By Angela Underwood Express staff writer A 100-mph car chase ended on Putah Creek Road directly due to the Winters Police De partment’s assis tance.The tohigh-speedhand-in-handthedition,inablesiff’sYoloradiowithparatus.deployinglinoisantheMillerratesistheespeciallyentlystandardtoingthatzor-sharpandcasedstrips;carsMillerPoliceintopantstohicledisablingRoad,atployenoughitintoThePoliceOfficeCountycontactedruralthestartedHighwayterminutesmentlocalonupofbeganhigh-speedlate-night,chaseintheCityChicoandendedonInterstate505Sept.1,leavinglawenforceamatteroftoact.AftheCaliforniaPatroltochasesuspectonthefreeway,theytheYoloSheriff’sandWintersDepartment.chaseledrightWinters,whereendedabruptly.“OurteamhadtimetodeaspikestripPutahCreeksuccessfullytheveandhelpingcatchtheoccuwhotookofftheorchards.”ChiefJohnP.said.Winters’policecarryspikesomeeninplasticothersinratubesrequirewearleatherglovesdeploy.“Spikestripsarebutinherdangerous,whensuspectvehicletravelingathighofspeed,”said,notingrecentdeathofofficerfromIlkilledwhentheapWorkingcloselyandsharingachannelwithCountySherDepartmentenWinterstobetheknow.InadMillersaidagenciesworkwithchasessignificantscale events, which cre ates capacity and reduces cost. “We are pretty active for a small agency regional ly,” Miller said of the 11 full-time sworn-in Winters Police tell.”aningsharedintoweren’tcheck-in.middlening,”themdiscountofferedWintersbroughtedthemselvestoelingthelicecordingincarthethecersYoloperimeterintersvehicle,stripsapecthendingficerstinuedmentiontriantraffic,speed,whilerisksspeedtomuchandreadyes,needsingpoliceaccordingcallywhichsourcesdeploydepartmentforveryofficers.”Department“Wearewellequippedasmallpoliceandmanyreforoursize,speakshighofourofficers.”It’sareciprorelationship,tothechief,saywhenWinterstheresourc“wehavealantedup,agenciesaremorewillinghelpus.”Bottom-line,high-chasesweighandbenefitsconsideringweather,andpedessafety.Nottothecondangertoofuntilappreanysuswhofledfromhighchase.AfterthespikedisabledthetheWinPoliceassistedholdingtheareawhileCountyoffisearchedforsuspect.Duringchase,anotherwasdisabledthemayhem,actothepochief,whosaidmotoriststravfromOregonFremontfoundstrandinWinters.“OurofficersthemtoHotel,whousanicetoputupfortheevehesaidoftheofthenight“TheyexpectingspendthenightWintersandinthemornthattheyhaveexcitingstoryto
High-speed chase ends in Winters
By Angela Underwood Express staff writer
See JURY, Page 3
Winters JUSD responds to Grand Jury findings
By Angela Underwood Express staff writer
mouslyThetheandatedent’sinterimnitytheyinformedthetendentthedays,withindationsmenrecomandportreingsfindMayesresponstowasWintersbody.”JUSDrequiredgivetwotothe990onefromactingsuperinandonefromboard.Girimontetheboardhadtheopportutoagreewiththesuperintenresponsetocreadraftoftheirownrespondwithin90-daytimeline.boardunanivotedtojoin
See HOUSING, Page 2 Date Rain High Low Aug.3 1 .00 99 57 Sep. 01 .00 100 61 Sep. 02 .00 105 63 Sep. 03 .00 108 62 Sep. 04 .00 105 64 Sep. 05 .00 108 72 Sep. 06 .00 112 79 Rain for week: 0.00 in. Season’s total: TRACE Last sn. to date: TRACE Weather Winters rainfall season began 7/1/22. Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m. City narrows in on affordable housing deal Features ........................ B-1 Classifieds ................... B-4 Community .................. A-5 Eventos hispanos ....... A-6 Opinion ......................... B-3 Real Estate ................... B-2 Sports ........................... A-8 Index
EXPRESS Winters Festival de la Comunidad is Sept 24, 4:30-10:30 • Admission is free This year our Carnitas plates are available for pre-sale Get ‘em while they’re hot! A deal at $20 a plate, while supplies last Festival de la Comunidad *Carnitas Plates are served 4:30 to 6:30 with a hard stop at 6:30; Please be in the carnitas line by 5:30 to redeem your ticket 2022 2 Main St., Winters, CA buckhornsteakhouse.com530.795.45031MainSt.,Winters,CA530.795.2682putahcreekcafe.com Service all makes & models Accept all major credit cards Family owned & operated 27990 County Road 90 Winters, CA www.pearcehvac.com95694 State Contractor Lic# 864483 116 D Street Davis, CA www.smith-funerals.com530-798-550095616FD-992 WINTERS AGGREGATE 4499 Putah Creek Rd. (530) 795-2994 • Fruit Tree Soil • Moss Rock • Bulk Bagged Perlite • Blended Planting Soil • Large Selection of Flagstone We deliver friendly hometown service! 184 E. Grant Avenue, Winters (530) 795-1938 · CleaningDry · Laundry · Alterations CUSTOM CLEANERS $1 including taxsitearisequestionsConcreteamidcoveragediscussion News, Page 7 namedSchechlaInterimFireChief Features, Page 1 Volume 139, Number 32 — Locally-owned since 1884 Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 The hometown paper of John Barbee
Girimonte only par tially agreed with the first finding. Accord ing to her, the Director of Special Education and Student Services Jenny Pinedo, and then whatfamilieswayute;nottyperantssitecopyalsocationplansindividualpublishedasinceschoolTrusteeseducationthenicatecalbeingvideApriltheDianaSuperintendentJiménezwithYoloGrandJuryinandMay“toproevidenceworkisdoneonthelolevel”tocommueffectivelywithparentsofspecialstudents.Girimonteinformedthatthedistricthasmadeavailablenewresourcethatisinalloftheeducationforspecialedustudentsandisavailableinhardateachschoolandonline.“Ithinkitalsowartonotethatthisofhandbookismandatedbystatitisaproactiveofmakingsurerecognizeresourcesare
Lower-income and households of color face unrelenting hous ing price pressures. As pandemic fi nancial stresses per sist and home price growth hits record highs, the State of the Nation’s Housing 2022 fact reveals just how critical affordable housing is in the U.S. The City of Winters recognizes the vital role local govern ments play in the sup ply and affordability of housing, which is why they passed a resolution to execute an exclusive negotia tion agreement with NeighborWorks Sac ramento for 24 “selfhelp” housing units. According to the resolution staff re port, affordable housing is difficult to achieve in a state where housing costs are as high as they are in California. Winter’s Affordable Housing Steering Committee is attempting to ease the burden by work ing with non-profit affordable housing developer Neighbor Works Sacramento for a thereis$7,488,000.SubdivisionWintersmillion-dollarHighlandsequaling“Homeownershipnoteasybecauseareveryfew affordable homes in both rural and urban communities,” Frank Pasquale. Neighbor Works WorkslandcludestermtheingWintershouseholdserate”beproject,detachedbilityregardingmultiplerepresentativeswithhasposalprovedpired,August.2020drawnagreementspositionnegotiationaramentoNeighborWorkstimemanager,constructionsaid.ThisisnotthefirstWintersandSachavedrawncontract.ExclusiveanddisdevelopmentwereupinJanuaryandextendedtoAfterthatexthecouncilapanotherproinJune2021.“Inaddition,staffmetandtalkedNeighborWorksonoccasionsthepossiofa“self-help”unithousingwhichwouldtargetedat“modincomelevelinthearea,”accordtothestaffreport.Thedealisbackontablewithanewsheet.ItnowindonatingthetoNeighborratherthan
The Winters Joint Unified School Dis trict (Winters JUSD) 2021-22 Yolo Grand Jury response is com plete, with officials partially agreeing with two recommen dations and altogeth er rejecting one. Acting Superinten dent Phoebe Girimon te reviewed the dis trict’s response in full at the Aug. 18 Board of Trustees meeting, ask ing school board offi cials to approve the comeback to the “in vestigation prompted by citizen allegations that the district is not providing the legally required services to struggling students,” according to the Yolo County Grand Jury. The two official alle gations, according to the report, were “the district’s published materials for parents/ guardians describing the steps necessary to obtain legally man dated services for a disabled child and classroom accommo dations or special education services” and “the success of the third through fifth grade English Lan guage Arts program at creating a literate student
the“Ianswer.appreciate the diligence that went into this,” Board Clerk Joedy Michael said. “You remained objec tive and put owner ship where it needed to be and in the areas that we need to see im provement.”strateoutcomestoindentsresponsibilityaclearlywhilety,”ability,provement.”Girimonteledbyexplainingthepurposeofagrandjuryinvestigationistoprioritizetransparency,accountandoutcomes.“Isharethatpriorishesaid.“Ithinkintentionsareimportantasschooldistrict,ourtostuandfamiliesourcommunityishavemeasurablethatdemongrowthandim
September 8 at 5:30pm We Winters Building 101 Main St. For more information visit: www.winterschamber.com
201 RAILROAD AVENUE, WINTERS, CA 95694 For information contact Al Vallecillo at: 530-902-6242 or al@winterscorazon.org
SalsaCevicheBar
NeighborWorks/Courtesy photo NeighborWorks Sacramento crew, which is working to secure millions in funding to develop an affordable housing subdivision in Winters, raises a wall to an affordable housing unit the group sponsored through the program, which was founded in 1987.
Food insecurity is a widespread prob lem that’s felt right here in Winters and throughout Yolo Coun ty. That’s why organi zations like CalFresh and Bonus Bucks are working fervently to mitigate this problem while filling stomachs with quality — and af fordable — foods. Even before the pandemic, Winters has been contending with food lensSo,foodtoresourcesMoua.income-based,”needpeopledoourasandregularly.havingtheidlychangeareMouaprojectandmembers,ofthisWhilealwaysonmeetstruggleliesImpoverishedinsecurity.famiworkingfull-timetomakeendsandputtingfoodthetableisnotacertainty.manylamentharshrealitytheircommunityCalFreshBonusBucksdirectorSouaandherstaffoptingtobethethatsomanyhopefor.“FoodinsecurityisuncertaintyofnotaccesstofoodTohealthynutritiousfoodwell.Forus,that’sdailygrind.WeCalFreshandseewhohavethatanditreallyissaid“It’sthelackofandincomemakesurethatyourneedsaremet.that’ssortofthethatweseefood
By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer
Food insecurity a cause for concern in Winters Stock
From its incep tion, a primary goal of the organization has been to own and operate its own low-cost mobile spay/neuter clinic. Over the course of the past year, the group took to things to the next level by purchasing a fully equipped spay and neuter clinic mo bile unit, which will be on display at the event.This mobile clin ic facility will be able to provide 30 low cost spays or neuters in a day when fully oper ational. This is why the YCSNG is reaching out to the Yolo County com munity to help for operational funds to move forward. The low-cost spays and neuter ing will be offered for feral cats as well as domestic cats and dogs, which is critically need now since the Yolo County Animal Shelter has had to suspend low-cost spay and neuter services to the pub lic since the pan demic began and due to its limited See PETS, Page 8
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation Cars!Games! Prizes!
Todos están invitados a unirse a nosotros, Fair eld Chevrolet y Subaru, para celebrar el mes de la Herencia Hispana. Ven a celebrar y apreciar la cultura mexicana con Herreras Antojitos, carros y buena compañía. Nos vemos alli!
PRESENTS
insecurity through. It doesn’t paint the en tire picture of food in security and all of the things that play into that. I know in Yolo County with the rural communities we have is also access. Even if you have the income, do you have trans portation to get to the store, or even have a store that’s close enough to provide for thatLackneed?”ofincome is amongst the wide va riety of contributing factors to food inse curity. According to Moua, there’s reasons across the board in cluding homeless ness, people’s ability to properly store and prepare food and even the elderly and their physical/mental ca pability of addressing their food needs on their own. Of course, there’s also the loom ing factor of inflation to consider as well. “With the pandem ic we know that the cost of food has sky rocketed. The pur chasing power of your CalFresh dollars or non-CalFresh dollars has really gone down with the rising cost of food. Whether you’re a working household or not, it’s just a huge hit to your budget,” said Moua. “The Consum er Price Index shows that the cost of food rose 12.2 percent from June 2021 – June 2022. In the two decades prior to COVID, the annual average was 2 percent.”Forthose eligible, Bonus Bucks allows one to shop at partic ipating retailers. One then selects eligible fruit and vegetable items and then gives the cashier a Bonus Bucks discount card and CalFresh EBT card. After that, the items selected will receive a discount at check-out by 50 per cent up to $30 per month.While stigmas are attached to using programs such as CalFresh and Bonus Bucks, Moua believes ridding them will be a great step toward com bating food insecurity in not only Winters and Yolo County, but the country as well. To learn more about food insecurity, Bonus Bucks and CalFresh, visit yolocounty.org and search ‘Bonus Bucks’ or ‘CalFresh’ for more information.
Duritos BarMexican Street Corn Bar Ra e Prizes! ColdWine!Beer!
Yolo County Spay & Neuter Group Special to the Express The Yolo County Spay and Neuter Group (YCSNG) is inviting the pub lic to their annu al adoptioncinationcatsingspaysneededprovideofbers.fellowPresident,man,byofficiallygroupsinceinwelfareamongstwell-knowndogsandlow-costgroupforeventticipate,welcomedfriendlywithily-friendlyarea.Fairgroundsthe11day,fundraiserPet-a-PaloozaSaturSept.10atfroma.m.to4p.m.atYoloCountyPicnicTheisafamevent,well-and-dogsalsotoparinthisfuntoraisefundsthenonprofittoprovidespayingneuteringforandcats.YCSNGisagroupanimalvolunteersYoloCounty,thenonprofitwasstartedin2018AmandaHarttheBoardandherBoardmemThemissionYCSNGwastothemuchlow-costandneuterfordogsandaswellasvacclinicsandservices.
Pet-a-Palooza at fairgrounds on Sept. 10
A2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 2022 Food and Drinks, Carnitas Cook-Off, Dancing, Live Music and Entertainment. Fun for the whole family. Enjoy a family event in Winters.
photo
To all who knew and loved her, raise a glass of The Boss or whatever to celebrate. Thank you Mom and Mary for all you did to make us all feel alive and live our life the best we could be. We miss you.
selling under the con dition that the non profit developer pay all related city fees. Additionally, there is now a 30-year deed re striction for the prop erty rather than the 15-year term outlined in the municipal code. The deal had to be approved by the United States Depart ment of Agriculture (USDA), the financing entity for self-help homes program de signed to help place lower-income fami lies into ownership positions in small, ru ral“Theareas.USDA focuses on working in small er communities such as Winters to empow er them to move into home ownership,” Pasquale said, add ing that while Winters 2022 median family in come is about $112,000 per year, the aver age family income is $49,000. “These low er-income families cannot afford the aver age market rate house of about thetheirinpercentwhoabout,bracketersfirst-timeTargeting$425,000.”thesehomeowninthefinancialiswhatit’sallsaidPasquale,notedabout40ofthepeopleWintersdonotownhomes.“This,coupledwithfactthatthepov erty rate in Winters is 9 percent, calls for building affordable homes,” he said.” But, most importantly, the Winters City Council is very progressive and wants to add more affordable housing choices for its resi dents.”Some Winters fam ilies can qualify for USDA loans based on the stable popula tion and growth rate of about 1.38 percent since 2020, which is why the USDA is choosing to invest in the Winters com munity, according to Pasquale.“Theaverage rent al goes for $1,600 in Winters, and our par ticipants can own the home for that month ly rate by putting in a little sweat equity,” PasqualeNeighborWorkssaid. is close to securing sev eral million in funds to develop the subdi vision.“The USDA has al ready expressed its excitement about supporting the $8 million said.newmentseligibilitywhofamiliesProjectsignsacramento.comresidentsagestheliamsupborWorksMeanwhile,withinwillHighlandplanned,cle.”ourtersfundingprocessUSDAcompletenowNeighborWorksCityPasqualeinvestment,”said.“TheCouncilandmustworktogethertothelengthyapplicationtogetthefortheWinProjecttogointonextfundingcyIfallgoesastheWinterssubdivisionsee24newhomestwoyears.Neighisfinishing20homesinWiland17homesinCityofArbuckle.PasqualeencoureligibleWinterstovisitnwandupfortheWinterswaitinglist.“Wewillselect24fromthatlistmeettheUSDArequiretobecomethehomeowners,”he
HOUSING Continued from Page 1
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Happy 100th Birthday, Mary Rolston
Everyone is welcome to join us, Fairfield Chevrolet and Subaru, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Come to celebrate and appreciate the Mexican culture with Herreras Antojitos, cars, and good company. We'll see you there!
SeptemberMixer!!
