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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Yolo County judge refused to release this repeat no-show defendant
- Who’s being honored at Woodland Community College’s Eagles of Excellence tonight?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
- Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Court Watch: Judge Keeps Man in Custody After Yolo Prosecutors Cite Repeated Failures to Appear (davisvanguard.org) — A Yolo County Superior Court judge in Woodland ordered a transient man with multiple misdemeanor cases and a new felony vandalism charge to remain in custody, citing repeated past failures to appear. The case highlights how unstable housing and limited resources can complicate court appearances for local unhoused residents while prosecutors and the court weigh public safety and accountability.

• Woodland Community College Fund announces 2026 Eagles of Excellence Honorees (dailydemocrat.com) — Woodland Community College is honoring local leaders, including Concilio of Yolo County, at its Eagles of Excellence fundraiser this Friday, April 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. on campus. Proceeds will support WCC programs and student emergency grants, while spotlighting community members whose work strengthens education, opportunity, and services for residents across Woodland and Yolo County.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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For the Fans - A KPop Demon Hunters meetup
The Pleasant Pheasant Bookstore , 1059 Court St Suite #109 , Woodland
4:00 pm
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DCA Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Woodland Christian
WCS , 1787 Matmor Rd , Woodland
5:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Dried Floral Experience
Park Winters , 27850 Co Rd 26 , Winters
9:00 am
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GGPWCF Spring Corgi Faire & B Match
Yolo County Fairgrounds , 1250 E Gum Ave , Woodland
9:00 am
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Sunday Funday — Hooby's Brewing
Hooby's Brewing , 9 E Main St Suite J , Winters
10:00 am
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Live Music @ Carboni's Ristorante — Discover Winters
Carboni's Ristorante , 316 Railroad Ave , Winters
5:30 pm
Friday April 24
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Music Group -FREE- Woodland (Ages 0-5)
Grace Hiddleson Park , 1310 College St , Woodland
9:30 am
Sunday May 3
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Billy Elliot - Woodland
"The Woodland Opera House" Community Theatre , 340 Second St , Woodland
2:00 pm
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The Gold Souls at Berryessa Brewing
Berryessa Brewing Co. , 27260 CA-128 , Winters
3:00 pm
Friday May 8
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Billy Elliot
"The Woodland Opera House" Community Theatre , 340 Second St , Woodland
7:30 pm
Saturday May 9
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BerryFest Strawberry Festival 2026
BerryFest Strawberry Festival , 1250 E Gum Ave , Woodland
9:00 am
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BerryFest Cooking Demo
Yolo County Fairgrounds , 1250 E Gum Ave , Woodland
10:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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PrideStaff posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Woodland. Apply here.
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In-Shape Solutions, LLC posted a job opening for Kid Zone Team Member in Woodland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yolo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodland
- Woodland High School's MEChA Club expands on cultural tradition (dailydemocrat.com)
- Ex-Yolo sheriff's lieutenant pleads not guilty to murder in Esparto fireworks blast (sacbee.com)
- Court Watch: Judge Denies Release Despite Defense Claim of Urgent Need for Brain Surgery (davisvanguard.org)
Esparto
- Victim's families ask judge for no bail in Esparto explosion arraignment (dailydemocrat.com)
- Will findings from Yolo County's internal probe after Esparto explosion be made public? (kcra.com)
- New details emerge in Esparto explosion case as defendants return to court (capradio.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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