Winters Express Wednesday, February 1, 2023

School district continues offering free meals for all students

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

Food Service Direc-

tor Cathy Olsen presented to the Winters

Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees a Nutritional Services update on how Winters will be participating in the California Universal Meals Plan (Meals for All), a plan to provide breakfast and lunch to all Winters students regardless of whether free or reduced lunch eligibility, as well as some of the challenges the Nutritional Services team is working to alleviate.  Olsen provided some background on the topic of free lunch in California and what changes it will bring to Winters. She noted “The Universal Meals Program is designed to build on the foundations of the federal National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program” and that California state law mandates that schools with high poverty rates are required to participate in federal meal provi-

sioning.

“A school is considered high poverty if their identified student percentage (ISP) is over 40 percent, meaning 40 percent of enrolled students are determined eligible for free or reduced-price meals,” Olsen said, explaining that this ISP rate determines how much the federal government reimburses the district for meals provided.

“Winters has qualified for several years, however, our ISP is very low, therefore the reimbursement rate for reduced price and paid meals has not been economically sustainable,” Olsen said, but that “under the Universal Meals Program, the state provides the additional funds to ensure LEAs (local educational agencies, in this case, Winters JUSD) receive the same reimbursement for all meal categories.”

Olsen also said that the Universal Meals Program has also given nutritional ser-

Local News Briefs

Express staff

New Fire Chief City Manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa announced the City has found a new Fire Chief to lead Winters Fire Department. Chief Jack Snyder officially starts on Feb. 6 and will be sworn in at the Feb. 7 City Council meeting. In her City Manager update, Trepa said Snyder has served as the Fire Chief in Elko, Nev. He was hired as Elko’s Deputy Chief in 2017 and promoted to the role of Fire Chief in 2021. Snyder has also worked for the City of Vacaville.

Free medication disposal

The Yolo Pharmacy (23 Main St.) is offering free services including disposal of expired and unwanted medications, mail-back sharps containers for diabetes patients, and prescription delivery to your home. The medicine drop-off box at the Police Station is no longer available and is now located at Yolo Pharmacy.

TAGS volunteers

The Winters Police Department is looking for volunteers for its Trauma & Grief Support Program (TAGS). The TAGS volunteers help survivors with unexpected losses. If you are interested in learning more, contact Sgt Jose Hermosillo

vices access to Kitchen Infrastructure and Training (KIT) Funds that help fund, “kitchen infrastructure upgrades, equipment, and food service staff training, as well as to provide funds for additional support and staff work related to the implementation

at jose.hermosillo@ winterspolice.org or call 530-795-2261.

Training and a background clearance are required.

Save the Date: Citizenship Clinic Winters Community Corazón is hosting a free Citizenship Clinic with Legal Services of Northern California on March 11 from 9-11 a.m. at the Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.). Attorneys will present information on the citizenship requirements and will schedule appointments with interested attendees for future dates. The free event is for Yolo County residents who are low-income and/ or over 60 years old. Questions can be sent to woodland-office@ lsnc.net or call 530662-1065.

of uniform universal meals.” Importantly, Olsen noted, “these funds are not subject to all of the regulations under the National School Lunch Plan” and thus will be easier for nutritional services to access.

See FOOD, Page 3

Yolo Prescribed Burn Association launches

By Alli Permann Special to the Express

Yolo County Resource Conservation District (RCD) is announcing the Yolo Prescribed Burn Association (PBA). Thanks to funding through CAL FIRE’s California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Program Grant, Yolo County RCD received funding to launch, develop, and coordinate the Yolo PBA.

Prescribed Burn Associations, or PBAs, are community-driven networks of landowners and residents with the common goal of putting “good fire” back on the land.

Prescribed burning is a cost-effective management tool that can reduce hazardous fuels, mitigate extreme wildfire behavior, maintain and generate desired vegetation, and promote healthy ecosystems.

Unlike high-in-

tensity wildfires, prescribed burning is the controlled application of fire under pre-planned management objectives and precise environmental conditions.

Yolo County RCD is excited to announce the Yolo PBA Kickoff Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 3–6 p.m. at a private ranch in Yolo County. Open to people of all professional backgrounds and/ or fire practitioner skill levels, the Yolo PBA Kickoff Meeting will be a chance for potential members and interested residents to learn more about prescribed burning as a land management tool and the benefits of joining the Yolo PBA.

For questions and to RSVP for the Feb. 23 Kickoff Meeting, visit www.tinyurl. com/RSVPyolopba or contact Bailey Adams at adams@ yolorcd.org or call 530-661-1688.

Increased enrollment doesn’t boost attendance

At the Jan. 19 Winters Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting, the board took on a number of presentations regarding updates and changes happening in the district, including a school psychologist professional development conference, changes to a technology services job title and summer school pay, as well as the most recent findings of Winters’ student attendance rates.

Chief Business Officer Jonathan Feagle presented Trustees with the attendance rates of Transitional

Kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Winters over the first part of this school year, and what it will mean for the future.

Feagle explained that there are three Principal Attendance Periods. The First Principal Attendance Period (P-1) goes from the start of the school year to Dec. 31, the second (P-2) is through April 15, and then an annual period is through June 30. P-2, he notes “is the most important period for funding purposes” and that attendance in general is an important factor in the district’s level of funding.

The total of Winters JUSD’s average daily attendance (ADA) is

1,444.80 out of a TK-12 average enrollment of 1,572, making the average attendance rate 91.9 percent. Looking at a graph of past attendance yields (a metric similar to but not exactly the attendance rate), the average yield from 2012–2019 was around 95 percent but since 2021–2022 (as the 2020–2021 school year was excluded), the yield 90.52 percent, and this year’s P-1 ADA yield is at 92.79 percent.

Feagle noted that there are some mitigating factors for how California district ADA determine their ADAs, which affect school funding,

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer See NUMBERS, Page 3

Student invites community to RSVP for capstone fashion show

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

Madeline MacMahon, a Winters High School senior, is inviting the community to attend her Senior Capstone Project fashion show on March 18 from 4–6 p.m. at the WHS courtyard.

Through the event, MacMahon is looking to raise money for the

Alzheimer’s Foundation and hopes that students participating will find the experience to be an uplifting, confidence boost.

The fashion show features a space theme and will feature a collection of clothing handpicked by MacMahon as well as collections from the Winters Collective.

Tickets will be $5 at

the door on the day of the event. However, MacMahon is asking community members who plan on attending to RSVP ahead of time so she can give a headcount to the high school as well as to the WHS Culinary Program, which will be providing desserts at the event.

See SHOW, Page 3

Crystal Apilado/Winters Express Cathy Olsen, Director of Food Service, shows off the salad bar at Waggoner Elementary to Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry at a tour in February 2020.

Catch up on garden maintenance

UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo February events

By Denise Cottrell Special to the Express

The recent deluge of rain kept most of us from our gardens. Now is the time for some catch-up on maintenance. If you did not brave the wet weather and garden in between the rainstorms, now is the time to prune your fruit trees and discard all fruit mummies, old leaves and debris. In addition, roses, shade trees and other deciduous plants are best pruned in January. If you missed this garden task, prune them in early February.

If you have specific questions to ask about pruning, planting, weeds, or pest identification, contact UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo at 530666-8736 or by email at mgyolo@ucdavis.edu.

In-person, you will find the Master Gardener booths set up at Farmers’ Markets in Yolo County and

at Lowes in West Sacramento. Dates and times are available at https://yolomg.ucanr. edu/YMGHelp, under the heading “Ask a Master Gardener.”

When visiting in person, there are three things to aid the Master Gardeners in answering questions:

1. Bring a sample of your sick plant, such as a small branch with several leaves;

2. Provide details of the problem, such as when you first saw the issue and what you saw;

3. Bring the plant samples and bugs in separate sealed non-returnable plastic bag or container to aid in identification and, if necessary, leave with Master Gardeners for additional research.

In February, the UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo provide monthly classes, workshops, and talks, in person and on Zoom, which are open to the

Save the date for WFoL fruit tree sale

By Linda Springer Special to the Express

public at no cost.

Fruit Tree Pruning: Master Gardeners have partnered with La Tourangelle Artisan Oils to present a workshop called “Fruit Tree Pruning at La Tourangelle Community Garden” on Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to Noon, located at 16675 County Road 98B, Woodland (Ashley Avenue north of Kentucky Avenue). The workshop will be led by experienced Master Gardener Steve Radosevich. Learn how to select and plant fruit trees, how proper training and pruning of deciduous trees during the winter dormant season direct new growth, help create a desired tree structure and encourages spring fruit set. This workshop will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly. In case of rain, the workshop will be held on Feb. 18. For additional information about this training, contact Jennifer Baumbach, Program Coordinator for the UCCE Master Gardener Program Solano and Yolo Counties, via email at jmbaumbach@ucanr.edu.