LAST SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH ROTARY4:30PM-10:30PMPARK
JURY Continued from Page 1
vis news service said. “Students must pur chase daily parking permits through Park Mobile.”Theprice variation for different lots is de signed to balance de mand for particular campus parking lots. That also contributed to the variation in rate increases this week. “The different rates allow us to distribute parking and traffic congestion through out the system,” said Ramon Zavala, trans portation demand manager for Trans portation Services. “With greater separa tion between A and C rates, some people will shift from A zones to C zones and better alleviate congestion.”
By Caleb Hampton McNaughton Media UC Davis hikes
on-campus parking rates
CAASPP in March of 2020, wanting to use sparse virtual instruc tion time to focus on learning rather than test“Weprep.have historical ly seen that we do have challenges surround ing illiteracy, and in particular, we serve a population with about 30 percent English learners, who by defi nition will not achieve proficiency on a read ing assessment be cause they are still developing fluency,” Girimonte said, add ing the median per cent progress toward typical grade-level growth in reading was 135Romingerpercent. is still a high-growth school, according to Girimon te, who said school outcomes show that 46 percent of stu dents are reading on or above grade level, and 27 percent are ap proaching grade level inGirimontereading. provided numbers to disagree with the third grand jury finding regard ing the district’s in ability to clarify, in publicly available data, the percentage of students who are underperforming in literacy skills. Along with providing dates from up to 13 meetings between June 2020 to June 2020, Girimonte also included news stories from Winters Express covering data scores, focus plans, and distance learning. “We feel it is an ac curate and thoughtful response to the grand jury,” Girimonte said. “We appreciate their commitment to accountability and share that same prior ity.”Trustee Michael agreed.“We all took this pretty seriously, and I think the way you framed it out cor rects some misrep resentation while highlighting some real gation.schoolWolkletterGirimonte’sjury,”causethatitreadycalledthingsproactivetheZaragozaachievement.”forwillandentnowMichaelimprovement,”said,addingthereisadifferdistrictlandscapepriorities.“WecontinuetofightstudentaccessandTrusteeEverardocommendedschooldistrict’sapproach.“Iamproudthatthethatthejuryout,wewerealworkingon,andwasnotsomethingwearedoingbeofthegrandZaragozasaid.TheresponseandAug.19toJudgeDanielofficiallyendthedistrictinvesti
or state money, rais ing parking rates is one of its only options to cover expenses, in cluding salaries, road maintenance and debt payments on parking structures, according to the campus news service.“Wehave campus,”theingpayhybridees,availablemonthlyperupcellor’swithexpensivetheirhislormum.”increaseshelpstreamsalternativeadministrationwithanddecreasedbutweitsnotingtationdirectorEggleston,sible,”ectsmaintenancedeferredonprojasmuchaspossaidPerryexecutiveforTransporServices,addthattheunitcandeferpaymentsondebts.“Normallycanpayourdebt,withsignificantlyrevenue,weareworkingtheuniversityonrevenuewhichwillkeepfutureratetoaminiUCDavisChancelGaryS.Mayanddesigneesalsosawparkinggetmorethisweek,the“CH”chanpermitsgoingfrom$175to$200month.“WhilepermitsareforemploythosewhoworkaschedulewilllessbypurchasparkingonlyondaystheycometotheUCDa
Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 — A3 TAKE$12.50/LBHOME AVAILABLE AT BUCKHORN STEAKHOUSE TRITRITIP - TIP 2 Main Street, Winters, CA buckhornsteakhouse.com530.795.4503 5098 Ellswor th Road Vacaville • 707-447-3388 Open Mon, Thu & Fri 9-5 • Sun 9-3 Closed Tue & Wed A Real Nurser y Delivery & Installation Available! The largest nursery in Solano County. A real nursery for over 40 years. Hundreds of plants, shade trees, shrubs, & citrus trees to choose from! A Real Nurser y Boat & RV Storage We are conveniently located just off of I-505, right outside Winters and minutes from Lake uncoveredoutdoorStorageBoatAll-AmericanBerryessa.andRVhasandspace available. We can accommodate even the largest boats or RV. All American Boat & RV Storage (530) 212-5065 9110 Winters Rd, Winters, CA 95694 available to them, and that is really a shared priority,” she said. Board President Carrie Green com mended Girimonte and staff for their hard work on the new hand book and response. “I would like to give you a huge kudos for that,” she said. “I know that a lot of time has gone into respond ing and crafting a very thoughtful, deliberate responses to the rec ommendations and findings,” Green said. Girimonte also par tially agreed with Finding Two regard ing third through fifthgrade student literacy at Shirley celedtricttoGirimonteendarthedataCAASPP,innot(CAASPP),manceofiforniadationbasedtheplainedIntermediate.RomingerSheexindetailthatYoloGrandJuryitsrecommenonthe2018CalAssessmentStudentPerforandProgresswhichwastimely.“Wehavejustbeenreceiptofthe2022andthatwillbeshownongovernancecalinSeptember,”said.Sheexplainedduethepandemic,disofficialscantestingforthe
The cost to park a car or motorcycle on campus went up Thursday as UC Da vis implemented a parking fee increase it first announced last month. The new daily parking rates range from $2.25 for motor cycle spaces to $3.50 for C lots and $4.60 for A lots, up by 25 cents to a dollar from previ ousElectricrates. vehicle parking increased from $3.50 to $4.50 for drivers who park in C lots after charging. The electric vehicle parking includes four hours of charging per day. Visitor parking permits went up from $12 to $15 per day. Parking on campus with a disabled plac ard remains free. In a message on its website, UC Davis Transportation Ser vices said the price hike was a result of increased costs asso ciated with managing parking on campus. “Parking revenue helps us keep parking areas safe, improve roads and pathways for pedestrians, and keep traffic flowing throughout the cam pus,” the message stated.In2020, UC Davis eliminated long-term paper permits and switched over to using an app called ParkMo bile to conduct daily parking payments. That switch, along with remote and hy brid work tuition,receivetionUCa2030,belowsionsgreenhouseCaliforniaof2027.byhiclesingle-occupancyreducepasstationhasdemic.yearicinhalflyofservice.bypublishedcordingonparkingthenificantcontributedschedules,toasigdeclineinnumberofpeopleoncampusadailybasis,actoanarticlethisweektheUCDavisnewsToday,thenumberpeopleparkingdaioncampusisabouttheamountitwasthe2018-19academyear,thelastfullbeforethepanRemoteworkhelpedTransporServicessuragoalitsettothenumberofvetripstocampus10percentbeforeThatgoalispartanobjectivetohelpreducegasemisto40percent1990levelsbyarequirementof2016statelaw.However,becauseDavisTransportaServicesdoesnotfundingfromcampusfees
Rotary Club of Winters Special to the Express Winters’ premier wine and food-tast ing event is back on Friday, Oct. 14 and lands for its first time at Hotel Win ters, where dozens of wineries will pour into downtown to create one foodditionmanyRutherfordgichCoppolaeriesuleddation.FounmunityComWintersClubthemoneywhichannualthisothereventcalwillpremierningmemorableseriouslyfalleveonthetown.Localandotherwineriesminglewithlofoodvendorsandgoersforaniterationofstoriedbievent,raisesforRotaryofSchedwinincludeWines,GrHillsEstate,andothers.Inadtohostingandwineven
dors, Rotary also hosts a silent auc tion. Tickets cost $60 per person and can be purchased from any Rotarian, in town at Pacific Ace Hardware and First Northern Bank, and online at oncountdispercentreceiveHotelcom/nfmuf7yr.https://tinyurl.guestsa20theirstaythatnight.“ForthecommunityandcommunityfoundationhereinWinters,theRotaryFood&WineGalaisamemorablenighttogether,”saidRotarypresidentTayBuley.“Notonlydoattendeesgetagreatexperience,buttheygettoknowthateverydollarwe
raise goes back into community efforts like Project Play ground and morery@gmail.com foremail wintersrotatersrotary.org orsorship.whooftarianand,bleeventingPavingBanking,Co.tation,makeneighborsforstoriedanotherareKilkennyleyHealthcare.”Winters“OurfocusisnowonfundraisingfortheforthcomingWintersSeniorCenter,”Buadded,“Jessiccaandteamplanningyetoneofoureveningsourfriendsandtohelpusithappen.”ButtonTransporCarbahal&DoubleMTruckFirstNorthernandVintagearesponsortheevent.TheismadepossibyHotelWintersespecially,RoJohnLorenzoLorenzo’sMarket,joininsponSee wininformation.
Rotary’s Food & Wine Gala returns to Winters on Oct. 14
O. Russell was pitched through the windshield of his auto receiving a severe gash across the forehead by the broken glass. The accident occurred Thursday of last week. Miss Bernice Edwards and Carroll S. Culton were married Thursday morning in the E. H. Edwards home.Irwin Harris, Henry Sievers and John Heetebry have been certified for Army service from Solano County. Miss Grace Brinck has accepted a position with the Earl Fruit Company in Sacramento.
Whatever happened to businesses that were eager to please? Well, there is one right here in our town. We offer the same outstanding service offered decades ago. Are we hopelessly out-of-style? We certainly hope so.
Aug. 26: Solorio, Aurelio Jr (Age 42); Charges: one Winters PD Warrant, one Woodland PD Warrant, one Yolo County SO (AgeAppearleasedDisposition:Warrant;Re-onNoticeto~Cortez,Omar29),Charges:
70 Years Ago
Notice: Unless otherwise indicated, all of the stories, articles, pictures, captions and editorials appearing in this edition are © Copyright 2022 The Winters Express, LLC, a limited liability company, all rights reserved.
City of Winters Fire The Winters Fire Log will return next week. ArrestPolice Log Aug. 14: Hanoum, Christina (Age 23); Charges: Driving with suspended license for DUI, Ignition Interlock Device AppearleasedDisposition:Violation;Re-onNoticeto
A4 — Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 PO Box 520, Winters, CA 95694 530-795-4551 Se habla español. news@wintersexpress.com
Possession of Noticesition:phetamine,sionCharges:ardCountyTransportedrant,Winters(AgepearOnposition:Paraphernalia,DrugDis-ReleasedNoticetoAp-~Neil,KatieLynn27),Charges:PDWar-Disposition:toYoloJail~Nunes,Rich-James(Age48),Posses-ofMetham-Dispo-ReleasedontoAppear
Content due by Monday at noon. Other space reservations due by Friday at noon. Office hours are by appointment. Call 530-795-4551 to schedule a meeting. Subscription delivery issues? Call us and leave a message or submit a complaint via our website.
Aug. 18: Garcia, Irineo Ramirez (Age 39), Charges: Driving with a suspended license for DUI, toReleasedDisposition:onNoticeAppear
Aug. 27: EquiHomerohua-Garibay,(Age 46); Charges: Driving under the influence/.08%+ BAC, Crossing solid double yellow lines, Driving on wrong side of the road; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County AppearleasedDisposition:tersCharges:Alberto~Banuelos,LuisJail(Age34).twoWin-PDwarrants,Re-onNoticeTo Case Log Aug. 19: 4:29 p.m., 50th block of Myrtle Circle, Outside Agency Assist Aug. 20: 11:31 p.m., 10th block of E. Baker Street, Audible~3:32Alarmp.m., 100th block of Main Street, Audible Alarm Aug. 23: 5:02 p.m., 100th block of Grant Avenue, Battery ~9:38 p.m., 700th block of Dutton Street, Audible Alarm Aug. 25: 6:26 p.m., 100th block of Abbey Street, Vehicle Towed~3:50 p.m., 200th block of Baker Streert, Towed Vehicle Aug. 26: 1:58 a.m., 1000th block of Kennedy Drive, Verbal Dispute Aug. 29: 2:02 p.m., 100th block of Grant Avenue, Fraud
Things just aren’t the way they used to be.
YESTERYEAR WallaceCharley
The Army Signal Corps installation east of Winters will be completed by next July and 35 to 50 civilians will be employed, according to Lt. Col. J. B. Beckham, who spoke at the meeting of the Winters District Chamber of Commerce Monday night at the Christian church.Foster Hailey, of New York City, a foreign correspondent for the New York Times, visited the first of the week in Winters with his brother C.S. Hailey.The U. S. Bureau of Reclamation ‘will move into the Frisbee building on Railroad Avenue this weekend, with the office ready for business Monday. The Bureau will occupy a portion of the space which housed Bruhn’s Plumbing Shop several years ago.Walter B. Young, 70, died suddenly yesterday while driving a pickup truck from Winters to Dixon. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mrs. Beverly Franke is helping out at Roseberry’s Drug Store in place of Mrs. Jack Graf who has resigned to join her husband at Quantico, Virginia. Plans are being completed for the wedding on Sunday, September 28, of Miss Priscilla Carrion to Mr. Paul J. Yandell of Snyder, Texas. Mrs. William Brinck, Jr., of Hillsborough, visited last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Brinck of the Apricot District. Jim Boyce, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Boyce will attend San Rafael Military Academy this year.
105 Years Ago
Aug. 19: Swink, Phillip James (Age 60); Charges: Felon in possession of a stun gun, Addict in possession of a stun gun, Violation of probation; Disposition: Released by Notice to Appear ~Dyes, John Daniel (Age 46), Charges: Fairfield PD Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear Aug. 25: Ray, Deborah Marie (Age 66), Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice To tosition:dangerment;Violence,Charges:menNoticetion:Warrant,Marin(AgeFrancisco~CastilloAppearNaal,Rodrigo43),Charges:CountyMisdDisposi-ReleasedonToAppear~Aguilera,Car-Janett(Age31);DomesticChildEn-Dispo-TransportedYoloCountyJail
Crystal Apilado, Editor-in-Chief Fred Gladdis, Special Editor Sydney Andrade, Staff Writer Aaron Geerts, Staff Writer Angela Underwood, Staff Writer David DeLeon, Advertising Director Taylor Buley, Publisher Charles R. Wallace, Publisher Emeritus Award-winning American journalism. Designed in Yolo, manufactured in Solano.
Independently Owned and Operated Since 1859 569 N. First Street, Dixon • 707.678.2189 FD-0386 116 D Street • Davis, CA 95616 530-758-5500 • www.smith-funerals.comFD-992
byPicked
Volunteer to serve carnitas at the Festival de la Comunidad! Emailcombuley@outlook.forinfo.
Public Safety Report
Years AgoDispatches from the Express archives.
Mortuary Cremation Monuments Pre-Arrangement Planning
September 12, 1952
John Coop and wife Miss Jennie Coop have gone to San Francisco for the rest of the summer.Mr. and Mrs. Roth have returned and will be at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Slade, for the next few weeks. Judge Simms went to San Francisco this morning, and will attend the meeting of the orphan’s home trustees at Vallejo tomorrow.Frank Newman came up from San Francisco last Saturday for a short visit at home. Frank is working in the Union Iron Works, and is doing well.Ham Coleman, of Oakland, is a guest at the J. B. Griffin ranch. He is a nephew by marriage of Ben Griffin.Wm. Brinck, Jr., went to Samuel Springs Sunday to see Mrs. Wm. Brink and children, who are taking a little recreation at that popular resort.
September 7, 1917 The town tax rate for 1917-1918 was fixed by the town board at $1.85.Peach growers have received a five cent initial payment for dried fruit. The new county tax rate is $2.42, 37 cents higher than last year. The Yolo County question of Farm Advisor is still up in the air. A crowd of over 5,000 from all over Yolo County gathered at Woodland Tuesday night to bid “God Speed,” to soldier boys who left the county for trainingSupervisorcamps.W.
55 Years Ago September 14, 1967 By a vote of three to two, the local school board voted to go ahead with building the library at the high school. The lowest bid of $64,423 submitted by the Griffin Construction Company wasNewaccepted.concrete bridges will be constructed across Dry Slough and Chickahominy Slough on County Roads 93-A and 31 about four and one-half miles east of Winters, according to Howard Van Reyper, director of public works for Yolo County. Aviation Electrician’s Mate First Class Mitchell A. Medina, son of Mr. Mitchell S. Medina of Winters, was presented his second Air Medal for his performance in Vietnam. The award was presented at North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Garcia, of Winters, are the parents of a daughter, born Sept. 5, 1967, at the Yolo General Hospital, master’sHeintutetheleftMartinezlyas,Thomas,anniar,master,Martin,lake,wereTheMr.homeprecedingbirthdayCodytemberoldMondayawayEstepa,morningVacaville,CunewereFuneralWoodland.ServicesheldattheMc-GardenChapel,yesterdayforFrankR.48,whopassedathishomehereafteralongillness.ForbeingtenyearsonSunday,Sep-10,Annettewasfetedatapartythedayattheofherparents,andMrs.BillCody.girlsatthepartyJeanetteFran-RendyMayes,Pau-Ramos,MarianneJaniceBuck-CeciliaAgu-JanYoung,Mary-Frisbee,SusanSallyThom-DebbieBiasi,Sal-Button,ShannonandCorinneMartinez.HaroldAndersononWednesdayforAmericanInsti-ofForeignTradePhoenix,Arizona.isworkingonhisdegreethere.
