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Volume 141, Number 02 — Locally-owned since 1884

Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The hometown paper of Kirsten Sellheim

Council directs staff to draft camping ordinance to address unhoused issue

By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer The Winters City Council opened up a discussion with the public about unhoused individuals down along Putah Creek at the Feb. 6 City Council meeting.

After spending an hour and 50 minutes discussing the multifaceted issue, the next step for the council is to receive an ordinance banning camping in public parks without a permit. As well, as making the Putah Creek Nature Park an official park and working alongside Solano County to deter those in their portion of the creek.

The ordinance could be received at either the Feb. 20 or March 5 city council meeting.

Councilmember Richard Casavecchia emphasized a potential permit needing to be renewed daily. The hope of that being that the hassle of having to get a permit from the city each day would deter unhoused individuals.

There were 14 people in person in the council chamber audience and 18 online. Ten Winters residents spoke during the public comments portion of homelessness issue. A large contingency of the Winters Downtown Business Association’s mem-

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Students’ heart notes about why they love Winters hang along the historical Cradwick Building downtown in Paseo Park.

Students share a love for Winters Express staff

Rotary, Interact install art hearts in Paseo Park Following the success of last year’s heart art installation, Winters students shared their favorite aspects of their hometown just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Rotary Club of Winters and the Winters High School Interact Club members worked together over the weekend to hang a new series

of hearts from PVC pipes along the side of the Cradwick Building in Paseo Park along downtown Main Street.

The hand-crafted valentines from local children shared why they love Winters including their favorite eateries, beloved community members, local places to play and more.

WHS Interact Club President Mikenzie

See HEARTS, Page 5

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Residents have reported finding stolen bikes along the creek in the encampments along both the Solano and Yolo County sides. bers were present.

Corinne Martinez, President & COO of Berryessa Gap Vineyard, said that as a member of Visit Yolo, a group encouraging tourism in Yolo County, this situation is not a good look for Winters.

“From a Yolo County perspective, Winters is the darling, and this is starting to give us a black eye,” Martinez said. “That’s really sad for me because the county and other jurisdictions look up to what we’ve done, the beauty of our downtown and what we’ve been able to deliver.”

Emarie VanGalio, co-owner of Buckhorn

Steakhouse and Putah Creek Cafe, said she is no longer comfortable going down to the creek with her children unless her husband is there. She describes interactions with individuals down there displaying “erratic behavior” that did not leave her feeling safe.

“Last week (an unhoused individual) was sitting in front of the Buckhorn with her chest exposed eating a bag of Cheetos,” VanGalio said. “Which to some people, it sounds like she’s living her best life but when you’re in front of an

See CAMPING, Page 3

Winters Fire seeking input from community on Prop 218

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

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Winters property owners will receive a survey starting Wednesday, Feb. 21, to gain feedback regarding voter interest of support for Proposition 218 to provide funding for Winters Fire Department.

At the Nov. 21 Winters City Council meeting, council members approved hiring SCI

Consulting services for balloting services and professional consulting. Fire Chief Jack S. Snyder III said if voters approved the propositions the funding would support staffing and the purchase of needed equipment.

In the first step, SCI Consulting is sending the survey out to property owners in the Winters Fire Protection District and the city of Winters which falls under the Winters Fire area of services. Residents who own property in both the rural district area and the city will

receive two surveys – which according to Snyder is approximately 22 individuals.

Snyder said it’s important that both surveys get filled out and returned because the results will give them direction on how to move forward.

“I’m asking (property owners) to fill out the survey, and be open and honest,” said Snyder. “Their feedback is what is going to drive the voting measure or not.”

In addition to the survey, Snyder said they will host open houses to share

See FIRE, Page 3

Index Features ........................ B-1 Classifieds ................... B-4 Community .................. A-2

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Rain for week: 0.28 in.

Season’s total: 17.26 in.

Last sn. to date: 23.56 in.

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Police investigate skimmers found at two local businesses

By Crystal Apilado

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One of the two skimmers discovered over the card readers at the Dollar General store last week.

Winters rainfall season began 7/1/23.

Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m. daily by local weatherman Joe Bristow.

Winters Police Department is looking to the community for any information regarding the placement of card skimming devices found on card readers at Dollar General and Lorenzo’s Market.

Winters PD received a report on Feb. 8 at 2:15 p.m. that two card skimming machines were found on the card reader terminals at Dollar General. Additional

information from the report led officers to a different skimmer that was discovered at Lorenzo’s Market in a previous incident.

Officers took the devices into their possession and during their investigation determined the devices had likely been placed on the Dollar General terminals that same day between the store’s public hours of 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. Employees told officers that it is part of their protocol to

check the card terminals at the beginning and end of the day because of skimmers being placed.

Residents who made purchases at either Dollar General or Lorenzo’s Market within the past few weeks are encouraged to monitor their bank transactions and report any unauthorized purchases to their banking institution and to the Winters PD non-emergency dispatch number

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Regístrate para el desfile del Día de la Juventud Redacción del Express Traducido por Carol Alfonso

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Families waiting to drop off/pick up students at Shirley Rominger Intermediate School should use the newly painted yellow curbs before turning into the parking area to free up the traffic flow on Niemann Street.

New student safety measures at Rominger, middle school

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Families waiting to pick up or drop off a Shirley Rominger Intermediate School student are being asked to utilize the new yellow curbs along Niemann Street if picking up students in the pick-up/dropoff area.

Last year, to prepare for students to return to school in the fall, Winters Joint Unified School District Superintendent Rody Boonchouy and Winters Police Chief John P. Miller collaborated to provide more safety preventative measures across the school district. Winters Police Department conducted a traffic analysis in town with its results yielding insight into how the school dis-

trict and police department can further strengthen student safety.

The Winters PD Traffic Study identified traffic flows, patterns, line of sight, parking, signage and more for Winters JUSD to consider.

Two of the changes resulting from the traffic study included trying to free up traffic on Neimann Street outside of Rominger and a new crosswalk outside of the Winters Middle School site.

Rominger yellow curbside Neimann Street is known to get stopped up with families waiting in lines starting as early as 1 p.m. on minimum days. To alleviate the traffic flow issues, curbs were painted yellow along

Niemann Street outside of the Rominger school site.

Motorists who are heading east to drop off or pick up students should pull up alongside the yellow curbside on Neimann Street and turn right into the Rominger parking area instead of waiting in the traffic lane. The intention is to keep traffic flowing for cars that are heading east on Neimann toward Railroad Avenue.

Rominger safety team members will be stationed outside, as well as the designated crossing guard before and after school.

Motorists heading in both directions on Niemann Street are advised to use patience and caution as

See SAFETY, Page 6

El Comité del Día de la Juventud está aceptando oficialmente inscripciones al desfile y solicitudes de proveedores para participar en el área de actividades y comidas del parque.

El tema del Día de la Juventud 2024 para las inscripciones al desfile y la celebración es “Juventud: El Musical” (“Youth: The Musical”) y fue presentado por Cindy Jordling. El Comité del Día de la Juventud seleccionó el arte de Nathan Apodaca para el logotipo del Día de la Juventud 2024.

La junta del Día de la Juventud decidió honrar la memoria y la dedicación de Mike Sebastian, quien había dedicado 46 años a garantizar que se celebrara el Día de la Juventud.

Se compartirá más información a medida que se finalicen los detalles para que los miembros de la comunidad puedan ayudar a contribuir.

El Winters Express y la junta del Día de la Juventud colaborarán en la recopilación de los recuerdos y fotografías de Sebastián.

Entrada al desfile

Lake Berryessa water levels rising Express staff The water level of Lake Berryessa went up during the past week by 1.17 feet, with an increase in the storage of 21,005 acre-feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. On the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 13, the lake

level was 431 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,385,710 acre-feet of water.

Evaporation on the lake averaged 34 acre-feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 60 cubic feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 26 cubic feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.

February is ‘Love a WHS Senior’ month Special to the Express The Winters High School Parent Grad Nite Group is asking the community to support the WHS Class of 2024 Sober Grad Nite efforts this month.

Since 1992, WHS graduating seniors have participated in

a Safe & Sober Grad Nite. Safe & Sober Grad Nite is held on the night of graduation and is important for the Safety of our Graduates. The event keeps our children safe and sober in a drug and alcohol-free environment as they celebrate their accom-

plishments together with their classmates.

The all-night celebration for the Senior Class of 2024 will be held on the evening of Thursday, May 30.

The event includes transportation, entertainment, food, music, games, raffle prizes and much more.

