

A good rule of thumb before you sign a lease or contract is to contact the City first! Whether you are moving from one location to another or starting from scratch, you need information regarding zoning, permitting, signage and accessibility regulations. These can potentially cost thousands of dollars over budget if a lease has already been signed and can be part of the lease negotiations before you enter into a contract.

Apply for City Business Certificate/ Sign Up for City Services

The City of Winters requires all businesses to obtain a city license prior to the opening of your business. The annual fee for a city license is $89 and is renewed January 1 of every year. The city provides water and sewer service.

Contact City Hall for more information.

www.cityofwinters.org

Business Resources

Whether you are seeking one on one advice, workforce information, tax information, training, or other assistance, the following organizations provide information and expertise usually without cost.

Winters District Chamber of Commerce

Joining the Chamber means your business becomes part of a greater network of businesses and business resources.

For more information about the Winters District Chamber of Commerce see page 14 www.winterschamber.com 530-795-2329

Yolo Works!

“YoloWorks! - Yolo Works connects Yolo County job seekers to Yolo County jobs.  If you are a business looking for qualified workers or are a job seeker seeking employment, visit the Yolo Works! website for more information for free resources and assistance. The link will take you to the Yolo County portal where you will find a complete set of employment tools for job seekers. Search jobs, create résumés, find education and training. Employers can find candidates, post jobs, and search labor market information. https://www. yoloworks.org

Sacramento Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) The Sacramento Valley SBDC provides businesses with no-cost one on one advising, classes and workshops. In addition to assisting startups, Sacramento Valley SBDC also offers technical assistance to existing and expanding businesses. Stay up-to-date with grants and funding programs available for your business!

www.sacramentovalleysbdc.org

Yolo County Economic Development Division

The Yolo County Economic Development Division is another great source for business owners. Beyond permits, the Yolo County website’s Economic Development page offers Tools for Business. The Toolkit walks you through the process of starting and growing your business and provides links to organizations with valuable information. www.yolocounty.org

Scan the QR code at the top of this page for additional business tools.

Partners (from left): Manny Carbahal, John Carbahal, Stephanie Carbahal Adamo, Jennifer Nitzkowski and Steven Willhoff

San this QR code to review additional tools for business, including many helpful links on the path to starting your own business.

MOVE AROUND ON THE BLUE BAR TO USE

The Mariani Nut Company

When you’re in Winters, it’s hard to believe that it shares a whole lot in common with the Silicon Valley. But before it became the global center for high technology and innovation, the Silicon Valley was home to several of the farming families that now farm in the 3 County area around Winters.

The Mariani family started life in America generations ago when Grandpa Jack came from Yugoslavia/Croatia in the 1900’s. Working as a laborer, he saved enough to buy a farm and nurtured it into a flourishing operation in the Silicon Valley, raising prunes and apricots. As the Silicon Valley began to grow, farmers began to look for alternative areas to farm. They found the ideal location in the northern central valley. There was plenty of fertile, vacant land and for the Mariani’s, the community of Winters provided the perfect place to put down roots, so to speak.

They brought the crops they had been farming in the Silicon Valley to the Winters area, which consisted of prunes and stone fruits initially. Through the years, the crops started to change. Walnuts were added initially with almonds coming later. Today, almonds and walnuts make up 90% of crops farmed by the company, but there is a diversity of other crops that make up the final 10%. As the company grew, it divided into a farming side and a processing side with facilities in downtown Winters, just over the 505 freeway and the new Buckeye plant, which is also on the eastern side of the 505.

The outstanding quality of almonds, walnuts and other crops produced in the Winters area can be attributed in no small part to the advantage of having some of the best soil and water in a three-county area.

On a recent visit to the facilities, it was very interesting to see the streamlined

and intricate process the various nuts go through before they end up in the familiar packaging we see in our local grocery store. Receiving, fumigating, separating out sticks and leaves, determining requirements for each type of nut, storage, packaging and seasoning all go through rigorous quality standards to assure the end product is the very best in the world.

A good portion of the nuts are shipped in bulk. Some of these nuts are used by company’s such as See’s Candy, Mars, Planters and other familiar brands as well as cereal and ice cream producers. California actually supplies 86% of the world’s almonds, which are popular due to their versatility. Almonds can be flavored, made into butter and milk and are a good source of protein. According to John Rodriguez, Mariani Nut Farm’s Grower Representative and Winters resident, “Almonds are the best, perfect, portable protein. They are versatile, you

can flavor them, and they have a long shelf life.”

The Mariani Nut Company celebrated 50 years in business in 2022. In an industry that faces challenges due to water, labor, and energy, celebrating 50 years is a very big deal. When asking what has made Mariani a success for all these years Jeff Simmons, Mariani’s Operation Manager spoke about relationships.

“Relationships are everything. The Mariani’s have long term relationships with customers, growers, fiber suppliers, and the family is loyal to those relationships and hold them to a higher standard. Relationships are part of the company’s core values. It comes up in almost every conversation and is a personal connection that the family and employees are expected to have and represent the company in the best light.”

John Rodriguez added “Farmers respect the integrity of the Mariani family. Farmers have a lot of options to market their products. Bottom line and return is a piece but it’s the integrity of the Mariani family. A lot can go wrong in farming and to know that you are selling to the Mariani family means a lot to a lot of people. Just the way they conduct themselves made that possible. A 50-year history in the community of doing what they say and being good people,”

When asked about advice John would give for a new business to get through lean times. “Best tool. Lean on your people. It’s amazing what our people can do. They’ve had some pretty strong headwinds as a company and as an industry and if it weren’t for the people who work for the company and work for the family supporting those people then we wouldn’t be in the position we are in. I always comes back to the people and the relationships the company has built with those people. It’s kind of incredible what the people wearing the Mariani hat will do for this company.”

It truly is a family company that retains its core values. To date, five generations of the Mariani family have been involved in the company’s operations. This hands-on philosophy is a big part of the company’s success. The culture of the

company is responsible for the loyalty they have built which helps keep retention of employees high.

One of the values of the company that Jeff loves is that they’re constantly seeking talent. “They are constantly seeking people with integrity, and when they see it and want it, they are persistent and will go after that and not let those opportunities pass by. I think the company is always seeking more talent and looking in the community for what they can do to develop people. If there are people that want a job, this family steps up and gets them a job.” The company also seeks to promote from within and supports the community by seeking out local talent.

Some people who are working at Mariani Nut Company have had grandparents who worked for the company and are now 3rd generation employees. In a community as small as Winters, this is something to be very proud of. Mariani’s offers internships for college students and upskills a lot of their employees into management or supervisory positions. In fact, many of the family farms in Winters upskill and train from within so their employees learn more of the operational side of farming and harvest. That’s what’s nice about a family farm. It’s more personal than a number or resume. People can still go from the bottom to the top with just hard work.

“I think that is unheard of. Where your grandchildren are working at the same place were your grandparents worked.” states Lori Baylor, Grower Relations Manager who has worked for the company for 35 years.

“They offer fantastic benefits. Anything you see in other places, in some cases Mariani Nut Company will do better. So, this small community is being offered really amazing jobs not just from a culture perspective but from a financial perspective as well.” Jeff commented.

Even with all of that, hiring and retaining a quality workforce is harder than ever.

“Relationships are everything. The Mariani’s have long term relationships with customers, growers, fiber suppliers, and the family is loyal to those relationships and hold them to a higher standard.”

Jeff Simmons, Mariani’sOperationManager

struggling to attract workers. It’s important to note that a career at Mariani Nut Company does not necessarily mean that sorting nuts is the only career path.

Technology, automation, and robotics are just some skills that are involved in farming but social media, finance, marketing are also just as important. Agricultural companies are comprised of literally every position that any large organization would have.

Lori thinks it’s important to let FFA and 4H students know that “Farming isn’t just about animals and growing. Ag law, is a whole separate thing now. Most people don’t realize in Winters that Mariani has an entire IT team. There are those kinds of jobs. The assumption in general population that farming is working on the ranch or sorting nuts or things like that.”

Huge challenges face family farming

quate water, energy, and labor. There is competition for the aquifers from which farmers pump their water. Cyclical weather patterns have always been an issue but the changing climate is creating new challenges like excessive heat, in recent years, has affected the quality of the product or freezing temperatures that are unseasonable or are longer in duration.

There is a lot of global competition for walnuts. Mariani Mut Company has set themselves apart with the highest and best quality California walnuts. The rest of the world is starting to grow better quality and the average age of a California walnut tree is rising which compound the issues facing the California walnut farmer. The consensus is that tree nuts in the California landscape will change drastically in the next 10 years.