West Sacramento — Gardening Questions and Answers Desk: On Feb. 4 and Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to Noon, UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo will hold a “Questions and Answers Desk” at the West Sacramento Lowes, located at 2250 Lake Washington Blvd. For more information, contact Master Gardener Janet Branaman at branamanj4@gmail.com.

Growing Flowers in Our Area: Stumped about what flowers grow best in Yolo County? Attend “Flower Power! Growing Flowers in Our Area” and learn how to select flowers to plant that will do well in our local climate. The workshop, on Feb. 6 at 1 p.m., will be

Save Saturday, March 4 to do all of your tree shopping. The Winters Friends of the Library (WFoL) will be holding its annual fruit tree sale in Winters at the parking lot at Railroad Avenue and Baker Street from 9 a.m.

(members can enter at 8:30 a.m.) until all the trees are sold, rain or shine.

Non-members can join that morning at the entrance.

Bare root fruit trees are $20 each.

The Master Gardeners of Yolo County will be there to give advice on tree pruning and planting.

Proceeds benefit the programs and collections at the Winters Library. For more information, call Jeff Ten Pas at 530795-3617. Keep an eye out for updates by following WFoL on social media on Facebook and Intagram. Learn more about WFoL online at wfol.org.

Eventos hispanos

Resúmen de noticias locales

Noche de información familiar de Kindergarten

La Escuela Primaria Waggoner está organizando una noche de información familiar para los estudiantes que ingresan al jardín de infantes (Kindergarten) en la cafetería de Waggoner.

Los niños que tengan cinco años antes del 2 de Septiembre son elegibles para la clase de jardín de infantes 2023-24.

La noche de información familiar de Kindergarten es el Miércoles, 1 de Febrero. La presentación en Inglés comienza a las 5:30 p. m. y la presentación en Español comienza a las 6:30 p.m.

El martes por la noche se llevó a cabo una reunión informativa para los estudiantes que ingresan al TK (Transitional Kindergarten ). Los niños de cuatro años que cumplan cinco años entre el 2 de Septiembre y el 2 de Abril del 2024 son elegibles para la clase TK 2023-24.

Las familias que tengan preguntas pueden llamar a Waggoner al 530-7956121. Eliminación gratuita de medicamentos La farmacia Yolo Pharmacy (en el 23 Main St.) ofrece ser-

Lake levels

The level of Lake Berryessa is up by 0.54 feet during the past week, with an increase in storage of 8,663 acre-feet of water, according to Ken

vicios gratuitos que incluyen la eliminación de medicamentos vencidos y no deseados, contenedores de objetos punzocortantes para pacientes con diabetes y entrega de recetas a su hogar. El buzón de entrega de medicamentos en la estación de polícia ya no está disponible; ahora está ubicado en la farmacia Yolo Pharmacy. Voluntarios del programa de apoyo TAGS

El Departamento de Policía de Winters está buscando voluntarios para su Programa de Apoyo de Trauma y Duelo (Trauma & Grief Support ProgramTAGS). Los voluntarios de TAGS ayudan a los sobrevivientes con pérdidas inesperadas. Si está interesado en obtener más información, comuníquese con el sargento José Hermosillo en  jose.hermosillo@ winterspolice.org o llame al 530-7952261. Se requiere capacitación y una autorización de antecedentes.

Reserve la fecha:

Clínica de ciudadanía Winters Community Corazón está organizando una Clínica de Ciudadanía gratuita con Servicios Legales del Norte de California (Legal

Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District.

Tuesday morning the lake level was 412.07 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,062,629 acrefeet of water.

Evaporation on the

Services of Northern California) el 11 de Marzo de 9 a 11 a. m. en el Centro Comunitario de Winters (Winters Community Center) en el 201 Railroad Ave. Los abogados presentarán información sobre los requisitos de ciudadanía y programarán citas con los asistentes interesados para fechas futuras. El evento gratuito es para los residentes del Condado Yolo que tienen bajos ingresos y/o tienen más de 60 años. Las preguntas se pueden enviar a woodland-office@ lsnc.net o llamar al 530-662-1065.

Ciudad buscando comisionados

La Ciudad de Winters está buscando residentes para servir en varias de las comisiones de la Ciudad. Actualmente, existe la necesidad de ocupar un puesto en la Comisión Seniors de Winters sobre el Envejecimiento (Winters Senior Commission on Aging), un puesto en la Comisión de Planificación (Planning Commission) y dos puestos en la Comisión de Acción Climática (Climate Action Commission). Los detalles sobre cada comisión y el formulario de solicitud de interés se pueden encontrar en línea en tinyurl. com/2s3t53mx.

lake averaged 122 acre-feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 55 feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 30 feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.

Redacción del Express Traducido por Carol Alfonso

including how Winters JUSD will determine its 2022-23 ADA based on the average of the ADAs from the past three recorded school years, which will come out to 1,478.43 for Winters, which is greater than the ADA of 1,444.80 noted above.

Trustee Everado Zaragoza asked Feagle about the fiscal impact of this fall in rates, with Feagle saying for this year the district was safe because of the threeyear average, but that next year the ADA of this year will factor into the three-year average, which, unless ADA rates are much higher next year to make the three-year average unnecessary,

FOOD

Continued from Page 1

The need for increased funding and support from the state, Olsen explained, comes from the increase in average meals per day over the last few years in Winters — putting strain on the resources and time of Winters JUSD

Nutritional Services.

Comparing average meals per day from 2019 to 2022, Olsen showed that in December 2019 when 972 meals were served a day versus December 2022 which saw 1,355 meals served per day. This increase has put a strain on Nutritional Services, with Olsen noting they have a staff of eight who are purchasing, preparing, refrigerating, and storing food for an additional 2,000 meals per week, as well as

held at the West Sacramento Community Center, located at 1075 W. Capital Ave., West Sacramento.

For more information, contact Master Gardener Janet Branaman at branamanj4@gmail.com.

Gardening For YearRound Meals: This is a monthly series that meets in Davis on the second Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to Noon at Grace Garden, located behind the United Methodist Church, at 1620 Anderson Rd. The Feb. 11 workshop will be led by Master Gardener Karen Slinkard and will cover information about what to plant outdoors in February, growing herbs and how to use them, planting and enjoying edible flowers and how to include the highly nutritious winter produce in your meals. For more information, contact Karen Slinkard at kslinka@ gmail.com.

If you cannot find the time to attend a workshop in person, don’t forget the Master Gardeners also present on Zoom. The

the district’s ADA will fall and funding will likely be impacted negatively.  When Trustee Michael asked about any updates on hiring candidates for the Attendance Coordinator position the Board approved last year, Superintendent Rody Boonchouy said the school district was discussing reassessing the job description to get some more candidates. Boonchouy added that “there is a piece of good news in here that most districts across the state of California are envious about, and that’s our enrollment, which is trending up — but our attendance is low which is essentially wiping that out.” He noted that there were efforts being made to address this loss, as

on the infrastructure for storing and making these meals.

Other department services

Expounding on the

other services Nutritional Services provide, Olsen described food service team efforts in keeping daily production records, providing wellness and nutrition education to students, maintaining equipment and keeping food safe, and planning menus. Following Olsen’s presentation, the Board Trustees asked a few follow-up questions.

Trustee Kristin Trott asked Olsen if

three workshops presented on Zoom in February are listed below.

Kitchen Garden Chat is a monthly Saturday morning series led by experienced Master Gardener Treva Valentine. This month’s Zoom meeting will be on Feb. 11 from 10–11 a.m. The Zoom link is https://ucanr.zoom. us/j/98028723763. The February topic of discussion will cover what to plant and do in the February edible garden. Additional information will be presented on understanding seed packets, determining saved seed viability and various fruit tree and grapevine chores for February. Participants are welcome to ask questions. For more information, contact Treva Valentine at mraytre@ gmail.com.

The Yolo County Master Gardeners in conjunction with Yolo County Library will present two Thursday Afternoon Gardening Talks for the month of February.

Rose Pruning, led by Master Gardeners Maryellen Mackenzie and Janet Branaman, will discuss rose pruning tech-

well as the fact that it’s a problem many school districts in the region are facing.

Other business

Jenny Pinedo, Director of Special Education and Student Services, briefed the

chologists and experts in the field to learn about best practices for maintaining positive and safe school environments.