In keeping with prior years, the goal is to raise $30,000 to cover all expenses associated with Safe & Sober Grad Nite and continue to make the special night free to ensure all WHS graduates attend.

“The pandemic really put us behind on fundraising. The first two years, the Class of 2024 efforts were

See LOVE, Page 6

El 86th Desfile del Día de la Juven-

Winters Community Corazón Especial para el Express ¡Winters Community Corazón le anima a votar! Si es un votante registrado, su boleta ya debería haber llegado en su buzón. El día de las elecciones es el 5 de marzo. En Winters hay varias maneras de entregar su boleta antes de ese día o en el proprio día de eleciónes, o puede optar por votar en persona.

Aquí hay una lista de información que podría ser útil en explicando las varias maneras de votar aquí en el Winters: • Para verificar su estado de registro de votante: https://www. sos.ca.gov/elections/ registration status • Para registrarse para votar: https:// registertovote.ca.gov • Para obtener más información sobre las elecciones primaries: https://www.sos. ca.gov/elections/primary-elections-california ¿Preguntas? Llame

El presidente de la feria de proveedores pronto aceptará solicitudes para lugares en el parque de Winters City Park. La información estará disponible en la página de proveedores en el sitio web del Día de la Juventud de Winters cuando se finalicen los detalles.

La próxima reunión del Comité del Día de la Juventud está programada para el Miércoles 7 de Febrero a las 6:30 p.m. en la gran sala de conferencias del Ayuntamiento de Winters (Winters City Hall) en el 318 First St. (entrada de Abbey Street).

El décimo Duck Derby (carrera de patitos de hule) anual está programado para el Viernes 26 de Abril detrás del Centro Comunitario del Winters Community Center. Se compartirán más detalles para las fechas de los puestos de venta de patitos.

El Comité del Día de la Juventud está buscando patrocinadores y voluntarios para ayudar durante el evento. Para obtener más información, visite linktr.ee/wintersyouthday o envíe un correo electrónico a wintersyouthday@ gmail.com.

al 800-649-9943. ¡Haga un plan para votar! Decida cuando y cómo devolverá su boleta a las elecciones del condado de Yolo. Utilizé tinta negra o azul para marcar su boleta.

Coloque su boleta marcada en el sobre de identificación, firme el sobre y fecha, luego decida la forma en que desea entregarla.

Devuelva su boleta a un centro de votación o a la oficina electoral del condado a más tardar a las 8 p.m. del día de las elecciones el 5 de marzo.

Coloque la boleta en una urna electoral oficial a más tardar a las 8 p.m. del día de las elecciones. El buzón de Winters se encuentra dentro del mercado Lorenzo’s Market.

Por correo: Puede enviar su boleta por correo, pero debe ser matasellos del día de las elecciones o antes y recibido por la Oficina Electoral antes del 12 de marzo.

No necesita un sello para enviar su boleta por correo.

Votar en persona: Si desea votar en persona, puede votar en el centro de votación de Winters: ubicado en la biblioteca comunitaria de Winters, en la sala Margaret Parsons.

• Del 2 al 4 de marzo de las 10 a.m. hasta las 6 p.m.

• El 5 de marzo, el día de las elecciones, de las 7 a.m. hasta las 8 p.m. ¡Haga que su voto cuente! Su firma en el sobre debe coincidir con la firma en su tarjeta de registro de votante, ya sea impresa o en cursiva. Si su firma ha cambiado desde que se registró para votar, puede volver a registrarse para votar con su nueva firma para evitar que las firmas no coincidan. Si su firma no coincide, la oficina electoral se comunicará con usted. ¡Es importante votar! ¡Es su voz! ¡Deja que su voz sea escuchada!

Correction In the Feb. 7 edition of the Express, the article about the Farmstead development incorrectly stated the year the city of Winters General Plan was created. The correct year is 1992. We regret the error.

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tud marchará nuevamente por Main Street a través del centro (Downtown) de Winters el Sábado 27 de Abril. Se entregarán premios en efectivo, trofeos y cintas a los ganadores en varias categorías del desfile. No hay costo de entrada para registrarse para el desfile, y todos están invitado a participar.

Los formularios de inscripción están disponibles en línea en wintersyouthday. com/main-parade.

Las solicitudes de inscripción al desfile deben entregarse antes del 15 de Abril.

Los participantes del desfile infantil “Kiddie Parade” pueden registrarse la mañana del Día de la Juventud en la esquina de las calles Fourth Street y Main Street a las 8:45 a.m.

La evaluación previa de las inscripciones del Kiddie Parade comienza a las 9:15 a.m., y el Kiddie Parade comienza a las 9:45 a.m. en calle Main Street.

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County seeks funding proposals for public safety realignment Special to the Express The Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) is now seeking funding proposals for fiscal years 2024-25 through 202526.

The CCP acts as the governing body responsible for developing and submitting public safety realignment implementation recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The CCP takes an active and collaborative role in evolving and reforming corrections practices by emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practices and cost-effective strategies.

The mission of the CCP is to protect the public by holding individuals accountable and providing opportunities that support victim and community restoration, offender

CAMPING Continued from Page 1 establishment on a busy night in front of the Buckhorn, it’s not the best look.”

Many of the residents commenting on the matter made disclaimers that they understand that this is a difficult issue.

Some stated they have friends or family who are unhoused, however, City Manager Jeremy Craig categorized the majority of unhoused individuals in Winters as “program resistant.”

Winters Police Chief John P. Miller said the Homeless Outreach Police Engagement, or HOPE, has brought about success. The police department has been able to get some individuals set up with resources, however many in the creek continue to turn down resources. However, for those who are not willing, the police department has to hold them accountable.

“We had another individual that the downtown folks would recognize, I’m not gonna say his name, but he barricaded himself in the Rotary Park bathroom with knives,” Miller said.

“He threatened our officers with knives on another occasion. We put him back in prison in 2017. He got released. He came back to Winters and we put him back in prison again. He finally, and I hate to say it, he finally committed a crime that rose to the level of a felony that he could actually be prosecuted.”

Miller also fielded some questions from the public about specific instances where homeless encampments were cleared out. He said that if they are camped on private property, that can be easier to give notice of trespassing.

Craig explained that there are consistently five to seven individuals in the area, mainly camping on

rehabilitation and successful reintegration through evidence-based, innovative and culturally competent programs and services.

For fiscal years 2024-25 through 202526, the CCP is accepting applications from community-based organizations that align with the CCP’s mission and advance its 2023-2025 Strategic Plan.

Applicants are encouraged to read the CCP Annual Report to understand where gaps in services may exist. Proposals that additionally seek to prevent or remediate the impacts of systemic racism and/or disparities in outcomes will be given the highest consideration.

The CCP is allocating $250,000 total that can be distributed over two years, starting July 1, and ending the Solano side of the creek. And, recently when public works staff went to clean an area found trip wires located around ankle and neck height.

“One of the issues is just how to avoid the hop-skipping of Solano County Sheriff comes and does a sweep of the Solano side of the creek and some of the residents just cross the creek and come over to the Yolo side,” Craig said.

“So they’re not getting addressed with services because they’re actually leaving.”

Yolo County Supervisor Lucas Frerichs pointed out that in the meeting with Solano County and other organizations, the Yolo and Solano County Sheriff’s Deputies were able to exchange contact information, which they had not had previously.

When the council began to add their questions to the conversation, one of the big ones brought up by councilmember Jesse Loren and Mayor Bill Biasi was if the police department could do more sweeps of the creek.

Miller explained that especially with the police department being shortstaffed, that is a challenge. Also, when the officers leave their patrol vehicle behind, there is a concern that an emergency could happen during the sweep of the creek and it would be a challenge to get back to their vehicle.

Another point a resident brought up was that a safe camping site could be created for the unhoused.

Miller, however, pointed out that previous attempts at that have not worked and city attorney Martin de los Angeles said that would not fall under the definition of shelter.

Councilmember Albert Vallecillo warned the public that this issue was going “at the speed of

June 30, 2026. Applicants may submit one or more proposals for some or all of the total allocation of $250,000.

Proposals may be for one or two years in duration, but the total request may not exceed $250,000. The CCP may allocate all, some or none of the $250,000 to one or multiple applicants, at its discretion.

Organizations interested in proposing programs for funding in fiscal years 2024-25 through 2025-26 may complete a funding application found at www.YoloCounty. org/CCP (select Budget & Programs > External Funding Application). Funding requests are due by Feb. 29, 2024.

To learn more about the work of the Yolo County Community Corrections Partnership, visit www.YoloCounty.org/CCP.

“We cannot brag about our creek and we cannot be proud of our creek unless we can use it.