Part of the reason is that high quality walnuts are being grown in other parts of the

world. California growers are presently asking themselves how to get a premium price for California walnuts in order to get a return that will cover the costs to farm them. According to Lori, “The price of the walnut to the grower, what we’re able to pay based on what we’re able to sell it for, because of global competition is below the cost to produce the walnut. It’s the lowest price in 20 years.”

According to John, “The curve of a walnut tree as far as production goes is: Year 9 – 15 production is 6 – 7000lbs per acre. At .50/lb., the return is $3500. A farmer can cover the cost if they are not carrying debt. Once the trees are done doing 3000lbs per acre, which a lot of the orchards around Winters do, trees will start coming out. As far as replanting, you can’t put walnuts back in the ground where walnuts have been because the new trees will be eaten by a sub colony of semitones, little feeder bugs that can feed on big trees but they will also damage young trees, so they can’t grow.”

“Almonds, Pistachios, prunes, and tomatoes can take their place. 40 years ago, the orchard you see now may have been tomatoes so things go full circles. Walnuts are a tough to farm right now.”

The Covid economy has also hurt farming. “It’s happened in the past and we’ve bounced back, Lori says. This has been more years than a lot of farmers can handle. We’ve seen 3 years of low prices this time. 1 year, most farmers are ok. 2 years, it’s getting tough, 3 years, most think it’s time to rip it out.”

Farmers South of Fresno are pulling out a lot of trees because of the lack of water. Ultimately, that helps walnut grower’s who are still growing. Their walnuts are worth more because there are not as many Walnuts in the state. Prices will be better and things will even out.

John believes “The free market is working right now. The supply of both almond and walnut crops will plateau and start to go down. 2 years ago, there was a 21/2 year waiting list to get enough almond trees to plant a 100 acre parcel. Now they are more readily available.”

Pistachios are more draught tolerant, so some growers are moving to pistachios to replace tougher crops like walnuts.

“We’re still selling all the product we’re bringing in.” according to Jeff. “There’s still demand and more markets that the company is penetrating around the world. There are certainly headwinds but we’re still able to move crops and anticipate the company will be strong for years and years to come.”

Because land is so expensive and there are farmers who don’t have family who want to carry on the tradition of farming, institutional farmers are buying the larger farms, so the landscape is changing. “A lot of what has made California, California, is the family farmer. It would be very sad to lose that” says John, “but I hope that there will be enough of the family farmer next generation to keep balance.”

When asked about how to keep the culture of farming alive and well in Winters as it grows Jeff stated, “Progress and collaboration have to happen. Progress has to happen in any community, that’s how we pay for everything. Collaboration from the community is important to make sure we are nurturing the culture and building something that we are all proud of.”

John included, “Bringing smaller farm producers into Winters on a retail scale is one idea. We have a vision of the type of community we want to be in, we want a lot of small businesses, so we need to incentivize them and remove obstacles for them. Make sure that we can find ways to nurture that and figure out ways to build on that. If we are going to try to bring in larger companies that have proven track records around tax revenue right out of the gate the question would be, Do they match up with the values and culture that we are trying to create in our community?”

The Mariani Family’s core values extend to the community as well. They have participated in supporting youth in the Winters community for many decades. Jeff states, “Pretty simple. It’s just the right thing to do. They want to give back; they can give back. The Mariani’s are always going to be willing to participate to make our community better.”

Through the company’s Youth Foundation, Mariani Nut Company have supported projects and programs that are geared toward the youth in Winters. The Foundation has provided funding for several capital improvements at the high school as an example. The company also will provide scholarships to the children of their employees who want to continue on to college after high school.

If you are planning to relocate to Winters, here is what Lori, John and Jeff would like you to know.

Lori thought one of the best reasons to live and work in Winters was that “There is a lot of community support. Its a lot to say when people leave, go to school, get married, work somewhere else and then come back”

John describes Winters as “Paradise, Heaven on earth. Greatest place on earth to live. Was born and raised here and chose to raise my kids here. There’s a lot of people that have come back and if there is something to come back to like being able to find a job back in their old hometown. It means a lot.”

Jeff describes an unforgettable event. “My favorite week in my 46 years on earth was the community effort to build the play

structure in City Park. It was just community, people swinging hammers together for the right reason and cool things happened. It was my favorite week ever. It spoke a lot about our community and what’s valuable. People come together to do the right thing.”

The quality of the businesses a city attracts and retains is in part a testament to the community as a whole. The business community can define the culture of a place and is part of why so many families and businesses decide to call Winters home.

“The assumption in the general population is that farming is working on the ranch, sorting nuts or things like that. Ag law, is a whole separate thing now. Most people don’t realize in Winters that Mariani has an entire IT team.”

Lori Baylor, GrowerRelationsManager

Why WINTERS It’s all about COMMUNITY

the bridge you can take a leisurely walk along the Winters Putah Creek Nature Trail.

COMMUNITY

Historic Downtown Winters Cont.

As you stroll along Main St., you’ll find historic buildings that are now home to restaurants serving farm to fork cuisine, wine tasting rooms pouring award winning local wines, and eclectic boutiques that showcase local artisans. Winters is part of the original farm to fork movement which is reflected in the caliber of fine restaurants you will find here. While Winters doesn’t fall into a recognized AVA, its wineries are part of a very distinguished group of 10 familyowned wineries in the Yolo County area, all within a short distance from downtown Winters. Here you can taste over 30 different varietals and blends at scenic vineyard tasting rooms. Two of these wineries have tasting rooms located in downtown Winters.

The Historic Downtown is a gathering place for families and couples alike.

Music, art, and theater keep the downtown lively. There are events throughout the year, which celebrate culture, wine, food, students, artists, harvest and even farm equipment! Bicyclists love the area for the level terrain and bucolic countryside and frequently stop in at the local coffee shop and bakery to start their day.

Downtown Winters has an abundance of small-town charm. Rotary Park is in the center of the downtown, with an oldfashioned gazebo that now houses music in the summers and where Santa makes frequent visits during the Christmas season.

Upon further exploration, you may notice the “one” parking meter in town or that Sam Spade has an “office” just off Main Street. There is also a piano set off to the side of Main Street near the hardware

Several murals throughout the downtown depict the history and culture of Winters and are produced by local artists and students. The murals are hidden in plain sight in alleys and alongside buildings. Walking all around the Historic Downtown, you will see beautiful examples of a variety of architecture including Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, Eastlake, Italianate, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Classic Revival, Mission Revival and a Stone House. These historic homes and buildings are part of what makes Downtown Historic Winters so unique.

Historic Downtown Winters is a very special place that invites you to slow down and enjoy the small-town vibe while experiencing the very best this iconic area has to offer.

store beckoning passersby to play.

BREWS, WINE & SPIRITS

BERRYESSA BREWING CO

27260 CA HWY 128, Winters, CA 95694

530-795-3526 berryessabrewingco.com

BERRYESSA GAP VINEYARDS & TASTING ROOM

15 Main St., Winters, CA 95694

530-795-3201 ........................... berryessagap.com

GREEN RIVER TAPROOM

4513 Putah Creek Rd., Winters, CA 95694

530-441-2337 greenrivertaproom.net

PATIO 29 SPIRITS COMPANY

723 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694

530-794-6174 patio29.com

TURKOVICH FAMILY WINES

304 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694

530-795-3842 turkovichwines.com

CAMPING & RECREATION

BERRYESSA SPORTING GOODS

115 E. Grant Ave., Winters, CA 95694

530-795-1278 Visit us on Facebook

CANYON CREEK RESORT

22074 CA HWY 128, Winters, CA 95694

530-854-8632 vistaresorts.net

MARKLEY COVE RESORT

7521 HWY 128, Napa, CA 94558

707-966-2134 markleycove.com

CATERING

ANDERSON FAMILY CATERING

P.O. Box 671, Winters, CA 95694 (707) 474-5049 www.andersonfamilycatering.com

ENTERTAINMENT

BUENA VISTA RANCHERIA ME-WUK INDIANS

4640 Coal Mine Rd., Ione, CA 95640 (866) 915-0777 Visit us on Facebook

CACHE CREEK CASINO RESORT

14455 CA 16, Brooks, CA 95606

530-796-5333 cachecreek.com

NAPA VALLEY BALLOONS, INC.