Board on an opportunity for a Winters school psychologist to travel to Denver for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) annual conference where they can meet with other school psy-

the state and federal funding would go towards staffing in addition to food, but Olsen said of the funding “it’s not really meant for staffing other than staff training” rather the funding “is really meant to improve facilities and equipment” though they are allowed to ask for different usages of the money.

Trustee Sterling Davis asked if the shift to the Universal Meal Plan has increased the need for staffing. Olsen answered “definitely” explaining “we have been running behind…we have hired staff to accom-

niques and rose care. This Zoom workshop will be held on Feb. 9 from 3–4 p.m. The zoom link is https:// yolocounty.zoom. us/j/81440969077.

Save Our Ground Water/ Build A Storm Water Well at Home, is the second Thursday Zoom talk scheduled for Feb. 23 from 3–4 p.m. Master Gardener Ron Unger will discuss the current state of our groundwater and demonstrate how to build a stormwater well. In addition, he will present how to create other low-impact development features

Pinedo said the main topics of the conference will include creating trauma-sensitive schools, school safety and crisis responses, positive discipline, addressing the academic needs of diverse learners, and supporting LGBTQ+ students.

Regarding the cost of the trip, Pinedo

modate that, but we do need (more) staff.” Olsen noted instances of staff members extending their workdays by arriving and leaving late to keep up with services.

Trustee Everado Zaragoza inquired with Olsen what she thought would be most helpful in alleviating the difficulties the food service team is having with storage. Olsen said dry storage and cold storage, and a larger work area, would be helpful. Olsen shared an example of when food services had access to extra storage space during the pandemic at Waggoner Elementary, as well as Shirley Rominger Intermediate School currently not having the space to prepare all its fruits and vegetables on-site and requiring additional supplies from Waggoner.

around your home to save our groundwater and help nature and our region. The Zoom link is https:// yolocounty.zoom. us/j/89708386918.

The Thursday afternoon Master Gardener Workshops will continue on zoom on March 9 and March 23 from 3–4 p.m., topics and zoom links are to be announced. For more information about the Thursday Master Gardeners Workshops, contact Jennifer Baumbach, at jmbaumbach@ ucanr.edu or Joan Tuss at Joan.Tuss@yolocounty.org.

HELP WANTED

noted that “Yolo County SELPA has offered to fund travel to this conference and participation in this conference for the entire amount for school psychologists that wish to attend.”  Human Resources

cational and Informational Technology Services position was created in 2016 and placed on the Administrator salary schedule” but that “the scope and responsibility of this position reflect a Director level position, and that following a “review of comparable roles and titles in the district, it has been determined that the title should be Director of Technology Services.”

Director Lisa Dennis presented a change in the title of one position and an increase in pay for summer school teachers.

Dennis described the impetus for the title change, saying “the Coordinator of Edu-

SHOW

Continued from Page 1

MacMahon said there will be an opportunity for attendees to shop a variety of popup shops.

MacMahon said she has always been interested in modeling, runway shows and fashion styles and trends. She recently applied to fashion design and merchandising college programs.

“I’ve always loved runway and fashion. I’ve had this Capstone in my head for four years — And now is my year of execution,” MacMahon said.

RSVP by March 3 to attend MacMahon’s Fashion Show or to donate clothing or accessories to be featured on the runway, visit https://tinyurl. com/4bzn673s.

Capstone experiene

One of the goals of the WHS Senior Capstone Projects is for students to experience growth. MacMahon said she had

This change will also add the preferred qualification on the job description to include an Administrative Credential, which the position’s current occupier also has. Otherwise, Dennis said the job description will remain the same and no change in compensation will occur.

yet to plan an event, but this experience has taught her a lot about event management as well as pushed her out of her comfort zone.

“My leadership skills have improved a lot. My organizational skills and I learned to take initiative to contact brands and talk to people,” MacMahon said. “Stuff like that has helped me grow as a person. Prior to this, I wouldn’t have reached out to others. (The experience) pushed me to do it because I want my show to be good.”

The advice she shares with fellow WHS students who are working on their Capstone projects is to push past the fear of talking to others.

“A lot of people are willing to help if you ask them, but you have to be the first person to ask. You have to reach out first,” MacMahon said. “That’s the lesson I learned, that was hard for me. People are really generous if you ask them.”

• omar@pinavineyards.com

“(Funding) is really meant to improve facilities and equiment.”

Cathy Olsen, Food Services Director

“Most of the districts across the state of California are envious about, and that’s our enrollment, which is trending up — But our attendance is low which is essentially wiping that out.”

Rody Boonchouy, Superintendent

City of Winters

Fire

Jan. 20: 4:21 p.m., medical aid, 110 block of E. Baker Street

Jan. 21: 3:23 p.m., medical aid, 110 block of E. Baker Street

~3:42 a.m., medical aid, 950 block of Railroad Avenue

~2:15 p.m., medical aid, 500 block of Abbey Street

Jan. 22: 12:27 a.m., medical aid, 450 block of Edwards Street

~2:22 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street

~11:01 p.m., medical aid, 920 block of Wyatt Lane

Jan. 23: 11:49 a.m., medical aid, 100 block of Lauren Court

~7:51 p.m., mutual aid, Midway Road, Vacaville

Jan. 24: 6 p.m., medical aid, 1010 block of Hillview Lane

Jan. 25: 3:04 p.m., hazmat incident, 10 block of Baker Street

~8:39 p.m., medical aid, 120 block of Purtell Court

Jan. 26: 1:19 a.m., hazmat incident, 140 block of E. Baker Street

~3:12 a.m., medical aid, 140 block of E. Baker Street

~7:27 a.m., medical aid, 500 block of Abbey Street

~8:28 a.m., medical aid, 730 block of Main Street

~9:11 p.m., medical aid, 800 block of Dutton Street

~10:20 p.m., smoke investigation, Highway 128

Police Arrest Log

Jan. 17: Duran, Raul Jose (Age 42);

Charges: Public intoxication, Open container in public; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

Jan. 19: Cortez, Omar (Age 29),

Charges: Winters PD warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear ~Duran, Raul

Jose (Age 42);

Charges: Public Intoxication, PRCS Violation; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

~Banuelos, Luis Alberto (Age 34),

Charges: Three Solano SO warrants, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

Jan. 21: Henderson, Rory Lee Edwards (Age 45),

Charges: Inflict Corporal Injury on spouse, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail ~Bush, Alicia Lynn (Age 42),

Charges: Yolo SO

Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear ~Luna, Alexis (Age 18), Charges:

Possession of controlled substance, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

Jan. 23: Mikesell, Joshua Thomas (Age 27), Charges: Possession of drug paraphernalia, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

Case Log

Jan. 16: 1:12 p.m., 500th block of East Street, Vehicle

Towed

Jan. 17: 3:21 a.m.,

1st block of E Main Street, Audible Alarm

Jan. 18: 4:23 p.m.,

100th block of E. Main Street, Stolen

Plates

Jan. 19: 11:31 a.m.,

1000th block of Valley Oak Drive, Vehicle Towed ~3:08 p.m., 800th block of W. Main Street, Violation of Court Order ~11:48 p.m., Baker Street/First Street, Vehicle Towed

Jan. 20: 8:26 a.m., 30th block of E. Main Street, Vehicle Towed ~9:31 a.m., Valley Oak Drive/Roosevelt Avenue, Audible Alarm

Jan. 21: 1:24 a.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm ~12:48 p.m., 40th block of Main Street, Audible Alarm

The Winters Senior Center is seeking funding for equipment and programming. Mail checks payable to Winter Senior Center Fund to: Yolo Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1264, Woodland, CA 95776

Dispatches from the Express archives.

Years Ago

145 Years Ago

February 2, 1878

(From the files of the Winters Advocate)

The continued rain has caused the waters in Putah Creek to rise so rapidly as to prevent continued work on the piling of the railroad bridge until yesterday.

The Bank of Dixon, in its last semi-annual statement, shows that the institution has been managed with judgement, showing $11,000 earnings over expenses.

A company has been formed for securing a right to the waters of Putah Creek for irrigation purposes, taking the same about the old Seeley Mill dam on the canyon road and conveying it by canal or pipes to Winters and vicinity, thus securing irrigation facilities in the driest seasons.

The following are the original locators of the right alluded to, who have completed a survey and recorded a claim in the proper office: J. R. Wolfskill, Sam Blum, J. A. Devilbiss, Benjamin Ely, senior, J. A. Brown and F. E. Baker.