Otherwise, it’s false, it’s not really ours.”

Carla Wroten, Steady Eddy’s Coffee House owner government.” Vallecillo said he pursued a roundtable meeting in April and wasn’t able to get the group together until October.

Alongside the multifaceted issue is the issue of sanitation in the creek. In the past year, Public Works removed 150 cubic feet worth of trash out of the creek.

“To give you a sense, that’s 30 dump truckloads of items that have come out of the creek in just a one-year period,” Craig said.

Kate Laddish, Natural Resources Commission Chair, explained a bit about how the trash and debris affect the creek.

“The commission has been particularly concerned about issues relating to human waste and sanitation,” Laddish said.

“Some encampments have accrued buckets and bags of waste, and human waste is

SKIMMER Continued from Page 1 at 530-795-4561.

Winters PD is also advising employees at all local businesses to check the card terminal devices regularly going forward.

Police Chief John P. Miller told the Express that two styles of card skimming devices were found between the two businesses.

“We are communicating with other law enforcement agencies that were hit by similar (incidents),” Miller said. “Needless to say, groups that do this have a higher level of sophistication and target multiple locations on an ongoing basis.”

The incidents are under investigation and officers are seeking any possible leads from the public. Anyone with information relating to these incidents should contact Winters PD at 530-7954561 or by email at tips.winters@winterspolice.org.

Miller said Winters of course hazardous to people and the environment including water quality.”

An idea pitched by Vallecillo and Loren as an option to consider is the Downtown Streets Project done in Davis. The project has not been done in a smaller city like Winters but hires unhoused individuals and have them beautify the area.

Carla Wroten, Steady Eddy’s Coffee House owner, said that Putah Creek is central to Winters, but as it stands many are not comfortable using it.

“We cannot brag about our creek and we cannot be proud of our creek unless we can use it. Otherwise, it’s false, it’s not really ours,” Wroten said.

Casavecchia said “homelessness isn’t something we can solve” and that the issue was trying to “deter dangerous behavior and stop the environmental destructions” and what steps need to be taken to achieve it.

Biasi used Sacramento as an example of a city that has thrown a lot of money at the homeless situation which has only exacerbated the issue. Councilmembers voiced they would like to see more collaboration between Solano and Yolo Counties to address issues with unhoused individuals and their behaviors.

Councilmembers will have another discussion once an ordinance is presented and take action then.

PD is encouraging the public to be aware of any altered pointof-sale card wipers, and that in his experience they are often installed at remote locations like gas stations, self-checkout stations and ATMs. “In this case, we see two different styles of ‘overlay’ machines.

I have also seen a style that ‘inserts’ into (point-of-sale) machines the likes of which you see at gas station pumps,” Miller said. “It is always a good idea to examine the “point-of-sale machine” and report to the business anything you see that looks suspicious.”

Winters PD shared tips on its social media account on how to identify card skimmers and stated they are used to collect card information.

Card skimmers are available in different shapes and sizes and are often identical to the store’s card-reading terminals. Winters PD shared the

FIRE Continued from Page 1 information about Prop 218 efforts and allow residents to ask questions about it.

According to Snyder, two main issues are driving the ask to residents. Winters Fire needs to increase staffing for day-to-day operations and replace equipment that is nearing its end-oflife expectancy.

Snyder said the primary objective is to increase staffing.

Currently, Winters Fire hosts a two-person engine company, and he would like to increase it to three. In 2023, Winters Fire hit a new record in call volume. As of February, the call volume has already seen a 30 percent increase from what it was last year.

Although there’s a hearty response of volunteer firefighters for emergency incidents, the wear-and-tear of everyday calls can be difficult for the limited available staff, according to Snyder.

“The dollars are very tight right now but for us to maintain the level of service that we need to serve the community, this is an option that we need to consider,” Snyder said.

Funding would also help to replace equipment including air tanks and radios. All of which are expensive and rely on grants to help purchase.

Snyder said if approved, the funds would help Winters Fire to become

following tips to avoid becoming a victim of card skimming crimes: • Pay attention to the card readers. Tug on them a little before use. Make sure the device does not look loose, crooked, or damaged, is a different color, or feels different. Observe other nearby machines to compare them in look.

If the keypad feels too thick or hard to press, it may have a false keypad installed.

• People should consider using the “Tap to Pay” option or a mobile wallet. This method creates a unique “tokenized” number sequence every time a purchase is made, which renders it useless for anyone looking to use it for future purchases.

• People should check their accounts regularly and report any fraudulent transactions to their local law enforcement agency and bank.

• Sign up for transaction alerts with all banking institutions.

self-sufficient as the money can only be used by the fire department for its needs. They would not have to get approval from the city council or work to figure out where the money would come from to pay for equipment replacement needs.

West Plainfield and Willow Oak Fire Departments saw success in getting Prop 218 passed in their areas and have gained from the benefits of supporting their staff. Snyder’s goal is to share information with Winters residents in hopes of seeing the same outcome here.

“Overall, we want to make sure the safety of the community and the responders are adequate for any incident no matter where or what it is,” Snyder said. “We’re kind of an island here. The more initial staffing we have is good. Other help is about 10 to 20 minutes out.”

If results from the survey are favorable, a mail-out ballot will be sent to residents in late May/early June.

If approved by voters, Snyder said adoptions would begin in August, and Winters Fire could have more staff on board by late fall of this year.

More information about Prop 218 and a list of open house dates will be made available to the public as soon as it’s finalized. Snyder said he will also be working to meet with local groups to inform them about the effort.

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Photo by Debra Ramos

Standing in front of the Winters McGruff House in 1994 were (from left) front: Cierra Russell and Matthew Guerrero; middle: Charles Russell, Katrina Spang, Ashlie Russell and Cali Williams; back: Neighborhood Watch president Karla Beckett; Bonnie Spang, sergeant-at-arms for Neighborhood Watch; McGruff, McGruff program coordinator Larita Salek and Winters Police Department liaison officer Lee Careaga. The McGruff House, a program that designated temporary safe havens for children in emergency situations, was started in 1982 in Utah and funding was stopped by the federal government in 2012.

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Fire The Winters Fire Log will return soon.

Check for updates at https://cityofwinters.org/157/Fire.

Police Arrest Log Jan. 31: Clarke, Tanya Marie (Age 36), Charges: Drunk in Public, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

~Marubayashi Sharp, Simon Ray (Age 33), Charges: Trespassing, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

Report Log Feb. 1: 2:28 p.m., Railroad Avenue/E. Edwards Street, Vehicle Tow ~5:46 p.m., Third Street/Russell Street, Petty Theft ~6:29 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Av-

enue, Audible Alarm Feb. 2: 11:49 a.m., 900th block of Valley Oak Drive, Audible Alarm ~4:21 p.m., 60th block of Myrtle Drive, Outside Agency Assist Feb. 4: 2:34 p.m., 200th block of Railroad Avenue, Audible Alarm Feb. 5: 6:54 a.m., 100th block of E. Baker Street, Grand Theft ~2:12 p.m., 1000th block of Washington Avenue, Harassment

Feb. 6: 1:55 a.m., E. Main Street/East Street, Verbal Dispute ~8:14 a.m., 100th block of Grant Avenue, Sex Crime ~2 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Assault with a Deadly Weapon ~2:39 p.m., 100th block of Caselli Court, Missing Person – Located For our editorial policy on crime log entries, see winters express.com/unpub lishing-policy.

Meet fire chief, city manager Feb. 16 Express staff Winters Express Editor-in-Chief Crystal Apilado will host the next community connections chat with Winters city manager Jeremy Craig and Winters Fire Chief Jack S. Snyder, III on Friday, Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m.

Apilado said that after regularly meeting with community members herself, it became apparent that residents were unfamiliar with the newest city leaders following turnovers at City Hall, Winters Joint Unified School

District and Yolo County.

She hosted the first community connection chat with Craig in January and it was a positive experience for both the community and the city manager. Community members not only learned more about how Craig views his role as city manager, but also got to learn more about him.

“I attended the first one in January, and it was great fun chatting with everyone in a casual setting (and not in a formal meeting),” Craig shared in

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She plans to continue hosting them on the third Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at Steady Eddy’s Coffee Shop. The intention of the chats it to provide a casual opportunity for Winters residents and local leaders to get to know each other outside of business meetings.

“From my experience, there’s a real value when you take time to get to know the people you are serving and for them to get to know who you are as a person,” Apilado said. “It might be different in a larger city, but in Winters it’s beneficial to

everyone and helps to open doorways and discussions down the way when you know the person you are talking to.”

