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Support system Program gives mentorship to foster youths By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Enterprise staff writer
By Anne Ternus-Bellamy
As all eyes turn to philanthropy in the leadup to the Big Day of Giving next week, a small but mighty group in Yolo County could use some of that financial love. They are AmeriCorps youth mentors, who have served more than 100 transitional-age foster youths ages 14 to 21 over the last year through Woodland Community College’s Foster & Kinship Care Education Program and Independent Living Program. This year, three mentors have provided academic tutoring, connection to housing and higher education, job readiness, life skills and financial literacy to teens and young adults without parents available to assist with all of that. They also provide the kinds of things most people that age might take for granted: someone to teach them how to drive, to shower them with gifts on holidays, to simply show up to celebrate graduation. Zahira Elmansoumi, who grew up in the child welfare system, didn’t have anyone at her graduation from high school. Now as an AmeriCorps youth mentor, she’s there for the young people she’s been working one-on-one with for
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Shannon Feil, Zahira Elmansoumi and David Benitez provided holiday gift baskets — and so much more — to the 107 transitional-age foster youth they mentor through an independent living program operated by Woodland Community College’s Foster & Kinship Care Education Program. the last year. Over the last year, with COVID keeping everyone apart, the three mentors still brought joy to the foster youths by delivering monthly goodie
baskets, treats and dinners for every holiday and leading twice-weekly Zoom gatherings. “With funding, we can continue one of the best transitional age youth programs in
California,” said Cherie Schroeder, who directs the program in a partnership between Woodland Community College,
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Suspect in ‘vicious’ South Davis attack pleads not guilty By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer WOODLAND — The suspect in a brutal South Davis assault made his first court appearance Thursday, pleading not guilty to multiple felony charges including premeditated attempted murder, assault and battery causing serious bodily injury. “I’ve never committed those crimes, I promise on God’s name ...,” Joseph Michael Granken said during the arraignment hearing, for which he appeared over the phone because he’s in quarantine status at the Yolo County Jail. Granken went on to interrupt
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Yolo Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer several times, saying “not guilty” repeatedly and making reference to his upcoming court date in a Placer County vandalism case. Authorities say Granken, 28, was free on his own recognizance in that matter when he came to Yolo County earlier this week, allegedly attacking for unknown reasons Heidi Young, a well-known and beloved homeless woman, Tuesday morning near the Nugget shopping center. Davis police, who described the assault as “vicious,” said the 59-year-old woman suffered significant injuries to her head
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and face but is expected to recover. The extent of her wounds prompted Dyer to uphold a nobail order in the case “based upon the severe violence that has been alleged, specifically a near-murder, a severe beating,” he said. “Those circumstances make it very clear to the court there’s ...” “Well, they’re accusations, and if you say they’re violence, you already said I was guilty,” Granken again interrupted before Dyer reminded him that “anything you say can be used against you.” The judge ordered Granken back to court May 20 for
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Witnesses step in Deputy Police Chief Paul Doroshov said investigators are still seeking witnesses to the attack, during which several passersby thwarted the beating and detained Granken until officers got to the scene. One of them, Davis resident Mark Hopkins, said he was leaving the nearby McDonald’s restaurant with his wife and young son when he saw two men scuffling in the street on Chiles Road. One turned out to
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UCD moves to advance equity, inclusion goals By Caleb Hampton Enterprise staff writer UC Davis has created several new positions on its Davis and Sacramento campuses as part of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, university spokeswoman Melissa Blouin announced Tuesday in a press release. The positions were also highlighted in a document released this week, which assesses UC Davis’ progress on creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The report was commissioned
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It has never been easier to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Yolo County. The county is holding first-dose drive-thru clinics in Woodland on Friday and Davis on Sunday with no appointments necessary. Both clinics will be offering the Pfizer vaccine which is authorized for use in those ages 16 and up. The clinic in Woodland on Friday will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Health and Human Services Agency at 137 N. Cottonwood St. Sunday’s clinic will be at Harper Junior High School, 4000 Covell Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are not required but can be made on MyTurn.ca.gov Those ages 16 and 17 who cannot be accompanied by a parent or guardian can bring a minor-consent form, available in both English and Spanish on the county webpage, www.yolocounty.org/coronavirusvaccine As of Thursday, MyTurn.ca.gov had multiple vaccine appointments available in various locations, including Davis, Winters, Woodland, Vacaville and Sacramento, through healthcare providers as well as pharmacies.
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