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Yolo, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Yolo! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Yolo neighborhood lose power during this red flag warning?
  • How close is the Yolo County judicial race tonight?
  • What new evidence emerged in the Davis stabbing retrial this week?

Also on today's calendar: Bacchanal Mendocino.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 104 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fire crews prepare for red flag warning as PG&E plans power shutoffs (kxly.com) — Fire crews in Yolo County are racing to strengthen lines around the wind-driven Putah Fire near Winters and prepare for a red flag warning. At the same time, PG&E is planning public safety power shutoffs that could affect Yolo and nearby counties through Thursday, as hot, dry, windy conditions raise the risk of new wildfires.
   

2. Yolo County judicial race tightens as Ryan Davis holds slim lead over Diane Ortiz (sacbee.com) — A razor-thin Yolo County judicial race shows Ryan Davis holding a lead of just a few hundred votes over Diane Ortiz for a Yolo Superior Court seat, with thousands of ballots still uncounted. Turnout has been higher than expected, support is split between Davis and rural areas favoring Ortiz, and officials are working through remaining ballots ahead of the next results update.
   

3. Court Watch: Dominguez Retrial Focuses on Forensics, Mental Health Debate (davisvanguard.org) — Jurors in Yolo County Superior Court are hearing detailed forensic and law enforcement testimony in the retrial of former UC Davis student Carlos Dominguez, accused in the 2023 Davis stabbing attacks. The case now balances physical evidence with complex questions about schizophrenia, mental health, and criminal intent as proceedings continue in Woodland this week.
   

4. How did the Putah Fire get its name? What to know about California wildfire names (sacbee.com) — Firefighters are working to contain the Putah Fire near Winters in Yolo County, which started as a controlled burn and has burned hundreds of acres. This explainer walks you through how that fire, and others across California, get their names from nearby roads, creeks, and landmarks, and why those names matter for tracking and communication.
   

5. California predeploys fire crews to six Sacramento Valley counties before red flag conditions hit (thecooldown.com) — Yolo County is one of six Northern California counties receiving predeployed state fire engines, water tenders, a helicopter, and more than 100 personnel ahead of expected red flag conditions and extreme heat. Officials say staging resources early can speed wildfire response, protect homes and infrastructure, and reduce health impacts, while urging residents to prepare evacuation plans, go-bags, and stay informed on heat safety.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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