Superintendent Rody Boonchouy will join in the monthly meet-ups starting in March and Supervisor Lucas Frerichs is planning to drop in when he is available.

Years Ago Dispatches from the Express archives.

85 Years Ago

February 17, 1894 Born in Winters, February 10, 1894, to the wife of J.B. Ruggles, a daughter.

Kelly Briggs returned on Thursday from a visit to the Mid-Winter Fair.

William Simms and daughter, Miss Nora, went to San Francisco last Monday morning to visit the Mid-winter Fair.

The public schools, it is now thought, will close about the last of April, giving us an eight month’s term.

Walter Hemenway has done a land office business this week, taking “celestial” pictures.

At the regular session of Winters Lodge No. 65, A.O.U.W., held last Monday evening, Rev. H.C. Culton was elected representative to the Grand Lodge, which will meet in San Jose in April.

The annual meeting of the Winters Iroquois Club will be held this Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock sharp to choose officers for the next year.

The meeting will be held in the club room in the Hotel DeVilbiss.

J.W. Coleman of San Francisco came up on Thursday morning’s train, on his way to Berryessa Valley, where he has property interests.

There has been a reunion at the residence of Mrs. E.J. Clark this week. Her sister, Mrs. Milton H. Hawkins, of Canton, Missouri, and her son, Hubbard Sublett, and daughter, Miss Cora Hawkins, arrived on Tuesday evening’s train, and Mrs. Clark’s sons and brother William came down from Berryessa to meet them. This is the first time the sisters have met for 18 years, and the meeting was a very happy one.

50 Years Ago

February 15, 1929

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Dixon Fire Department was called at 3 o’clock Friday morning to battle a blaze in the printing office of the Dixon Tribune.

The inside of the building was gutted, the loss being stock and equipment, a portion of the machinery in a condition to be salvaged. This is the second Dixon Tribune fire, the plant having been burned when the late E.E. Leake was editor.

Edward A. Goodyear and wife of Porterville are guests at the C.C. Councilman home.

Out of town guests at the silver wedding observance at the R.M. Pleasants home Sunday were their daughter, Mrs. Leo Kohfield and family of Wasco, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heep

of Martinez, and Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt of San Francisco.

David Hemenway has started the construction of a modern bungalow on his Grant Avenue property. Contractor A.R. Gale is doing the job.

The 25th anniversary of the Order Eastern Star is being celebrated by Yosolano Chapter. The charter members of the chapter are to be the guests.

Miss Belva Brinck, press reporter for the high school, has been chosen to play the leading role of Patsy in the play by that name which will be presented by the student body this semester..

J.A. DeVilbiss has received word that his only brother, Alexander, died at his home in Taylor, Missouri. This brother was at Winters in 1876, and again a few years later farmed the late Andrew McClorey place for two or three years, again returning to his former home in Missouri.

35 Years Ago

February 18, 1944

Pfc. Tony Martin had a week’s furlough visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin, returning Tuesday to his station at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina.

Lt. James E. and Mrs. Rollins arrived Sunday from Shreveport, Louisiana, and visited five days with relatives in Monticello and Winters.

Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Crum heard from their son, George, that he has received promotion from Ensign to Lt. (jg.). Supposedly in Italy, he wrote of intensive service, long hours and prediction “that going is to be rough from now on.”

Funeral rites were held Tuesday p.m. for Mrs. Lenora Frances Baldwin, 91, whose death occurred early Sunday a.m. A native of Illinois, she was married in Missouri to A.K. Baldwin, deceased, November 6, 1870. Four years later they came to California, living first near Dixon, then establishing a permanent home in Winters in 1875, the year that the town was founded.

Coming out on top in the hotly contested race was Ruth Baker, now “Sweetheart of Winters High.”

Mrs. and Mrs. Stephen Ish and daughters of Sacramento were Sunday guests with his sister, Mrs. H.A. Young. The occasion was the observance of Janet Young’s birthday, Sunday, who spent the week end at home.

Rev. Lee Sadler plans to leave the first of the week for a two weeks vacation and study period in a Berkeley divinity school.

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reakfast is not my most important meal of the day, although most folks consider it to be. I do appreciate a good brunch though. Most local restaurants have revived their brunch menus, at least those who shuttered them due to the pandemic.

I have been attempting to get out to all of them, but I’m not a morning person, and most of the time I’m not functioning as “friendly” before my first cup of coffee. However, one of my former colleagues from Southern California was in the area for an art show and I was willing to wake up early enough to go visit with her.

We ended up going to brunch at Carboni’s Ristorante. She was walking from Abbey House Inn and it was one of those rainy weekends. I had yet

to make it back to breakfast since they reopened it and was looking forward to trying out the menu.

While I normally vouch that you should eat dessert first, I already know that Carboni’s signature cinnamon roll is delicious and will vouch that if you haven’t tried it, you should. With an ever-loving hankering for avocado, I instead ordered their avocado toast.

Nothing fits my fancy quite like toasted bread with fresh avocado, but Carboni’s chef Aaron Caruso took it up a notch by adding ricotta cheese, blistered tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

To be honest, I was sold with the promise of a balsamic glaze over blistered tomatoes.

The ricotta’s creamy and airy texture paired well

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Avocado toast with added ricotta cheese, blistered tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic glaze at Carboni’s Ristorante. with the buttery, mild flavor of avocado. The sweet, tangy flavor of the balsam-

ic glaze cut through it all, and the blistered tomatoes enhanced everything.

A topping of greens on top added a fresh element and the crunch of the toast tied it all together in a flavor-filled bite of amazing.

I’m a fan. I should have asked if I could have extra balsamic glaze on the side.

The next time I order it, I know what to do.

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y friend ordered the French toast, and I know am on a quest to head back to try it myself. The thick slices of Texas toast looked delectable with a crusted nutmeg and cinnamon batter and topped with fresh blueberries, syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.

It was indeed dessert for breakfast — Although served with a choice of bacon or sausage and an upgrade to add eggs, it is technically breakfast.

Let me know your favorite dessert for breakfast menu items, and it may appear in an upcoming column.

French toast with crusted nutmeg and cinnamon batter and topped with fresh blueberries, syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.

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HEARTS Continued from Page 1 Hapworth-Eldridge told the Express that the hearts were crafted by Winters Joint Unified School District students in Kindergarten through 12th grade and are in both English and Spanish.

“The String of Hearts installation hopes to remind the city the purpose of this area is to become an art park and brings beauty and joy to our community,” Hapworth-Eldridge said.

The community is encouraged to visit the art installation and to take photos in front of it. Students are welcome to visit and to try and find their heart art. The installation is expected to remain up throughout the month for the public to enjoy.

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Students’ heart notes about why they love Winters hang along the historical Cradwick Building downtown in Paseo Park.

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Make a plan to vote March 5 Special to the Express Winters Community Corazón encourages you to vote. If you are a registered voter, your ballot should have already arrived in your mail. Election day is March 5, but there are many ways to turn in your ballot before or on that day, or you may choose to vote in person.

Here’s a list of information that might be helpful: • To verify your voter registration status: https://www.sos. ca.gov/elections/registration-status • To register to vote: https://registertovote. ca.gov • To find out more about the primary election: https:// www.sos.ca.gov/elections/primary-elections-california Have questions?

Call 800-649-9943.

Make a plan to vote.

Decide when and how you’ll return your ballot to Yolo County Elections.

Use black or blue ink to mark your ballot. Put your marked ballot in the identification envelope, sign the envelope and date it, then decide the way you want to turn it in.

Return your ballot to a Vote Center or County Elections office no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day March 5.

Place the ballot in an official ballot drop box no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day. Winters’ drop box is located inside Lorenzo’s Market.

Mail your ballot, but it must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Election Office by March 12. You don’t need a stamp to mail your

ballot.

Vote in Person: If you would like to vote in person, you can vote at the Winters Voting Center located at Winters Community Library, Margaret Parsons Room March 2 to 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Election Day, March 5, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Make your ballot count! Your signature on the envelope must match the signature on your voter registration card, whether printed or in cursive.

If your signature has changed since you registered to vote, you can re-register to vote with your new signature to avoid a signature mismatch.

If your signature doesn’t match, the elections office will contact you.

It’s important to vote and let your voice be heard.

Apply for Yolo DA’s Citizens Academy Express staff The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for its eight-week Citizens Academy.

Slated to run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays from April 25 to June 13, the academy seeks to educate the public about the criminal justice system and improve relationships and communication between citizens and law enforcement.

Classes will take place in person at the Yolo County Administration Building, 625 Court St. in Woodland.