120 Years Ago September 12, 1902 Charles Havens Royce has tendered his resignation to the directors as cashier of the Bank of Winters, to take effect October 1. He will be succeeded by W.S. Baker. C. A. Bonham, recently of Chico, has come to Winters to locate permanently and practice his profession of dentistry. Dr. Poage of Sacramento is attending to the medical practice of Drs. Cadwaller and Caldwell, who are taking a needed vacation.
File photo In 1981, this trio performed around Winters to help raise money for several local causes. Pictured (from left): Robert Crumb, Robert Armstrong and Jay Feldman. Winters has always had talented musicians and their skills will be on display again at this year’s Porchfest, a live music stroll in downtown Winters. After taking a break because of COVID, Porchfest will be back Sept. 18.
Organizers expect more than 2,500 vol unteers to remove at least 20,000 pounds of trash, litter, and recyclables from So lano County sites this year. Collected items typically include cig arette filters, plastic bottles, food takeout containers, grocery bags, and even e-waste and tires. Recycling or properly disposing of these items improves the local environment and prevents all of this litter from travel ling along our water ways to end up in the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean. Not only do volun teers collect trash, they are also collect ing data. “The sig nificance of Coastal Cleanup Day extends beyond the improve ments that volunteers make the day of the event,” says Eben Schwartz, Marine De bris Program Manag er with the California Coastal Commission. “Coastal Cleanup data has helped shape leg islation and policy ad dressing plastic pollu tion into the future.” The information about how much and what kinds of trash is picked up on Coast al Cleanup Day is the largest existing data set about plastics pol lution in the world. In California, this in formation has been used to develop new laws, such as the re cently passed Senate Bill 54, also known as California’s “Circular Economy Bill,” which requires manufactur ers to be responsible for making packaging and single use con tainers recyclable or compostable, and also creates funding to develop facilities needed for recycling andComecomposting.beapart of the growing steward ship movement in So lano County. Gather a group, or simply come out on your own. Par ticipants range from school groups and faith communities to businesses and neigh bors. To learn how to participate, visit the event website clean upsolano.org for cleanup locations and updates.Youcan share your cleanup experience on social media using the hashtags #Coastal Cleanup and #Keep SolanoClean. Follow local cleanup efforts on Facebook and Ins tagram using the han dle @cleanupsolano. You can also follow statewide efforts on Facebook at CACoast and on Instagram at Commission.andwatershipssupportedCountybehalfservationSolanoDayniacoast/.gram.com/thecalifortwitter.com/TheforniaCoast,facebook.com/CaliTwitterinstaCoastalCleanupiscoordinatedbyResourceConDistrictonofthecitiesandofSolanoandbypartnerwithlocalwasteagencies,parks,theState’sCoastal
Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 — A5 • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning • Carpet Repair • Stone Cleaning • Tile & Grout Cleaning Call today for a FREE phone estimate! 530.795.0500 www.cassoncarpetcare.com RESIDENTIAL CARPETCOMMERCIAL&CLEANING The Winters Jr. Warriors would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Platinum sponsors for the 2022 season: First Northern Bank Valley Comfort Heating and Air L&L Roofing Austin’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. Wizard Electric Andy Pignataro, Agent Insurance Lic. #0D02919 104 Browns Valley Parkway Vacaville, CA 95688 • Bus: 707-452-9599 statefarm.com State Farm Insurance Companies P026038 Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois 9/05 LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.® 530.758.0910 • www.DavisGlass.com 920 3rd St., Suite D • Downtown Davis Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday 8am-12pm Contr. Lic# 990121 DAVIS GLASS & SCREEN Call us first for SERVICE & REPAIRS • Window/Patio Door Hardware • Screens (New + Rescreen) • Mirrors/Shower Doors • Failed/Broken Dual-Pane Windows Explorit Science Center hosted the grand opening of its new exhibit, Ex plorit Rocks!, an ex hibit about rocks, fossils and crystals lastInvestigateSaturday. the wonders of Earth. Explore the history of life on our plan et. Discover the sci ence behind crys tals and 3141MaceCenterExploritminerals.ScienceislocatedatRanchPark, 5th St. in Davis. Ad mission is $5 for adults and children over two years old with free parking.Explorit is a 501(c)3 non-profit organiza tion, celebrating 40 years of service to our community in 17 counties. Its mission is to ignite and foster curiosity through in quiry and discovery in science and nature. For more informa tion contact Emily An derson at 756-0191,explorit.org,eanderson@call530-orvisitexplorit.org.
The lush greens, ruby red strawber ries, midnight blue blueberries along with watermelons and even some fresh bread are just some of the fare available each Saturday at the farmers farmers,whichmertrictImprovementVacavillevironment.”music.with“Thisweek,”thematoes.strawberriesingjazzurdayolinabeenwhosupportthehome.climatedhavefrommovedtures,triple-digittheingduringchildrenSaturdaycameCarolinamarket.Milhassitothemarketwithhertwoandhusbandacoolmorn–coolrelativetoday’sprojectedtemperaatleast.ThecouplejusttotheareaChicago.TheybeengettingactotheirnewTheycameforweather,workandfortheirson,isdisabled.“Californiahasgreattous,”CarMilhassisaid.TheylistenedSattosomesmoothandwerecarryhomesomefreshandto“WejustcameforfirsttimelastMilhassisaid.isagreatplacesomeshadeandItisagreatenTheDowntownBusinessDishoststhesumfarmersmarket,bringsinlocalgrowersand vendors from May to October.Thenew market manager, Randi Bolton, just started in April, taking over for Brooke Fox. “I only had six weeks to put on a farmers market,” Bolton said. The vendors change out each week so the numbers range from 30 to 40 booths. “We have 15 to 20 regulars all the time,” Bolton said. “The market has specialty booths each week end.”Offerings Saturday included kittens for adoption from Furry Felines, a cat rescue group based out of El mira.The farmers mar ket has been a fixture downtown since 1994. The city blocked off a few streets downtown for the market a few years ago but changed that and it now sits high above the creek in Andrews Park. Anthony Ferrentino has been volunteering for the farmers market since 2012. He keeps coming back because he loves the people. “I do this because I love being a part of the community and seeing the people each week end,” he said. To help beat back the heat, vendors were offering fresh fruit drinks along with iced coffee and fresh fruit. “This is still a good turnout for today,” Ferrentino said. Bolton said next year she plans to have a second Saturday Youth Day with every thing geared towards children. She is also looking at a wellness Saturday focusing on health with yoga, Fit ness Explosion and a morning Fun Run. Plans for this sea son’s final market Oct. 15 include a big party, Bolton said. “We are going to have an end-of-season harvest festival,” she said.The morning will have musicians, a pet ting zoom and food vendors will have spe cialty seasonal items to“Itsell.is going to be a lot of fun,” Bolton said. For more informa tion, go to com.illefarmersmarket.www.vacav
Solano Resource Conservation District invites neighbors out to Lake Solano County Park and roughly five dozen other cleanup sites on Coastal Cleanup Day, Sept 17.
By Susan Hiland McNaughton Media
Vacaville farmers market ripe with fresh fruit and features a place to chill out
Explorit Center Special to the Express Lapidary exhibit rocks ScienceExploritCenter
Solano RCD/Courtesy photo
Coastal Cleanup Day started 38 years ago, as citizens recog nized a growing need to protect our coast lines, oceans, and wa terways from pollu tion, litter, and debris. Since then, the annu al Cleanup has grown into California’s—and the fromurday,Solanocleanupofandjoindifference.gether,foundsideswaterways,localordererageanddoorsspendunteerseryvolunteerworld’s—largestevent.EvSeptember,volgatherandamorningouttopickuptrashrecyclablebevcontainersintoleavetheirparks,trails,androadbetterthantheythem.WhenweallworktowemakeabigYoucanyourcommunityneighborsatonethemorethan60sitesacrossCountyonSatSeptember179a.m.to12p.m.
Susan Hiland/McNaughton Media Stan Johnson entertains the crowd with a little smooth jazz at the farmers market at Andrews Park in Vacaville.
Solano ConservationResourceDistrict
Special to the Express County resource group invites residents to Lake Solano to join in Coastal Cleanup
Empowering under-served youth in Yolo
Courtesy photo
The program has also ex panded victim services in rural communities such as Knights Landing, Winters, and Esparto. The goal of the program is to identify affect ed youths, build trusting rela tionships, and provide systems navigation, advocacy, and sup port to unserved/underserved child victims of abuse. Empower Yolo has funded a full-time youth advocate dedi cated to providing services to youths in rural communities as a means to decrease barri ers that many rural survivors experience. “Youth Empow erment Program goals are to increase access to advocacy, therapy, and supportive ser vices for unserved/under served victims of crime/abuse with a focus of serving at least 60 foster and rural youths in Yolo County,” says Ariel Gra ham, Empower Yolo Youth Ad vocate.“I’m very excited for this program and to be in this role to help give options, provide resources and hope for the kids we work with; being a part of this program and partnering with other agencies to help empower the kids is amazing. Now these kids don’t have to look backward or upside down for help, they can look straight ahead and know they have sup port and see there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for them,” saysTheseGraham.unserved youths have
enclosure that is cov •ered.Avoid attracting wild birds and keep your domestic birds away from orlywilddirectareadvised,atYolothehumans.lakescongregate,es•orotherplacesfeedstorescleyour•andsuppliesequipment•coops.whenboots•dents.ingupand•withfrompredators•handlinghandsor•ter.ly-contaminatedpotentialwaUsesanitizedwellcitywateranwashbeforeandafterbirds.Preventrodents,andpetscomingincontactwildbirds.KeepfeedcoveredspillscleanedtoavoidattractwildbirdsandroWashanddisinfectandequipmentmovingbetweenCleananddisinfectandotherbetweenusesdonotshare.Cleananddisinfectshoesandvehitiresaftervisitingandotherfrequentedbypoultryownerswildbirdhunters.Avoidvisitingplacwherewildbirdssuchasandponds.HPAIcanalsoinfectTherisktogeneralpublicinCountyisverylowthistime,thecountybutresidentsremindedtoavoidcontactwithbirds,particularbirdsthatappearillaredead.
Avian flu found in wild bird in Yolo
A6 — Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 2022 PRESENTS Comida, bebidas, concurso de preparación de Carnitas, baile, música en vivo, entretenimiento para toda la familia. Disfrute de este evento familiar en Winters. ULTIMO SABADO 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE 4:30PM-10:30PM ROTARY PARK 201 RAILROAD AVENUE, WINTERS, CA 95694 Para recibir mas informacion pongase en contacto con Al Vallecillo al: 530-902-6242 o al@winterscorazon.org WINTERS EYECARE AN OPTOMETRIC GROUP FAMILY VISION CARE Edward p. AndersEn, O.D. HOURS: Mon & Wed 9-6 Tue, Thu & Fri 9-5 O D530.795.3937Eyes Most vision plans accepted 101 East Grant Avenue, Winters
The health, safety and well-being of children have always been important to Em power Yolo, and with the inclu sion of a new youth program, we can broaden our reach to serve vulnerable youths in our community.TheYouth Empowerment Program is a new program at Empower Yolo, which pro vides advocacy and support services to unserved/under served children and youth victims of crime, specifically supporting rural crime victims and foster youths. “This program serves to sup port children in meeting their physical, emotional, spiritu al, and financial needs after victimization,” says Celina Alveraz, Empower Yolo Asso ciate Director. “Meeting child and youth victims’ needs is far more difficult when their ac cess to services is complicat ed by factors such as age, race, ethnicity, geographic isola tion, language barriers, cultur al intolerance, disability, lack of knowledge of the criminal justice system and their rights, and/or lack of appropriate so cial support. To that end, the Youth Empowerment Program was created to reduce agency barriers so that children can receive supportive services to grow, empower, and heal fol lowing abuse,” Alveraz says.
See EMPOWER, Page 7
Pictured above, Ariel Graham is Empower Yolo’s youth advocate.
ed w a r d j o n es c o m
miento.“Sino se recibe el pago para esa fecha, se reinicia el proceso de notificación de de sconexión,” dijo Mat thews.Laciudad se está comunicando con los clientes de todas las formas posibles para avisarles, con un re cordatorio rotativo para residentes en el sitio web de la ciu dad que exhorta a los residentes a prestar atención a la fecha límite para establecer un plan de pago opor tuno con Departamentopagoorganizarendepuedaerdelevitardeexigeatrasado.docorterecibiránunaMatthew.deyatenderión,launiónlafacturaciónte“CuandoWinters.unresidensecomunicaconantesdefechadedesconexysolicitarealizarpagodespuésdefechadedesconextrabajamosparaesasolicituddetenerelprocesodesconexión,”dijoLosresidentesconcuentamorosaunavisodedeagua,incluielmontodelsaldoAdemás,seunafechalímitepagoresueltaparalainterrupciónservicio.CualquiresidentequenopagarelsaldolacuentavencidasutotalidadpuedeunplandediferidoconeldeFac
Por Angela Underwood Traducido por Carol Alfonso Se reanuda política del corte del servicio de agua tras expirar moratoria estatal
By Natalia Baltazar Director of Development, Empower Yolo
A wild bird in Yolo County has tested pos itive for highly patho genic avian influenza (HPAI), the county re portedHPAITuesday.isaviral dis ease that occurs nat urally among wild aquatic birds such as ducks, geese, swans, gulls and terns, and shorebirds such as storks, plovers and sandpipers. HPAI can infect domestic poul try, other birds, animal species and humans. As of Aug. 22, HPAI has been detected in commercial and do mestic bird flocks in Sacramento, Butte, Contra Costa and Fres noAdditionally,counties. HPAI has been detected in wild birds in the fol lowing 12 counties: Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Mendocino, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Santa Clara, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma and Stanislaus, in addition to Yolo AccordingCounty.to a press release from the coun ty, keepers of com mercial and domestic flocks are advised to protect their birds by following these and other ingwildtween•guidelines:biosecurityPreventcontactbedomesticandbirdsbybringyourbirdsintoan
The Youth Empowerment Program has many positive goals. It will provide an on going investment to strength en community relationships, promote social norms that protect against adversity, con nect youths to caring adults and activities and increase so cial-emotional learning.
By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media
La clemencia finan ciera posterior a la pandemia finalizó el 1 de Septiembre con el proyecto de ley de avance presupuestar io (budget trailer bill), SBLa155.moratoria del corte del servicio de agua ejecutada por el gobernador Gavin Newsom el 1 de Octubre del 2021 se extendió hasta “al menos” el 31 de Dic iembre del 2021, para que los clientes pu dieran configurar el pago con el Programa de Pago Atrasado (Ar rearage Payment Pro gram) para las factur as de agua sin pagar. La SB 155 se aplicó a todos los sistemas de agua de California, ya sean residenciales o comerciales. Todos los pagos atrasados se suspendieron, sin importar cuán altos fueran.Ahora que se le vantó oficialmente la moratoria, los res identes de Winters nuevamente son total mente responsables de sus facturas de agua. Pero hay más asistencia disponible para los locales, según la directora de Servi cios Administrativos de Winters, Cathy Mat thews.“Elpersonal de la ciudad y el cliente trabajarán en con junto para mantener el servicio de agua y cobrar los pagos nece sarios para mantener y brindar el servicio de agua a la comuni dad de Winters,” dijo Matthews.Agregó que en el expediente del cli ente se anotará una fecha de pago diferi do, entendido por el residente y el Ayunta
turación de Servicios Públicos de la Ciudad de“EstoWinters.debe hacerse antes de la fecha de cierre que figura en el aviso para evitar el corte del agua,” dijo. El levantamiento de la moratoria del agua en todo el estado sigue a la moratoria del desalojo de resi dentes de California a fines de Junio, un año después de que el gobernador New som anunciara un programa de alivio de alquiler de $5.2 billones en Julio del 2021. Cuando el gober nador perdonó los pa gos de alquiler venci dos y futuros, agregó $2 billones por factu ras pasadas de servi cios públicos y agua. Según Matthews, la asistencia financiera federal, estatal y local en tiempos de desas tre es esencial. “El agua es funda mental para nuestras vidas,” dijo. “Cuan do las personas se ven afectadas finan cieramente por una pandemia como el COVID-19, medidas como la moratoria del corte de agua garanti zan que este recurso vital siga estando dis ponible para los resi dentes.”Lasfacturas de los servicios de agua y alcantarillado ven cen el día 15 de cada mes y están sujetas a la interrupción del servicio si no se pagan dentro de los 90 días a partir de la fecha de la factura. Se recomien da a los residentes que tengan dudas o preguntas sobre la facturación de servi cios públicos que lla men al 530-794-6711.
