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🌱 Why did a Yolo judge more than double the recommended bail?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why did a Yolo judge more than double the recommended bail?
  • How a tragic landfill accident is impacting Yolo County workers today.
  • Planning a cannabis business? See how Yolo County just opened doors.

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento! and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Low clouds and fog breaking, temps: high: 63, low: 51.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Court Watch: Judge Sets Bail Above County Schedule in Yolo County Case (davisvanguard.org) — A Yolo County judge in Woodland set bail at $110,000—more than double the amount indicated by the county’s 2024 bail schedule—sparking defense objections. The case raises questions about how closely local judges must follow Yolo County’s bail guidelines and how higher bail amounts can affect residents’ jobs, housing, and basic stability.
   

2. Yolo County Issues Statement on Fatal Landfil Incident (westsacramentonewsledger.com) — A worker was killed December 10 in an industrial accident at the Yolo County Central Landfill compost facility when a truck’s load tipped onto a neighboring cab. County officials, fire crews, and law enforcement responded, and Yolo County is coordinating investigations and grief support services for employees and affected partners.
   

3. Yolo County Now Accepting New Cannabis Use Permit Applications (westsacramentonewsledger.com) — Yolo County is reopening its Cannabis Use Permit application process on January 5, 2026, for commercial operations in unincorporated areas. Residents and businesses considering cultivation, retail storefronts, or other cannabis activities are urged to review the county’s Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and application requirements online before applying or contacting county staff for guidance.
   

4. Businesses sought for annual Adulting 101: Skills for Teens (dailydemocrat.com) — Local organizations and professionals are invited to lead life-skills workshops at the free Adulting 101 conference, co-hosted by the Yolo County Office of Education and Woodland Public Library on March 7, 2026. Sessions at the Woodland Community and Senior Center will teach basic, interactive skills to teens ages 13–18, and proposals are due by January 2.
   

5. Sierra Health and United Way Launch Match for Meals (westsacramentonewsledger.com) — Residents in Yolo County can see local hunger relief boosted this winter, as donations to the Match for Meals campaign will be matched up to $300,000, including support for Yolo Food Bank. United Way’s regional work in Yolo County also expands literacy, housing, food security, tax help, and school-based programs that directly benefit local families.
   

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  • Woodland Joint Unified School District posted a job opening for Music / Strings Teacher - Elementary in Woodland. Apply here.
  • Nugget Market posted a job opening for Cake Decorator (NMK) $20-$22.50/hr* in Woodland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yolo here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Yolo

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