4086 Byway East, Napa, CA 94558 707-944-0228 napavalleyballoons.com

YOLO BALLOONING ADVENTURES

800 Business Park Drive, Suite I, Dixon, CA 95620 530-662-8867 www.balloonyolo.com

GROCERY & LIQUOR

LORENZO’S TOWN & COUNTRY MARKET

121 E. Grant Ave., Winters, CA 95694

530-795-3214 www.lorenzosmarket.com

WINTERS WINE & LIQUOR

180 E. Grant Ave, Winters, CA 95694

530-795-3935 Visit us on Facebook

HOTEL WINTERS

LODGING

12 Abbey St., Winters, CA 95694 530-505-9123 www.hotelwinters.com

HYATT HOUSE VACAVILLE

2481 East Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville, CA 95688 707-469-2323 www.hyatt.com

HYATT PLACE VACAVILLE

610 Orange Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 707-469-2323 www.hyattplacevacaville.com

INN AT PARK WINTERS

27850 County Road 26, Winters, CA 95694 530-669-3692 ..................... www.parkwinters.com

MARRIOTT FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES

702 Matsumoto Lane, Winters, CA 95694 530-240-3200 ........................... www.marriott.com

THE QUEEN ON MAIN

11 East Main St., Winters, CA 95694 707-246-4663 www.thequeenonmain.com

MUSEUMS

WINTERS MUSEUM

13 Russell St., Winters, CA 95694 www.historicalsocietyofwinters.org www.facebook.com/HistoricalSocietyofWinters

RESTAURANTS

BURGER KING

701 Matsumoto Lane, Winters, CA 95694 530-795-0700 Visit us on Facebook

CARBONI’S RISTORANTE BAR & MARKETPLACE

RESTAURANTS (CONT.)

EL PUEBLO MEAT MARKET & TAQUERIA

43 Main St., Winters, CA 95694

530-795-3450 www.elpueblomeatmarket.com

FICELLE

5 E. Main St., Suite C, Winters, CA 95694 530-795-9593 www.ficelle-restaurant.com

PIZZA FACTORY

108 Main St., Winters, CA 95694 530-212-5101 ..........www.pizzafactory.com/winters

PRESERVE, INC.

200 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694 530-795-9963 www.preservewinters.com

ROAD TRIP BAR & GRILL

24989 CA 16, Capay, CA 95607

530-796-3777 www.roadtripbg.com

ROUND TABLE PIZZA

196 E. Grant Ave., Winters, CA 95694 530-795-1500 www.roundtablepizza.com

THE KONA ICE SHOP

11 Main St., Winters, CA 95694 707-628-0328 www.facebook.com

thekonaiceshop/

UPPER CRUST BAKING

606 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694 530-750-1180 www.ucbaking.com

SHOPPING

12 Abbey St., Winters, CA 95694 530-505-9123 ............... www.carboniswinters.com

CHUY’S TAQUERIA

208 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694 530-795-9811 Visit us on Facebook

SAM’S CLUB

Winters Friends of

1500 Helen Power Dr., Vacaville, CA 95687 707-449-0290 samsclub.com

WINTERS COLLECTIVE 41 Main St., Winters, CA 95694 530-795-9833 www.winterscollective.com

Winters Friends of

Winters Friends of

Library

March 31st, 2023

Celebrate the Best of the Best in Winters, enjoy dinner, games, raffle, and dessert dash with the community. Toast to the Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the

Winters Events

Check

Community Garage sale

Mother’s Day Weekend-May

Community Garage sale at the City Park

4th July Celebration

July 3rd

3rd of July Fireworks Show  Music/Food/Vendors/Fireworks

Alberino Wine Stroll

1st week in August Walk Downtown Winters to experience wine and food pairings. There are also specials at local retail stores and enjoy live music.

Shakespeare under the stars

1st and 2nd weekend in August

Porchfest

3rd Sunday in September

Fourth Friday’s

End of March – End of October

Every 4th Friday of the month

Downtown Winters Street Fair with food, live music, and fun for the whole family

Summer Concert Series

Every Thursday & Friday in downtown for the Summer enjoy live music as you explore Winters

Chamber Mixers

Second Thursday of the Month

Scarecrow Fest

Month of October

Winters Wonderland & Holiday Tractor Parade

(1st weekend December)

Friday Vendors/Santa/ Tree Lighting/ Food Trucks

Community EXPO (TBA)

Business and Community EXPO featuring Interactive Booths/Music/ and More!

Youth Day Events

The last Saturday in April

Rotary Pancake

Breakfast, Parade, Park Fair & Duck Derby

Live Music Stroll in Downtown Winters

Carnitas Festival de la Comunidad

Last Saturday in September

Winters Theatre Company

Year-round performances

Have some fun!

Biking

With Lake Berryessa and Lake Solano County Park in Winters backyard, outdoor enthusiasts will not need to look further. The UC Davis Stebbins Cold Canyon Natural Reserve, Putah Creek Wildlife Area, Lake Solano County Park offer opportunities for hiking, Kayaking, fishing, hunting and boating.

Wine Tasting

HWY 128 stretches from Winters to Mendocino and is known as the Wine to Waves Highway. This gorgeous scenic highway is a “must see” destination that travels through 4 counties. The highway takes you through iconic small towns where you will experience some of the finest farm to fork cuisine, world class wineries, beautiful parks, and shopping second to none. You will want to take your time as you make your way to the beautiful village of Mendocino, one of the most beautiful towns along the northern California coast. For more information visit: www.visit128.com

Road biking is very popular all around the Winters area. Routes include something for everyone from beginning routes with little elevation to more advanced rides through rolling hills and mountainous areas. Riders are able to ride country roads through Solano and Yolo County past farms, vineyards with beautiful vistas and places to stop to pick up refreshments or stop for a picnic.

Outdoor Recreation

The Yolo County Vineyard & Winery Association comprised of mostly family-run wineries featuring over 30 different varietals and blends can be experienced within a few minutes of Winters. You can learn about the wineries, offerings and events by visiting: www.yolocountywines.com

MURALS

The Winters Participation Gallery was founded in 2002 to support art education and emerging artists.  A brick-and-mortar gallery for over ten years, it regularly held an annual Winters high school student show curated by the students and two phenomenal shows of native basketry that rivalled ones held at the Crocker Art Gallery.  It also hosted over ten years of shows with work from local artists.  In 2014, the decision was made to become a wall-less gallery focused on murals. Now eight murals strong, the mural trail will lead visitors from Grant Avenue to the downtown district.

Scan the QR code above or visit our website for more info www.wintersparticipationgallery.org

Winters Participation Gallery

Since its founding in 2002, the Winters Participation Gallery (WPG), an arts nonprofit, has focused its support on emerging artists in the Winters area. What began as a brick and mortar organization, evolved into a “gallery without walls” when the Board decided to concentrate on murals created by students. Learn more at our website and facebook!

www.WintersParticipationGallery.org

WHY WINTERS COMMUNITY

PARKS

There are 10 parks in Winters for residents and visitors to enjoy. There is also a Community Center in the heart of Downtown.

The four largest parks are

• Rotary Park • City Park • 3 Oaks Park

• Putah Creek Nature Park

Three dog parks for man’s best friend!

• Willow Canal Dog Park

• Walnut Park • Taco Bell Dog Park

POPULATION

LAND AREA IN SQUARE MILES

WINTERS POPULATION

7,305 MALE 53% FEMALE 47%

2.9 HOUSING EDUCATION

LOCATION

Winters is part of the Sacramento- ArdenArcade-Roseville Metropolitan Statistical area. Winters is a small City located 11 miles from Vacaville, approximately 30 miles from Sacramento and about 60 miles from San Francisco.

Zip Code: 95694

Area Code: 530

FIPS Code: 06113

GNIS Feature ID: 1652656

Winters, CA enjoys an average of 268 days of sunshine each year. Temperatures range from 39°- 93°F and is rarely below 31°F or above 103°F. Summers are typically hot and dry. Fall brings color and falling leaves with mild days and cooler temperatures. The rainy season can occur from October through May, with February experiencing the most rainfall. Average yearly rainfall as measured from 2014–2022 is 20 inches. Spring is beautiful with almond blossoms and pleasant temperatures.

2,434 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES MEDIAN PRICED HOME SOLD FOR $449,800

85.4% GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL

22.8% BACHELOR DEGREE OR HIGHER

Animal Services

People love their furry friends in Winters! Most families in the Winters area have at least one pet. There are also many dog-friendly businesses in Winters, not to mention all of the parks and outdoor recreation available in town and within close proximity. Horses, goats, chickens, and 4H animals are welcome too!

Fortunately, UC Davis is just a few miles from Winters in case of an emergency. There are also veterinarians for both large and small animals, groomers, boarding facilities, trainers and feed and tack stores available.