Joe Trotter Financial Advisor #7 East Main Street, Suite E Winters, CA 530-795-392995694
Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 — A7 Gifts That Sparkle! 241 F St., Davis • MONDAY-FRIDAYlurojewelers@gmail.comwww.lurojewelers.com530.231.544310AM-6PM•SATURDAY10AM-4PM chooseThousandsofstylestofrom: DiamondPendantsRingsEarrings Services: ConsignmentsRestorationsJewelryRepairWatchBatteriesEngravingAppraisals NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS! Join our awesome team here at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Winters, CA – opening October 2022! Applications & Walk-in Interviews available on Wednesdays & Fridays from 10am to 3pm at: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winters, Located at: 702 Matsumoto Lane, Winters, CA 95694 Job Openings: • Front Desk Agent • Room Attendant/Housekeeping • Breakfast Attendants • Maintenance Engineer • **Front Desk Supervisor (2+ Years of Front Desk/Hospitality Experience Required) • **Room Attendant/Housekeeping Supervisor (2+Years of Housekeeping/Hospitality Experience Required) **Call Hiring Manager (916) 502-0510 if you have any questions** www.bsoninlaw.com (530) 662-2226 21 Court Street Woodland, CA Estate Planning|Probate Trust Administration Special Needs|Elder Law Caring for our clients, Protecting their assets™ 1652 W. Texas Street Fairfield, CA wouldbeincluded in the site coverage calculations. Figure-1 Site Coverage Breakdown for Driveways and Additional Parking Areas
EMPOWER Continued from Page 6 “Empower Yolo helps youths meet their needs by offering advocacy alongside resources and referral to supportive agencies, holding weekly life skill groups, maintaining confidentiality to establish trust and communication, case management to amend the disconnect between families and community resources.” Ariel Graham, Youth Advocate
Red Area: 50% of driveway serving a garage Green Area: 100% of additional paving and parking areas outside of driveway serving Winters’ site cover age definition is up in theTheair. Winters Plan ning Commission re jected a resolution of proposed amend ments to increase site coverage based on en vironmental concerns at the Aug. 23 meeting. The modifications are a willdentinghardtrerasposednetsiontheContreras.cordinginginformationcomedrivewaysswimmingchangestion.siteage,ments,lowgationawardsdrivewayspercentandfromingJuly,eserskiCouncilinglimit.insufficientpool,wantedinwhenstaffbeennotagethetoedSkierski,toed“community-initiatproject,”accordingSeniorPlannerKirkwhopresentthecitystaffreportthecommission.“Morespecifically,City’ssitecoverrequirementsdoappeartohaveenforced,”thereportreads.ItbecameanissueanewresidentWintersHighlandtoinstallabuttherewasinspacewiththesitecoverageAfterconsiderthematter,theCityadvisedSkitomakechangtotheordinanceinincludingremovswimmingpoolsthedefinitionallowingonly50ofresidentialtocounttositecoverage.TheyalsoaskedforsitecoveragemitiprogramtoalspecificimproveincludingfolitocounttowardscoveragereducButtheproposedregardingpoolsandareunwelwithoutfurtherregardwaterrun-off,actoChairGregTomoveforward,PlanningCommisneedstoknowtheeffectoftheprochange,Consaid.Withoutmetrics,includhowmanyresipoolsWintershaveinthefuture,
leaves officials in a tricky spot. “I am in favor of let ting people do what they want with their homes as they see fit on their property, drawing the line only to the extent that it affects their neigh bor,” Contreras said, adding directionally he agrees, but with out more information, he can’t recommend. “When somebody’s house floods in a cou ple of years from now and I voted yes on this, I am going to feel pret ty bad if I can’t say here’s why.”
By Angela Underwood Staff writer
The staff report pre sented to the Planning Commission members explained that green space allows for the percolation of water into the soil while trees help provide shade to reduce the “heat island effect.” According to the re port, trees and land scaping also improve property values and help beautify residen tial areas, and cities adopt minimum site coverage standards for aesthetic and en vironmental reasons. “We have seen that some of these smaller lots larger homes get near our 50 percent maximum for single stories and 45 per cent for two stories or more,” Skierski said, noting the dif ference between the proposed and present ordinance.Like Contreras, increasing impervi ous coverage without further study is un acceptable to ViceChair Lisa Baker, who questioned the new lot coverage and impervious surface changes. Without ad vice from the Climate Change Commission or other engineers, Baker said she could not make any recom mendations.“Iworryin regards to run-off,” she said, noting Winters’ res idents understand a little rain becomes a big issue in regards to creek outflows. “We are not strangers to flooding.”Theonly research city staff completed was the review of adja cent jurisdictions, in cluding Dixon, Vacav ille, West Sacramento, Davis and Williams, looking over zoning ordinances and how the cities define and implement site cover age.“Almost all those do not include drive ways or pools within their definition, and the city of Winters had a more restrictive definition of the site covered compared to them,” Skierski said. “This step would put us a little bit more in line with our neigh boring dent.accordingpartiesagetherchanged,iciesshenewintoaboutproviderequestedintoopmenttialconcernsdrydentstersofoverallstormendedcalandwantedValarielicWritingjurisdictions.”inherpubcomment,residentWhitworthtoknowhowwhenthehistori30-yeardiscussionregardingareaflowsandthedevelopmentthenorthwestWincorner.“Atthattime,resiadjacenttothatcreekexpressedaboutpotenimpactsofdevelontheflowstheDryCreekandthatthecityinformationrun-offimpactsthecreekfromdevelopments,”wrote.Sitecoveragepolshouldnotbeandnofurhardscapecoveralloweduntilallaresatisfied,totheresi“Therewillbeno damage to citizens and residents now within the city bound aries,” Whitworth wrote. “Without this information, the city risks the safety of Win ters’ citizens’ houses andCommissionerland.” Chris RoseGravelagreed.water re charge has never been more critical, according to the board member, whose pro fessional career is in natural resources and infiltration. He said he sits in erage.definitionimplementationjacentinformationboardbackSkierskithepolicy,”makingesnetgenceresearchtheythesionPlanningofficial.withiterationformalizingties,”wantbetowardsapproved.nancealsharedfessionalthegroundwateringdailyousrechargegroundwaterandimpervisurfacemeetingsthatentail“trytoallowasmuchtogetintotheaspossible.”Afterpresentingrisksfromaproside,Rosethepersonbenefitstheordiwouldofferif“IthinkweallleanwantingtoabletodowhatwewithourproperRoseadded.Skierskisuggestedthedelibandreturningtothecitycouncil,Bakermakingit“ImovethattheCommisrecommendstoCityCouncilthatdoadditionalinduediliregardingtheeffectofthechangtoensurewearegoodpublicBakersaid.Therejectionofresolutionsendsandhisteamtothedrawingtogainfurtheronadjurisdiction’sandofsitecov
City of Winters/Courtesy graphic
special needs that may be different from other children in our community, “Ru ral-area youth lack inner-city access to resources and trans portation to reach supportive agencies to help meet goals. While language bar riers play a part, our foster youth lack knowledge of their criminal justice, per sonal and/or educa tional rights and need to fulfill their transi tion into adulthood while healing from past trauma,” Gra hamEmpowersaid. Yolo provides services to help meet the needs of the youths in this program. Specific services include cri sis intervention, peer counseling, admireworkingconsistentlybeen“EmpowerYoloecutiveTracyatofwhochildrenonerproachedcrime/abuse.derservedtonaturalandculturallyma-informed,vivor-centered,bothandunteers.throughtheirvoicessystemchildrenabusedismissionwitherstrengthenedpartnershiptysupportSupervisortonersTheingpartnershipsgramEmpowermentartexpressionalizevisionboundaries,lationships,ingabouticsprogram.ter-schoolKnightsthefortatedmeradvocacy,vidinges,”communitybetweenamendcaseandtytaininglifecies,tosourcesvocacyneedsyouths“Empowerindividualaccompaniment,advocacy,andtherapy.Yolohelpsmeettheirbyofferingadalongsidereandreferralsupportiveagenholdingweeklyskillgroups,mainconfidentialitoestablishtrustcommunication,managementtothedisconnectfamiliesandresourcGrahamsays.InadditiontoproindividualthissumGrahamfacililifeskillgroupsruralyouthsatEmpowerYoloLandingafsummerSometopincludedlearningnutrition,datandhealthyrehealthycreatingboardstovisunewfutures,andthroughandpainting.ThroughtheYouthProcommunityarebestrengthened.programpartwithYoloCASAfundanAdvocatewhowillYoloCounfosteryouths.ThehasEmpowYolo’srelationshipYoloCASA.TheofYoloCASAtoadvocateforandneglectedinthefosterensuringtheirareheardandneedsaremetourCASAvolYoloCASAEmpowerYolostrivetobesurtrauandresponsivethisservedasapartnershipserveunserved/unvictimsof“WhenwewereapbyEmpowYolotocollaboratethisgrant,servingandyouthshavebeenvictimscrime,wejumpedthechance,”saidL.Fauver,ExDirectorofCountyCASA.Yolohasapartnerweenjoywithandfortheirim munity.youthserserveencontinueofensurenershipsportcommunitylo.org.ariel@empoweryoArielbethemselvesmembers,counselors,socialfosterlawmadeferralssaysrelationships,”saferationstoringbytransportation,essuesaddressingmoreprogramsservehelpcommunityvariousthisbersservices.liesnectmendandCountydistricts,Educationparto,Winters,iesFoodforcement,RISE,partneringcommunitiesshipsincreasedmentYouthgoal.”incloserlowsmentYouththemcompassionutmostchildreningsameworkandmonexperience.benefitedhaveResilientventionChildoratives,communitythroughcollabliketheAbusePreCouncilorYolo,welearnedandfromthe“Weshareacomsetofvaluescontinuouslytowardthegoal:servfamiliesandwiththedignityandtohelpthrive.TheEmpowerProgramalustopartnerthaneverachievingthisAdditionally,theEmpowerProgramhaspartnerintheruralbywithInc.,lawenYoloBank,thecitofWoodland,andEstheOfficeofschoolYoloLibrary,manymoretothedisconbetweenfamiandsupportiveCommunitymemcansupportprograminways.“Thecantheyouthwebymakinglikethisaccessible,bylocalisandchallenglikehousingandandmorepeermenwithcollabotomaintainandhealthyGraham.Recanbebyschools,enforcement,parents,workers,familyoryouthsandcansentdirectlytoGrahamatTogetherwithsupandlocalpartwecanthesuccessthisprogramandtobroadourreachtoandempowtheunservedinourcom
portant work in the community. Any time we have part nered in training efforts or
Doubts and debate over planning definition
As depicted in this City-drafted diagram outlining changes in a proposed site coverage rule, 50 percent of driveway serving a garage (center) — and 100 percent of additional paving and parking areas outside of driveway serving a garage (left) — will count as site coverage.
By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer
Charlie Bough, a sophomore at Winters High School, is the Pisani’s Athlete of the week. In the swim team season opener, Bough racked up points for the Warriors with every stroke. Coach Melanie Ellison said Bough seeks out challenges and works hard to fine-tune their skills and techniques. “Charlie is also a hard-working athlete and a compassionate friend who frequently puts aside their own needs to listen to a teammate and lend a supportive shoulder to lean on,” Ellison said.
Volleyball digs in after tough week
By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer
Charlie Bough
The Warriors volley ball squad was back in action this past week playing host to the Dixon High School Rams on Tuesday, Aug.Although30. the Rams took the first set 2519, the Warriors were able to rally in the sec ond set to snag a 25-22 victory. After that, un fortunately, the Rams dug in their hooves and dominated the next two sets winning 25-14 and 25-13 to win the overall match 3-1. A tough loss, but the Warriors would travel up to Williams Junior/ Senior High School on Friday, Sept. 2 for more thetotheWilliams25-21,threeofasbyriorsHowever,competition.theWarwouldgetstungtheYellowjacketsthehosts’swarmoffensewonthemstraightsetsat25-11and25-13.wouldwinoverallmatch3-0.“Iamsoexcitedbebackcoachingvarsitygirls.We hosted our first home game against Dixon last Tuesday, and wow, what a game. We held them pretty close but came up short in four. We had back to back rallies, Johnson had eight amazing blocks and Aguiar had sev en. My libero, Bayla Garcia, was all over the back row getting digs up. We were all fired up knowing that we were in it against a majority of club play ers,” said head coach Mari Chavez. “Thurs day was one of our most difficult losses losing in three against Williams. I believe heat played a factor in the lack of stamina for my girls. They played hard but fell short of energy. Overall, we are taking in the abil ity to experience and understand the impor tance of endurance, game stamina and to continue working hard at practices. I am really looking forward to watch my girls grow together as a team.”
Swim team splashes into action
PISANI’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK SERVING WINTERS SINCE 1959 Railroad Ave. & Grant Ave. - 795-9966 Master Auto Technicians: ✔ Complete Auto Service ✔ Check Engine Light Diagnosis ✔ A/C Service / Repair ✔ Smog Inspections / Repairs $10.00 Off Any Smog Inspection ’95 and older, vans, HD, RVs extra Must present this ad at time of write up.
PETS Continued from Page 2
A new school year has begun and so too has the Winters High School swim team season. The Warriors kicked things off this past Wednesday, Aug. 31 with a trip up to Durham to take on the hosting Dolphins as well as Gridley, Orland, Willows, Oro ville, Las Plumas and Paradise high schools. Diving headfirst into the competition were the ladies in the wom en’s 200-yard medley relay. The squad of Mi kaila Anello, Mahalia Lanfranco, Madeline MacMahon and Kalys sa Grinbergs managed to snag third with a time of 2:18.89. The men’s team was able to take home third in the 200-med ley relay with Ken neth Matheson, Logan Anello, Gavin Pisani and John Rominger clocking in a 2:25.64. In the women’s 200yard freestyle, senior Kalyssa Grinbergs won fourth with a time of 2:27.91. Meanwhile, Logan was able to win third in the men’s 200 yard freestyle with a time of 2:42.29. In the women’s 50yard freestyle, sopho more Mikaila Anello won gold in the event with a scorching time ofRominger,30.08. a senior swim team veteran, clocked in a 26.78 for the Warriors in the men’s 50-yard free style which was good enough for fourth. In the women’s 100yard freestyle, senior, Madeline MacMahon torched the competi tion finishing in 57.48 –over 10 seconds ahead of second Romingerplace.kept the men’s heads above water in the 100-yard freestyle with third place finish time of 1:00.89.Inthe torturous 500yard freestyle event, Grinbergs took home second for the women with a time of 6:57.27 Then came the wom en’s 200-yard freestyle relay and the squad of Mikaila, thistheirthemthrilledgentspectfulareanieravedgroupbetimeRivasGrinsbergMakaylarelay,en’stimefinishedbackstroke,timetaking1:06.39strokeinwenttoclockinggoldchelMacMahonLanfranco,andRaRomingerwonfortheWarriorsinat2:05.85.Withhardlyanytimedryoff,MacMahonontowingoldthe100-yardbackwithatimeofwithMikailabronzewithaof1:17.69.Inthemen’s100-yardMathesonthirdwithaof1:17.48.Finally,inthewom400-yardfreestyleCharlieBaugh,Garland,andAshleywonthirdwithaof5:29.64.“Itisaprivilegetoworkingwiththisofathletes,”headcoachMelEllison.“Theyhard-working,reandintellihumansandI’mtosupportinachievingswimminggoalsseason.”
A8 — Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 27990 County Road 90 Winters, CA 95694 www.pearcehvac.com State Contractor Lic# 864483 Service all makes & models Accept all major credit cards Family owned & operated Happy Labor Day! 25% OFF TUNE UPS (Reg. $89) Call for details. Expires 9/10/22. Financing!EstimatesFree& Book Online
funding and staffing. These ser vices for feral cats is a very scarce service, because it is far more com plex procedure to handle these cats.Further complicating the situ ation has been the pandemic and UCD limiting its Koret Shelter Medicine program spay/neuter services which necessitated the suspension of these services at the county shelter for feral cats. Diffi culty in recruiting new veterinari an and RVT’s for the county shelter has impacted the situation as well. Consequently, Trap-Neuter-Re lease (TNR) volunteers trying to trap and get feral cats neutered or spayed has been far more chal lenging, and as a result, controlling feral cat as well as domestic pet populations has been a growing issue.However, YCSNG’s mobile spay and neuter unit can be a part of the solution of the problem with the help of successful fundraising. The Pet-a-Palooza event will have lots of fun, music, and food with two food trucks including Las Brasas and Bula Pies Fiji, with vegan dish options available. There will be DJ music and $1 raffles for more than 65 awesome prizes. There will also be nachos, desserts, and beer refreshments to purchase and over 15 vendors and multiple rescue table stations to visit as well as our YCSNG mobile spay and neuter clinic facility onsite to view. If you cannot attend the event, you can still help by contributing to the YCSNG nonprofit group, where all donations are fully tax-deductible, by writing a check to “Yolo County Spay/Neuter Clin ic,” and mailing it to: Yolo County Spay/Neuter Group, PO Box 577, Woodland, CA 95776. Or donate online via PayPal email ycfspayneuter@gmail.com or in a Venmo payment to Ven mo-Amanda-hartman-40 (with last digits of phone number 6585). Please pass the word on the Peta-Palooza event on Saturday, Sept. 10 and for more information, see the YCSNG website at ycfspayneu ter.com, contact Amanda Hartman at 530-383-6585 or email ycfspay neuter@gmail.com.
