When pistachio hulls split before the nuts are harvested, insects and fungi can get inside, damaging the nut, costing farmers money and contaminating the nuts. About 4% of the overall crop experiences hull split, but some cultivars can split as much as 40% under certain conditions.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2026/02/05/breakthroughs-for-preventing-pistachio-hull-split/

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In mid-January, eight pallets of fresh milk were delivered to the Yolo Food Bank from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2026/02/03/church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-makes-huge-milk-donation-to-yolo-food-bank/

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Steph Curry, Jonathan Kuminga do not play in team's final game before trade deadline

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2026/02/03/warriors-instant-analysis-without-curry-shorthanded-golden-state-falls-to-76ers-before-trade-deadline/

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More than 50 skuas in Antarctica died from the high pathogenicity avian influenza virus H5N1 in the summers of 2023 and 2024, marking the first documented die-off of wildlife from the virus on the continent.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2026/02/06/h5n1-causes-die-off-of-antarctic-skuas-a-seabird/

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San Jose Sharks add some organization depth in trade with the Chicago Blackhawks

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2026/01/08/san-jose-sharks-chicago-blackhawks-laurentb-brossoit-nolana-allan/

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The Niners' Week 18 contest against the Seahawks is the biggest regular-season game in Levi's Stadium history

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2026/01/03/kurtenbach-49ers-seahawks-will-be-perfectly-imperfect-my-predictions-for-the-game-of-the-year/

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The Warriors are expected to have a veteran starting-caliber guard return to their lineup on Thursday when they face the 76ers in Philadelphia, but it won't be Stephen Curry.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/12/03/warriors-injury-roundup-melton-set-to-go-but-curry-remains-out/

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San Jose Sharks place Vincent Desharnais on injured reserve, recall winger Pavol Regenda from San Jose Barracuda

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/12/01/san-jose-sharks-utah-mammoth-vincent-desharnais-san-jose-barracuda-igor-chernyshov-pavol-regenda/

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Woodland's Yolo Post 77 American Legion hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Yolo County Courthouse located at 725 Court St. The event was preluded by live music performed by the Yolo Community Band including, but not limited to, World War II-era medleys, Sousa marches and other patriotic favorites.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/11/12/woodland-commemorates-veterans-day-with-ceremony/

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Warriors instant analysis: Without Steph Curry, Golden State is unable to keep pace with Denver

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/11/07/warriors-instant-analysis-curry-less-warriors-smoked-by-jokic-led-nuggets/

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NHL: Macklin Celebrini, John Klingberg propel San Jose Sharks past Seattle Kraken

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/11/05/san-jose-sharks-seattle-kraken-macklin-celebrini-john-klingberg-ethan-cardwell/

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Earlier this week, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution proclaiming Sept. 8 thorugh 12 as Disability Voting Rights Week.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/09/11/yolo-county-disability-voting-rights-week-declared-by-supervisors/

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Woodland Community College students and now holding their 3rd Annual Student Showcase at Gallery 625. The exhibition can be seen in the Erwin Meir Center, 625 Court St., through Aug. 29 during normal business hours.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/06/11/college-artists-display-work-at-gallery-625/

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The Woodland Public Library will kick off its summer reading program on Saturday, June 7, at a free, family-friendly event from 10 a.m. to noon, on the front lawn featuring Pixie Tribe with a bubble party, costumed guests, and more. Attendees can register for the summer reading program, play lawn games, and meet some costumed characters. All ages are welcome.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/06/04/woodland-public-library-to-kick-off-summer-reading-program/

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When Pioneer High School senior Nebi Bhattarai stepped onto the stage at Woodland High School stadium on April 28, she wasn’t just being recognized for being multilingual; she was making district history.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/05/09/woodland-joint-unified-school-district-honors-first-ever-quadrilingual-student/

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Woodland Christian School presents their spring musical, "Newsies Jr." set to be performed Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the WCS Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are available at the door for $10 for students and staff and $15 for general admission.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/05/09/woodland-christian-school-presents-newsies-jr/

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Professor Jason Bond of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, described as “a powerhouse in the world of systematics and arachnology,” received the 2025 Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Award from the Pacific Branch, Entomological Society of America (PBESA) at its meeting last week in Salt Lake City. Bond serves as the Evert and Marion […]

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/04/09/uc-davis-professor-wins-major-award/

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Winters Youth Day is set to make its return on Saturday, April 26, for its 86th year — giving the young folks in town a chance to learn the ins and outs of local government in a unique, hands-on approach.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/04/09/winters-youth-day-slated-for-april-26/

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The Woodland Christian girls varsity basketball team took a small break from beating up the Sierra Delta League by beating up on the Monticello Empire League's Rodriguez High School, defeating them 60-35 Monday night and extending their winning streak to 19 games. 

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/02/11/woodland-christian-girls-basketball-team-wins-19th-straight-game-after-non-league-clash-against-rodriguez/

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Meals on Wheels Yolo County will present an evening of folk-rock music with "Spinoza's Dream" a benefit concert to raise funds for seniors.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/01/09/meals-on-wheels-yolo-county-to-present-benefit-concert-at-winters-opera-house-jan-25/

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Jonathan Kuminga scored a season-high 31 points as the Warriors beat the Rockets for their 17th straight meeting in the regular season.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/12/05/without-steph-or-draymond-warriors-snap-five-game-losing-streak-against-rockets/

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It’s nicknamed “sweet potato squash” for its lush, velvety texture and the way it caramelizes in a hot pan.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/11/07/its-squash-season-and-were-all-about-delicata/

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About 30 people turned out to clean up portions of the Woodland Regional Park early Sunday morning, including Kris Rasmussen and Robert Kojimoto.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/08/27/community-members-help-clean-woodland-regional-park/

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Technology and fast-paced living are part of our everyday world but spending time in nature can help neutralize the tension and flurry that has become commonplace for us.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/08/17/safe-summer-hiking-tuleyome-tales/

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With the first day of school in the Woodland Joint Unified School District set for Wednesday, 80 local children from low-income families were able to get some much-needed back-to-school clothes during the Salvation Army's annual shopping spree event at JCPenny. 

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/08/11/local-organizations-come-together-to-host-annual-back-to-school-shopping-spree-at-jcpenny/

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