Yolo County
Coverage of Yolo County in the Nexus archive.
- Putah Fire burning at Yolo-Solano County line 20% contained
The Putah Fire near the Yolo-Solano County line is 20% contained, covering 362 acres as of Monday. Evacuation warnings are in effect. The fire started before noon and grew rapidly.
- California ‘basic income’ experiment fails to provide ‘financial independence,’ study finds
A California guaranteed income pilot program in Yolo County, which provided $1,289 monthly payments to families with young children facing housing instability, failed to achieve long-term financial independence for most participants. The study found the payments offered temporary relief but were insufficient to break the cycle of poverty due to unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs.
- Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion
Five individuals, including a former Yolo County Sheriff lieutenant, face murder charges following a deadly fireworks warehouse explosion in Northern California that killed seven people and injured two others. The blast near Esparto caused widespread damage, prompting cancellation of nearby Fourth of July celebrations.