On Sunday, Sept. 11, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling on all Americans to join them in waving the American flag in their own communities to commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11. At 8:46 a.m., On Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, five hijackers took control of American Airlines Flight 11 and flew it into the heart of New York City and the northern facade of the World Trade Center’s North Tower (1 AtWTC).9:03 a.m., five other hijackers flew United Airlines Flight 175 into the southern facade of the South Tower (2 WTC).At9:37 a.m., another five hijackers flew American Airlines flight 77 into the western facade of the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. At 10:03 a.m., four hijackers crashed United Airlines Flight 93 into a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Members of the WAA family, including staff, volunteers, Gold Star and Blue Star Families, and veterans, will join to share in the patriotic act of waving the flag, and sharing the stories of those who raised their hand to serve following the events of that fateful day. The flag waving will start at 8:46 am ET, when on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, five hijackers took control of American Airlines Flight 11 and flew it into the heart of New York City and the northern facade of the World Trade Center’s North Tower (1 WTC) and end at 10:03 am ET when four hijackers crashed United Airlines Flight 93 into a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville, Penn., on the sameYouday.too can join by tuning in to the organization’s Official Facebook page, to share pictures and videos from your own community flag waving. Participants are encouraged to take video and pictures of their participation in the national flag waving and share them with WAA, their family, and their friends to help remember, honor and teach the generation born after 9/11, how hard times can strengthen us as a nation. Please use the hashtag #FlagsAcrosstheCountry and #AmericaStrong when posting on social media and tag the Wreaths Across America Official Facebook page.
Winters Library Open to Public (No School in Session) , Winters Community Library, Mon/Wed: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue/Thu: 12–8 p.m., Fri/Sat: 1–5 p.m., Mon/Wed: Mask Only 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Winters Storytime with Friends, first and third Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., https://yolocounty.zoom. us/j/87905414092
Primo’s is home to resident ink masters
Wednesday, September 14 Winters Senior Commission on Aging Meeting, 5:30 p.m.,Zoom Meeting info, check winters-senior-commission-on-aging/www.cityofwinters.org/
Outdoor Storytime in the Garden, Second Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Winters Library Teaching Garden (Weather permitting)
By Aaron Geerts Express sta writer Tucked away right next to Pisani’s NAPA Auto Parts is the original Primo’s Barber & Tattoo shop. Although the haircutting aspect of the business has since been left to other Primo’s locations, the shop in Winters stands as the town’s premier spot for individuals to get inked. Primo’s first opened back in April of 2017. The owner, Juan Desmarais, remodeled the building and created a hybrid business that was part barbershop and part tattoo shop. By 2020, Desmarais had opened a number of barbershops around the area and shifted gears for the Primo’s in Winters to be a tattoo-exclusive shop with artist Scott McAlister at the helm as“Whenmanager.people walk in here they feel cool because it’s so hot outside and we got the AC blasting. But in all seriousness, people say there’s a good vibe in here. People come in and they don’t feel overwhelmed or anxious like they would at other places where they have metal playing super loud,” explained McAlister. “It’s very welcoming in here and it’s a smaller shop. You get more of a one-on-one experience and it’s like a comfort zone. People come here and it’s almost like they’re getting a tattoo from a friend. It’s not an awkward goartistsotheristerersplaying.”wayswhatsoeverexperienceandweal-havegoodmusicEssentially,custom-reachoutMcAl-—oranyofthePrimo’stattoo—andtheyovertheirideas. When the customers show up, McAlister will design the tattoo with them present and make any adjustments needed to the concept. After the joint effort, the tattoo creation commences and the customer receives a new layer myexpression.individual“I’vebeendrawingentirelife,butfor
Page 7
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings:
Schechla, however, has filled in as a temporary fire
Courtesy photo Fire Captain Matthew Schechla was appointed interim Fire Chief in the wake of Brad L. Lopez’s departure from the Winters Fire Department.
Schechla appointed to Interim Fire Chief
Virtual English Conversation Group Tuesday, 2-3 p.m., One time registration required: Contact Nancy Pacheco 530-666-8019 or nancy.pacheco@yolocounty.org
Winters Open Mic, third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 6 p.m.), 22 Main St. Democracy Winters meeting, first/third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-Noon, Meeting details in newsletter, contact info@democracywinters.org
Special to the Express
Monday, September 19 Winters Natural Resources Commission Meeting 6 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, check org/natural-resources-commission/www.cityofwinters.
Thursdays Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m.-as supplies last, RISE, Inc., 200 Baker St. - Rooms 4 & 5, 530-668-0690
By Aaron Geerts Express sta writer In the wake of Brad L. Lopez’s departure, the Winters Fire Department has been left in the hands of Fire Captain Matthew Schechla. Although he’s Winters FD fire chief on an interim basis, he’s no stranger to the role and the responsibilities that come with it. Hailing from the small California town of Burney. Schechla’s firefighting career began when he was an Regional Occupational Program student at the age of 17. He learned about firefighting, what it entails and, after he graduated from high school, Schechla got his official start in Burney as a volunteer firefighter in OctoberWhile1999.volunteering, Schechla attended the fire academy, received his degree from Shasta College and then went to paramedic school. From there, Schechla was hired at Mercy Medical Center in Redding and worked there for 12 years as an EMT/paramedic. Alongside those arduous responsibilities, Schechla also got hired on as a part-time firefighter back in Burney in 2004. “I worked both jobs from 2004 until 2014 just doing part- time at one and then full time in an ambulance. That eventually led to me getting a full-time captain job in 2014, but I’d been working as a captain before that for about seven years. From there I applied to Winters in 2015 and have been working here ever since,” Schechla said, explaining his career path to Winters. As if Schechla’s resume of experience wasn’t extensive enough, he also taught for the EMT program at Shasta as well as for the College of Siskiyous. Eventually, Schechla set his sights on Winters and never looked back.
All You Need is Love Romance Book Club, Second Saturday, 4 p.m., Hooby’s Brewing Community Testing Visit the Winters JUSD COVID Clinic page to register Winters JUSD Office Building, Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Ongoing “Remembering Monticello” Exhibit, Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 13 Russell St. Winters Friends of the Library meeting, first Monday, 7 p.m., Meeting details: https://wfol.org/ Winters Senior Foundation Chair Yoga Class for Seniors, Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.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 Senior Foundation Game Days, Thurdays, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.)
Thursday, September 8 Winters JUSD School Special Board Meeting, 5 p.m., School District Office/Zoom Meeting info, check WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySitehttps://bit.ly/
Library Services
RIGHT: Betty White adorns the arm of one of McAlister’s clients.
ABOVE: Tattoo artist Scott McAlister is at the helm as Primo’s manager in Winters.
Bilingual Storytime in the Garden, Fourth Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Winters Library Teaching Garden (Weather permitting)
“I was working full-time at Burney, and it’s a smaller fire district that didn’t pay much and there’s not a lot of future there. So, I’d been looking around for a bigger department in a different area to challenge myself. I also had some curiosity to try another department and see how they do things too,” said Schechla. “It’s very easy to get comfortable in a place, and when you move jobs it presents a challenge and it makes you think differently. When I came to Winters it was quite a learning experience and was exactly the kind of stuff I was looking for. Just to broaden the horizons, get a feel for how other people do things and take advantage of a different system.”
See PRIMO’S, Page 4 CHIEF,
» Yolo Housing office building, 62 Shams Way: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m.
Wreaths Across America makes call to remember 9/11
Tuesday, September 20 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, www.cityofwinters.org/city-council-meetings_/check
Winters Combined PTA Meeting, 6 p.m., Waggoner Elementary School, 500 Edwards St., childcare provided 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 Thursday, September 15 Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., School District Office/Zoom Meeting info, check WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySitehttps://bit.ly/
Monday, September 12 Winters Climate Action Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, cityofwinters.org/climate-action-commissioncheck
» St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St. (back entrance) Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m. and Fridays, 7-8 a.m.
Do Everything in Life Once... AND THE FUN THINGS TWICE! Powerboat & Fishing Boat Rentals • Cabin Rentals • Camping • Suntex Watersports 6100 Highway 128, Napa, CA 94558 GoBerryessa.com • 707.966.9600 SUNTEX MARINAS YOUR PLACE IN THE SUN propertyUnderstandingtaxes Homes, Page 2 FFA succeeds at Yolo County Fair Features, Page 3 Monarchs a utter in Winters Features, Page 7FEATURES
Scott McAlister/Courtesy photos
See
Understanding property taxes
St., Ste. C Winters, CA 530.795.400095694
NEWLY CONSTRUCTED! 446 Cottage Circle, Winters Absolutely adorable. VA APPROVED. 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1806 sq. ft., solar paid for and included in the price. Builder down payment assistance. Ready for move in. List Price $535,000. 26785 County Road 89, Winters Outstanding 81.77 acre country property just north of Winters. Two charming vintage homes, main home is one story, 4 beds, 2 baths, and the cottage is a one bed, one bath. Ag and domestic wells along with district water when available. This property shows immaculate. List Price $1,799,000.
Homewise Special to the Express Without this necessary funding, our communities would suffer.Property taxes have been collected in the U.S. as far back as the 1640s, according to the Treasury Department. Homeowners have probably been complaining about the bill just as long. How it’s calculated Real estate taxes are typically calculated based on the value of your home. This value is then multiplied by the local tax rate, which may change based on the approval of new taxes by voters in your area. Property taxes may also be based on square footage, or through a flat fee that’s assessed on every structure in a particular tax district. These special assessments are attached in larger developments in order to pay for amenities like parks, pools or even roads. Traditionally, New Jersey and Illinois have been at or near the top of property tax rates, while states like Alabama and Hawaii can be found toward the bottom. It’s important to educate yourself on what will be owed before buying, including details on how the bill is calculated and your local billing cycle. How you pay Property taxes play a role in how much cash you’ll need on hand at closing. Sometimes, homebuyers place multiple months worth into an escrow account managed by the lender, who then handles paying the required taxes. In hightax states, that might amount of thousands of dollars. Be sure to discuss how property taxes are handled in your area with your lender or closing attorney. If you miss a tax payment, your home is at risk of being sold in a public auction to cover the outstanding balance. That’s why some buyers choose to request an escrow account when applying if their particular lender does not require it. On the other hand, people who live in low-tax states may choose to simply pay the bill in full at the end of the year. It’s public record Tax rates can change. Local assessors also lypropertiesre-evaluateperiodical-inordertocharge owners of record the appropriate updated rate according to standards put in place by the area taxing authority. As such, it may be necessary to keep a close eye on how your bill is changing. Property tax bills are mailed separately, both annually and after assessments of property valuation. Owners can also view these documents through government websites or at the assessor’s office in your local publicowedassessmentButtoparticularsmallSometimes,courthouse.thereisafeeinvolved,inifyouwantprintthematerial.yourproperty’sandwhat’sarepartoftherecord.
building strong client relationships based on trust, respect and hard work.”
photo
COUNTY ROAD 92F, WINTERS Enjoy a bit of Tuscany in Winters! This home has just about everything you can imagine starting with a wine cellar off the living room. There are two walk-in closets in the Master, a laundry room to die for, a courtyard entry with a separate work out room and guest room above with a balcony. Enjoy the outdoors year round on the patio with heaters. You just really need to come and see this to appreciate all the custom features. Then there is the large shop complete with a first class 1 bedroom living space. $3,995,000.
THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? HAVE A BUYER LOOKING FOR HORSE PROPERTY IN WINTERS, WOODLAND, DAVIS, ESPARTO CAPAY AREA. DRE
Cutting the Hassle in Real Estate
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IN NORTH VACAVILLE! 6 approved lots with separate APN numbers. Final map approved project is ready to move forward. Lots located in area of million-dollar(+) homes. Seller owns 31 water rights. Call today for more details! Priced at $1,199,999. Sold! 5 ACRES IN WINTERS! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1600 sq ft popular Olive School area. $799,000. Call for your private showing!! CHARLOTTE LLOYD, GRI CA DRE LIC# charlotte.myrealtor@gmail.com916.849.870000862615
Camelot Winters, Inc.
Coming Soon! CUSTOM 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM, 3 car garage 2472 sq. ft. in Vacaville, CA. Remodeled bathrooms, new paint inside. Amazing location. This beautiful home backs up to 40 acres of gated open space and the creek. NO REAR NEIGHBORS! Court location! Wonderful floor plan which features an open kitchen with a center island, Jen air gas stove with a down draft system, granite counters, large pantry, hardwood floors in kitchen, A full bedroom and bath downstairs with private entrance could be used as a mother-in-law unit, 2 fireplaces one in LR and one in FR, a formal dining area and eat in kitchen area. Master bedroom bath has dual vanities, separate shower, and a jacuzzi tub, 2nd bath upstairs also has dual vanities. Covered patio, nicely landscaped yards with automatic sprinkler system, several fruit trees, 8 person jacuzzi, RV parking, plumbed for soft water, Telsa Solar equipment lease. $775,000.
INTERESTED IN SELLING?
OR
for Our Available Rentals Sale Pending IRELAND AGENCY INC. Real Estate & Insurance Competitively Priced Insurance Auto - Home - Business - Farm Calif. Lic. 0F34259 Contact me with your Real Estate questions about property values, selling or buying. Tim Ireland (CA DRE #00546333), CEO / Broker 26 Main Street * Winters, CA Phone: (530) 795-4531 * Fax: (530) 795-4534 Jean Deleonardi DRE# 01167890 707.684.9351 · jean@jeandeleonardi.com Conveniently Located at: 18 Main Street, Winters CA 95694 For Results, Not Promises Top Award winning producer at Keller Williams Realty 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and Northern California & Hawaii Region 2019 “Committed
Homewise/Courtesy
A rare opportunity to own the largest floor plan in this development and have the backyard on Dry Creek! The exceptionally large lot provides plenty of space to create the backyard of your dreams and watch the sunsets. The vaulted ceilings in the living room and family room provide a nice sense of openness. The master bedroom has a space large enough for a retreat or This is a great custom built home on a corner lot. The home as an extra storage room in the garage and and another off the patio. Nice large rooms and a very open floor plan. Great home for entertaining. Relax by the pool on I’m never too busy to help your friends and family with all their real estate needs! Property Management Services Available For more information, visit www.sandyvickrey.com Call Us to
I
Coming Soon in Winters! HARD TO FIND CUSTOM 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM, 3200 sq. ft. home. In ground pool, new paint, new flooring throughout, large shop, stalls and fenced paddocks for horses, goats, etc.. all on 6 ac Putah Ridge Trails. Call for more details. New Listing! 5 ACRES ZONED INDUSTRIAL. Commercial water and PG&E at lot. Great location on Airport Road close to new housing tract and Trilogy housing tract. Call for details.
LIC# 01215931
B2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERT!! David Lorenzo Public Figure · Real Estate Agent · Coach As a local resident of the California community, I am extremely passionate about my hometown and all that its beautiful neighborhoods have to offer. I pride myself on providing my clients with the most thorough, full service experience by creating relationships that extend beyond the sale. Appreciating the diverse culture of California is what makes my job truly rewarding, but seeing the smiles on my clients faces when they find the home of their dreams is what makes my job the best. Let's find your home together. David Lorenzo CA DRE# lorenzodave@sbcglobal.net530-681-110601931112 GEORGE R. KALIS Licensed Broker, CA DRE# 02077932 707.759.5129 • George@NIMBLoan.com 1300 Oliver Road, Suite 140 • Fairfield CA 94534 • Efax 707-759-5918 George Kalis is an Equal Housing Lender and is licensed through NMLS #270402. WHOLESALE MORTGAGE BROKER NMLS# 1859425 I Shop ALL the Banks and Mortgage Companies for the Best Wholesale Rate, so you don’t have to. We are a PURCHASE Driven and Focused Local Mortgage Company, if you have a vacant home you are wanting to move into, we can close in 12-15 days if you need us to! We Make SURE you are 100% approved BEFORE you go Home Shopping, 100% of the homes our Buyers got into contract Closed in 2021! We don’t guess, we know you are going to close or we will not write the approval letter! Rates are moving higher, we can lock you while you are shopping to assure you of the lower rate! Always get 2 bids and make sure we are one of them! 530.682.0302 LIC. #817420 • Remodels/Additions • Repairs • New Construction • Residential/Commercial 80.9 acres for sale about 1/2 mile from Winters. Improvements include a 5 bed, 3 bath home & approximately 78 acres planted to walnuts. M2 & 530-795-2810Company CADRE#00811568 SOLD John M. Carrion, Owner/Broker CA DRE #: 00970701 PROPERTIESCARRION Residential, Commercial & Agricultural Real Estate RECIPIENT OF THE YOLO COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS MASTERS CLUB SINCE 2012 (530) 795-3834 127 Carrion Court, Winters SUPER NICE HOME located on a very quiet cul-desac. Huge backyard with an amazing covered patio for entertaining. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Remodeled kitchen and Master Bedroom. Appointment only. Offered at $659,000. FOUR PARCELS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 91 ACRES. Three have residences with walnut orchards for income potential and one is a 2.6-acre pasture parcel. They offer plenty of privacy, close to recreation areas and a short drive to Cache Creek Casino. All for $2,250,000. Live in one rent the others! Call Noe 530-383-1185. GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Located right across the street from the Winters Hotel. Currently being used as a smog/mechanic shop. 9600 square foot lot! $995,000. IN RUMSEY. Three residences on 21 acres with great views and privacy nestled between canyons and close to recreation, main Highway and Cache Creek Casino within a short drive. Live on main house rent the others! Seasons pond. Offered at $1,299,000. Call Noe 530-383-1185. 3 BED, 2 BATH ON A CORNER LOT. Established neighborhood. Offered at $445,000. Call 530-383-1185. WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN. 3 bed, 2 bath with good size backyard. Great court location. New roof. Offered at $499,000. ONE-OF-A-KIND PROPERTY! This is the one you’ve been waiting for. 4 beds, 2 baths completely remodeled. Absolutely stunning. All on a 16,000 square foot lot. Plenty of room for all the toys. Offered at $699,000 Call for details! SOLD SOLD SOLD PENDING Sandy’s Corner on the Market! Sandy Vickrey CA DRE #01018341 530.681.89397EastMain
What they fund Put simply, property taxes help keep our cities and towns going. They’re collected and then distributed in a variety of ways, depending on the county or state where you live. The amount varies, too. But the money is generally used to pay for public services. Schools, roads, parks and other public places rely upon this funding. So do emergency services like police and fire, local libraries, the court system, municipal projects including roads and sewerage, even animal control. Property taxes are the reason you don’t get a bill when a child graduates from high school.