GETTING AROUND BUS SERVICE

Yolo Bus - Your Ride

Monday-Saturday 8:30am– 4:30pm

Rides available within Winters and to/ from cities of Davis and Vacaville. (530) 402-2891

Greyhound

420 Richards Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 444-6858

TRAIN SERVICE

Amtrak

840 Second Street, Davis, CA 95616-4624 (530) 758-7160

Train Station - with waiting room

CAR RENTAL

Enterprise Rent a Car

Vacaville, CA - 707-452-0300

Woodland, CA – 530-668-9900

Hertz Car Rental

Vacaville, CA – 707-469-1517

YOLO COUNTY

(530) 666-8150 • yolocounty.org

Election Office – Yolo County (530) 666-8133 • (916) 375-6490

www.yoloelections.org

Public Health Department – Yolo County

www.yolocounty.org

health-human-services (1-833-744-4472)

Department of Motor Vehicles

621 Orange Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687 (800) 777-0133

505 Pole Line Rd, Davis, CA 95616 (800) 777-0133

825 East St #306, Woodland, CA 95776 (800) 777-0133

WINTERS Emergency – 911

Winters Police Department

Business Office

(530) 795-2261

Police & Fire Non-Emergency Dispatch

(530) 795-4561

Fire Department

Non-Emergency Office

(530) 795-4131 • www.wintersfire.org

California Highway Patrol

530-662-4685 • chp.ca.gov

The majority of Winters is in Evacuation Zone 59. Residents primary evacuation route will be either SR

KDWA - Yolo County Airport, Davis/Woodland/Winters, CA 530-406-5005

www.davisflightsupport.com

KVCB - Nut Tree Airport, Vacaville, CA 707-784-6100

www.flynuttree.com/nta/Home.html

KO41 - Watts-Woodland Airport, Woodland, CA 530-867-6652

watts-woodlandairport.com

KSMF - Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, CA 916-929-5411

modern-aviation.com

K203 - Angwin Airport-Parrett Field, Angwin, CA 707-965-6219

www.puc.edu/academics/departments/ aviation

KAPC - Napa County Airport, Napa, CA 707-253-4300

www.atlanticaviation.com/location/APC

KSAC - Sacramento Executive Airport, Sacramento, CA 916-929-5411

www.modern-aviation.com

MCC - Mc Clellan Airfield, Sacramento, California, USA (916) 570-5339

jetservices.mcclellanpark.com

MHR - Sacramento Mather Airport, Sacramento, CA 916-875-7077

www.modern-aviation.com

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

There are a lot of things to consider before, during and after an emergency. Earthquakes, fires, and floods can happen at any time, and it is best to prepare for them BEFORE they happen. This is essential not only for your home but business as well.

Do you have a family action plan?

Have you signed up for the FEMA mobile APP?

Have you hardened your home and created enough defensible space?

www.ready.gov/plan-form

Does your community have an action plan?

www.cityofwinters.org/ yolo-operational-area-multijurisdictional-hazard-mitigation-plan

Have you signed up for your community notification system?

www.Ready.gov/fema-app

Have you built your emergency kit? www.ready.gov/kit

Is your business prepared for an emergency?

www.Readyforwildfire.org/preparefor-wildfire/get-ready

Are you prepared for a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event?

www.pge.com/en_US/residential/ outages/public-safety-power-shuttoff/ learn-about-psps.page

The above information addresses much of what you need to prepare for a disaster. Ready.gov and Readyforwildfire.org are excellent resources for planning for, responding to and recovering from an emergency.

www.yolo-alert.org

www.ready.gov/business

AGRICULTURE, SOILS, GROWERS & FARMS

CIARLO FRUIT & NUT

Vacaville, CA 95688 (530) 304-2605 www.ciarlofruitnut.com

HAY KINGDOM

26888 County Road 90, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-5888 www.haykingdom.com

KELLEY & ASSOCIATES ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, INC. Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-6006 kaesinc@earthlink.net

MARIANI NUT COMPANY

709 Dutton Street , Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-3311 www.marianinut.com

ROMINGER BROTHERS FARMS Winters, CA 95694 (530) 668-1558 ... www.romingerbrothersfarms.com

SIERRA ORCHARDS

9264 Boyce Road Winters, CA, 95694 www.sierraorchards.com

SUISUN VALLEY FRUIT GROWERS ASSOCIATION

11 East Abbey Street, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-4711 www.svfg.org

TERRA FIRMA FARMS

P.O. Box 836, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-2473 www.terrafirmafarm.com

CAR DEALERSHIPS

FAIRFIELD CHEVROLET SUBARU

2525 Martin Road, Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 639-9073 www.fairfieldsubaru.com

CHILD CARE

WINTERS PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL

208 4th Street, Winters, CA 95694

(530) 795-4659 www.wintersparentnurseryschool.org

CONSTRUCTION

AMPLE ELECTRIC

1000 Railroad Avenue, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-9913 ............. www.ampleelectricinc.com

DON JORDON CONSTRUCTION

718 Hemenway Street, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-3250 www.djcwinters.com

FREEDOM SOLAR GROUP, LLC

Las Vegas, NV 89119

(805) 717-0153 www.freedomsolargroup.com

TEICHERT CONSTRUCTION

Sacramento, CA 95864 (530) 555-5555 ..........................www.teichert.com

VINTAGE PAVING

119 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-0132 www.vintagepavingco.com

WADE’S CONSTRUCTION

P.O. Box 687

Winters, CA 95694

(530) 795-4323 www.wadesconstruction.com

UTILITIES

PG&E

1 PGE Way, Winters, CA 95694 (916) 584-1885 www.pge.com

SHELDON GAS COMPANY

1 Harbor Center, Suisun City CA 94585 (530) 429-5100 www.sheldongas.com

SMUD

6301 S Street, Mail Stop 226 Sacramento, CA 95852 (916) 732-5611 www.smud.org

VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY

604 2nd Street, Davis, CA 95616 (855) 699-8232 www.valleycleanenergy.org

HOME IMPROVEMENT

CAN WASHERS

46 Union Way Suite 100, Vacaville, CA 95687 (800) 901-1614 www.canwashers.com

PACIFIC ACE HARDWARE

35 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-3368 www.acehardware.com/ store-details/14164

PEARCE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.

27990 County Road 90, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-4300 www.pearcehvac.com

WINTERS BREEZE

PO Box 452, Winters, CA 95694 530-564-2852 www.winters-breeze.com

WOODLAND-DAVIS

TERMITE & PEST CONTROL

18 North East Street #201, Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 795-1234 www.thelocalguys.net

MEMORIAL SERVICES

SMITH FUNERAL HOME

116 D St, Davis, CA, 95616 (530) 795-5600 www.smith-funerals.com

WINTERS CEMETERY DISTRICT

415 Cemetery Street, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-2475 .............. www.winterscemetery.org

NON-PROFITS

BUENA VISTA RANCHERIA ME-WUK INDIANS

4640 Coal Mine Rd., Ione, CA 95640 (866) 915-0777 Visit us on Facebook

MEALS ON WHEELS YOLO COUNTY

P.O. Box 528, Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 662-7035 www.mowyolo.org

THE 100 CLUB

P.O. Box 835 Fairfield, CA 94533 (925) 250-7491 www.100clubsyc.org

UNITED WAY CALIFORNIA CAPITAL REGION

10389 Old Placerville Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 (916) 368-3000 .......... www.yourlocalunitedway.org

WINTERS DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

201 1st Sreet, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-2329 www.winterschamber.com

WINTERS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

P.O. Box 963, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 681-2881 www.wfol.org

WINTERS LITTLE LEAGUE

P.O. Box 916, Winters, CA 95694 (707) 249-4914 ...................... Visit us on Facebook

WINTERS PARTICIPATION GALLERY

P.O. Box 1140, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-0608 www.wintersparticipationgallery.org

WINTERS SENIOR FOUNDATION 208 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694 (707) 592-2721 www.cityofwinters.org/ winters-seniors-foundation

YOLO COUNTY CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE

600 A Street, Suite Y, Davis, CA 95616 (916) 572-0560 www.YoloKids.org

YOLO FOOD BANK

233 Harter Avenue, Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 668-0690 www.yolofoodbank.org

SERVICES

CUSTOM CLEANERS

184 East Grant Avenue, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-1938 ...... business.winterschamber.com/ directory/Details/custom-cleaners-1380226

PET SERVICES

CLIP-N & GROOM-N

831 W A Street, Dixon, CA 95620 (707) 635-3303 Visit us on Facebook

STORAGE

ALL AMERICAN BOAT & RV STORAGE PO Box 604, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 212-5065 www.allamericanboat.com

WINTERS SELF STORAGE

807 Railroad Avenue, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-2270 . www.selfstorage.com/self-storage/ california/winters/ogf/winters-self-storage-82093

FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, YOLO P.O. Box 1361, Davis CA 95617 530-302-5798 www.cslyolo.org

GRAND PRINCE ODEUM, LLC

201 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694 (916) 396-3272 Visit us on Facebook PIONEER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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BUSINESS comes from EDUCATION

FFA Students win gold for their olive oil

by Pat Calvert

In Winters, farming is just part of the territory. In season, rows of sunflowers attract photographers and visitors. Almond and walnut orchards surround Winters, which is home to the Mariani Nut Company. Students are exposed to farming early on and continue that education through career path classes and involvement in FFA (Future farmers of America) at Winters High School. This is a story about how a group of those High School and FFA students harvested an exceptional crop of olives and won a Gold medal at the California State Fair. It is also about the support of businesses and the community that helped make it possible.