The abundant rainfall of the past three weeks has set at rest all doubts as to the certainty of good crops this season. A larger area has been sown to wheat in Yolo county than ever before.

130 Years Ago

February 4, 1893

D. P. Edwards came down from his ranch near Maxwell, Colusa county, on Wednesday.  We noticed W. J.

Pleasants, the prosperous Pleasant Valley fruit grower, in town on Wednesday last.

Col. Samuel Taylor came up from Alameda last Saturday, to look after the work on his mansion. He was accompanied by J. W. Statler, one of the officials of the Northern Pacific Railway.

The Germans of Winters and vicinity held a meeting in Seaman’s Hall last Sunday, for the purpose of organizing a congregation to be known as the German Evangelical Congregation. The rules laid down by Rev. Yung were unanimously adopted. The congregation then elected trustees and officers, Henry Kettenburg, William Doll and L. Sager were elected as trustees.

Under the direction of H. B. Cooper culverts and drains have been put in on the blocks cornering on Main and First Streets, this week.

95 Years Ago

February 3, 1928

A total of $550 has been raised to link the local boys’ organiza-

Things just aren’t the way they used to be. 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.

tions with the Y.M.C.A.

Victor Furth was chairman of the drive.

Miss Allena Martin, student at College of the Pacific in Stockton is enjoying her midterm vacation at home this week.

August Brinck, progressive farmer of the Apricot has purchased 400 young trees with which he is renewing his orchard. Varieties are peach and apricot.

J.R. Sidwell severed his connections with the E.H. Edwards Co. February 1st, to serve as office man for Sale & Ruggles.

Misses Jeannie Reasoner, Viola Koplin and Doris Connor were in attendance at a C. E. conclave in Sacramento over the week-end.

H. G. Connor drove them over Saturday.

Harry Smith and motor party came over from Forestville for the week. Mrs. Smith who has been in Sonoma county for several weeks returned home with them.

Miss Lucille Gale, student, is at home from San Jose Teachers’ College for her mid-term vacation of a week. She is assisting at the counter in the C. E. Day store.

80 Years Ago

February 5,1943

The first wedding bells in 1943 where both participants were local young people sounded Monday in Reno, when Miss Alicia Conard and William Duncan pledged mutual vows.

Charles Graf Jr. has received his call to report for US. Navy duty, Tuesday, February 9. He will be sent to Santa Ana for training.

Vernon Charles Bruhn, son of Vernon Bruhn was among the first group of 17-yearold Coast Guard enlistees, Friday in Sacramento. He left Saturday for training in Alameda.

Past president Leland Stith presided at the meeting of the Service Club Monday, President Perry Thornberry having been confined to his home by illness.

The Student Jr. Council of the Grammar School met Tuesday and elected new officers. They are Beverly Merchant, president; Mary Lipscomb, vice president; Claudia Moore, secretary; Joe Nunes, treasurer.

The high water of a couple of weeks ago washed out the north, or Yolo county approach to the Low Water bridge, five miles west of Winters.

Because the cost of production of the Winters High School Poppy is so high this year, the Poppy staff decided at a special meeting on Wednesday to raise the price of the annual this year from 50 cents to 75 cents.

Miss Wallace’s journalism class is learning how to write editorials and is working on the February edition of the “Warrior.”

Mrs. E. F. Udell attended funeral services Tuesday inSacramento for her cousin, Frank Newman.

Ernest Rice, employed in the ship yards at Richmond was a Sunday visitor at home.

Mrs. Thelma Raper has taken management of the Shell Oil Service station. Mrs. Raper took a brief course at the Shell school of instruction in Sacramento, and began operation of the business Monday.

Picked by Charley Wallace

Putah Creek over owed its banks in February, 1940, with water covering most of the town. This picture is of the corner of First and Baker streets. It was reported that there were boat races at the corner of Railroad and Main. Winters hasn’t seen a ood like that since the Monticello Dam was built in the 1950s.

The abundant rainfall of the past three weeks has set at rest all doubts as to the certainty of good crops this season. A larger area has been sown to wheat in Yolo county than ever before.

Soccer wins against Live Oak

By Sydney Andrade Express sta writer

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Winters High School women’s soccer team played at home against Live Oak High School and won 2–1.

Live Oak has been the Warriors’ biggest rival in the league for the past several years, and this year would be no different. The Warriors would have to play the best they have played all season if they were going to defeat the team that has outscored other teams by an average of 15 goals.

Basketball Recap

By Aaron Geerts Express sta writer

Women’s varsity

The Winters High School Warriors took to the court last week for more league competition starting with the women’s varsity team on Monday, Jan. 23.

The squad traveled up to Colusa High School to take on the RedHawks, but were met with the stiff competition that put up a 42–23 victory over the Warriors.

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the Warriors hosted Willows High School, where they bounced back to the winning side of things and pluck the Honkers 43–24.

On Friday, Jan. 27, the squad headed up to Live Oak High School to tangle with the Lions in a thrilling game that went into overtime — due much in part to a controversial three-pointer made by the home team. Regardless, the Warriors would come out of the scrap victorious and with a 53–45 win on their record.

“Last week was good. We beat Willows at home and it was a really good team game, although Reese Barbosa had her best game of the season on offense and defense.

It was nice seeing her put some things together,” said head coach Jeff Christian.

“We also had a really exciting game against Live Oak. The game went into overtime thanks to a controversial, last-second three by them. But the girls did great, brought some great energy, played good team basketball and it was good to see them work through some adversity and come together as a team. It was fun watching the competitive spirit come out of Emily and Jordan. You can see the light go on for them in that game. Hopefully, we can carry that forward with a big week next week.”

Men’s varsity

Meanwhile, the men’s varsity team had a difficult week contending with tough teams starting with Colusa on Monday, Jan. 23.  The visiting RedHawks put the clamps down on the Warriors in the second and fourth quarters holding the team to just seven points and would go on to win 74–42.

Anemia in August 2006 at the age of 19. The tradition was revived as AJ Pignataro’s Senior Capstone Project and the gam pitted the Warriors up against visiting Live Oak.

The squad started the game off a little slow, but quickly got traction after the first quarter to maintain a lead throughout most of the game. However, the Lions would capitalize on missed shots and turnovers and the lead would shift between teams all the way to the fourth quarter. Down one point with only seconds left in the game, Pignataro drove the length of the court and was able to put up a shot amidst defenders that barely rimmed out. Although it was a tough 55–54 loss, the Warriors played their hearts out in honor of WHS Warrior Jared Davis.

“We opened the scoring in the first half with a goal by Violet Tuel assisted by Lilianna Rodriguez,” said head coach Chip McKenna. Rodriguez then followed Tuel with a goal of her own early in the second half off an assist from Ruby Campos.

After Rodriguez scored the second goal for the Warriors, Live Oak began playing a more aggressive game and scored a goal in the net late in the game. The Warriors quickly adjusted their gameplay and were able to hold them off the rest of the game. The Warriors’ strong defense was key in this victory.

“Samantha Ramirez and Ruby Campos were particularly effective in preventing the Live Oak offense from getting started, and Lilianna Rodriguez stood out on both sides of the ball,” said McKenna.

Marta Silva was exceptional in goal and got in the heads of Live Oaks’ offense.

“Samantha Ramirez and Ruby Campos were particularly effective in preventing the Live Oak offense from getting started, and Lilianna Rodriguez stood out on both sides of the ball.”

Chip McKenna, head coach

work and victory.

The WHS women’s soccer team won its second game of the week on Thursday, Jan. 26 against Willows High School by a shutout score of 5–0.

While Willows would be considered an easier opponent than Live Oak, the Warriors’ offense had to work hard to get past Willows’ challenging defense.

“We were finally able to score three goals in the first half by Ramirez, Ava Skinner and McKenna Clifford,” said McKenna.

Yarethzy Sanchez and Pricilia Gonzales both added one goal each in

half of the game.

“As we had the game well in hand, the entire team was able to get significant playing time,” said McKenna.

The Warriors have been working hard on different methods of scoring in practice and were able to put their practice into play against Willows.

The Warriors proved that hard work does pay off and were effective in terms of their scoring efficiency.

The WHS women’s soccer team’s next home game will be on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 3:15 p.m. on the Dr. Seller

Down but not out, the Warriors would travel up to Willows on Wednesday, Jan. 25 to take on the Honkers. A much closer game, but unfortunately, the Warriors couldn’t snag the victory and lost 50–45.