CA
TUSCAN VILLA ESTATE! 5355 & 5343 Suisun Valley Road 20 spectacular acres, with two homes and awesome infinity pool. Main home is ultra impressive, unparalleled craftsmanship along with the finest of imported materials, truly one of a kind. Two master bedrooms, and office, which could be used as a 3rd bedroom, gourmet kitchen, lots of high windows and sliding glass doors that lead you to the impress patio and mesmerizing views. Second residence is a darling one story, 3 bed, 2 bath home. Both homes have Tesla charging stations. List Price $6,250,000.
ABOVE: Chase Hamilton and his pig, Moose, prepare for the show. RIGHT: 2022 Livestock Exhibitors and their advisors. BELOW: Emily Dodic prepares her lamb for the show.
ABOVE LEFT: Bianca Dyer Gonzalez wins Novice Goat Showmanship. RIGHT: Riley Hurst and Bianca Dyer González compete in large animal master showmanship.
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo Student teacher Kat Marsh and Luke Dondero pose with Luke’s project at the Ag Mechanics Auction.
FFA sees success at Yolo County Fair
Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 — B3 AUTO DIRECTORY VACAVILLE HONDA 641 Orange Dr., Vacaville (707) 449-5900 • (866) VacavilleHonda.com5HONDA2 VACAVILLE VOLKSWAGEN 580 Orange Dr., Vacaville (707) 449-6900 • (866) VacavilleVW.com86BUYVW LASHER USED CAR SUPERCENTER 8575 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove (877) LasherAutoGroup.com748-2983 ELK GROVE ACURA 8585 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove (877) ElkGroveAcura.com545-8404 ELK GROVE AUDI 9776 W.Stockton Blvd., Ste #1, Elk Grove (877) ElkGroveAudiCA.com547-9416 ELK GROVE VOLKSWAGEN 9776 W. Stockton Blvd., Ste #2, Elk Grove (855) ElkGroveVW.com349-3004 ELK GROVE SUBARU 8581 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove (855) ElkGroveSubaru.com349-3003 ELK GROVE CHRYSLER 8575 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove (855) ElkGroveDodge.net349-3002 ELK GROVE JEEP 8575 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove (855) ElkGroveDodge.net349-3002 ELK GROVE DODGE 8575 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove (855) ElkGroveDodge.net349-3002 ELK GROVE RAM 8575 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove (855) ElkGroveDodge.net349-3002 LASHER SACRAMENTO WORK TRUCK 8575 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove (916) SacWorkTrucks.com385-0437
Courtesy photo
By Kiana Miller, Winters FFA Vice President The Winters FFA chapter participated in the Yolo County Fair in Woodland from Aug. 16–21.OnTuesday, Aug. 16, the FFA students brought their animals to the fairgrounds, excited for what the week was going to bring. On Wednesday, Aug. 17 the goat and pig exhibitors hit the show ring. Everyone did an amazing job, especially Chase Hamilton, placing third in novice hog showmanship, Anthony Duran placing fifth in advanced hog showmanship, and Bianca Dyer Gonzalez getting first place in the Novice Goat Showmanship plus Reserve FFA Champion Goat. On Thursday, Aug. 18, the Lamb and cattle show commenced. During the sheep show everyone gave it their all, But Riley Hurst's efforts paid off when she got first Place in Novice Sheep Showmanship. When it came to the Cattle show, Montana Maggenti won Champion Breeding Heifer. Winters FFA had two amazing showmen participate in master showmanship on Friday. Hurst and Dyer Gonzalez did an amazing job showing steer, lambs, pigs and goats.OnSunday the results were announced: Dyer Gonzalez got third and Hurst got fourth. Saturday, Aug. 20th was the Livestock and Ag Mechanics auction.Thanks to the generosity and support of our community, all our students were very successful. The Winters FFA chapter is proud of all members who raised animals this summer and showed them over the week.
1 ) A L A N P A U L S A L C E D O 3 3 0 8 A L E U T I A N I S L A N D S
6 1 6
STARLING 27270 COUNTY ROAD 87 WINTERS CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 08/08/2022 s/ LILIAN STARLING Official Title: OWNER Corporation Name: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment 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 August 24, 31, September 7, 14, 2022 #204
o f
)
Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: 08/01/2022 s/ CESAR GONZALEZ Official Title: MANAGER Corporation Name: NORTHERN POOL SERVICE LLC I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment 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 August 17 24 31 September 7 2022 #200 Storage Lien Sale There will be a lien sale at Winters Self Storage (W S S ) 807 Railroad Ave Winters CA 95694 on Oct 4 2022 at 11:00 of Business y Purchased items must be removed from W S S immediately following the sale The following is a gen eral description of items to be sold: C 2 1 D a n i e l S m i t h : n i g h t s t a n d b a t t e r y c h a r g e r k i d s t o y s small bbq record albums record player misc boxes of house hold items B 56 Christopher Meyer car jack kids toys backpack couch s u i t c a s e k i t c h e n w a r e s m a l l b b q m i s c b i n s o f h o u s e h o l d i t e m s Auctioneer Bond # 0342850 Published September 7 14 2022 #210 Prayer through application t o t h e H o l y S p i r i t H o l y S p i r i t y o u w h o s o l v e a l l p r o b l e m s , l i g h t a l l m y roads So that I may obtain my goal You who give me t h e d i v i n e g i f t t o f o r g i v e a n d f o r g e t a l l e v i l a g a i n s t m e a n d t h a t i n a l l i n stances of my life you are with me In this short pray e r t o t h a n k y o u f o r a l l things as you confirm once again that I never want to b e s e p a r a t e d f r o m y o u even in spite of all material illusions I wish to be with you in eternal glory Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine DGM 3 b d 1 5 b a g a r a g e n i c e yard Avail Oct 1 $2 300 mo + dep 530 902 3251 a good portion of my adult life I was work ing construction and my friends kept pres suring me into getting into tattooing. Finally, they took the initia tive and spoke to the owner of the previous shop I was at and they gave me a shot. Since then, I haven’t turned back,” McAlister ex plained his initiation into tattooing. “I’ve always been into the art and it’s pretty cool to sit and conversate with people for a few hours. It’s like a ther apy session in here. People sit and I’m like Dr.OfPhil.”course, the story and success of Primo’s tattoo shop cannot be told without Cole Kickingwoman. Not only was he the first tattoo artist and sta ple within the shop, he helped get McAlis ter his chance to work there. JuansaidofofColethisourwomanthearound.ularonethatmo’salike.ersmissedhumorpresence,uarypassedKickingwomanawayinJanof2022andhisenergyandremainsorelybyhiscoworkandcustomers“Ididn’tstartPriwithanyclueitwouldbecomeofthemostpoptattooshopsIowealottolate,ColeKickingwhosetdowntattooingrootsincity.Workingwithwasthehighlightthefirstfiveyearsbeinginbusiness,”Primo’sownerDesmarais.“I’m
excited to see where the tattoo shop goes under Scott McAlis ter! He and Pilar are wonderful artists and we are lucky to have them as part of the Pri mo’sAlthoughcrew.” Kicking woman — or ‘Cole slaw’ as Desmarais would say — is gone, his memory lives on in every tattoo he creat ed and is felt through the positive vibes in the shop. If one thinking about getting a tattoo, they can visit Primo’s Tattoo Shop at 7 Ab bey St., call them at 707-372-5589 or check out their Instagram handle by @primostattooshop.searching
N
Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 10/01/2018 s/ CLAUDIA PEARSON Official Title: Corporation Name: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment 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 September 7 14 21 28 2022 #214
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220663 08/24/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: PREMIER POOL SERVICE WOODLAND Physical Address: 2200 LONGRUS PL WOODLAND CA 95776 Mailing Address: N a m e s o f R e g i s t r a nt ( s ) / O wn e r ( s ) : 1 ) N OR T H ER N P O OL SE R PL W O OD L C 9 6
A
1 ) N O R TH E R N P OOL S E R VI C E 2 2 0 0 L O N GR U S P L WO OD L A N D , C A 9 5 7 7
Meeting ID: 874 5662 3496 Passcode: 053836 Proposed Amendments to the Definition of Site Coverage Project Description: The City Council is considering the pro posed amendments to the City s definition of site coverage and forwarding a recommendation to the City Council Staff is p r o p o s i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g a m e n d m e n t s t o W i n t e r s M u n i c i p a l C o d e S e c t i o n 1 7 0 4 1 4 0 B ( D e f i n i t i o n s ) : • Site coverage means the percentage of a lot or site collect ively covered by a roof solid surfaced deck or patio 50% of the paved driveway directly serving a garage and additional parking areas, sports court/swimming pool or similar impervi ous improvements It is anticipated that the proposed amendments to the City’s definition of site coverage will be determined to be categoric a l l y e x e m p t f r o m t h e C a l i f o r n i a E n v i r o n m e n t a l Q u a l i t y A c t (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines A categorical exemption implies that the project will not result in any significant adverse environ mental effect The City Council will consider the appropriate ness of said environmental recommendation based on the re c o r d o f e v i d e n c e b e f o r e t h e m I f s u b s t a n t i a l e v i d e n c e h a s been presented demonstrating a more appropriate environ mental determination than the one that has been recommen ded the City Council may require and/or approve an alternat ive environmental determination pursuant to the requirements of CEQA At the Public Hearing members of the public will be afforded an opportunity to make oral or written comments concerning the proposed project All interested persons may present oral comments and information at the Public Hearing or may sub mit written comments and information to the City Council at any time prior to the hearing by delivering them to the Plan ning Division The proposed amendments to the City’s defini tion of site coverage materials are available on file at the Plan ning Division of the City of Winters Community Development Department for public review A staff report will be available for public review three working days prior to the City Council meeting Please contact the Planning Division at (530) 794 6718 if you have any questions regarding this project If you challenge the categorical exemption and/or the proposed site c o v e r a g e d e f i n i t i o n a m e n d m e n t s t o t h e M u n i c i p a l C o d e i n court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to Planning pri or to or at the public hearing In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act if you are a disabled person and you need a disability related modi f i c a t i o n o r a c c o m m o d a t i o n t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n t h i s h e a r i n g please contact the City Clerk at (530) 794 6702 Please make your request as early as possible and at least one full busi ness day before the start of the hearing Published September 7 2022 #213 Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Winters will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday Septem ber 20 2022 at 6:30 p m or soon thereafter via Zoom on the W i n t e r s H i g h l a n d s D e v e l o p m e n t A g r e e m e n t A m e n d m e n t project described below Members of the public may particip ate in the meeting by logging on to the Zoom meeting listed b e l o w A d d i t i o n a l p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t i n g t o t h e September 20, 2022, City Council meeting will be provided in the published meeting agenda Zoom Link: https://us02web zoom us/j/87456623496? pwd K0g1SE5TVUFaYTFQSUVMM01DZS9wdz09 Meeting ID: 874 5662 3496 Passcode: 053836 Winters Highlands Development Agreement Amendment Project Description: The Amended and Restated Develop ment Agreement for development of the property commonly k n o w n a s W i n t e r s H i g h l a n d s b e t w e e n t h e C i t y o f W i n t e r s HBT of Winters Highlands LLC, and Meritage Homes of Cali f o r n i a I n c i s b e i n g p r o p o s e d t o b e a m e n d e d p u r s u a n t t o Government Code sections 65864 through 65869 5 in order to make amendmen ts including but not limited to: building per mits per year onsite park improvements and implementation of conditions of approval It is anticipated that the proposed Winters Highlands Develop ment Agreement Amendment project will be determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Qual ity Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines A categorical exemption implies that the project will not result in any significant adverse environmental effect The City Council will consider the appropriateness of said en v i r o n m e n t a l r e c o m m e n d a t i o n b a s e d o n t h e r e c o r d o f e v i d ence before them If substantial evidence has been presented demonstrating a more appropriate environmental determina tion than the one that has been recommended the City Coun cil may require and/or approve an alternative environmental determination pursuant to the requirements of CEQA At the Public Hearing members of the public will be afforded an opportunity to make oral or written comments concerning the proposed project All interested persons may present oral comments and information at the Public Hearing or may sub mit written comments and information to the City Council at any t ime prior to the hearing by delivering them to the Plan ning Division The proposed Winters Highlands Development Agreement Amendment project is available on file at the Plan ning Division of the City of Winters Community Development Department for public review A staff report will be available for public review three working days prior to the City Council meeting Please contact the Planning Division at (530) 794 6718 if you have any questions regarding this project If you challenge this proposed activity in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written corres pondence delivered to the Planning Division prior to or at the public hearing
Notice of Public Hearing
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act if you are a disabled person and you need a disability related modi f i c a t i o n o r a c c o m m o d a t i o n t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n t h i s h e a r i n g please contact the City Clerk at (530) 794 6702 Please make your request as early as possible and at least one full busi ness day before the start of the hearing Published September 7 2022 #212 August 2022 DTSC PUBLIC NOTICE Department of Toxic Substances Control Our Mission is to protect California s people communities and environment from toxic substances to enhance economic vitality by restor ing contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products FIRST FIVE YEAR REVIEW WINTERS HOTEL Winters California 95694 T h e C a l i f o r n i a D e p a r t m e n t o f T o x i c S u b s t a n c e s C o n t r ol ( D T S C ) i s i n f o r m i n g t h e c o m m u n i t y t h a t r e s p o n s e a c t i o n s c o m p l e t e d i n 2 0 1 6 f o r i m p a c t e d s o i l s a t t h e W i n t e r s H o t e l ( S i t e ) l o c a t e d a t 1 2 1 4 A b b e y S t r e e t i n W i n t e r s , C a l i f o r n i a 95694 remain protective DTSC recently completed a Five Year Review to evaluate and verify the response action taken at the Site remain protective of human health and the environ ment This 0 9 acre Site had been occupied since 1888 by nu merous uses, including livery stables, automotive repair, print ing press residence social hall saloons hotel restaurant beauty salon offices and fire station Investigations on the S i t e h a d i d e n t i f i e d e l e v a t e d l e v e l s o f l e a d i n s h a l l o w s o i l w h i c h l i k e l y o r i g i n a t e d f r o m t h e u s e o f l e a d b a s e d p a i n t o r from historic burning of materials During the Winters Hotel construction the soil with elevated lead concentration was ex cavated and buried in a designated area of the western por tion of the Site and covered with 12 to 18 inches of clean im p o r t e d s o i l a n d a s p h a l t A L a n d U s e C o v e n a n t ( L U C ) h a d been recorded in April 2016 and prohibits residential use on the ground floor and sensitive land uses (such as a day care center hospital etc ) restricts soil disturbances and prohibits growing food crops The LUC requires annual inspection and Five Year Review for the Site by City of Winters DTSC pre pared the Review on behalf of City of Winters and concluded that the remedy at the Site remains protective of human health and the environment Project documents are available at the DTSC file room at the address listed below To review inform ation look up WINTERS HOTEL (60002218) on www envirostor dtsc ca gov/public or visit DTSC Sacramento Regional Office, 8800 Cal Center Road, Sacramento, Califor n i a 9 5 8 2 6 P l e a s e c a l l ( 9 1 6 ) 2 5 5 3 7 5 8 o r e m a i l P u b R e q A c t @ d t s c c a g o v f o r a p p o i CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or con cerns please contact: •Cindy Chain Britton, DTSC Project Manager, (916) 255 3851, Cindy Chain Britton@dtsc ca gov Tammy Pickens DTSC Public Participation Specialist (916) 255 3594, (866) 495 5651,Tammy Pickens@dtsc ca gov Sanford Nax DTSC Public Information Officer (916) 327 6114 Sanford Nax@dtsc ca gov Hearing impaired individuals may use the California Relay Service at 711 or 800 735 2929 TTY/VCO/HCO to voice Additional information of DTSC sites can be found through our EnviroStor at envirostor dtsc ca gov (rev 5 2020) Published September 7 2022 #211
Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Jen with Magical Enchanted Vacations See Jen Travel Physical Address: 2515 Roaring Creek St West Sacramento CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Jennifer Gross 2515 Roaring Creek St West Sacramento, CA 95691 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 05/19/2022 s/ Jennifer Gross Official Title: Corporation Name: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment 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 August 24 31 September 7 14 2022 #203
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Winters will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday Septem ber 20 2022 at 6:30 p m or soon thereafter via Zoom on proposed amendments to the City’s definition of “site cover age described below Members of the public may participate in the meeting by logging on to the Zoom meeting listed be l o w A d d i t i o n a l p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n f o r m a t i o n r e l a t i n g t o t h e September 20 2022 City Council meeting will be provided in the published meeting agenda Zoom Link: https://us02web zoom us/j/87456623496? pwd K0g1SE5TVUFaYTFQSUVMM01DZS9wdz09
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220639 08/12/2022
s ) / O w n e r
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220632 08/10/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: PREMIER POOL SERVICE Physical Address: 2200 LONGRUS PL WOODLAND, CA 95776 Mailing Address: N a m e s R : 6
A N D
N a m e s o f R e g i s t r a n t
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220635 08/10/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Anar Persian Kitchen Physical Address: 1259 Markley Ave West Sacramento, CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Ahmad Duad Ziayee 2000 Landon Lane #4 Sacramento CA 95825 2) Hasan Rezaei 3000 Howe Ave #39 Sacramento CA 95821 Business Classification: General Partnership Starting Date of Business: 08/01/2022 s/ Ahmad Ziayee Official Title: Corporation Name: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment 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 August 24, 31, September 7, 14, 2022 #202
Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220633 08/10/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: PLATINUM AUTO SPORTS Physical Address: 3308 ALEUTIAN ISLAND ST WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95691 Mailing Address: ( ( s : T WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95691 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 08/10/2022 s/ ALAN PAUL SALCEDO Official Title: OWNER Corporation Name: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment 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 August 24 31 September 7 14 2022 #205
n t m e n t
A M T h i s a n d e n f o r c e m e n t i s a u t h o r i z e d b y D i v i s i o n 8 Chapter 10
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
& Professions Code c o m m e n c i n g w i t h o u t w a r r a n t y o r g u a r a n t e e f o r C a s h o n l
B4 — Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220637 08/11/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: TRIFECTA BEAUTY Physical Address: 1411 W COVELL BLVD SUITE 104 DAVIS CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) DIKO'S, LLC 1411 W COVELL BLVD STE 104 DAVIS CA 95616 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: 10/28/2015 s/ PAMELA GARCIA Official Title: PRESIDENT Corporation Name: DIKO S LLC I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment 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 August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 2022 #201
V IC E 2 2 0 0 L O N G R U S
PRIMO’S Continued from Page 1 Primo’s Tattoo Shop is located at 7 Abbey St. in Winters. Scott CourtesyMcAlister/photo
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220636 08/11/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: ELECT LOCAL Physical Address: 27270 COUNTY ROAD 87 WINTERS CA 95694 Mailing Address: PO BOX 412 WINTERS CA 95694 N a m e s o f R e g i s t r a n t ( s ) / O w n e r ( s ) : 1 ) L I L I A N R E N E E
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220687 09/02/2022
the California
5 7 7
Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: DAVIS HARDWOOD & CARPET Physical Address: 436 COLLEGE ST WOODLAND CA 95695 Mailing Address: 1826 IMPERIAL AVE DAVIS CA 95616 a m e s o f R e g i s t r a n t ( s ) / O w n e r ( s ) : 1 ) C L A U D I A D I A N E P E A R S O N 1 8 2 6 I M P E R I A L A V E D A V I S C A 9 5
e g is t r a n t ( s ) /O w n e r ( s )
Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: 08/01/2022 s/ CRYSTAL GONZALEZ Official Title: MANAGER Corporation Name: NORTHERN POOL SERVICE LLC I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment 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 August 31 September 7 14 21 2022 #206
TINA LOWDEN Hear Rev. Donna Apidone on Sunday On Sunday Sept. 11, the speaker at the Center for Spiritual Living (201 Main St. in Winters) will be author, interviewer and the former host of Capital Public Radio's "Morning Edition," Rev. Donna Apidone. All are welcome to join the service, as newly retired Rev. Donna shares her insights on the many transformations we go through in life. This presentation should be interesting and informative. Don’t miss it.
