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🌱 How Yolo County probation officers quietly shape safety and second chances

Yolo, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Yolo! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Yolo County probation officers quietly shape safety and second chances
  • Families of Esparto blast victims say officials could have stopped tragedy

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 97 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 99, low: 59.
  • Monday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Yolo County honors probation professionals during Probation Services Week (dailydemocrat.com) — Yolo County leaders are spotlighting the work of local probation officers and staff during Probation Services Week, thanking them for improving safety and supporting rehabilitation across the county. Officials emphasize how probation teams partner with courts, schools, and service providers, oversee juvenile detention programming, and connect residents with treatment and support services. Residents can contact the Probation Department for more information or help.
   

• Families of deadly Esparto fireworks explosion sue state, county (sfchronicle.com) — Families of victims from last year’s deadly fireworks warehouse explosion near Esparto in Yolo County are suing the state, Yolo County agencies, and several companies, claiming the disaster was preventable. The suit alleges illegal fireworks stockpiling, unsafe working conditions, and failures by state and local authorities to enforce safety rules. Plaintiffs say stronger oversight could have averted the deaths and widespread damage.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Woodland

  • Two Woodland girls arrested after stolen forklift joyride damages park, police say (sacbee.com)
  • Taqueria Guadalajara's 35th anniversary celebration set for July 25 (dailydemocrat.com)
  • Court Watch: Judge Declares Carlos Dominguez Legally Insane in Davis Stabbings (davisvanguard.org)

Esparto

  • Families sue over deadly Esparto fireworks explosion (kcra.com)

Ok Yolo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Yolo

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