Then came Friday, Jan. 27 — Find a Cure Night. The traditional event raises funds for the Jared Davis Scholarship Foundation. Davis, WHS alumni, died from Aplastic

“Wednesday and Friday were similar where we went on good runs and then let turnovers and missed shots stop us from finishing the game with a win,” said head coach Brendan McShea. “We are figuring out how to play a complete game. It would be nice to get wins while we learn those lessons and I give credit to the guys that we are in a position to win in the last few minutes. I am hopeful that in our last few weeks we can make those one or two more plays on offense and defense to get us over the finish line. I also loved the crowd on Friday at the game and am looking forward to getting a similar game atmosphere on Senior Night in a couple of weeks.”

While the Warriors would’ve liked to have gotten more balls in the net, McKenna said they are extremely satisfied with their hard

Sebastian Pedraza Mejia

Sebastian Pedraza Mejiak, a sophomore on the Winters High School soccer team, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Pedraza Mejiak plays striker for the WHS men’s soccer team and has put in a lot of hard work to become one of the starters, as this is his first year playing high school soccer as a Warrior. “He is doing a great job putting the ball in the net and consistently puts a lot of pressure on the opponent’s defensive line,” said head coach Fernando Cervantes. “He is also a huge asset to the team in terms of motivation.”

KS Winters Photography/Courtesy photo

Colton Brown defends against a Live Oak player during Find a Cure Night on Jan. 27.

KS Winters Photography/Courtesy photo AJ Pignataro emcees Find a Cure Night, raising funds for the Jared Davis Scholarship Foundation.

Wednesday, February 1

Kindergarten Family Information Meeting, English: 5:30 p.m., Spanish: 6:30 p.m., Waggoner Elementary cafeteria

Wednesdays

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

Thursday, February 2

Winters Youth Day Committee Meeting, 6 p.m., Round Table Pizza

Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., School District Office Building, Zoom Meeting info, check https://bit.ly/ WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySite

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

Monday, February 6

Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee, 6:30-9 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, email cambios@covalle.net or jesse.loren@cityofwinters.org

Tuesday, February 7

Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/city-council-meetings_/

Upcoming

Wednesday, February 8

Winters Senior Commission on Aging Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), check www.cityofwinters .org/winters-senior-commission-on-aging

Library Services

Winters Library Open to Public (School in Session)

Winters Community Library, Mon/Wed: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.,

Tue/Thu: 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. , Sat: 1–5 p.m.

Teen Tuesday (ages 12-18), Second Tuesdays, 13:30 p.m., Winters Community Library

Bilingual Storytime (ages 0-5), Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Winters Community Library

Virtual English Conversation Group, Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., One time registration required: Contact Nancy Pacheco 530-666-8019 or nancy.pacheco@ yolocounty.org

Mangonada Monday (ages 6-12), fourth Monday, 3:30 p.m.

Tech Thursdays, Second Thursday, 2-7:30 p.m., call 530-666-8005 to schedule an appointment

Afterschool Adventure (ages 6-12), Third Thursday, 3:30 p.m., Winters Community Library Saturday Matinee, First Saturday, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library

All You Need is Love Romance Book Club, Second Saturday, 4 p.m., Hooby’s Brewing

Older Adult Programs

Winters Senior Foundation Chair Yoga Class for Seniors, Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.)

Winters Senior Foundation Game Days, Thurdays, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.)

Ongoing

Winters Friends of the Library meeting, first Monday, 7 p.m., Meeting details: https://wfol.org/

Rotary Club of Winters meeting, Thursdays, Noon, The Buckhorn

Winters Museum public hours, Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 13 Russell St.

Winters Open Mic, third Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 5 p.m.), 13 Main St.

Kiwanis Club of Winters meeting, fourth Thursdays, 6 p.m., Yolo Federal Credit Union Community Room Democracy Winters meeting, third Saturdays, 10 a.m.Noon, Meeting details in newsletter, contact info@ democracywinters.org

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: » St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St. (back entrance) Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m. and Fridays, 7-8 a.m.

» Yolo Housing office building, 62 Shams Way: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m.

Where are they now: Cody Klimper

By Aaron Geerts Express sta writer

The Warriors of Winters High School are as proud as they are ambitious, often moving on to accomplish great things. Cody Klimper is one such WHS alumni, who has traversed a bumpy career path that’s led him to become the owner of his own clothing business.

After graduating from WHS in 2010, Klimper headed down to Long Beach State. His first semester was dedicated to criminal justice, however, he quickly switched gears toward a career in kinesiology. He trudged through the coursework which required a vast — and overwhelming — amount of unpaid internship hours. Through working at a local gym, Klimper met the owner of a startup clothing brand called ‘Built,’ and was enthralled with a desire to join this company that combined his love of fitness and fashion.

“He eventually brought me on as a rep for the brand, and I kept bothering him to let me do more and more. One day, he finally gave me a project which was pulling in new brand ambassadors. That put me in charge of all our ambassador marketing which is what grew our company so much,” said Klimper.

“At one point, we got all the way up to 200 reps and influencers. And at that point, we were getting momentum and my worry was if I don’t jump on this company now, someone else is going to take my spot. So, I quit college with one semester left and was

also offered a raise and a new manager position at the gym next to where I lived. Instead of accepting, I told them I had to put in my two-week notice.”

Klimper gambled on his ambition and the young company began to grow — one, 80-hour week at a time. As time went on, Klimper said he saw his value to the company’s growth and realized he was not adequately accommodated for his efforts. After requesting a percentage of the company, the owner failed to satisfy his workhorse. That’s when Klimper decided it was time to move on and become a business owner himself.

“Once I quit, I had to decide what I was going to do. Either go back and work for someone else or start my own thing. After how much learned from that company from the inside out, I told myself I know I can do this,” said Klimper. “I fell in love with the apparel game, more than fitness in the long run, and I wanted to

get into the back end of things because I love manual labor and working with my hands. But I basically started out consulting other people on how to get their apparel business started because I knew the ins and outs of how to get it done. Then I started ‘Klimp’s Embroidery’ which, looking back, wasn’t the way to go, but I was also helping people figure out how to get their clothing made in the LA area.”

Klimper continued to grind his way toward success in LA. An uphill battle, he says he learned from his mistakes and honed his craft until eventually, he was ready to transform Klimp’s Customs into a new brand. That’s when KYTU — his new clothing brand — was born which is an acronym derived from his dad’s saying, ‘Keep Your Tailgate Up.’

Through the tireless efforts and endless hours of work he’s put into his ambition, Klimper credits his hometown and WHS for instilling a steadfast work ethic and

small-town social skills that yielded tons of connections in LA.

“I’ve always been super grateful for where I’m from. And I think having that small-town and ‘ableto-connect-with-people’ vibe is what got me so well-connected within the fitness industry. Working at the gym, I was never afraid to talk to people and ask how their day is going which sounds like it’s no big deal, but in southern California, nobody does that. I credit that aspect of me to Winters,” said Klimper.

“The advice I’d give to current Winters Warriors is just going out into the world. Even if you have every intention of coming back, leave the area and do as much as you can. What I always tell people — as cliché as it sounds — go into every situation with an open mind, give it your full effort and see where it takes you. You have to utilize what you have here and realize networking and talking to people is what gets you far along with hard work. That’s what took me from criminal justice to fitness to what I’m doing now.”

To learn more about Klimper’s business venture, visit kytu. co or find examples of his craft on social media by searching @ kytu_manufacturing on Instagram.

Where Are They Now is a new feature series where the Express puts a spotlight on a Winters alumni. The only requirement is that the interviewee is a graduate of a high school in Winters. If you would like to share your after-high school story, send an email to news@ wintersexpress.com.

Abbey House Inn is Winters hospitality

By Aaron Geerts Express sta writer

There’s a cozy little house on Abbey Steet that’s open to all walks of life that step through its door. It’s none other than the Abbey House Inn, which has been providing visitors with a relaxing reprieve from the world for the last 21 years.

Although built on a foundation of sheer hospitality, the Abbey House Inn’s foundation was literally hoisted from its original location near the old Saint Anthony Church and plopped on its current location at 101 Abbey St. in 2002. At the time, the mastermind of the move and owner of the building was John Siracusa, and he went on to fix up the old house with the end product being a vibrant display modern mixed

with a dose of good old-fashioned coziness. He facilitated the Abbey House Inn bed and breakfast for years until he handed over ownership to Pam and Eric Tavenier on Sept. 22, 2017 — a couple of crafty, countryside bed and breakfast veterans who embody hospitality.