Commission See YOUTH, Page 7
DANIELLE SMITH Winters Combined PTA President Winters Aggregate I never knew shopping for boulders could be so exciting. Jerry and I decided to tear out our front lawn and consulted Susan of designsbyzoz to transfer it to "hardscape" landscape. Adam Bertinoia of Winters Aggregate assisted us with the boulders, rocks and other WintersThanklooksfoundmaterials.landscapingWeevenaboulderthatlikea"labrador."youAdamandAggregate.
WHITWORTHVALERIE ExpressLettersYourself
The Winters Combined PTA is rolling out its first Athletic Shoe Recycling Drive over the entire month of September. We feel strongly about promoting the sustainability of previous owned shoes while also making money to directly benefit both our local elementary schools. Shoe recycling drop off bins will be located at Waggoner Elementary School, Shirley Rominger Elementary School and Steady Eddy’s Coffee House. We have a goal to hit over 100 pairs of athletic shoesShoesdonated.mustbe athletic shoes in either Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor condition (we get a small kick back on even the gnarliest of athletic shoes). They must be donated in PAIRS. We accept all sizes, including toddler sizes. Please do not donate shoes that are not deemed athletic shoes, these include but are not limited to: work boots, rain boots, sandals, slippers, heels, wedges and flats. We do not receive compensation for non-athletic shoes. Help us make an impact on both our environment and our children’s education. If you have any further questions please email the PTA directly at com.winterspta@gmail.
We love this community and can’t wait to watch the bins fill.
Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 — B5
PTA hosting Athletic Shoe Recycling Drive
Special to the Express WOODLAND — Applications for the first-ever Yolo Youth Commission are now available and all youth interested in engaging with and for their community are encouraged to apply. Once formed, the new youth commission plans to convene monthly to discuss community issues and better understand the needs of youths and teens in Yolo County. The youth commission will be comprised of 15 members. To reflect the diversity of the county, three members representing each of the five supervisorial districts will be selected. Commissioners will be appointed for a one-year term and may be reappointed for one additional one-year term. To be eligible for the youth commission, youths must be between the ages of 13 and 18 and reside in Yolo County. Youths do not need to be enrolled in Yolo County schools to be eligible. The application for the youth commission is available online at ainterestedyounglection.toorhavecantsmission.toleadershiptionallywhotoparticipate.30.lineCApp22www.bit.ly/YoloY-andthedead-toapplyisSept.ThereisnocosttoCountyleadershopeencourageyouthsarenottradi-involvedinactivitiesjointhenewcom-Youthappli-donotneedtoanypriorworkschoolexperiencesbeeligibleforse-“Iencourageanypeoplewhoareinmakingdifferenceintheir community to apply for the newly created Yolo Youth Commission. We need youth voices from all sectors of our diverse communities in the County,” said Supervisor Oscar Villegas. “I believe our youth actively engaging in local governance is critical in shaping stronger communities in Yolo County where they can thrive.” The youth commission expects to select commissioners by November and plans to start meeting in January 2023. Youths who are selected will assume an active role in local government. In addition to monthly meetings, youths will also receive leadership training and development opportunities to support them in their role as community
Applications open for Youth
Oakland.Jr.MartinYoloEducationYolonershipCommissionple.”forumactiontablishingSummitYouthnitieseffortsmissionSaylor.saidourlyareresource.alwaysoutyoungengagevideCommission“Therepresentatives.YoloYouthwillpro-aplatformtoandsupportpeoplethrough-ourCounty.IhaveseenyouthasaTheirvoicesfreshandcritical-neededinshapingsharedfuture,”SupervisorDon“Thiscom-willbuildoninourcommu-andtheannualEmpowerment(YES!)byes-anongoingandleadershipforyoungpeo-TheYoloYouthisapart-betweentheCountyOfficeof(YCOE),County,andtheLutherKingFreedomCenterin
Yolo
B6 — Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 powered by Thu 9/15 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Vinnie's Bar & Grill, 2045 Mt Di‐ablo St, Concord "Unhing'd - A Funny, Filthy Little Clown Show" @ 8pm / $12.50 Circus Center, 755 Frederick St., San Francisco @Brothel9pm
Friday Sep 16th
Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco Makrú música: Makrú (Quartet) @ Civic Center Plaza, SF @ 12pm Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister St, San Francisco Living Trust SeminarWoodland, CA - September 21, 2022 @ 6pm This is a FREE Living Trust Seminar Round Table Pizza, 421 Pioneer Avenue, Woodland. info@LearnLiv ingTrust.com, 800-350-6376
Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch + Program @ 12:15pm See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655
Dancing Earth’s Between Under‐ground & Skyworld brings to the stage a compelling story of dy‐namic young people struggling through the apocalyptic present, with resilience and humor. Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco. info@presidiothe atre.org Re�ections - Worldpremiere of “Soliloquy” for Five Cellos @ 7pm / $35 A cello concert consisting of solo works and premiere of “Soliloquy” for Five Cellos. Napa River Inn, 500 Main Street, Hatt Hall, Napa. monty @fullerandsander.com, 707-2538503 UC Davis Aggies Football vs. Weber State Wildcats @Football7pm UC Davis Health Stadium, Hutchi‐son Blvd, Davis Clementine Darling @ 8pm Amado's, 998 Valencia St, San Francisco COUCOU CHLOE @ 8pm Monument, 140 9th St, San Fran‐cisco Martin Luther @ 8pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco Mare Island PedalFest @ 9am Mare Island PedalFest is a familyfriendly multi-pronged event fea‐turing docent-led cycling tours on the historic naval base, cyclocross races, bike swap, food and beer festival and more. 850 Nimitz Ave, 850 Nimitz Avenue, Vallejo. mareis landpedalfest@gmail.com, 707278-8377 Second Bite: the Wisdom of the Apple, technofeminist immersive art at the Internet Archive in SF. @ 12pm / Free A unique fusion of technology and gender, Second Bite: The Wisdom of the Apple is a large-scale im‐mersive art installation showcas‐ing women and female experiences from around the world and across time Internet Archive, 300 Funston Avenue, San Francisco. info@sec ondbite.net, 530-205-3047 Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch + Program @ 12:15pm See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655
@WeeklyRotary////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////ClubofDavisLunch+Program12:15pm
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Thu
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Punch Sacramento,Line 2100 Arden Way, Suite 225, Sacra‐mento Jelani Aryeh @ 8pm The War�eld, 982 Market St, San Francisco Derby Motoreta’s Burrito Kachimba, Orchestra Gold, Thunder Boys, Shaman @Shaman8pm/$15 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco John Mason Live in Concert "Sun Drunk Tour" @ 9pm Himmel Haus, 3819 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe 3rd Thursdays with Richard @March9pm Torch Club, 904 15th St, Sacra‐mento SCHA's Cooperative Food Sovereignty Internship for Fall 2022! @ Sep9am16th - Dec 9th Interested in assisting low-income individuals while improving the Davis community through a land stewardship internship? If so, our non-pro�t organization wants to hear from you! Baggin's End Domes, Baggins End Baggins End, Davis. kaitlin@schadavis.org
The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
@DavisJordan7pm Lake HighwayHarveys,ArenaOutdoorTahoeat50
The Delivery,pensarySpotBrightDis‐&1990
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Walters Ct, Fair�eld Smuin's Dance Series 1 @ 2pm / $34-$39 Fort Mason Center - Cowell The‐ater, Marina Blvd. at Buchanan St., San Francisco Dancing Earth: "Between Underground & Skyworld" @ 2pm / $12.50-$22.50 Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave, San Francisco Dizzy Wright @ 7pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco Dizzy Wright @ 7pm / $20-$160 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco Comedian Nemr @ 7:30pm / $30 Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐bus Ave, San Francisco Foxy Shazam @ 8pm August Hall, 420 Mason St, San Francisco Briana Marela @ 8pm The War�eld, 982 Market St, San Francisco
A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, "Assassins" combines Sondheim's signature blend of intel‐ligently stunning lyrics and beautiful music with a panoramic story of our nation's culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it, embodied by America's four successful and �ve would-be presidential assassins. Bold, original, disturbing and alarmingly funny, "Assassins" is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written. Wed 9/21 9/22
Second Bite: the Wisdom of the Apple, technofeminist immersive art at the Internet Archive in SF. @ 12pm / Free A unique fusion of technology and gender, Second Bite: The Wisdom of the Apple is a large-scale im‐mersive art installation showcas‐ing women and female experiences from around the world and across time Internet Archive, 300 Funston Avenue, San Francisco. info@sec ondbite.net, 530-205-3047 Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch + Program @ 12:15pm See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655 @Passengers2pm A.C.T.'s Geary Theater, 415 Geary St, San Francisco Magician Jay Alexander @ 6:30pm / $45-$47.50 Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐Farrell St., San Francisco @Rotterdam7:30pm
Peña Pachamama, 1630 Powell St, San Francisco Sun 9/18
Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch + Program @ 12:15pm See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655
The Great Northern, 119 Utah St, San Francisco Rapper Big Pooh @ 8pm / $20 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco DJ Tiny Tim: Get It! @ 9pm Powerhouse, 1347 Folsom St, San Francisco Noche de Verano Sin Ti @ 9:30pm Milk Bar, 1840 Haight St, San Fran‐cisco Fri 9/23 Sat 9/24
Beginner Improv Comedy Classes - Level 101 - 7 @Weeks7pm/ $319 In this 7-week class, you will learn the basics of improv comedy and build up to your own graduation show. Make friends, socialize eas‐ier, and see shows for free (nonsold out). Endgames Improv Train‐ing Center - ETC South, 2989 Mis‐sion Street, San Francisco. info@ endgamesimprov.com, 415-8542262 Carter Ace: Cafe Du Nord @ 7pm Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St, San Francisco @"Passengers"7:30pm/$43-$110 A.C.T.'s Geary Theater, 415 Geary St., San Francisco @Boris8pm Harlow's Night Club - Sacramento CA, 2708 J St, Sacramento Seized Up @ 8pm Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐farrell St, San Francisco Generacion Suicida @ 8pm Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐farrell St, San Francisco
@Mayya////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////8:30pm
Fri 9/16 Sat 9/17
@WeeklyRotary////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////ClubofDavisLunch+Program12:15pm
@Marty////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////O'Reilly1pm
@ReggaeKingsCrowned1pm
Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco 2022 Golden Gate Throw @Down7:30pm / $12 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco Kate Clover @ 8pm Harlow's Night Club - Sacramento CA, 2708 J St, Sacramento Erik Core @ 8:30pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco Mon 9/19 Tue 9/20
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Sun 9/25 @Skyworld"BetweenDancing////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////EarthPresentsUnderground&7pm/$25
FeaturedEditor's Pick Editor's Pick FeaturedEditor's Pick Featured FeaturedFeatured Editor's Voice FeaturedFeatured Editor's Pick FeaturedFeatured Editor's Pick Featured
@FlamencoLugopresentedFlamenco-in-the-AfternoonbyCarolinawithTachiria3:30pm/$12.50
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////TheMotherHips:MareIslandDockofBayFestival2022@2pm
See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655 @BassettBenny5:30pm AVOW, 813 Main St, Napa Living Trust SeminarPlacerville, CASeptember 19, 2022 @ 6pm This is a FREE Living Trust Seminar Round Table Pizza, 512 Main Street, Placerville. info@LearnLiv ingTrust.com, 800-350-6376 Beginner Improv Comedy Classes - Level 101 - 7 @Weeks7pm/ $319 In this 7-week class, you will learn the basics of improv comedy and build up to your own graduation show. Make friends, socialize eas‐ier, and see shows for free (nonsold out). Endgames Improv Train‐ing Center - ETC South, 2989 Mis‐sion Street, San Francisco. info@ endgamesimprov.com, 415-8542262 David Ramirez @ 7pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco King Youngblood @ 7:30pm Standard Deviant Brewing, 280 14th St, San Francisco "Nosferatu" Centennial Tour with The Invincible @Czars7:30pm / $7.50-$12.50 Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street, Sacramento @Propagandhi8pm Great American Music Hall, 850 O'‐Farrell St., San Francisco Trentemoller, Tom and His @Computer8pm August Hall, 420 Mason St, San Francisco Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch + Program @ 12:15pm See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655 @Incite6:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento @DrakeJamie7pm Davis DavislowsOddFellows,OddFel‐Hall,
Stateline Av‐enue, Stateline John Mason Live in Concert - Single release @ 7pm JaM Cellars, 1460 First St., Napa Snotty Nose Rez Kids @ 8pm Harlow's Night Club - Sacramento CA, 2708 J St, Sacramento Rapper Big Pooh @ 8pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco @Eyehategod8pm
Rod Stinson: Floktoberfest @ 6pm Drake's: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St, West Sacramento Joyful Raven in "Breed or @Bust"7pm / Free-$11 Potrero Stage, 1695 18th St., San Francisco
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
3rd Annual Porchfest @Winters12pm A live music stroll that brings together commu‐nity members as hosts to area musicians and bands from all walks of life. 1st Street & Main Street, 1st St & Main St, gmail.comporchfestwinters@Winters.
The best place to promote your events online and in print. Visit us @ https://mynorcalevents.com powered by
Davis Central Park Market, Davis Seth Kaminsky @ 6pm DOCO - Downtown Commons, 660 J St, Sacramento @Heathen6:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento @Mis�re6:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento Tantra Speed Date - San Francisco! (In-Person Singles Event) @ 6:45pm / $45-$100 Tired of Swiping? Tantra Speed Date is not your average singles event, and it's back in person! The Center SF, 548 Fillmore Street, San Francisco. help@tantrany.com
Tony Saunders Bassist & Producer: Tony Saundes and the Noteworthy Band Pro Jam Night @ 7pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa "We Own $10@ShowcaseComedyLaughs"the8pm/ Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Arden Way, Suite 225, Sacramento The Undercurrent @ 8pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco Jamie Drake @ 8pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco Red Wanting Blue, Meaghan Farrell @ 8pm / $17 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco "Aunt Jack" @ 8pm / $15.50-$18.50 New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Fran‐cisco Allah Las @ 8:30pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia Street, San Francisco
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655
Just Exactly Perfect Festival 2022 Feat. Poor Man's Whiskey, Achilles Wheel, Hot Mountain Dips, Joe Craven + many more! @ 7pm The Nugget Campground, 7900 S Fork Rd, Placerville Joyful Raven in "Breed or @Bust"7pm / Free-$11 Potrero Stage, 1695 18th St., San Francisco Danielle Durack: Balanced @BreakFEST7pm Amado's, 998 Valencia St, San Francisco Smuin's Dance Series 1 @ 7:30pm / $34-$39 Fort Mason Center - Cowell The‐ater, Marina Blvd. at Buchanan St., San Francisco @Goapele8pm Crest The‐atre, 1013 K mentoSacra‐St, @Passengers8pm A.C.T.'s Geary Theater, 415 Geary St, San Francisco @Imani9pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco @Waterstrider9pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco Comedian Duncan Trussell @ 9:45pm / $30 Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐bus Ave, San Francisco Chaos In The CBD @ 10pm 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St, San Francisco @bilesAutomo‐TrainsPlanes,and10am TrainsPlanes,and Automobiles will feature full size air‐craft and automobiles and model trains. Cars are needed for the Car Show part of the event. A $20 charge for registering your car in the event. Rowland Freedom Center, 300 County Airport Road, Va‐caville. 301-0905freedomcenter.org,p.mirich@rowland707Rainbow City Park: Farm to Fork Festival 2022 @ 12pm Downtown Sacramento Partner‐ship, 980 9th St #200, Sacramento "MACHINE LEARNING" at CHUNG 24 GALLERY in Noe Valley from Sep 14Nov 5, 2022 @ 1pm "Machine Learning," Adam Chin's �rst solo exhibition curated by De‐Witt Cheng at CHUNG 24 GALLERY in Noe Valley, San Fran‐cisco, CA. CHUNG 24 GALLERY, 4071 24th Street, San 795-1643info@chung24gallery.com,Francisco.415@Passengers2pm A.C.T.'s Geary Theater, 415 Geary St, San Francisco
@"Assassins"8pm/$13 Downtown Theatre, 1035 Texas Street, Fair�eld
Mare Island Brewing Co. –Coal Shed Brewery, 850 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo Joyful Raven in "Breed or @Bust"7pm / Free-$11 Potrero Stage, 1695 18th St., San Francisco Laura Bell Bundy @ 8pm Feinstein's at The Nikko, 222 Ma‐son St, San Francisco Laura Bell Bundy in @Concert8pm/$39 Feinstein's at the Nikko, 222 Ma‐son Street, San Francisco Kendra Morris @ 9pm The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco Nick Monaco @ 9pm The Flamingo House Social Club, 2315 K St, Sacramento Comedian Alingon Mitra @ 9:45pm / Free-$12.50 Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Ar‐den Way, Suite 225, Sacramento @Phat-Tony10pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco WCD Rotator Classic Car Show Sunday, September 18, 2022 1415 Pine Street, Walnut Creek @ 11am Come for the cars stay for the fun! REGISTRATION Check-in ~ 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Enter Pine Street from N. Broadway) SHOW STARTS ~ 12:00 PM SHOW ENDS ~ 3:00 PM 1415 Pine St, 1415 Pine Street, Walnut Creek. 6778creekdowntown.com,donna@walnut925-933-
The Homies @ 7:30pm Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St, San Francisco City Girls @ 7:30pm Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove St, San Francisco @HarborMustache8pm
Vintagelandia Market Outdoor Vintage & Craft Event Wine, Food & Music, Saturday, Sep 17 in Napa @ 9am Come shop 20+ merchants featur‐ing hand crafted and vintage wares with food and music. Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa Vallejo High‐way, Napa. leah@vintagelandiamar ket.com, 707-931-1951
$12.50Free-@MitraAlingonComedian8pm/
“It’s unacceptablesimplythat we have such a clear need for these types of projects and don’t pay or train our workers well.”
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Special to the Express on the lookout for migratory Monarch butterflies from the Pacific Northwest heading south to their overwintering sites along the California coast. It’s been a very good year for Monarchs in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), according to noted entomologist and Monarch researcher David James, an associate professor at Washington State University (WSU), Pullman.“Thenumbers we are seeing in the PNW this summer are consistent with numbers I’ve seen in summers past when the overwintering population was approximately 250,000 as it was last winter,” he wrote in an email Aug. 31. “I have been compiling all the PNW monarch reports I have come across this summer — as I have done for many summers in the past. These have PNW. bersincreaseweifiedhadPNW. ThisMonarchverifiedrienced.”knowtheyverifythey’vegetsonalFacebookNorth,from iNaturalist, JourneybeenvariousMonarchpagesandper-communicationsImanypeopletellingmeseenamonarch. Iallreports,thatis,musthaveaphoto,orIthereporterisexpe-“Lastsummer(2021)Iapproximately60sightingsinthesummer,Ihaveapproximately500ver-reports. “So,Ithinkhaveseenan8-10foldinMonarchnum-thissummerintheThemajorityhave been in Oregon, followed by Idaho, Washington and British Columbia. There are also positive reports of good numbers of Monarchs in Utah, Nevada and eastern“SoCalifornia.”thesigns are there for a good migration back to California this fall,” James said. “The big question will be whether the migrants proceed normally to the overwintering sites or whether they do what they did in 2020, establish winter breeding populations in slightly inland places like San Francisco and Los Angeles. The determining factor will be the temperatures California experiences over the next six weeks. If average temperatures prevail, then the butterflies will go to the coastal overwintering sites and we will have — I think — spectacular numbers again...at least as high as last year and possibly much higher.”
“If maleof Ashland,entists, Steveentistsoutflight.doesofthe discal cell (undersideprogramthearchs,numbers).”ingulationpeopleSFdensreproductivetheabovetemperaturesSeptember/Octoberarewayaverage,thenmostofpopulationwillbecomeinthegar-andparksofLAandandinbetween. Andwillthinkthepop-hascrashed!(judg-fromoverwinteringsiteTotrackmigratoryMon-citizenscientistsinDavidJames’researchaffixatagonthehindwing).ThetagnotinterferewithitsThisyearJameshanded2000tagstocitizensci-insouthernOregon.Oneofhiscitizensci-AndersonOre.,taggedaMonarchonAug.28, and better achieve restoration goals within their own respective affiliation orThelocation.”International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) placed the migratory monarch butterfly on its Red List of threatened species on July 21, 2022, classifying it as endangered. “Inthe1990s, nearly 700 million monarchs made the epic flight each fall from the northern plains of the U.S. and Canada to sites in the oyamel fir forests north of Mexico City, and more than one million monarchs overwintered in forested groves on the California Coast,” according to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. “Now, researchers and citizen scientists estimate that only a fraction of the population remains, monarchs have declined by more than 80 percent since the 1990s from central Mexico, and by more than 99 percent since the 1980s in coastal California.”
Kathy Keatley Garvey/ Courtesy photo
In May, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to establish the youth commission as a twoyear pilot program and authorized YCOE to administer the program. The pilot is being funded by county cannabis tax revenue with additional grant funding from the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center. Once formed, a key function of the youth commission will be conducting an annual review of grant proposals to youth-centered efforts or youth organizations serving Yolo County. A total of $160,000 per year will be available for youth-centered grants during the two-year pilot.YCOE will be hosting information sessions to allow youths to ask questions about the application process or other general questions about the youth commission. Dates, times, and registration information for the information sessions will be posted on the Yolo Youth Commission website at www.ycoe.org/
Legislature backs bill to aid wildfire mitigation workers
AssemblywomanAguiar-CurryCecilia
1 They’re here and more are coming!
This pollinatorVacavilleOre.fromMonarchtaggedewAshland,toagarden.
Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 — B7 chief twice in the past, making him an ideal fit for his current role at the Winters FD. Although Schechla maintains he’s not quite prepared for the permanent job of fire chief, it is a goal of his in the future with this interim position presenting opportunity to learn more until then. “The senior management team and I are looking forward to working with acting Chief Shechla,” said City Manager, Kathleen Salguero Trepa. “I appreciate his willingness to take on these added responsibilities. I think he will doWithgreat.”Schechla at the helm, the Winters FD will be searching for the next fire chief in the meantime. An arduous and competitive process to be sure, the plan is to have a new fire chief hired on and ready to go between Dec. 1 and Jan. 1. Kresta Daly Barth Daly LLP Focusing on • Personal Injury • Sexual Harassment • Elder Abuse • Criminal Defense The Truth Matters, Your Rights Matter. 2810 Fifth Street • Davis KrestaDaly.com • (916) 318-5677 KITCHEN&BATH COUNTERTOPS 723 Railroad Ave., Winters • 530-794-6174 • www.patio29.com TASTING ROOM HOURS: Friday 3-7 • Saturday 2-7 • Sunday 1-5 Tastings + Cocktails + DistilleryFoodYoloCountyPremierCraft H R B & ASSOCIATES INC Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Preparation 207 First Street,530.795.1283Winters HRBAI COm Rachel Woods rachel@hrbai.com
2016 that stopped for nectar in Davisinecology,professoriro,south!”awaymittedlymonarchsreadyweeks.oneswillden.arch inhavetherhehoursfordoubt2016.day,”dayssawtravelforedu A6093.” taggardenour Vacaville pollinatoronSept.5,2016. Theread “Monarch@wsu.Ithungaroundfivehours. “So,assumingitdidn’tmuchonthedayyouit,itflew285milesin7orabout40.7milesperJamestoldusbackin“Prettyamazing.So,Ihebrokehisjourneymuchmorethanthefiveyouwatchedhim—couldbe100milesfur-southbynow.” Thisyear,todate,wenotseenasingleMon-ourpollinatorgar-Jamesestimateswestartseeingthefirstwithinthenextfew“Johnsonhasal-hadoneofhistaggedrecovered,ad-onlyafewmilesbutitwasheadingButterflyguru ArtShap-UCDavisdistinguishedofevolutionandspottedfourwith-halfanhourintheUCArboretumandPublic Garden on Aug. 26. One was a tattered male. What to do if you see a WSU-tagged Monarch? Photograph it, if you can, and contact David eachknowledgetheaffiliationlation-regardlessmonarchtoandandfacilitateingiswhicharchsponsoredtionSanJan.setWesterntosiaststistsscientists,the“Monarchtheat david_james@wsu.edu orJamesPNW Facebook page,ButterfliesinPacificNorthwest.” Meanwhile,Monarchcitizenscien-andMonarchenthu-arelookingforwardthe 2023InternationalMonarchSummit,FridaythroughSunday,20-22at Pismo Beach,Luis Obispo.Registra-isnowunderway. It’sby WesternMon-Advocates (WMA),relatesitsmission“toserveasanoverarch-entitytoencourageandcommunicationinteractionofgroupsindividualscommittedrestoringthewesternbutterflypopu-oftheirorlocation—inhopethatthesharedwillempowerofthemtoimprove
YOUTH Continued from Page 5
Be
CHIEF Continued from Page
Be on lookout for migratory Monarchs
com/yolo_youthcom.atouthComfacebook.com/YoloY-oncommissionnitybersmissionyouthcommission.TheYoloYouthCom-invitesmem-ofthecommu-tofollowfutureactivitiesFacebookatwww.orInstagramwww.instagram.
McNaughton Media Assembly Bill 1717 to help ensure workers get paid fairly and trained well for dangerous work in mitigating fires has cleared the Legislature.The state in 2021 had 8,786 active wildfires that burned approximately 4,015 square miles (2.569 million acres), destroyed 3,629 structures and took the lives of three California residents, according to statistics provided by Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry’s office. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Legislature appropriated $1.5 billion in the 2021-22 budget toward wildfire prevention in an effort to protect California communities from wildfires, and additionally ensured multiple-year funding toward wildfire mitigation by requiring that $200 million from the greenhouse gas reduction fund be spent annually on wildfire mitigation until 2028. “We know that wildfires in California are only getting worse. Last year, all six counties in my district were on fire at once,” Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters and author of AB 1717, said in a press release. “It’s simply unacceptable that we have such a clear need for these types of projects and don’t pay or train our workers well. On top of that, we have a worker shortage, and one that is not going to be solved by underpaying hardworking Californians for doing this dangerous and essential work.” AB 1717 would expand the definition of public works to include fuel reduction work performed as part of a wildfire mitigation project, including, but not limited to, residential chipping, rural road fuel breaks, fire breaks and vegetation management. This bill passed the Assembly on a 54-6 vote. It now goes to the governor’s desk for consideration.Aguiar-Curry represents the 4th Assembly District, which includes Dixon, rural Green Valley near Fairfield, rural Allendale outside Vacaville and rural Winters in Solano County as well as all of Napa and Lake counties, all of Yolo County except West Sacramento, and parts of Colusa and Sonoma counties.
B8 — Winters Express, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 HONEST,ETHICAL &PERSONAL AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE &REPAIR SPECIALISTS Weofferdealerqualityservicewithoutthehassleortheprice. Factorytrained,weuseOEMparts. 23UnionWay•Vacaville,CA 707-455-8870 star-tech-european.com FirstTimeCustomers: Bringadinforvisual26ptinspection Specializingin: Mercedes-Benz,BMW,Porsche,Jaguar, Audi,Volkswagen,Volvo&more. Familyownedandoperated. Owner…DonWesthaver, 40YearsExperience McCune G ARDEN C HAPEL MORTUARY • CREMATION • MONUMENTS PRE-ARRANGEMENT PLANNING FD-0388 Family Owned and Operated Since 1938 212 Main Street • Vacaville (707) 448-6546 • Fax:(707) 448-6559 www.mccumechapel.com 116 D Street Davis, CA www.smith-funerals.com530-758-550095616FD-992 Unlike awaydon’tfirms,otherweanswertosomefarbusinessexecutive.Thatisbecausetheownerisrighthereinourtown.Iliveandworkhere.Therefore,theonlypersonIanswertoisyou.Their Boss. Our Boss. STABLER’S A-1 APPLIANCE Serving Yolo County for over 60 years Voted Best Major Appliance Store Year After Year! Stop by our showroom for an amazing selection of appliances. Knowledgeable sales & service sta available to assist. Ask us about the promotioncurrent 548 Kentucky Ave., www.stablerappliance.com530.662.3996Woodland Open Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm Closed Sat & Sun Delivery & Installation Available Lagoon Valley Park photo courtesy VisitVacaville.com Winters VacavilleDixonDavis 385 MERCHANT STREET • VACAVILLE 707-446-9008 www.galleryoffireplaces.com MONDAY-FRIDAY 11-6 • SATURDAY 11-4 • CLOSED SUNDAYS Let us enhance the style and comfort of your home! ZONE HEAT, SAVE MONEY! NO POWER, NO PROBLEM! AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR Clean, Efficient Heat Estimate!InFreeHome 707.448.3300 1021 Mason Street • Vacaville AllSizeFlooringCenter.com Lic 883290# TILE • LUXURY VINYL PLANK • CARPET • HARDWOOD • CARPET BINDING • LAMINATE OperatedOwnedFamily& OVER 60 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FREE ESTIMATES FREE FINANCING EVERYDAY LOW PRICES! $250OFF Any Flooring Purchase of $3,000 or more Not valid with any other offer. Expires 9/30/22. 30%OFF RemnantCarpetSale Not valid with any other offer. Expires 9/30/22.
