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🌱 Why a Yolo County judge chose treatment over jail in this case

Yolo, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Yolo County judge chose treatment over jail in this case
  • How is Yolo’s pretrial program keeping people out of jail?

Also on today's calendar: 10th Annual Woodland Winefest.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Court Allows Mental Health Treatment Plan over Prosecution Objections in Yolo County Case (davisvanguard.org) — A Yolo County Superior Court judge in Woodland has approved supervised release so an accused person can enter mental health treatment in San Jose, despite strong objections from the prosecutor. After weighing safety concerns, treatment options, and family input, the court backed a structured plan with stay-away and no-contact orders instead of continued jail time.
   

• Data Shows Success of Yolo Superior Court's Pretrial Services Program (ca.gov) — Yolo County’s Superior Court reports strong results from its pretrial services program, with over 95% of monitored participants appearing for arraignments and very low rearrest rates. Working closely with county partners, the court uses upgraded video technology and text reminders to keep people connected to hearings while maintaining public safety and access to justice.
   

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  • Yolo County Office Of Education posted a job opening for Substitute Pool Head Start Teacher/Associate Teacher - School Year 2025-2026 in Woodland. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Woodland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yolo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodland

  • Woodland, Pioneer and Woodland Christian softball teams gear up for CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoff runs (dailydemocrat.com)
  • Her books are full of heartbreak. ‘Migrant Heart' shows what comes after (sfchronicle.com)
  • Court Watch: Yolo Murder Trial Hears Child's 911 Call, Victim's Dying Plea (davisvanguard.org)

Esparto

  • Kurtenbach: Play the hits — nostalgia is the best exit strategy for Kerr, Curry's Warriors (dailydemocrat.com)
  • Gambler hits ‘remarkable' jackpot on $10 slot machine at Sacramento-area casino (fresnobee.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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