Weekly topics include the roles of the District Attorney and law enforcement, victim services, gangs, restorative justice practices and collabora-

tive courts addressing mental illness and addiction, and breaking barriers addressing the schools-to-prison pipeline. In past years, participants observed a DUI trial and K-9 officer presentation.

Instructors also will discuss the District Attorney’s innovative programs that aim to address racial inequity and increase transparency.

Other sponsoring agencies include the Winters, Davis, UC Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento police departments; the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office; California Highway Patrol and the Yolo County Probation Department.

“The academy provides a comprehen-

sive look at the criminal justice system in Yolo County,” District Attorney Jeff Reisig said. “Together we will explore how the system interplays with our communities from West Sacramento to the rural areas.

I think participants will be educated, enlightened and entertained.”

Participants must be at least 18 years old and live, work or attend school in Yolo County. Class space is limited.

The application deadline is Wednesday, April 3. To apply, contact Wendy Wilcox at wendy.wilcox@yolocounty.org or 530666-8356. For more information, visit www. yoloda.org.

SAFETY Continued from Page 2 the new pick up/ drop off procedure is rolled out and to stay vigilant for students walking and biking to and from school.

WMS crosswalk In January, the city of Winters painted the new crosswalk across Anderson Avenue near the bike rack, just past the bus drop-

off area at WMS. The crossing point was identified through the traffic study as being most utilized. The next nearest crosswalks are at Anderson Avenue and W. Main Street intersection and the Anderson Avenue and Apricot Avenue intersection.

Trained crossing guards are stationed at the new crosswalk before and after school to assist

students and staff in crossing the street.

Motorists are encouraged to drive down Anderson Avenue with caution during school hours and to be aware of students crossing. Principal Jose Bermudez and Boonchouy said the school district will continue to provide families and students with safety education for biking and walking to school.

LOVE Continued from Page 2 limited due to uncertain times,” said Lisa Brown, Class of 2024 Grad Nite President.

With graduation a few months away, the Grad Nite committee is busy with multiple fundraisers to fund the event logistics, and is advertising February as “Love a WHS Senior” Month.

The Class of 2024 invites friends, family, and the community of Winters and beyond to bond together to support their safe and sober graduation party.

There are two ways to show support for the essential event.

The first is a Business Sponsorship program, where the graduating class is asking businesses to sponsor their event by donating cash and or raffle prizes.

There are multiple levels of sponsorship to consider, including a cash donation supporting event logistics or sponsoring activities like the casino, Banda, a taco bar and the DJ Dance Party, to name a few.

If you are interested in getting additional details, email win-

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The Winters High School Parent Grad Nite group is raising funds to host a safe and sober grad nite event for the Class of 2024 by designating February as “Love a WHS Senior” Month. tersgradnite@gmail. com.

The second opportunity is to give a flat donation of $50 per student. There are 110 students in the Senior Class and the goal is $5,500. Donations can be made online by Venmo or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) at https://neartail. com/sm/Q6bgf4D6z or by mailing a check to: WHS Grad Nite Parent Group, PO BOX 377, Winters, CA 95694 (make checks payable to WHS Grad Nite Group.)

“The senior class missed out on their eighth promotion due to the “Shelter in Place” order. We really want to make

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their Grad Nite extra special. We hope the community of Winters will join us,” said Brown.

The WHS Grad Night Parent Group, would like to thank those that have supported their efforts thus far by buying pies and poinsettias or donating to the “You have been Schooled” campaign.

With the support of Winters, the WHS Class of 2024 graduates will enjoy a safe, sober, and memorable graduation night.

Reach out by email wintersgradnite@ gmail.com with any questions or for more information on how to support Grad Nite efforts.

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Thursday, February 15 Winters Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 5:30 p.m.), Winters Opera House, 13 Main St.

Nutrition Services manager Patty Jimenez and Adeline Reed harvest a watermelon from the Waggoner Elementary School garden.

Library Event: Rom-Com Movie Night, 6 p.m., Winters Community Library, yolocountylibrary.org/locations/winters/ Thursdays Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m. As supplies last, RISE, Inc., 417 Haven St., 530-668-0690 Saturday, February 17 Library Event: Swap It Like It’s Hot, 2–4 p.m., Winters Community Library, yolocountylibrary.org/locations/winters/ Monday, February 19 Winters Natural Resources Commission Meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Check cityofwinters. org/187/Natural-Resources-Commission Tuesday, February 20 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council chamber (318 First St.), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/194/Meetings Wednesdays Eat Well Yolo Drive – Through Food Distribution, Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. As supplies last, Winters High student parking lot, off Railroad Avenue

Upcoming Tuesday, February 27 Winters Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/194/Meetings

Library Services Winters Library Public Hours (School in Session), Mon/Wed: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue/Thu: 8–8 p.m., Fri: 8–5 p.m., Sat: 1-5 p.m. (Mask Only 1–3 p.m.)

Teen Tuesday (ages 12-18), Second Tuesdays, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library Bilingual Storytime (ages 0-5), Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Winters Community Library Virtual English Conversation Group, Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., One time registration required: Contact Nancy Pacheco 530-666-8019 or nancy.pacheco@ yolocounty.org Mangonada Monday (ages 6-12), fourth Monday, 3:30 p.m.

Tech Thursdays, Thursdays, 2-7:30 p.m., call 530-6668005 to schedule an appointment. Bilingual sessions available upon request.

Saturday Matinee, First Saturday, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library All You Need is Love Romance Book Club, Second Saturday, 4 p.m., Hooby’s Brewing

Older Adult Programs Winters Senior Foundation Chair Yoga Class for Seniors, Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.) Winters Senior Foundation Social Gathering, Thurdays, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.)

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Farm to School gears up to raise funds for nutrition

By Angela Underwood Express correspondent You are what you eat.

This undeniable fact is the foundation of the Winters Farm to School Program that produces more than fresh produce for students. Nutrition education and a connection to Winters’s deep agricultural roots come with a fresh plate of ripened apple slices.

It all started 13 years ago with school administration and parents, including Cathleen Olsen, Winters Joint Unified School District’s director of food service, who said proper nutrition is crucial to children’s academic success, directly impacting cognitive development, concentration, and brain function.

“Essential nutrients support the growth of brain cells, influencing memory, attention and learning abilities,” Olsen said.

Olsen said in 2010, the district was awarded a $10,000 federal grant from the University of California Davis’s Sustainable Agriculture Research Education Program (SAREP) to increase the procurement of local foods for school meals. The grant covered a small, medium and large school district.

“I did not want the funding to disappear after we started purchasing local fruits and vegetables, so I asked my grant partners to help me start a local Farm to School Program based on the Davis model,” Olsen said.

The district food service director got her wish. Olsen said that with incredible community support and six very hard-working women, Winters Farm to School started with Patty Rominger as the first president of the board of directors.

“The work of convincing the students to eat fruits and vegetables began — we put our efforts into the young students at Waggoner, and it was successful,” Olsen said.

Though Farm to School started in 2011, they did not receive a nonprofit status until 2014. But when they did, they were up to procuring 30,000 in fresh produce from local farmers. The

program doubled that number less than a decade later, spending $62,000 in local produce last year.

“Yes, students can be convinced to try and eat fruits and vegetables,” Olsen said. “It is great for the health of our students and our local economy.”

Little did Olsen and other board members know how the local district program would play a significant role during COVID-19.

“Farm to School continued to support purchasing from local farms that lost their restaurant accounts and farmers markets and distributed the produce to our families,” Olsen said.

“We helped to support our farms and families during these difficult times.”

Winters JUSD falls under the California Universal Meals program, and Winters is a Community Eligibility Provision District, which means breakfast and lunch are free for all students.

“Prior to the pandemic, Winters Farm to School paid for the meals of children who did not qualify for free meals but did not have the funds to pay,” Olsen said.

Winters Farm to School also worked with the Yolo County Food Bank during the pandemic to bring a weekly Kids Farmer’s Market to Waggoner Elementary School, according to Olsen.

She said children shopped at the market with “funny” money to purchase nutrition education about 10 pounds of produce with rice, beans and honey.

Olsen said she is working to bring the market back since a well-balanced diet also contributes to physical health, ensuring children have the energy and stamina needed for optimal academic success. A hungry child is a distracted child, according to Vicki Jacobs, a board member who said Olsen’s fight for food during the pandemic secured food.

“The fact that Cathy and her team kept the kitchen open even when school was not a huge benefit to our community,” Jacobs said.

Jacobs said rewarding students for trying something new helps them get a taste of what is good for them.