In 2019, olive and mandarin orchards were planted as a long-term project for the WHS Agriculture Program. Before the orchard was developed, the school farm had a small flock of sheep that

resided on a pasture on the school farm. Donnie Whitworth FFA/AG teacher and 2022 Educator of the Year recalls that “Along with our Agriculture Advisory Committee, it was determined that an orchard would be more beneficial to students based on trends in the Ag industry in the Winters area. Olive trees for olive oil were suggested by Joe Armstrong of Capay Valley Ranches, a Winters FFA alumnus, because the students could be involved in the harvest of products during the school year.”

In 2021, the idea of harvesting olives during the school year was taken a step further. Students had an opportunity to be a part of the business side of olive oil production from harvesting through sales of produced product.

Winters Chamber of Commerce Treasurer, Chris Calvert, received a text message from Jiley Romney who

had taken a photo of a pickup pulling a trailer with three fruit bins containing 2800 pounds of beautiful green olives. Jiley was looking for barrels to store the oil that these olives would produce. As luck would have it, Chris had 30-gallon barrels that he was willing to donate. When Donnie stopped by to pick up the barrels, it became clear that there was no real plan on what to do with the olives. Knowing the potential in these beautiful olives, Chris gave Donnie a 5-gallon carboy and told Donnie to return it with

the oil produced from milling the olives. Chris explained that they were going to first taste that oil to determine if it should be sent in for the required chemical and organoleptic analyses required for certification of olive oil as Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).

Chris, along with his wife Pat own Ciarlo Fruit and Nut. They have been growing, harvesting, and producing award-winning extra virgin olive oils since 2013. Both Pat and Chris are active in the California olive oil industry, with Chris serving as the Vice-President of the California Olive Oil Council (COOC) and Pat sitting on the Advisory Committee for the Olive Oil Commission of California (OOCC). She is also a member of the Applied Sensory panel for organoleptic analysis (sensory analysis by smell and taste) required for certifying olive oil as EVOO.

“Olive Oil gets smelled and tasted first.” Pat explained. When Pat and Chris tasted the olive oil produced by the Winters High School and FFA students, they were impressed by the tantalizing odors on the nose and fresh bright flavors in the mouth. The oil was sent to agbiolab (http://agbiolab.net/) for chemical analysis. The results came back consistent with the requirements for extra virgin olive oil. Pat remarked that it was some of the best chemical results they had seen for olive oil. The oil was tasted (organoleptic analysis) by the Applied Sensory panel and certified as Extra Virgin, and it received the EVOO Certification Seal.

Anyone familiar with farming knows that a crop this good is not a given. In 2020, the LNU Lightening Complex fire burned 363,220 acres including parts of Pleasants Valley and English Hills. The LNU fire burned all the way around the Calvert’s Ciarlo Fruit and Nut property, causing damage not just to the olive trees that had burned but also to those that had survived. “The heat from the fire came across the property. At the peak, our weather station recorded wind gusts of 45 mph and a high temperature of 129 degrees Fahrenheit.” Pat stated that “we didn’t know how bad it was until we realized that the heat had burst the bladders in the pressure tanks for the well.” The high temperatures also caused the olives to overheat and to begin

fermenting while still on the trees. The olives also suffered from smoke taint because the smoke remained in the area for almost a month. Pat explained that “when the oil went to the sensory panel, it smelled like salami or bacon, with the aerobic fermentation resulting in a vinegar/nail polish aroma /flavor.” This oil could not be certified as EVOO. Even if the chemical analysis was consistent with EVOO, all the odors and flavors would prevent organoleptic analysis from certifying the oil as EVOO. Pat noted that in April of 2022 she found a couple of bottles that were left behind and opened them. What was left smelled like isopropyl alcohol. Pat said, “this type of oil must be refined to be usable for anything.”

The Winters High School 2021 olive harvest was not affected by the fires of the year before. Harvest took place over the course of three days in the Fall when students from different periods helped to pick the olives from the school’s olive grove. Once the oil was certified as EVOO and it had settled, it was time to bottle the oil. Doneice Trotter, who manages facility operations for Henry’s Bullfrog Bees & Pure Honey offered to help by allowing the students to bottle the olive oil at her family’s honey producing facility which is also in Winters. This was an opportunity to teach the students about another segment of agriculture, bee keeping and honey production. Doneice created a lesson plan on bee keeping and collecting honey from the bees. She

“Along with our Agriculture Advisory Committee, it was determined that an orchard would be more beneficial to students based on trends in the Ag industry in the Winters area.”

Donnie Whitworth, AGteacherand2022EducatoroftheYear

Photo courtesy Teach ag California

For students in Winters, Agriculture Program like this help bridge the gap between classes they take as part of a curriculum and how that relates to real world experience.

also showed them how she bottles the honey and adds about a dozen flavors like Wildflower, Habanero, Caramel, Lavender, Cinnamon, and Apple Spice.

At Pure Honey, students gained hands-on experience with bottling olive oil. 65 cases of 250 ml bottles were donated on behalf of the Winters Education Foundation. The Ciarlo Fruit and Nut bottling station was set up so that each student had a chance to fill bottles, learn how to make adjustments, how to cap the bottles, add capsules, heat them, and then package the bottles and load the boxes into the truck. ¨Hard work pays off” quipped one student. Another made the comment “This is better than math class.” It was also the perfect opportunity for students to ask questions about what a career path in Agriculture might look like from people who understand the challenges of a career in Ag.

Another student, who is a very talented up and coming graphic designer, designed the label for the bottles. Students then participated in applying the labels and the certification stickers to the bottles so they would be ready to pay for and submit their entry to the California State Fair. With everyone pitching in, it’s easy to see why students would say, “I feel productive in this class.”

Their olive oil received a gold medal at the California State Fair Olive Oil Competition!

One student remarked, “It was really cool knowing our small school was able to earn such a big award. It really shows how our ag teachers and students hard work paid off.” Another student shared, “It makes us proud to know we produced the oil and it is good enough to win a gold award.”

Donnie reflected on what he felt were the key takeaways

from this project. “First off, I think the students benefited from learning about all aspects of olive oil production from irrigation, weed management, pruning, equipment operation, harvest, and marketing of the products produced on our farm. A majority of our students have never worked on a farm and often never have the opportunity to work outside with their hands. This gives them the experience to see the efforts put into producing food for our society and hopefully an appreciation for all agriculturalists.”

One student added, “This class/project is very stress relieving because we are outdoors”

For students in Winters, programs like this help bridge the gap between classes they take as part of a curriculum and how that relates to real world experience. When asked about what the vision of the program is, Donnie explained, “Our vision for the program is to start a Winters FFA Farm Store. The plan is to have the Agriculture Construction class construct a structure to be the physical store. Starting in December 2022, senior FFA member Kiana Miller, is going to start the process of selling Winters FFA products 1 day a week to the public as her senior project. This year, she will be able to offer olive oil, mandarins, floral arrangements, vegetable plants, and shop projects for sale.”

He went on to say, “At this point, the funds raised are being saved to support the project for future years. In the first year, all costs for milling and bottling were donated to the program. Now, we have the capital to support the project on its own. Eventually, funds will be used to increase crop production offerings and experiences to the students of the program.” Some students feel, ¨life lessons are the best type of pay.”

A special thank you to the project supporters and donors listed below:

Rominger Brothers Farms

Martinez Orchards

Capay Organics

Capay Valley Ranches

Chris and Pat CalvertCiarlo Fruit and Nut

Joe Armstrong

Netafim

Nova Vine

Pedro Gonzalez

Sierra Gold Nursery

Mike Smaystrla

4M Contracting

Alsco-Geyer

Amiad Corp

Ample Electric

Pure Honey

Projects like this are rewarding because the community comes together to make it happen. “This project would not have been possible for many reasons.” Donnie responded when asked about the project. “First off, the community and students support the idea of teaching students about agriculture in our schools. Several grants from the California Department of Education made it possible to install a new well on the property, purchase a tractor, and purchase equipment for the tractor. In addition, the vision and support of our industry partners to develop the orchard and supply the program with necessary supplies has been outstanding.”

QUALITY EDUCATION WINTERS PROVIDES

Winters Joint Unified School District serves approximately 1,630 students in preschool through 12th grades. The district employs approximately 250 community members, making it the second largest employer in Winters. Winters is a small, tightly-knit community, where all of our students are treated as if they are our own children.

