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Volume 142, Number 13 — Locally-owned since 1884
The hometown paper of David Yehle
Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Trustees approve new Rominger roof project By Angela Underwood Express correspondent Shirley Rominger Intermediate School will have a new roof when students return after summer break. It could not have come at a better time, according to Desiree Haus, Southland Industries business development manager, who detailed it to the Winters Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees on April 17. “The timing is perfect right now, especially with the roof replacement at Rominger given the cost of steel and electrical with the tariffs coming in, so you got in at a really
good time because who knows what this could cost at a later date,” Haus said. Trustees viewed slides and considered a staff report before approving Fund 21’s total cost of $2,626,081. The staff report also suggests contracting Southland Industries to perform Phases 1 and 2 for district-wide Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) throughout the district. “In order to improve the safety, energy efficiency, and overall sustainability of our district’s facilities, several major initiatives
See ROOF, Page 5
Officials address camp clearances along Putah Creek By Jacob Hoffman Express correspondent
In the second of a twopart series, the Winters Express explores the impact of encampments along Putah Creek. Read the first report at https:// bit.ly/42SDQoH.
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Winters officials discussed the importance of the Putah Creek encampment enforcement, what the clearances look like in practice and what the city is looking to do for the homelessness issue. City Manager Jeremy Craig, Police Chief John P. Miller, and City Council member Carol Scianna provide insight into the issue. An important fact is that because ei-
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Danielle Smith accepts her Youth Day grand marshal award with an entourage of elementary-aged students at the Youth Day opening ceremonies on Friday, April 25.
Sprinkles didn’t dampen Youth Day spirit Express staff
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Despite overcast skies and a few light sprinkles, the 87th annual Winters Youth Day brought the community together in celebration, fun, and youth leadership. With 38 entries registered in the Main Parade and 23 in the Kiddie Parade, crowds lined the streets to cheer on marchers and floats. One fan favorite was the Golden Retriever Marching Drill Team, whose furry members drew plenty of smiles and requests for pets. Parade winners will be announced in next week’s edition of the Winters Express. Youth Day activities showcased the creativity and initiative of Winters students. From the Youth City Council and Youth Board of Trustees parade entries to club booths and student-led games, students played a key role throughout the day. The alumni baseball game and the memorial fun run — both Winters High School
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ther bank of Putah Creek straddles Yolo and Solano Counties, Winters requires the support of either county’s officials to enforce camp removals. Scianna said that oftentimes these enforcements take place on the Solano County bank. “Most of them are on the Solano side of the creek, so Solano County Sheriff outreach notifies campers that they will be doing a sweep a couple of days before (Public Works) comes through,” Scianna said. Craig said that these joint efforts have been taking place for some time. “The city has been partnering with Yolo and Solano counties, and multiple sweeps have been conducted over the last eight months,” Craig said.
Features ........................ B-1 Classifieds ................... B-4 Community .................. A-2
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Apr. 23
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50˚
Apr. 24
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48˚
Apr. 25
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70˚
48˚
Apr. 26 TRACE
65˚
45˚
Eventos hispanos ....... A-5
Apr. 27
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Apr. 28 TRACE
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Opinion ......................... B-3
Apr. 29
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Real Estate ................... B-2
Rain for week: 0.01 in. Season’s total: 19.05 in. Last sn. to date: 22.95 in.
Sports ........................... B-6
0.01” .00
Winters rainfall season began 7/1/24. Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m. daily by local weatherman Joe Bristow.
senior capstone projects — added community spirit and meaningful moments to the event. Friday evening’s opening ceremonies honored Youth Day award recipients, who received custom wooden plaques handmade by WHS shop students — a new tradition that began last year. Middle school students also stepped up. WMS Kiwanis Builders Club members attempted to host stage activities, while WMS digital media students designed promotional materials. The first-ever Youth Board of Trustees and youthrun school board meeting marked an exciting milestone in student civic engagement. In a splashy twist, this year’s new Dunk Tank Mayhem event raised scholarship funds, with WMS Principal Jose Bermudez taking the top spot. The Winters Express editor-in-chief
See YOUTH, Page 5
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Winters Middle School choir and band students march in the 87th annual Youth Day parade on Saturday.
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Srgt. Albert Ramos throws a ball in an attempt to dunk Winters Police Chief John P. Miller in the dunk tank. He missed, but Miller earned third place in the inaugural Dunk Tank Mayhem fundraiser to benefit the Youth Day Scholarship for graduating high school students.
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Honorary grand marshal John Donlevy, grand marshal Danielle Smith, educator of the year Mike Williams and youth of the year Eden Miller each received a customized award wooden plaque crafted by Winters High School students in the shop class. YOUR
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