“Everyone wants a sticker,” Jacobs said. “By doing so, we are helping students develop lifelong eating habits that perhaps they would not have had if they hadn’t eaten breakfast and lunch in Winters schools.”

Jacobs said children love to work in the garden, harvesting their vegetables.

“I hope our students will understand that produce and everything they eat does not just come from the grocery store,” Jacobs said. “Winters has such a rich agricultural heritage, and part of our mission is to make our children aware of this and to connect our students to where their food comes from.”

Nora Cary recently became a Farm to School board member because of her two children at Waggoner Elementary and Shirley Rominger Intermediate Schools.

“I want them, and all students in the district, to have access to healthy foods at school,” Cary said. “It’s also important to me, both from a community perspective and for the sake of sustainability, to support local farmers. I value the organization’s commitment to purchasing locally grown produce.”

Cary said a connection with her son has also grown from the Farm to School program.

“I love how excited my younger son gets when he shows me what’s growing in the garden at Waggoner, and I want to help Winters Farm to School keep those gardens going,” Cary said.

Olsen said the school district is delighted to add new community connections and demographics to the board.

“They all truly share our passion for our mission, and we look forward to working together in the future,” Olsen said.

Program partners are vital for fundraising success, according to Jacobs. The community will have a chance to help raise money for the program at

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Ongoing Winters Friends of the Library meeting, first Monday, 7 p.m., Winters Community Library, Margaret Parsons Room, wfol.org Winters Fortnightly meeting, second Tuesdays, 1 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.) Rotary Club of Winters meeting, Thursdays, Noon, The Buckhorn Winters Museum public hours, Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 13 Russell St. Winters Open Mic, third Thursday of the month ( January thru March), 6 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 5:30 p.m.), Winters Opera House, 13 Main St. Kiwanis Club of Winters meeting, fourth Thursdays, 6 p.m., Hooby's Brewing Democracy Winters meeting, third Saturdays, 10 a.m.Noon, Meeting details in newsletter, contact info@ democracywinters.org Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: » St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St. (back entrance) Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m. and Fridays, 7-8 a.m. » Yolo Housing office building, 62 Shams Way: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m.

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In 2022, Winters Farm to School board member Cathy Olsen, food services director, and Jenny Moffitt Lester, USDA under secretary, announced the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program would give funds for schools to purchase fresh produce from local farmers.

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Fourth-quarter housing affordability drops exA minimum annuElevated interest median-priced, isting single-family al income of $222,800 in California in was needed to qualirates and home home fourth-quarter 2023. fy for the purchase of The fourth quarter a $833,170 statewide inventory 2023 figure was down median-priced, exfrom 17 percent a isting single-family shortage keep year ago, according to home in the fourth Traditional quarter of 2023. The California housing C.A.R.’s Housing Affordabil- monthly payment, ity Index (HAI).

The including taxes and affordability at fourth-quarter 2023 insurance (PITI) on figure is less than a a 30-year, fixed-rate 16-year low third of the affordabil- loan, would be $5,570,

California Association of Realtors Special to the Express Elevated borrowing costs and a shortage of available homes for sale in the fourth quarter of 2023 kept California housing affordability suppressed at the lowest level in 16 years.

While unchanged from third-quarter 2023, only 15 percent of home buyers could afford to purchase a

ity index peak high of 56 percent in the first quarter of 2012.

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assuming a 20 percent down payment and an effective composite interest rate of 7.39 percent. This marked the second consecutive quarter that the effective interest rate rose above 7 percent in more than two decades. The effective composite interest rate was 7.14 percent in third-quarter 2023 and 6.8 percent in fourth-quarter 2022.

While interest rates have trended downward for most of fourth-quarter 2023, dropping about 100 basis points from

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Compared with California, more than a third of the nation’s households could afford to purchase a $391,700 median-priced home, which required a minimum annual income of $104,800 to make monthly payments of $2,620. Nationwide affordability was down from 38 percent a year ago.

In Yolo County, 22 percent of the county’s households could afford to purchase a $627,740 median-priced home, which required a minimum annual income of $168,000 to make monthly payments of $4,200. Affordability was down from 24 percent a year ago. In Solano County, 25 percent of the county’s households could afford to purchase a $580,000 median-priced home, which required a minimum annual income of $155,200 to make monthly payments of $3,880. Affordability was down from 27 percent a year ago.

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RECIPIENT OF THE YOLO COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS MASTERS CLUB SINCE 2012 IN ESPARTO. 3 beds, 2 baths. Great shape. Large backyard. Offered at $449,000.

OLD BLACKSMITH SHOP in the core of Winters.

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OLDER HOME in need of massive repair or tear down. Huge lot in the core. Right across the street from the hotel. Offered at $299,000. Call Chuck at 530-908-4657.

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Winters Express, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 — B3

Express Yourself

Are our older buildings worth saving?

W

e have done a pretty good job of keeping our old buildings in the downtown area, mostly because of local ownership. The old packing sheds that once lined Railroad Avenue weren’t torn down, they burned down, one by one. The buildings on Main Street have survived and most have kept up with new building codes.

The Anderson family is selling their buildings on Abbey and First that housed their blacksmith shop and an old house. It is the old metal building, which hasn’t been a working shop for years, that is getting some attention.

For years, if I needed something welded or a place to drop off black walnuts, Abe Anderson was the person to see. His son Ralph kept the business open for a while, but eventually found a job working for someone else. His brother, Harold, recently passed away and someone made the decision to sell.

Family businesses don’t usually survive the original owners.

Even farmers have problems keeping their land in the family for multiple generations. There are exceptions, especially in Winters, but land

Family businesses don’t usually survive the original owners.

Even farmers have problems keeping their land in the family for multiple generations. does come up for sale from time to time. The Wallaces had a good run with the Winters Express, 70 years, but things change, even if you don’t want them to.

There are people who would like to preserve the blacksmith shop, and it was for sale, but I don’t think they bought it. The new owners will probably tear it down and replace it with a new, modern building.

I

may be a hypocrite, but I’m all for saving historic buildings, except when I want to sell them. The two buildings that I sold to make room for the new hotel were in terrible shape. The unreinforced block

See QUICK, Page 4

Horoscopes ARIES (Mar 21/Apr 20) Creativity may prove elusive this week, Aries. You want to get into a crafty project but you simply can’t find traction just yet. Don’t give up too soon.

TAURUS (Apr 21/May 21) Taurus, a distracted friend or loved one may not be good company over the next few days. Reach out and offer to be a sounding board to help this person re-center their focus.

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CANCER (Jun 22/Jul 22) Romantic matters are going very well right now, Cancer, even if you may not feel entirely confident.

The person who cares for you will not notice your insecurities.

LEO) Jul 23/Aug 23) The more challenging path may prove the best one to take as your work on a certain task, Leo. Dig in and start figuring a way out to the other side.

VIRGO (Aug 24/Sept 22) Virgo, there is so much to do around the house that you may not know where to start. Spring cleaning comes a month or two early. Ask for help if you’re feeling frazzled.

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SCORPIO (Oct 24/Nov 22) Scorpio, you may pick up on some vibes when hanging out with others that just don’t fit in with your line of thinking. Give it some time before you cut any ties. You may be misinterpreting.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23/Dec 21) There has been a lot going on in your life, Sagittarius.

You may be experiencing some apprehension about the future. Take every concern individually and give it thought.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22/Jan 20) Information coming to you could have you feeling nervous about your financial security, Capricorn. If this is outside your area of expertise, you may want to sit down with a planner.

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PISCES (Feb 19/Mar 20) Pisces, your mind is all over the place right now, so it could be difficult to focus on mundane things like chores or other activities right now. However, don’t push them off.

B4 — Winters Express, Wednesday, February 14, 2024

QUICK Continued from Page 3 building, 310 Railroad, was built in the 1930s, while the metal building at 312 Railroad was one of the first buildings in Winters, from the 1870s.

The original building on the alley burned down in the 1930s and the attic trusses in the metal building were mostly charcoal, damaged by that fire.

There was more damage to that building when Cody’s burned down a couple of decades ago.

Both buildings had issues and I wasn’t sorry to see them torn down. When I

moved into the old library building, built in 1953 to house the engineers who built the Monticello Dam, it had problems, too.

With a new roof, updated electricity and a few new walls, it quickly became my new home away from home.

When George Sanders, Clay Johnson and I took on the rebuilding of the Opera House in 1986, it didn’t take long to realize that it was too big a job for us to finish. With the financial help of several friends, we did finish the project and it currently is home to the Winters Theatre

Company upstairs, along with several businesses on the downstairs. It was a nice addition to our downtown.

