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Yolo County officials warn of rising COVID-19 cases linked to the new 'Stratus' variant and increased wastewater virus levels, urging residents to wear masks indoors and get vaccinated to prevent a summer wave of infections.
A deadly fireworks warehouse explosion in Yolo County, California, that killed seven people is under investigation, with authorities searching the home of the CEO of Devastating Pyrotechnics in San Francisco as part of their efforts to uncover the cause and responsible parties.
A fireworks facility in Esparto, Yolo County, exploded causing multiple explosions, with seven people unaccounted for and two injured. The site remains hazardous, and authorities are working to locate the missing, investigate the cause, and manage the aftermath, including evacuations and power outages.
A fireworks warehouse explosion in Yolo County, California, resulted in a fire, mandatory evacuations, and seven people unaccounted for, with two injured and ongoing rescue efforts.
Seven people are unaccounted for after a fireworks facility in Esparto, Yolo County, exploded, causing fires, evacuations, and power outages, with ongoing investigations into the cause and safety concerns.
A fireworks warehouse explosion in Yolo County caused a large fire, destroyed July 4 supplies, and left seven people unaccounted for, with ongoing investigations and evacuation orders in place.
Dash cam footage captures the moment a wrong-way driver intentionally crashed into a California Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 80 in Davis, causing moderate to major injuries to the officers involved. The officers are expected to make a full recovery, while the wrong-way driver suffered minor injuries and has been booked into jail. This incident was the second crash of the day involving a CHP vehicle in the Sacramento area.
UC Davis is conducting contact tracing after an individual with contagious tuberculosis (TB) was identified in the Davis campus community. The university is working with Yolo County health officials to identify and notify close contacts of the infected person. Symptoms of active TB include a persistent cough, chest pain, and coughing up blood. The risk of exposure to the general community is low, and TB can be treated and cured.
Yolo County in California has reported its first West Nile virus death of 2023, marking the first reported death since 2018. The county's public health branch has identified eight cases of West Nile among residents this year, up from three cases in 2022. Yolo County emphasizes the importance of preventing mosquito bites, especially during peak activity times, as one in every four mosquito samples in the county is testing positive for the virus. Symptoms of West Nile virus include fever, nausea, headaches, and muscle aches.
Intense West Nile virus activity has been reported in Davis and Woodland, prompting the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District to conduct aerial spraying in an effort to reduce mosquito activity. This is the first time aerial spraying has been done since 2018. The spraying will cover a total of 24,000 acres over two nights. Residents are advised to take precautions such as avoiding outdoor activities during dawn and dusk, wearing protective clothing, and using insect repellent.
The Yolo County District Attorney's Office has conceded that Carlos Dominguez, the accused Davis serial killer, is not mentally competent to stand trial. Dominguez, who is charged with two murders and attempted murder, underwent a competency hearing where multiple doctors testified to his symptoms of schizophrenia and lack of competency. The district attorney's office initially disagreed with the findings but now agrees that Dominguez is not presently competent. He will be sent to a state hospital for treatment and restoration of competency before returning to Yolo County for trial.
Southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Yolo County, California, remain shut down after a shooting occurred. The shooting originated in the Williams area of Colusa County and ended in Dunnigan. Northbound lanes have reopened, but there is no estimated time for the reopening of southbound lanes. Traffic is being rerouted, causing significant delays.
A 13-year-old driver led police on a chase in a stolen car in Yolo County, California, before crashing into two vehicles, killing one motorist and injuring almost a dozen other people. The child was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with negligence and evading police and causing injuries. The car was stolen from a family member, and the California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. The child will be booked into Yolo County Juvenile Hall on both felonies after receiving medical treatment for unspecified injuries.