Our schools offer a wide range of programs, activities, and extracurriculars that help our students graduate college and career ready. Our elementary and intermediate schools offer exciting programs, including Dual Language Immersion. This program serves students in Kindergarten through fifth grade with a program goal of promoting bilingual, biliterate and bicultural students. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) is available at both elementary and intermediate school sites as well as music and art.

Winters High School offers AVID and three Career Technical Education pathways to help students learn skills related to culinary arts, agriculture, and engineering. Students have access to

excellent core academic programs, which are enhanced by strong co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, including visual/performing arts, championship winning athletics, and student leadership opportunities. We are proud of our award winning Robotics program, which serves students in both middle and high school.

For our youngest learners, Winters is the recipient of the Growing Strong Learners Grant. This funding opportunity provided by the James B. McClatchy Foundation ensures that pre-school and transitional kindergarten teachers receive professional development to bridge the gap between preschool and TK while also strengthening and encouraging parent engagement.

The Winters community has a history of strong involvement in its schools evident by activities, such as the student painted community murals, the annual downtown rally during homecoming week, and fundraising done by local businesses to support school activities. Winters Joint Unified School District is proud of our students and community, and we look forward to welcoming new families who join us.

“Winters is a small, tightly-knit community, where all of our students are treated as if they are our own children. ”

RODY BOONCHOUY, ed. d., Superintendent WINTERSJOINTUNIFIEDSCHOOLDISTRICT

Winters State Preschool

The Winters State Preschool welcomes the District’s  youngest learners with a high-quality, joyful, developmentally informed, inclusive, and stimulating pre-kindergarten experience. Learning is founded in the Creative Curriculum, a comprehensive, research-informed approach that features hands-on, projectbased investigations. Additionally, staff implement an observational formative assessment approach to gauge each

student’s unique strengths and growth areas and use this information to inform instruction and program development. The school offers both morning and afternoon classes to accommodate family schedules and needs. Additionally, through a Growing Strong Learners Grant from the McClatchy Foundation, the school has developed a family engagement program and a Parent

Advisory Committee to enhance parent leadership capacity. The grant also funds collaboration between preschool staff and Transitional Kindergarten teachers to create alignment between the two programs.

Waggoner Elementary School

Waggoner Elementary School has adopted an instructional focus on developing students’ foundational literacy skills to ensure their ongoing success and development in the upper grades. Through a “Walk to Read” program, all students receive instruction tailored to their individual needs. The

school places a high value on developing and sustaining biliteracy through its Developmental Bilingual Education (DBE) program in Kindergarten through second grade. Recognizing the value of nurturing creativity and imagination, all Waggoner students participate in music education, Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEAM) lessons, and Maker’s Space activities. In partnership with the Winters Farm to School non-profit, students also have access to a garden, which serves as an outdoor classroom where students learn about agricultural practices including planting, tending, and harvesting crops. The school also features a library program and Wellness Center.

Shirley Rominger Intermediate School

Through an instructional focus on differentiation, Shirley Rominger Intermediate School has expanded its mathematics instructional block to incorporate small group lessons and Number Talks. Staff routinely review student learning data and include families in the conversation about learning through standards-based report cards and conferences. The Developmental Bilingual Education (DBE) program continues on at Shirley Rominger, helping students achieve academic proficiency, become biliterate in English and Spanish, and develop cultural appreciation. Enrichment opportunities also extend in the upper elementary experience, where students participate in music education, STEAM activities, and a leadership club. The school sustains a strong focus on teaching social emotional learning competencies to build students’ resilience, self-mastery, and empathy. The school welcomes families to participate in community-building events, such as Lunch on the Lawn.

Winters Middle School

Serving students in grades six through eight, Winters Middle School facilitates

a supportive transition into the middle grades. Students participate in a weekly multi-grade Advisory class, which functions as a homeroom, where trusting adult and peer relationships are formed. Students loop with their Advisory group each year, participating in fun school events, setting personal and academic goals, and building the skills to be academically successful in secondary school. The seven period day incorporates core subjects, physical education, choice electives such as Band, Choir, Art, and Spanish, and support classes. WMS has a well-established schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, where students are supported in learning and rewarded for meeting school-wide expectations. A unique enrichment program at WMS is the annual sixth grade Outdoor School week-long environmental education field trip. Students in all grades are encouraged to participate in extracurricular athletics and programs such as Educational Talent Search (ETS) and California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF).

Winters High School

Winters High School provides an educational experience that prepares students to be college, career, and life ready. Staff have established goals to

foster respect and build relationships among all members of the school community, advocate for all students so that they may achieve their full potential, and provide a broad, challenging, and engaging curriculum. As part of the school-wide focus on connectedness, all students participate in the Explore Advisory program, which aims to nurture the whole individual and provide each student with a strong network of peers and committed adult advocates within the school. Additional high school transition support is provided through the Link Crew mentorship program and

freshman family meetings. Families are encouraged to be active participants in the school community and develop their capacity to support their student’s success through the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) program. WHS offers several educational pathways including Advanced Placement classes and Career Technical Education (CTE) courses. CTE pathway options include Agriculture, Culinary Arts, and Robotics and Engineering. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is another active program on the WHS campus which helps to close opportunity gaps and prepare students for postsecondary success. The WHS athletic program uses sports as a medium to teach valuable life lessons and help athletes be successful at the next stage of their lives. In preparation for graduation, all WHS seniors complete a Capstone, a

culminating project-based demonstration of the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout their academic careers. Upon graduation, students have the opportunity to distinguish themselves with a Merit diploma, Scholar diploma, or the Seal of Biliteracy.

EDUCATION

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Wolfskill Career Readiness Academy

At Wolfskill Career Readiness Academy (CRA), students have the opportunity to earn a Yolo County-recognized “Career Ready Certificate” along with their high school diploma. Graduation requirements reinforce the school’s career focus, by including 200 hours of work or internship experience. School staff facilitate community partnerships and assist with intern placements for students. The school features a reduced student to teacher ratio to facilitate augmented support and credit acceleration. The Wolfskill CRA team strives to prepare its graduates for various postsecondary opportunities. Students develop the experience to enter the workforce directly out of high school, the skills to participate in further vocational training, and the knowledge to pursue a two or four year college experience. The school provides students with on campus career exploration opportunities including workshops focused on the art of music/ audio, video, and DJ production. Beyond the traditional academic and careers program, Wolfskill CRA students have access to a school counselor and a mental health clinician to support their ongoing wellbeing. Wolfskill CRA staff seek to provide a safe and engaging learning environment where teens can reach their full potential.

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WINTERS JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

909 W. Grant Ave.

Winters, CA 95694

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HIGHER EDUCATION

Solano Community College (SCC) provides high quality and affordable higher education to nearly 12,000 local students. Students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to select an academic major in nearly 100 career fields. SCC offers flexible scheduling, including day, evening and Saturday classes, held on and off the campus, and via internet. The SCC Vacaville Center is just 11 miles from downtown Winters; a short 13-minute drive to the location off of Vaca Valley Parkway (across from Genentech).

SCC was established in 1945 and is part of California’s public community college system of 116 campuses in 72 districts across the state. The College’s service area encompasses the Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun, Vacaville, Vallejo and Winters, as well as Travis Air Force Base.

The College has three education priorities:

• Successfully prepare students for transfer to four-year universities at a fraction of the UC or CSU cost;

• Provide state-of-the-art Career Technical Education in nearly 100 degree and certificate programs; and

• Provide Basic Skills Education for students not qualified academically for college, including those without a high school diploma or GED

The College has a rich history of providing workforce training to meet the needs of local industry, from apprenticeship programs to support Mare Island Naval Base in decades past, to biotechnology to support the biotech industry cluster in Vacaville.

In fact, SCC is just one of just 15 elite community colleges in California to award a bachelor’s degree. SCC offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomanufacturing. The Bachelor of Science degree classes are held at the SCC Vacaville Center. The program was founded in 1997 to support pharmaceutical manufacturing in Solano County. It was one of first in country to emphasize knowledge and skills required to work in the biotech manufacturing sector (other colleges taught laboratory techniques to conduct research).

REAL ESTATE Winters

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It could be the fabulous location!

Winters is ideally located within Yolo County but a stone’s throw, literally, from Solano and Napa Counties. It is far enough off the beaten path to enjoy the peace of country living but close enough to enjoy the benefits of larger surrounding cities.

Maybe it’s the small-town charm!

Stroll from home to Winters Historic Downtown to enjoy the freshest farm to fork cuisine, local wines, brews and spirits, small boutique shopping, art, music and theater. Greet neighbors as they lounge on porches, catch a game of basketball at the local park, cheer their kids little league team or are just out walking their dogs.

• West Sacramento: 14 (1.2%)

It may be that Winters has so many housing choices!