I

’m not sure how I would feel if there was an organized group that tried to tell me what I could or couldn’t do with my buildings, but I don’t think I would like it very much. If you want to control someone else’s property, and if it is for sale, buy it and you can then deal with the city and other people trying to tell you how to run your business.

It isn’t easy to sell your family’s property, but holding on

It isn’t easy to sell your family’s property, but holding on isn’t always an option. I hope new owners of any property are successful. isn’t always an option. I hope new owners of any property are successful. New businesses and new buildings keep Winters healthy.

Have a good week.

Legal Advertising FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20240048 1/17/2024 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: HARVEST AND SAVOR Physical Address: 3111 CHESAPEAKE BAY AVE, DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: ALISA HALLER, 3111 CHESAPEAKE BAY AVE, DAVIS CA 95616 Business Classification: INDIVIDUAL Date of Business: 1/11/24 /s/ ALISA HALLER

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20240050 1/17/2024 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: HERBAL TONICS Physical Address: 2496 PORT STREET, WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: HERBALSHOTZ LLC, 2496 PORT STREET, WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95691 Business Classification: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Date of Business: 1/16/24 /s/ KEERUT DHESI

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal.

Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2024 #69560

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal.

Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2024 #69366

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder Filed: 1/18/2024 FBN Number: F20240054 Old FBN Number: F20200224 The person(s) or entity listed below are abandoning the use of the following fictitious business name(s): Name of Business(es): MI CARNICERIA MARKET 129 WEST MAIN STREET #C WOODLAND CA 95695 The fictitious business name was originally filed in Yolo County on 3/4/2020 and is being ABANDONED by the registrant(s) listed: LAURA MAXIMINA PEREZ 1645 WAKEFIELD WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95822 Corporation or LLC name & address and county of the principal place of business: The business was conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL I declare that all information is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Registrant Signature: LAURA M PEREZ S

Published JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 2024 #69403

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20240098 2/5/2024 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: CARTER ENTERPRISES Physical Address: 452 ELM STREET, WOODLAND CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 1. KENNETH CARTER 452 ELM STREET,, WOODLAND CA 95695 2. GEORGE W. CARTER 452 ELM STREET WOODLAND CA 95695 Business Classification: CO-PARTNERS Date of Business: 1/152024 /s/ KENNETH W. CARTER, GEORGE W. CARTER I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal.

Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published February 14, 21, 28, 3/6 2024 #69986

REQUEST FOR BID for Davis Non-Profit Facility, Davis Ca. YCN Project Oversight is seeking bids for qualified contractors to provide construction services for the Davis Non-Profit Facility in Davis, California.

The bid documents can be reviewed and obtained at the Sacramento Builders Exchange or by reaching out via email to Lisa.l@ycnoversight.com. Interested bidders are responsible for checking both the Exchange or links periodically for any updates, revisions, or Addenda.

The facility consists of a one-story wood framed building in a courtyard configuration with four distinct wings. The Main building totals approximately 8,712 square feet, without including the area of the courtyard. The main building includes various occupancy group types for different areas of the facility. In addition, there are two combined storage building structures totaling approximately 671 square feet. The facility is being designed and built to meet or exceed State of California childcare and crisis nursery licensing standards. This is new construction so a full complement of site improvements on approximately .71 acres is included as part of the bid scope.

Approximate construction value is $4.0M to $5.0M. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for 2:00pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 2525 Research Park Drive, Davis, CA 95618.

Sealed bids shall be received prior to 2:00pm on Tuesday March 12, 2024 at 2940 Spafford Street, #200, Davis, CA 95618. A public bid opening will occur immediately thereafter.

This is considered a non-prevailing wage project.

Each bid must conform to the requirements of the drawings, project specifications manual, and other documents comprising the Bid Documents. Inquiries regarding the project or bid document can be made by contacting Neal Cordeiro, Owner's Representative, at neal.c@ycnoversight.com.

Bidders's questions can be received no later than Tuesday, March 5th, 2024.

No bid will be considered unless it is made on the bid form that is part of the Project Documents, filled out in its entirety, and accompanied by a cashiers check or bidder's bond for 10% of the amount of the bid including any additive alternates. Additional information and bid requirements can be found in the Bid Documents.

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T.S. No.: 9462-6227 SG Order No.: 230306298 A.P.N.: 049-453-019-000 and 049-453-018-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained n that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/24/2007 as Document No.: DOC-2007-001903300, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Yolo County, California, executed by: VIOLET J. BERTRAM AND ELMER WESLEY BERTRAM, WIFE AND HUSBAND, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 02/23/2024 at :00 PM Sale Location: North Entrance West Sacramento City Hall, 1110 W. Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95691 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 28812 HURLBUT ST, MADISON, CA 95653 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by aid Deed of Trust, to-wit: $52,465.16 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-280-2832 or visit this internet website, www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462-6227. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 855-976-3916, or visit this internet website https://tracker.auction.com/sb1079/, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462-6227 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

NBS Default Services, LLC 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75254 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Renee Wallace, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0445720 To: WINTERS EXPRESS 01/31/2024, 02/07/2024, 02/14/2024 #70067

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20231044 12/15/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: MB Construction Physical Address: 201 ALMERIA PLACE, WINTERS CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: MATTHEW BALOGH, 201 ALMERIA PLACE, WINTERS CA 95694 Business Classification: INDIVIDUAL Date of Business: N/A /s/ MATTHEW BALOGH I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal.

Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2024 #69288 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20240095 2/2/2024 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: NORCAL-PRECISION AUTO WRAPS Physical Address: 463 3RD ST, WOODLAND CA 96569 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: GREG ALLEN BELLIN 463 3RD ST, WOODLAND CA 95695 Business Classification: INDIVIDUAL Date of Business: 2/1/2024 /s/ GREG BELLIN OWNER I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal.

Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published February 14, 21, 28, 3/6 2024 #69952 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20240043 1/12/2024 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: WHITE OWL COMMERCIAL JANITORIAL SERVICES Physical Address: 2825 BIDWELL STREET APT 2. DAVIS CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: Muhmmed Malik, 2825 Bidwell Street Apt 2, Davis CA 95618 Business Classification: INDIVIDUAL Date of Business: N/A /s/ Muhammed Malik I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal.

Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2024 #69304

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2024-0095 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JACQUELINE MENDOZA-SANCHEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. JACQUELINE MENDOZA-SANCHEZ to Proposed name JACQUELINE MENDOZA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 3/13/2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 11 Room: The address of the court is Yolo Superior Court 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Winters Express Date: 1/10/24 Timothy L. Fall Judge of the Superior Court Published FEBRUARY 14, 21, 28, MARCH 6, 2023 #69988

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HECTOR ALFONSO GUERRERO CASE NO. PR2024-0013 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: HECTOR ALFONSO GUERRERO A Petition for Probate has been filed by: ROBERTO GUERRERO in the Superior Court of California, County of: Yolo The Petition for Probate requests that: ROBERTO GUERRERO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.: 11 Room: Located at 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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Winters Express, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 — B5

Basketball rounds out regular season games

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

JV girls The Winters High School junior varsity girls laced up for their last week of competition starting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, against Durham High School. Although the Warriors got nine points from Robyn Wales and another six from Nevaeh Gutierrez, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Trojans.

WHS lost with a final score of 38–15.

A few days later on Friday, Feb. 9, the JV girls took on East Nicolaus High School. This time around, the Warriors battled tough and kept the game within striking distance the entire time. Wales made another great scoring performance with 12 points, however, the Warriors fell a hair short to the Spartans 23–20.

“It was another tough week for us, but I have to congratulate the girls on sticking it out during a challenging season,” said head coach Tom Crisp. “Over half of the team members didn’t originally go out for the team and were recruited to help fill the roster.

Despite our losses, I felt the girls learned a lot and made progress.”

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Jordan Tucker gains possession of the ball, allowing the varsity girls team to take control of the game. their last week of competition on Friday. They played as hard as ever but took a 51–45 loss.

JV boys

Varsity girls

The junior boys took on Durham on Tuesday, as well. Although no score was reported on the game, the Warriors ended up losing to the Trojans.

The JV boys also squared off against East Nicolaus in

With an absolutely stellar regular season to wrap up, the varsity girls took on Durham on Tuesday. Time on the road had the Warriors somewhat lethargic to start, but they quickly turned things around, with

Jordan Tucker leading the way, scoring 14 points, and another 13 point from Emily Dodic. At the end of the day, WHS bested the Trojans in a nail-biting 40–38 victory.