Ambition abound, the Taveniers added personal touches to

the inn and kept the ship running smoothly until it ran aground in 2020, as the world encountered the pandemic. Regardless, they did what they could to stay compliant with health regulations until Eric’s own health took a turn as he suffered a heart attack on Dec. 3, 2021, due to a congenital heart condition. That wouldn’t be enough

to keep either Taveniers down, however, as Eric would recover and receive a full bill of health as of Dec. 28, 2022. The Taveniers rebounded with renewed resolve to continue providing visitors with a welcome to Winters they’d never forget.

“I had the gold standard of heart attacks which is the most minimally damaging, luckily. Doctors told me I had a bicuspid, aortic valve and I was only putting out about 20 percent of the blood my body needed,” said Eric. “It’s been a year now since that happened and we’re past it now. It’s flipped my whole situation. I feel 100 percent again, my drive is back and Pam took care of everything while I was recovering.”

Now in 2023, the See ABBEY, Page 4

Courtesy photo

Cody Klimper, a Winters High School Class of 2010 graduate, opened his own clothing brand called KYTU.

Courtesy photo

Eric and Pam Tavenier, owners, revived the experience for visitors and the community at Abbey House Inn.

Key points from December ’22 housing report

Special to the Express Key points from C.A.R.’s December 2022 resale housing report include:

• At the regional level, all major regions recorded year-overyear sales drops of more than 35 percent, with Southern California incurring the biggest decline of all regions for the third month in a row at -48.3 percent. The Central Coast was the other region in the state with a drop of over 40

percent (-45.9 percent), followed by the Central Valley (-39.3 percent), the Far North (-38.3 percent) and the San Francisco Bay Area (-37.4 percent).

• Not only did all counties tracked by C.A.R. experience a sales decline from last December, but all of them dipped on a year-over-year basis by double-digits. In fact, sales in 43 out of 51 counties plummeted by more than 30 percent from a year ago as mortgage rates at the end of 2022 were nearly double what

they were 12 months prior. Del Norte (-65.5 percent) had the largest sales drop in December, followed by Glenn (-60.0 percent) and Yolo (-57.7 percent). Other counties that suffered a sales plunge of more than 50 percent include Mono (-56.3 percent), Monterey (-56.0 percent), San Bernardino (-54.4 percent), Riverside (-53.8 percent), Sutter (-53.3 percent) and Amador (52.8 percent).

• At the regional level, median home prices dropped from a year ago in all major regions, with the San Francisco Bay Area experiencing the biggest annual price

decline at 9.6 percent. All nine Bay Area counties experienced a year-over-year median price decline, with four of the nine counties sliding more than 10 percent. Other regions fared slightly better, with the median price in the Far North decreasing at a moderate pace of -7.7 percent, followed by Central Valley (-4.4 percent), Central Coast (-3.3 percent) and Southern California (-0.9 percent).

percent, followed by Santa Barbara (12.5 percent) and Tulare (10.5 percent).

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 & Company 530-795-2810 CADRE#00811568

• Two-thirds of all counties continued to experience

SOLD

• Remodels/Additions • Repairs • New Construction • Residential/Commercial

530.682.0302 LIC. #817420

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!

IRELAND

negative price growth on a year-over-year basis in December, with the median price in 10 counties declining more than 10 percent. Lassen had the biggest yearly drop (-41.8 percent) of all counties, followed by Mono (-21.3 percent) and Napa (-19.1 percent). Median prices were up from a year ago in 16 counties, with three of those counties recording double-digit increases. Del Norte recorded the biggest price gain of all counties at an annual increase of 13.8

• Housing inventory in California continued to rise from the previous year but dipped on a month-to-month basis as the year came to an end. The statewide Unsold Inventory Index (UII) was more than double the 1.2 months recorded in December 2021 but was down from the 3.3 months registered in November. All price ranges recorded an increase in UII from a year ago by 92 percent or more, with the unsold inventory in the $1 million and higher price range gaining the most (154.5 percent), followed by the $750,000 — $999,000 price range (145.5 percent), the $500,000 — $749,000 (136.4

See HOMES, Page 3

Cutting the Hassle in

As

I pride myself on providing my clients with the most thorough, full service experience by creating relationships that extend beyond the sale. Appreciating the

culture of California is what makes my job truly rewarding, but seeing the smiles on my clients faces when they

CHARLOTTE LLOYD, GRI CA DRE LIC# 00862615 916.849.8700 charlotte.myrealtor@gmail.com

INTERESTED IN SELLING?

New Listing in Vacaville! 5 ACRE, 3 BEDROOMS,

2 BATHROOMS with a nice horse set 3 stall barn with tack room, outdoor sand arena, fenced and cross fenced, 2/2 bath modular home along with a large shop, custom chicken coop. Home has been completely remodeled in 2017 down to the studs and and reinforcing foundation. All new heating and air, windows, kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, flooring, all eco friendly materials, lots of fruit trees. This is a rare one of a kind property!! Call for appt today!

New Listing in Winters Lowered $100,000!

Come Take A Look! 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. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IN NORTH VACAVILLE!

SOLD 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.

SALE PENDING WHOLESALE MORTGAGE BROKER NMLS# 1859425

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.

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.

Real Estate THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? I HAVE A BUYER LOOKING FOR HORSE PROPERTY IN WINTERS, WOODLAND, DAVIS, ESPARTO OR CAPAY AREA. CA DRE LIC# 01215931 Sandy’s Corner on the Market! Sandy Vickrey CA DRE #01018341 530.681.8939 7 East Main St., Ste. C Winters, CA 95694 530.795.4000 Camelot Winters, Inc. 4820 & 4822 COWELL BOULEVARD, DAVIS This duplex is listed for $874,900.00 Each side is a 3/2. 4822 has been completely remodeled and updated. Each side has it’s own garage and a nice, large backyard. You’ll fall in love with this updated mid-century Streng home. Tall ceilings provide lots of natural light. The kitchen has been remodeled with cherry cabinets and cork floors. The master bedroom is very spacious with a large slider leading out to the backyard and pool area. Love this floor plan with the master on one side and the other bedrooms on the other side of the living space. A must see! $999,999 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 for Our Available Rentals

2012

5.85 ACRES OF WALNUTS in between Winters and Davis off Russell Blvd. County says you can build on it! Offered at $550,000. Call for details. 38 ACRES! Beautiful Chandler Walnut orchard. Located just outside of Winters off Putah creek road. Very well taken care of. Great producer, Excellent soil, solid set sprinkler system with an ag well. Would make for an awesome building site! Offered at $1,250,000.

35.75 ACRES

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

SUPER NICE HOME located on a very quiet cul-desac. Huge backyard with an amazing covered patio for entertaining. 3 beds and 2.5 baths. Remodeled kitchen and Master Bedroom. Appointment only. Offered at $659,000.

SOLD

GREAT CURB APPEAL! 4 beds, 3 full baths. Just over 2100 square feet. Centrally located close to all schools. Offered at $599,000.

3 BED, 2 BATH ON A CORNER LOT. Established neighborhood. Offered at $445,000. Call 530-383-1185. Call for details!

(530) 795-3834 127 Carrion Court, Winters

Express Yourself

The missing fountain in Downtown Winters

Here is the story of the missing Main Street sidewalk fountain, which many of us expected would have been a central feature of our downtown redevelopment and resurgence years ago.

The missing fountain was supposed to be installed right near the edge of the Pocket Park, in the brick sidewalk area between the Pocket Park and the crosswalk in the middle of the first block of Main Street.

(In my previous column, I described the demise of the Pocket Park — the small undeveloped parcel of land on the first block of Main, between Ace Hardware and Yolo Pharmacy.)

I heard about the proposed fountain on Main Street when I moved to Winters 17 years ago. I worked with several local groups, elected City Officials and staff to plan for a fountain right in the middle of the sidewalk, between Main Street and the Pocket Park.

There was strong agreement that a fountain would be a lovely jewel to add to the ambiance of downtown, and that it would compliment the shade trees, flowering plants, artwork, and the simple winding pathway — which was then all part of the plan for the Pocket Park.

Have you ever wondered why the brick sidewalk between the Pocket Park and the Main Street crosswalk is so wide? It was designed that way to specifically include a sufficiently wide area for a fountain to be safely and artistically placed within the brick sidewalk. There is plenty of room for a fountain to be installed there, and still, leave more than enough space on all sides for people to easily and safely use the sidewalk.

In all the meetings I attended where we discussed the type of fountain to install, there was no clearcut design agreement. We looked at various styles, materials and artistic concepts. Some people favored the old-fashioned look. Some spoke in favor of something modern. Some wanted the primary material to be stone or concrete, while others suggested steel or bronze.