Home Ownership and Rental Housing

There are many architectural styles throughout Winters, with more Colonial and Craftsman styles closer to downtown and newly constructed homes in the northern section of town. There are single family homes as well as townhomes, apartments, and senior housing options to meet the needs of most families. Neighborhoods have their own distinctive amenities but a common theme are the many parks and green spaces for kids to play, for pleasant evening walks and places to let Fido explore.

Winters has a substantially higher rate of homeownership (64.3%) than Yolo County (51.1%). Winters also has the lowest rate of residents who rent compared to the average and compared to the county’s other cities. Both the countywide and Davis percentages reflect the demand for student housing for UC Davis attendees

Home Ownership and Rental Housing

Home Ownership

Education

Winters has a substantially higher rate of homeownership (64.3%) than Yolo County as a whole (51.1%). Winters also has the lowest rate of residents who rent compared to the countywide average and compared to the county’s other cities. Both the countywide and Davis rental percentages reflect the demand for student housing for UC Davis attendees.

Half of the residents of Winters have a high school diploma or have some college, diploma. This compares to 39.2% of countywide residents. Winters residents with degree or higher represent 21 2% of the population, compared to 39.9% of countywide residents. The countywide data is again influenced by UC Davis.

There are many reasons people choose to relocate or start a business in Winters.

For businesses, maybe it is a lower leasing costs, a workforce looking to work closer to home or the proximity to transportation! Commerce is on the rise in Winters, with development coming to Grant Avenue and major chain stores looking to re-locate to Winters. There are also commercial and industrial businesses along the frontage road on the 505 freeway. Winters may be small but with a large deep water port in West Sacramento and the close proximity to major airports and distribution centers, starting a business here gives you a lot of bang for your buck! Larger companies can attract a qualified workforce due to the attractive lifestyle, family friendly environment and reasonable housing costs.

Opportunity awaits in Winters.

New housing is currently still available and it is a great time to relocate your business or start a new business in Winters due to the coming development throughout the city.

Contact your local Realtor, the Winters District Chamber of Commerce and the City of Winters for more information. And see our local member real estate professionals on page 54.

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Property tax collected by the city is also a good indicator of economic activity, as new development and existing property sales contribute to increased property taxes. With the development of several subdivisions, the city is projecting an almost 26% increase in property taxes between the 2019-2020 fiscal year and the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Winters Economy

Winters Economy

Property tax collected by the city is also a good indicator of economic activity, as new development and existing property sales contribute to increased property taxes. With the development of several subdivisions, the city is projecting an almost 26% increase in property taxes between the 2019-2020 fiscal year and the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Winters is the fastest growing city in Yolo County, and the fifth fastest-growing city in California, with a population of 7,618 in 2021 – a 5% increase from 2020. With continued planned development, steady growth is expected to continue.

Winters is the fastest growing city in Yolo County, and the fifth fastest-growing city in California, with a population of 7,618 in 2021 – a 5% increase from 2020. With continued planned development, steady growth is expected to continue.

POPULATION

Winters Population

Winters is the fastest growing city in Yolo County and the fifth fastest-growing city in California, with a population of 7,618 in 2021 – a 5% increase from 2020. With continued planned development, steady growth is expected to continue.

The median household income in Winters is $87,050, 22% higher than the median household income for Yolo County. This gives Winters the highest household income among all the incorporated cities in Yolo County, but below the unincorporated areas Monument Hills and Clarksburg.

The median household income in Winters is $87,050, 22% higher than the median household income for Yolo County. This gives Winters the highest household income among all the incorporated cities in Yolo County, but below the unincorporated areas Monument Hills and Clarksburg.

YOLO COMMUNITIES MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

The median household income in Winters is $87,050, 22% higher than the median household income for Yolo County. This gives Winters the highest household income among all the incorporated cities in Yolo County but below the unincorporated areas Monument Hills and Clarksburg.

HEALTH & WELLNESS WINTERS

WWhen considering relocation, healthcare for most is at the top of the list. What services are nearby? Does my healthcare provider service my new area or is there a comparable option for my employees and family?

Fortunately, Winters has a wide range of options to choose from for primary, emergency, and specialized medicine. Winters Healthcare and Sutter Health have facilities in Winters. Residents also have access to dentists, vision care, pharmacy’s, acupuncture, and life coaching without leaving Winters. UC Davis, Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health and more are within minutes of Winters to help keep your family healthy and happy.

Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Vacaville

Sutter Health

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COMMUNICARE HEALTH CENTERS

2051 John Jones Road Davis CA 95616 (530) 753-3498

www.communicarehc.org

DIGNITY HEALTH

WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

1325 Cottonwood Street Woodland CA 95695 (530) 662-3961

www.dignityhealth.org

KAISER PERMANENTE

1 Quality Drive Vacaville CA 95688 (707) 624-4000

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MAZZA DENTAL CARE

604 Railroad Avenue Winters CA 95694 (530) 795-2222

www.mazzadentalcare.com

NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE

409 Main Street Vacaville CA 95688 (707) 646-3303

www.northbay.org/index.cfm

ONE PATH COACHING

819 Carrion Circle, Winters, California, 95694 650-701-3622

www.onepathcoaching.com

SUTTER HEALTH VALLEY AREA –

SUTTER MEDICAL PLAZA WINTERS 111 Main St. Winters, CA 05694 530-795-4591

www.sutterhealth.org

WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE

2349 Gateway Oaks Drive #100 Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 563-2250

www.westernhealth.com

WINTERS HEALTHCARE

172 East Grant Avenue Winters CA 95694 (530) 795-5200

www.wintershealth.org

Winters Healthcare

Winters Healthcare provides accessible, quality healthcare services to all members of our community while taking the time to listen and build a relationship with every person who walks through our doors. You are more than your medical chart; you are your stories. Your experiences, past, and present, help make you who you are today. At Winters Healthcare, we believe these stories help make for great care!

When you come into Winters Healthcare, you can rest assured that you will be heard and seen for the whole person you are, and that the care you receive is tailored to you and your individual needs. We offer a variety of services that include medical, dental, prenatal, and mental health services, gender-affirming care, and health education to support patients of all ages throughout their health journey. We are always looking for ways to innovate and better serve our community. With that in mind, we have recently added pharmaceutical services and will be expanding to Esparto, California, where we will be opening a second location in 2023.

We hope to see you soon and support you on your health journey!

Staying Active Senior services

Are you a senior and looking for something to do

The Winters Senior Foundation (WSF) offers programs to help seniors Get Up! Get Out! and interact with other seniors.

Chair Yoga Class

Each Wednesday 9:30 to 10:30 am at St. Anthony Parish Hall.

Meet Ups

We provide an opportunity to gather each Thursday 1:00 to 3:30 pm for conversation and a wide range of games. Meeting at St Anthony Parish Hall. Once a month, the group goes on a lunch outing to various locations in the area.

Art Class

On an irregular schedule, we offer art classes conducted by an experienced artist.

Santa Bag

We manage a yearly Santa Bag program that brings joy to other seniors in Winters.

Contact us at info@ winterseniorfoundation.org

P.O. Box 329 Winters, CA 95694

(530) 794-6067

Photos courtesy of the Winters Senior Foundation

SENIOR RESOURCES

MEALS ON WHEELS YOLO COUNTY

P.O. Box 528, Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 662-7035 www.mowyolo.org

WINTERS SENIOR FOUNDATION

208 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694 (707) 592-2721 www.cityofwinters.org/ winters-seniors-foundation

YOLO FOOD BANK

233 Harter Avenue, Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 668-0690 www.yolofoodbank.org

For an extensive list of services covering everything from transportation and food to medical services, scan codes below for more information.

ENGLISH SPANISH

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Winters History Home by the spring water

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is a sovereign tribal nation whose people live in the Capay Valley, nestled between the Valley’s blue hills on one side and Cache Creek on the other. Pronounced “YOcha DEE-hee”—meaning “home by the spring water” in the Tribe’s native Patwin language—the Tribe is empowered to govern its own people and affairs, control its own territory and pursue selfdetermination.

The Tribe’s Patwin ancestors lived in villages spread across a large territory that spans from Sonoma Valley in the west to the Sacramento River in the east, and from just south of Clear Lake in the north to San Pablo Bay in the south. People traveled among the villages for ceremonies and trade, and footpaths left by these journeys laid the foundation for some of the region’s modern roads, such as California State Route 16.

One of three surviving Patwin tribes, Yocha Dehe devotes significant resources to protecting sacred cultural and burial sites throughout the Patwin people’s ancestral territory. Yocha Dehe works closely with local governments, agencies, and private interests to foster responsible development and protect sacred sites from disturbance or desecration.

As longtime stewards of the land, Yocha Dehe cultivates organic vegetables, as well as olives for olive oil and grapes for wine, and raises cattle. Many of the Tribe’s agricultural products can be found for sale at its Séka Hills Olive Mill and Tasting Room in Brooks (“Séka” is blue in Patwin). The Tribe also operates the Cache Creek Casino Resort and a nationally-acclaimed golf course.