“We started down 8–0 as our shots weren’t falling but we ended up going on a 20–6 run to close out the half. Durham made a run at the end of the game and we were playing shorthanded

in the fourth as Maci Dodic had her nose broken when a Durham player accidentally head butted her. Both Jordan Tucker and Emily Dodic made clutch free throws down the stretch to seal the victory,” said head coach Ivan Dodic.

Later in the week, the Warriors squared off against East Nicolaus. A special evening to say the least, it was Senior Night as well as Find a Cure Night — which was hosted by the varsity girls team for the first time. WHS took the lead from the tipoff, but the Spartans kept pace, keeping the game close for the first half. Fueled by the roar of a full gym, the Warriors played their brand of basketball going into the second half, ripping away rebound after rebound and putting up timely buckets to secure the 45–35 win.

“The atmosphere on Friday was electric and we were so appreciative of the crowd, which came out to support. The girls felt the energy from the crowd and really controlled the game from the outset,” said Coach Dodic. “It was a special night for Emily Dodic and Bianca Dyer-Gonzalez who were playing their last, regular-season game as Winters Warriors. Our defense was active and caused problems for East Nicolaus. In addition we had very even scoring from girls up and down the roster which shows how this team is really coming together in preparation for the playoffs.”

Varsity boys

With a solid season in their own right, the varsity boys took the court against Durham on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the squad lost to the Trojans 53–38.

“Last week of the regular season was a decent showing for the squad starting with the home game against Durham. This game was different from the first time we played them and held the lead multiple times while keeping the game a pace we prefer to play. Unfortunately, we got into some foul trouble and they went on a run to finish the third quarter we weren’t able to recover from,” said head coach Brendan McShea.

Undeterred, the Warriors rebounded in their game against East Nicolaus on Friday. This time around, the Warriors’ offense was set to ‘scorch’ and that’s exactly what they did to the Spartan defense. WHS won 66–41 to wrap up the regular season.

“We finished the week at East Nicolaus. Always a tough place to play especially on senior night. Our guys were ready for the trip and we came out firing. Senior Colton Brown knocked down five (threepoint shots). Luke Felsen and Miles Mariani scored in double-digits, too,” said McShea. “With an 8–6 conference record — the first winning record in conference play since 2012 — This season was another step in the right direction and the program is on great footing.”

Soccer teams head to division playoffs

By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer On Thursday, Feb. 8 the Winters High School boys and girls soccer teams played their last game of the season before entering the playoffs.

The varsity boys soccer team won its game against Live Oak High School by a score of 3–2.

However, the varsity girls soccer team fell short and lost to Live Oak by a score of 1–0.

Field conditions were less than ideal for both teams but it was especially swampy for the girls as they played in a physical game, the second of the evening. The Warriors also took a hit when Terronez was taken out of the game in the first half due to concussion protocol after a ball was blasted into the back of her head.

However, the Warriors were unable to score.

“Aylin Molina, Varenna Terronez and Ava Muir-Vickrey all did a great job attacking their goal, but none of the shots found the back of the net,” said assistant coach Kim Olivas.

While the Warriors had less than ideal circumstances they never gave up and continued

to battle and put in an immense amount of effort. Alondra Molina put in work playing the entire field. Forwards dropped back to help their defensive line. Defensive players made impressive saves, clearing and pushing the ball upfield during critical times of the game.

Violet Tuel had seven impressive saves and it wasn’t until late into the second half that Live Oak managed to squeeze past the Warriors’ defense scoring the single goal of the game.

The girls soccer team finished second in the league and is the number one seed in the Division playoffs with a firstround bye.

The girls team next plays on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. followed by the boys at 5 p.m., with a home-field advantage.

Both teams are looking to play in the Championship game. The Championship games are set for Saturday, Feb. 24 at 12 p.m. The girls game will be held at the Dr. Sellers Football field. The location of the boys is still to be determined.

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Ava Muir-Vickrey wins the ball back in boggy conditions from a Live Oak Lion.

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Express Yourself

Letters WFoL Fruit Tree Sale coming A forest of trees will grace the parking lot on Railroad Street between Edwards and Baker in downtown Winters on Saturday, March 2. The Winters Friends of the Library will hold its annual Fruit Tree Sale from 9 a.m. until the trees are sold out.

The big news for WFoL members is that if you have a current membership, you’ll go to the head of the line, entering at 8:30 instead of 9. But don’t fret if your membership has lapsed. We’ll have a membership table right there at the entrance so you can join on the spot.

Featured this year are bare-root fruit trees. The trees are donated by Sierra Gold in Yuba City and are $20 each. Also available this year are citrus trees ($30) and blueberry bushes ($10). About a week before the sale, a list of available trees will be posted on the WFoL website (wfol.org).

Proceeds will be used to benefit programs and to expand the collections at the Winters Community Library.

For more information, go to WFoL.org.

Hope to see you there!

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Enjoy family-friendly performances

Samantha Bizjak-Winters Middle School

Express travels: Reunion in New Zealand

Winters’ first Community Youth Talent Show in Wesley Hall was fantastic and very well attended! The audience had a great time, but most of all, the kids had a great time. But we have room for more performers.

The next monthly show is 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24.

The stage is ready for kids’ and teen’s creative performances, whether beginners or pros, whether music, dance, poetry, gymnastics or drama. We have mics and amps for singers and musicians. We even have tables to display works of art. Since it is a family event with young children we ask that all entrees be G-rated. For more information, please call Bruce Chapman at 831-578-1018.

Hosted by Pioneer Church, 205 Russell St. Not a competition, a celebration!

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Cabaldon for senate

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Woody and Rebecca Fridae traveled to New Zealand and met up with former Winters residents and musicians Peter and Cathy Dyer in Wellington. Peter also used to write a foreign correspondent column for the Express for many years after they left Winters 20 years ago. The Dyers send warm wishes to the readers of the Express. Rebecca Fridae, Peter and Cathy Dyer, and Woody Friday pose with an edition of the Express.

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FARM Continued from Page 1 the 13th annual Summer Feast on June 8 at the Historic Wolfskill Ranch.

“We are so fortunate to partner with UC Davis and have lunch at the Wolfskill Experimental Farm under that canopy of beautiful 100-year-old olive trees,” Jacobs said.

“It’s a lovely leisurely lunch crafted by Emarie VonGalio and her chef of as much local produce as is available early in the season.”

KITCHEN & BATH

As our community prepares to choose its next state senator to represent District 3, We are excited to share our support for Christopher Cabaldon.

In this pivotal moment, we have the opportunity to elect a leader who truly understands and values the unique needs of our region. Christopher Cabaldon has demonstrated time and again his commitment to education, stu-

Along with program partners, including the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences and the United States Department of Agriculture National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Farm to School raised $70,000. Olsen expects nothing less this year, encouraging residents to reserve a seat, “This is always a sold-out event,” Olsen said. I encourage everyone to purchase their tickets early.

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dents, innovation, housing, and economic planning.

His extensive list of endorsements speaks volumes about the trust and respect he has earned from our region. From Democratic Clubs across the district to organizations like Planned Parenthood Northern California Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All California, Sierra Club, and Equality California, Cabaldon’s support reflects a broad spectrum of voices who believe in his vision for a better future.

Beyond his endorsements, Cabaldon’s record as the longest-serving mayor of West Sacramento speaks for itself. Under his leadership, West Sacramento earned accolades as one of “America’s most interesting small cities,” “America’s most livable small city,” and one of the world’s “21 Smart Cities to Watch.” His innovative initiatives, from guaranteeing universal access to preschool to spearheading sustainable land use policies, are programs he can help us champion here.

Cabaldon’s dedication to service extends beyond our region. His leadership on the national stage, including chairing the Jobs, Education, and Workforce Committee at the US Conference of Mayors and serving on the National Advisory Board for America’s College Promise, underscores his ability to effect change on a larger scale.

For Winters, having a senator who will advocate tirelessly for the needs of our small town is crucial.

Christopher Cabaldon is not just a candidate; he is the embodiment of that advocacy. I urge you to consider his candidacy carefully, as he represents our best choice for a brighter future.

Thank you for taking the time to read our letter.

Warm regards, JESSE LOREN and BRIAN BELLAMY

RSVP to Class of 1974 reunion

The reunion committee for the Class of 1974 would like all classmates to save the date and time of Saturday, Oct. 19, at 4 p.m. for our reunion celebration.

Please pass the word. The location is at a private venue that will be revealed at a later date. To RSVP or ask a question contact WintersHS1974@gmail.com.

We are also on Facebook, where we post updates at Winters High School Class of 1974.

KATHLEEN LUND and GLENDA ESTES LANDON, reunion co-chairs

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