Obviously, there are thousands of designs that could be used for our missing fountain.

If the City ever says yes to the fountain, we will need a Fountain Design Committee to narrow down the choices. It might take quite a few committee meetings to reach a decision, but what an exciting committee to work on. (Yes, I am volunteering to sit on the Missing Fountain Design Committee.)

Youth Day needs your help

Gramps Says

In a well-known scene in the 1974 Gene Wilder movie Blazing Saddles, a hulking brute by the name of Mongo rides a 2,000-pound Brahma Bull into town. Youth Day Committee President Mike Sebastian retells a memory of the 1979 Youth Day parade when that Brahma Bull marched the streets of Winters, although without Mongo or any other rider. Mike was a teenage volunteer at that time helping to organize the parade. He said that in those days all you needed to authorize the parade was the signature of the fire chief. As the City has grown and permitting process has matured there are more approvals required.

So whatever happened to the fountain? Why did it not get installed? It would appear that the City got cold feet.

During the past several years, city staff has told me that a fountain cannot be allowed because there would not be a wide enough walkway on each side for people to use. Well, that seems to be absolutely bogus. The brick sidewalk is more than 20 feet wide between the crosswalk and the Pocket Park. Twenty feet! If the City installed a five-foot diameter circular fountain, near the center of the large brick sidewalk, you’d still have nearly eight feet of clear sidewalk in every direction from the perimeter of the fountain.

Is eight feet enough space for people to walk safely by the fountain? It certainly appears to be. Just take a few steps toward Ace Hardware, and you will find three places where the sidewalk is far less than eight feet wide.

Just up the street, there is a sidewalk tree that limits the width of the available sidewalk to about six feet. And since Ace Hardware for years has kept a row of wheelbarrows parked along their exterior wall, the actual width of the sidewalk there is less than five feet. A few steps away, a permanent City garbage can on the sidewalk leaves only about six feet of walking space, which is, again, reduced to less than five feet because of those wheelbarrows.

And the City has also installed a permanent steel bench against the Ace Hardware building wall, directly across from another permanent City sidewalk garbage can. The bench and the garbage can allow only five feet of walking space between them.

When you walk down Main Street in the other direction toward Yolo Pharmacy and Berryessa Gap, you’ll find three more places where sidewalk trees, garbage cans and steel benches all restrict the walking space to less than five feet.

I would suggest that since the City allows that sidewalk to be less than five feet wide in at least six nearby places, it stands to reason that a fountain with eight feet of clearance would likely satisfy its requirements.

HOMES Continued from Page 2

percent), and the sub-$500,000 segment (92.9 percent).

• The significant pullback in housing demand continued to push up inventory as 47 of the 51 counties tracked by C.A.R. recorded an increase in active listings from last December. Thirteen counties recorded a triple-digit, year-over-year gain in December, with Marin leading the pack with a yearly growth rate of 151.3 percent, followed by Placer (138.2 percent) and Solano (133.3 percent). Active listings declined from the previous year in only two counties: Del Norte with an annual decline of 22.7 percent,

The idea of a Youth Day was fostered in 1933 to teach youth about the aspects of City Government. A week was selected to have students spend time with local officials. That custom is still in practice and students have the opportunity to ride in the parade with their designated official. You can learn more about the founding and early history of Youth Day by visiting wintersyouthday.com

There are many newcomers to Winters in the last few years who may not be familiar with the activities on Youth Day. The Duck Derby kicks off the festivities at 6 p.m. Friday evening preceding the main events on Saturday, April 30. You may participate

followed by Plumas with a 4.8 percent drop from last December.

• The median number of days it took to sell a California single-family home was 28 days in December and 12 days in December 2021.

• C.A.R.’s statewide sales-priceto-list-price ratio* was 96.2 percent in December 2022 and 101.2 percent in December 2021.

• The statewide average price per square foot for an existing single-family home was $377, down from $382 in December a year ago.

• The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rate averaged 6.36 percent in December, up from 3.10 percent in December 2021, according to Freddie Mac.

by purchasing a duck and entering it in a flotilla down Putah Creek. There are cash awards to the winners of the race.

On Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. the Rotary Club of Winters sponsors a pancake breakfast held at the Community Center. They shut down the breakfast before the Kiddie Parade, which begins at 9:45 a.m. Children dress up and decorate their tricycles and wagons and become participants in the parade.

Following the Kiddie Parade, the main parade marches through downtown beginning on West Main Street. There you will see the honor guard, marching bands, fire trucks, prancing horses, restored automobiles, dancers from various ethnic backgrounds, the Shriners go-carts, floats depicting the Youth Day Theme and much more. According to Mike Sebastian, Youth Day Committee President, there were 50 entries last year. One year they had 140 entries, the most ever. Entry forms for all of these events are available at City Hall or by contacting Mike at mjsebast63@gmail. com.

Activities for young children are to be set up on the Little League Baseball Diamond adjacent to

Winters Park at Main and Fourth Streets. Planned programs, vendor and display booths and food booths are to be set up at the Park. Delany Holden is the coordinator of all events at Winters City Park — which reduces the workload of the Youth Day Committee — however, more volunteers are needed to serve on the committee and assist with the coordination of the Duck Derby and parades. Mike says, “It will take about 30 volunteers.”

If you would like to volunteer, contact Mike Sebastian. Anyone who would like to help out in any way is invited to attend a planning meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at Round Table Pizza.

Mike emphasizes that we can’t move forward without a theme for Youth Day and the deadline to submit a theme is Feb. 1. There is a $100 prize for the winning theme.

Sophie Says Youth Day is my favorite outing of the year. I would never miss out on going to the parade. I could buy a lot of doggy treats with $100. How about these themes: “Treat a dog right, he won’t bite” or “A happy puppy is a happy home.”

1652 W. Texas Street Fairfield, CA

Courtesy photo

A sample of the fountain that, according to early planning, was supposed to be installed right near the edge of the Pocket Park.

Abby House Inn is firing on all cylinders.

For as long as they stay, guests essentially step into a home they can call their own which features a fully-stocked kitchen, a common area to relax and socialize (with the most recent edition of the Winters Express available on the

coffee table), a wraparound porch to enjoy the fresh air as well as garden patches and trees that provide fresh fruit guests can pick at their leisure. The rooms and sheets are immediately cleaned upon guests’ departure by Fabiola Concha of Super Clean which also keeps the joint looking pristine day in and day out. Although the Abbey House is

a baby blue, it’s also quite green as it features solar panels and charging stations for guests rolling in electric vehicles.

“When we first bought the place we were excited to get started, but what amazed us were the parades that would come by. We had the homecoming parade, then the Halloween parade with all the kids and that year the

Tractor Parade came by too. It was a really, really unique experience,” Pam said about their experience as owners thus far. “We’ve met some of the nicest people, too. We’re also listed in bicycle magazines because we’ve been really good to people who ride cross country. Winters is known as one of the classic stops on the way to San Francisco in the

Legal Advertising

bike industry. We also had people from all over the world and they’ve all written in our guest book. They just love it here.”

As the Taveniers look to the future, they’re also going to take time to reflect on and celebrate the past 21 years of hospitality since the Abbey House Inn was transplanted and opened. According to the owners, there will be an

open house, goodies for those in attendance and an unveiling of a bronze plaque. The date is to be determined. To stay up-todate or to learn more about booking a stay at the Abbey House Inn — visit the Abbey House Inn social media accounts by searching @abbeyhouseinn on Facebook or Instagram, or its website abbeyhouseinn. com.

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

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/12/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.

IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Robert D Fenili, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 07/17/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0016684-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Yolo County, California.

Date of Sale: 03/06/2023 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: North Entrance to West Sacramento City Hall, 1110 W. Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95691 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $262,530.09 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1012 Hemenway St, Winters, CA 95694-1653 A.P.N.: 003-421-009-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the sa me lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 22-01674-SM-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-01674-SM-CA to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional

The Winters Senior Center is seeking funding for equipment and programming. Mail checks payable to Winter Senior Center Fund to:

Yolo Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1264, Woodland, CA 95776

“Read the legals, they’re good for you.”

— Charley

Express Yourself

Ihave a firm conviction that actions speak louder than words.

Since stepping into my editorship at the Express, I have had a strong desire to include more coverage of things that are important to the Spanish-speaking community. From city and education news, to county and nonprofit-related offerings, things do not always go out as quickly as I would like them to.

I also want to know more about what is important to our Hispanic community members. What are the things that “make Winters, Winters” to them?

