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Building holds sway over Esparto's center
Downtown Esparto has gotten a lot quieter in the weeks since the state Department of Transportation closed the town's main street to through traffic and detoured thousands of casino-bound motorists around the Yolo County hamlet.
Esparto detour affects local merchants
An historic photo of the now-collapsing Wyatt's General Store building hangs in the fire station in Esparto on Monday.
Liberian refugees mix farming, music for rich life in Capay Valley
Patience Tarlesson, 16, and members of her family practice the singing and dancing of the Chedepo-Grebo people of southeastern Liberia on Thursday.
Esparto awarded funds from Rumsey casino
The Tribal Council of the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians awarded $335,853.61 to the Esparto Unified School District from Indian Gaming Special Distribution Funds on Tuesday.
Temporary fix to Hwy. 16 in works
A temporary solution could be put into effect as early as next week which could give Esparto residents relief in driving from one end of town to the other.
First look at Hwy. 16 upgrades
Esparto resident Gretchen Rooney Adan came to Caltrans' open house because she was concerned about driving along Highway 16.
Digital storytelling planned in Esparto
On Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m., the Yolo County Esparto Regional Library Branch, in partnership with RISE, Inc., will be hosting a screening of the California of the Past Digital Storytelling Project.
Public invited to discuss Highway 16 safety project
A Caltrans open house to discuss a $58 million project for Highway 16 in Yolo County is scheduled today.
The Esparto High School/Middle School English Language Arts Adoption Review Panel has finished its work and has chosen to recommend to the school board the Holt, Rhinehart and Winston English Language Arts 6-12 series for the 2009-2010 school year.
Caltrans holds 'open house' in Esparto Monday for Hwy. 16 roadwork
Caltrans is holding an Open House Monday in Esparto to present a $58 million Safety Improvement Project designed for Highway 16 between Brooks and I-505. The goals of the project are to reduce the incidence of vehicles running off the roadway and rear-end accidents.
The sagging clouds and uncertain weather lifted just long enough to emit rays of sunshine and a welcome breeze for Esparto High School's commencement ceremony Wednesday.
Supervisors OK formal process for dealing with alcohol sales
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved on Tuesday an ordinance to create a formal process for the review and approval or denial of an application for the sale of alcohol and alcoholic beverages within the unincorporated area.
Member sought for Esparto board
The Esparto Community Service District has an opening on its Board of Directors.
Woodland remembers those who died in service of their country
American flags are planted at the Woodland Cemetery Sunday in preparation of Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled for Monday morning at 11 o'clock. American Legion Post 77 will be hosting Memorial Day ceremonies at the Woodland Cemetery with a special program that features those who served in the Merchant Marines.
County partners with cities for sharps disposal
The Yolo County Division of Integrated Waste Management and the incorporated cities in Yolo County have collaborated to implement a Household Hazardous Waste grant awarded by the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the safe disposal of sharps.
Memorial Day events planned in Woodland, Esparto
American Legion Post 77 Commander Dave Isbell has attended Memorial Day ceremonies at the Woodland Cemetery over the years.
Wyatt Building causes Hwy. 16 closure in Esparto
The Wyatt Building in Esparto off Highway 16 was deemed hazardous by Caltrans after it started to collapse Wednesday.
Building demolition closes road in Esparto
State Route 16 in Esparto will be closed until June 3 from Capay Street to Fremont Street so a building can be torn down.
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