Yocha Dehe runs the only Nativeowned fire department in the country to achieve international accreditation. The Yocha Dehe Fire Department protects people and property throughout Yolo County, the region, and all of California, contributing manpower and equipment to help fight some of the largest wildfires in the state’s history.

Having grown economically selfsufficient, the Tribe is committed to providing for the health and welfare of its citizens, preserving Patwin culture and traditions, and protecting the land and natural resources under its stewardship. The Tribe also shares its bounty with others through a dedicated program of philanthropy.

The Tribe established a philanthropic fund in 2000 and contributes to many

non-profit and public interest causes. In 2016, the Tribe found an additional way to help local governments and people in need by negotiating the right under its Tribal-State Compact to direct money that would otherwise go to the state’s general fund to a variety of good causes. Through a tribal entity called Doyuti T’uhkama (which means “to give the acorn” in Patwin), Yocha Dehe has used these “compact credits” to support numerous social service programs within its ancestral territory as well as throughout the region and the state.

Story and images provided by the Yoche Dehe Wintun Nation

The Tribe takes great pride in managing and cultivating more than a dozen different crops and using best practices for sustainable farming.

Original territories of the Patwin tribes. Yocha Dehe is one of three surviving Patwin tribes.

AGRICULTURAL Heritage WINTERS HISTORY

Settlement of the Winters area began in 1842 when John R. Wolfskill occupied Rancho Rio de los Putos, a Mexican land grant of 17,754 acres of lands along Putah Creek, where he commenced stock-raising and planted vegetables, fruit trees and grape vines. In the 1850s John Wolfskill was

joined by three brothers, Milton, Mathus and Sarchel, and others who settled on lands beyond the rancho’s boundaries.

Sub-division and sale of tracts within the rancho after 1858 brought in additional settlers, among whom were D. P. Edwards and Theodore Winters, a noted racehorse breeder and entrepreneur who purchased the Mathus Wolfskill holdings in 1865 and established a racetrack southeast of the Winters bridge over Putah Creek.

The area’s first town was developed at Buckeye, formerly located northeast of Winters, where a post office was established in 1855. The growth of this fledgling rural settlement was brought to an end, however, in 1875, when the Vaca Valley Railroad extended its line into Yolo County. Having received financial assistance from area landowners and prospective businessmen for construction of a bridge over Putah Creek and the commitment of land from Theodore Winters and D. P. Edwards, the railroad made plans for a new depot and townsite. Thus, Buckeye was bypassed by two miles

and a new town, named Winters after one of its founders, was established, inhabited partly by relocated Buckeye residents and their buildings.

As the northern terminus of the Vaca Valley Railroad, this new settlement grew quickly. By 1876, Winters had become a busy agricultural and commercial center, with three trains daily, new business and residential development and an assessed valuation of $160,000. Produce of the area included apricots, peaches, almonds, plums, pears, cherries, figs, oranges, olives, barley, wheat and vegetables. Although some commercial activity, particularly in the tonnage of grains shipped by rail, shifted to the new town of Madison when the line was extended to that point in 1877, this era was one of growth, activity, and promise for Winters. Agriculture was then and remains today the primary source of commercial activity, while auxiliary activities helped the town grow slowly. There were banks, hotels, traveling businessmen and visitors, as well as the merchants and ranchers that provided the town’s base. The Winters Advocate

Wolfskill Family

STORY by Rob Coman | Images courtesy Winters Museum

Main Street 1879

served as the town’s first newspaper from 1875 to 1879. It was succeeded by the Winters Express, a weekly publication founded in 1884 that continues to serve the best interests of the community.

In April 1892, a major earthquake heavily damaged many business buildings and residences in Winters. Some buildings were repaired and some rebuilt anew. The building activity led to other new construction and the establishment of Winters High School in 1892. Other growth activities of the 1890s included the organization of the Winters Dried Fruit Company in 1897 and the incorporation of the City of Winters in 1898 .

Between 1900 and 1920, a new era of civic pride and self-awareness exhibited itself in a number of civic improvements: the installation of new water, sewer and lighting systems, street amenities such as concrete sidewalks, a horse watering trough, a public drinking fountain and the construction of two new bridges for rail and highway traffic.

Service organizations concerned with the quality of citizen life were formed. The area’s thriving agricultural industry prompted construction of new fruit sheds, warehouses and a cannery, and both the present city hall and a new high school were built.

Although the growth of Winters slowed during the years from 1920 to 1940, the strong agricultural base of the region sustained the town, its banks and its industry through the lean depression years. Rather than building new houses in ever more outlying areas, town residents enlarged and remodeled their existing family homes, predating the current trend for recycling by many years.

More recent years have seen some gradual changes in the composition and character of the population and in the cultivation of different crops. The pre-dominant production of fresh fruits has gradually been replaced by the nut industry as well as several vineyards, coupled with a revival of the 1920s

practice of selling fruit directly to the public at the production/ ranch site. A recent report notes that “Winters is home to a growing number of people who commute to jobs in nearby cities while enjoying the friendly atmosphere of living in a small city.”

The town’s predominant social character is one of considerable continuity, as reflected by the presence of many descendants of early Winters families. Today, Winters remains a stable, rather small city, located in the heart of a rich agricultural area and possessing a strong sense of community.

For a more in-depth look into the history of Winters, make sure to visit the Winters Museum. The Museum offers changing exhibits and historians on site to answer questions. It is a “must see” whether you are a visitor or a resident of Winters. Visit www.wintersmuseum.org for more information.

Thedore Winters & Family

Milton Sharp AG Department -1939

First train on the bridge - 1875

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ARCO AM/PM

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ASTOUND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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B.W. BALOGH CONSTRUCTION

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BONDOLIO OLIVE OIL ESTATE www.bondolio.com

BUCKHORN STEAKHOUSE www.buckhornsteakhouse.com

BUCKMOBILE CATERING www.facebook.com/buckhornbbqtruck

BUENA VISTA RANCHERIA OF ME-WUK INDIANS https://www.facebook.com/ BuenaVistaRancheria

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BURGER KING www.bk.com/store-locator/store/restaurant_12116

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CACHE CREEK CASINO RESORT www.cachecreek.com

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CAN WASHERS canwashers.com

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CANYON CREEK RESORT www.vistaresorts.net

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CARBAHAL & COMPANY

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CARBONI’S carboniswinters.com

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CARRION PROPERTIES

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CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, YOLO

P.O. Box 1361, Davis, CA 95617

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CHAMBERS POOL SERVICE & PLASTER www.chamberspools.com

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CIARLO FRUIT & NUT ciarlofruitnut.com

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CIMICO SIGNS

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CITY OF WINTERS

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CLASSIC CUTS

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CLOSE QUARTERS SALON

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KAPPEL GATEWAY REALTY

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COMPASS CHARTER SCHOOL www.compasscharters.org

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COMMUNICARE HEALTH CENTERS

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COPPER & STEEL HAIR SALON www.copperandsteelhairstudio.com

CREATIONS BY HEATHER www.facebook.com/visitcreationsbyheather

CROSS COUNTRY MORTGAGE

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CUSTOM CLEANERS

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DAROLD DESIGNS

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DEL TORO LANDSCAPING

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DIGNITY HEALTH

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DOWNTOWN LENDING GROUP, CALIBER HOME LOANS

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E.R. CONSTRUCTION

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EAST WEST FUSION VET SERVICES

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R & V SCREEN PRINTING

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Helpful Information for Your WM Curbside Services

Contact WM Directly for Service and Billing Questions in the City of Winters

Please call WM Customer Service directly (not the City of Winters) at 530-795-1201 with questions about your account or service such as:

• Schedule curbside annual bulky pick ups

• Overage and contamination questions

• Cart replacement or exchange

• Issues with your curbside service

• Brush and street pile calendar & schedule

You can access many self service options easily online

• Pay your bill

• Find your service schedule

• Manage your contact preferences

• Stop or start service request

Yard Waste Collection and Street Sweeping is Included in Your WM Curbside Service

• Weekly service leaf drop season Nov 1 - Jan 31. Monthly service is Feb 1 - Oct 31. WM will collect your extra leaves and yard waste. Limit is to two piles and must be placed in front of home.

• Yard waste and pruned materials up to three (3) feet long and two (6) inches in diameter and under 50 lbs. Oversized Yard Waste such as tree trunks and branches with a diameter of not less than four (4) inches and not more than two (2) feet and a length of not more than five (5) feet in its longest dimension.

• NEW this year, brush and sweeping collections divided up into North and South of Grant Ave. Check your service calendar to see which days your street sweeping and brush collection occur.