Two of my goals are to get information out more timely in Spanish and to try and find someone who would be willing to contribute a regular opinion piece focusing on topics, issues and experiences that are important in our community.

One of the biggest challenges comes in making sure I am able to translate things on the fly. I can read in Spanish and understand it, but I had a challenge understanding when people spoke. I decided to begin Spanish lessons on Duolingo last fall. I’ve benefited from the lessons and have gotten a much better understanding when being spoken to, but I still struggle in speaking Spanish without getting hung up on the translation.

Something I realized recently is there are a lot of things that get lost in translation. And in a community where a little over half of the population is potentially Spanish-speaking, we’re faced with a big problem.

According to the Winters Joint Unified School District’s annual report for the 2021-22 school year, of the 2,148 students enrolled last year. 1,173 identified as Hispanic or Latino. This is in line with the 2022 Census data published on July 1, 2022, which estimated that 52.4 percent of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

From sitting on a variety of committees and nonprofits, and from talking to city officials and community leaders, there is a big desire to reach out and get information out to Spanish speakers. No one disagrees that there is great

FOUNTAIN

Continued from Page 3

City staff and a couple of former Councilmembers have also tried to convince me that the City cannot afford the bill for the electricity and water that a small fountain would use. That seems absurd, too. Modern fountain pumps use only a tiny trickle of electricity, and almost all the water used for the fountain is recycled and used again,

importance in making sure the details are communicated.

It seems a hold-up is in the “how” and “who” will translate it. Winters JUSD and the City of Winters have made efforts to ensure surveys are in both Spanish and English. Many of the school district’s presentations are also provided in both languages, or a translator is brought in to translate.

But, it still seems that things are not quite working. It’s not just important that information is translated, but there is equal importance in giving and providing opportunities for local Spanish speakers to tell us their needs, thoughts and opinions. We, as a community, need to give an empathetic ear and space to listen so decisions that impact the community, can be made to truly address everyone as best as possible.

The pandemic further isolated and widened the gap. But these are issues that predate the pandemic. Our community feels a bit disjointed when it comes to communicating with the “whole” of the community.

I strongly believe there would be great value if community leaders met to work out strategies on how we can better communicate with each other. And I don’t mean just the local nonprofits, City and school district, but leaders in our Hispanic community who do the work to try and help spread information. We need to stop thinking of just finding “someone to translate” the words. We need to create a plan, together, so that we are effectively and clearly communicating information across multiple sources of information (digital, text and newspaper to name a few) in a timely manner to increase the impact they have on our community.

Maybe it starts with a small group having a discussion. Since

I’m stirring the pot, I volunteer to help make that first step.

Please reach out to me and let me know if you’d like to be a part of this conversation.

I’ve been told I can run a decent meeting.

I’ll even bring cookies.

with only a small part lost to evaporation and spillage.

It is time to choose a fountain design, install a fountain on Main Street in a location that was specifically designed to accommodate one, and enjoy the sparkling sound and sight of a water fountain in downtown Winters.

Read more from Richard Kleeberg at JustThePoint.com – contact him at Starbase27@ gmail.com.

It starts with us taking the first step

Thu 2/09

Blomstedt Conducts

Dvořák

@ 2pm / $35

Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness, San Francisco

Jacqueline Novak: Get on Your Knees @ 7pm / $39.50-$49.50

A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, 1127 Mar‐ket Street, San Francisco

Doctor, Doctor @ 7pm The Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, San Francisco

"Wait Until Dark" @ 7pm / $21.50 Sacramento Theatre CompanyPollock Stage, 1419 H Street, Sacramento

Bria Skonberg @ 7pm SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, San Francisco

Becca Stevens

Trio @ Mondavi @ 7:30pm Mondavi Center, 523 Mrak Hall Dr, Davis Ambrose Akinmusire Solo

Concert @ Grace Cathedral @ 7:30pm Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St, San Francisco

Mean Girls @ 7:30pm Golden Gate Theater, 1 Taylor St.,

Fri 2/10

FULL BAR 30 beers on tap, 301 Georgia St suiet 122, Vallejo

Magician Jay Alexander @ 6:30pm / $50 Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐Farrell St., San Francisco

JourneyDay Music @ 7pm The Saint, 1351 Main St, Saint He‐lena

Jacqueline Novak: Get on Your Knees

@ 7pm / $39.50-$49.50

A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, 1127 Mar‐ket Street, San Francisco

Blomstedt Conducts

Dvořák

@ 7:30pm / $35

Starlet Room, 2708 J St, Sacramento Thee Sacred Souls @ 8pm Crest Theatre - Sacramento, 1013 K Street, Sacramento

Caregiver @ 8pm The Starlet Room, 2708 J St, Sacramento We Own The Laughs - in the Callback Bar @ 8pm / $20 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐mento

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

JourneyDay Music @ 6pm Levendi Winery & Tasting Room, 1465 1st St, Napa

Robby Rothschild: Percus‐sion with Ottmar Liebert @ 6:30pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa

Miranda Love: Mi‐randa Rae Love @ The Loft @ 8pm The Loft, 1021 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe Jennifer Simard: "Can I Get Your Number?" @ 8pm / $34 Feinstein's at the Nikko, 222 Ma‐son Street, San Francisco

Naughty Princess: Starvibes Campout 2023 Kickoff Fundraiser - F8 San Francisco @ 8:30pm f8,

Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek

Shannon Battle Presents: Kickback Comedy - in the Callback Bar @ 8pm / $17 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐mento Steve Lacy @ 8pm The War�eld, 982 Market St, San Francisco

A Good Yarn: Fiber Arts Circle @ 10am Knitters, crocheters, loom weavers, needle pointers, and �ber artists unite! Fair�eld Cordelia Li‐brary, 5050 Business Center Drive, Fair�eld. ldetomaso@ solanocounty.com

Jayson Angove: Heretic Brewing @ 6:30pm Heretic Brewing Company, 1052 Horizon Dr, Fair�eld Gaslit: Drag Show presented by Cutting Ball Theater & Poltergeist Theatre Project @ 7pm / $35 Feb 16th - Feb 18th Immerse yourself in Bella Manly‐hands' world with drag lip sync, storytelling parlor games, murder‐ous intrigue, and more! Cutting Ball Theater, 277 Taylor Street, San Francisco. boxof�ce@cutting ball.com, 415-525-1205

That Week with the Bachs at Grace Cathedral @ 7pm / $25-$60 An iPad-in-hand staged presenta‐tion of a new chamber musical. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco. concerts@ gracecathedral.org, 415-749-6300

Robby Rothschild: Percus‐sion with Ottmar Liebert @ 7pm The So�a, 2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento

Josiah Johnson @ 7pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento

"The Hand That Rocks the Crawford" @ 7pm / $12.50 Oasis, 298 11th Street, San Fran‐cisco

Lib‐eración @ 7pm Terrenos de la Feria de Vallejo, 900 Fair‐grounds Dr., Vallejo

Yndio @ 7pm Terrenos de la Feria de Vallejo, 900 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo

Grupo Bryndis @ 7pm Terrenos de la Feria de Vallejo, 900 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo

Lantz Lazwell & The Vibe Tribe @ 7pm Gaslight Co., 718 Sutter St, Folsom

KOVEN - Debut North American Headline Tour San Francisco @ 7pm 715 Harrison, 715 Harrison St, San Francisco

Proko�ev’s "Romeo and

Juliet"

@ 7:30pm / $35 Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness, San Francisco

Riders in the Sky @ 8pm Crest Theatre - Sacramento, 1013 K Street, Sacramento

World Music Fridays presents Bisi @ 9pm Bissap Baobab, 3372 19th St, San Francisco

22 & good 4 u: SWIFT Me

Away ฀ - Valentine's Day ! @ 9:30pm Milk Bar, 1840 Haight St, San Fran‐cisco

Adam Aldama: Late Night Latin Party Night @ 10pm Kick'n Mule Restaurant and Sports Bar, 2901 W Capitol Ave, West Sacramento

Miranda Love: Heavenly House Band @ 3pm Heavenly Ski Resort - South Lake Tahoe, 3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe

Flamenco Saturdays with Tachíria Flamenco’s Dance Music Theatre @ 5:30pm / $12.50

Peña Pachamama, 1630 Powell St, San Francisco

Magician Jay Alexander @ 6:30pm / $50 Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐Farrell St., San Francisco

Proko�ev’s "Romeo and Juliet" @ 7:30pm / $35 Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness, San Francisco

Sarah Clarke Music: Con Brio and Forrest Day

@ 8pm The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco