Shaun Holkko
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Sergio Ruiz prepares students for their next step at Beamer Elementary
Sergio Ruiz was born and raised in Woodland and has shaped the lives of young locals as a teacher at Beamer Park Elementary School for over 20 years. → Read More
Woodland Christian baseball team attempts to reach first-ever section championship game
The Woodland Christian baseball team has won at least a share of its league for 10 straight years. However, the Cardinals have never qualified for a section title game. Is this the year that all ch… → Read More
Supervisors shift control of Yolo County animal services to County Administrator’s Office – Daily Democrat
Animal services management in Yolo County will soon be controlled by the County Administrator’s Office. → Read More
‘Highly energetic’ Pioneer High School softball team seeks first league title since 2018 – Daily Democrat
The Pioneer High School varsity softball team enters the 2023 season very young with 13 players who are underclassmen compared to only two upperclassmen. → Read More
Woodland High School softball team poised to break playoff drought
The Woodland High School varsity softball team has not had a winning season in nearly a decade. However, the 2023 Wolves appear poised to end that streak this year. → Read More
Suzanne Frechette’s windy journey led her to Lee Middle School
As a 21-year-old fresh out of college, Suzanne Frechette served as a counselor in San Francisco for teen mom’s who came from tough situations. → Read More
‘Powerhouse’ Woodland Christian softball team begins quest for 4-peat – Daily Democrat
The Woodland Christian varsity softball team has established a legacy of dominance as three-time reigning section champions and the Cardinals are going for a fourth this season with a roster of mos… → Read More
Woodland High School baseball team led into 2023 by ‘senior-heavy’ roster – Daily Democrat
The Woodland High School varsity baseball team enters this season with an experienced roster that includes 12-of-18 players from the Class of 2023. → Read More
Basketball season ends as Woodland Christian High School boys lose in CIF State Championships first round
The Woodland Christian boys varsity basketball team’s season came to an end last night in Colusa, officially signaling the end of winter sports in Woodland and the beginning of the spring sea… → Read More
Woodland Christian travels to Colusa for first round of CIF State Championships
The Cardinals fell short of their goal to win a section title but the journey continues Tuesday night with an opportunity to win a state championship. → Read More
Yolo County’s local COVID-19 health emergency proclamation ends Tuesday – Daily Democrat
Local health emergency proclamations put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic will soon come to an end in Yolo County. → Read More
Woodland Christian boys basketball falls in section semifinals at top seed
Streaks are meant to be broken, as was the case for the Woodland Christian High School boys varsity basketball team’s 22-game winning streak on Wednesday night in Elk Grove. → Read More
Daniel Lemes shapes next generation of bilingual speakers at Prairie Elementary
First grade is a vital time in a child’s life, as they begin to learn how to read and write. Now imagine attempting to do so in your second language. That is the case for most students at Pra… → Read More
Woodland Christian boys basketball prepares for semifinal playoff matchup at top seed
The Woodland Christian High School boys varsity basketball team will be playing in the semifinals of the 2023 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division V Boys Basketball Playoffs on Wednesday night in Elk G… → Read More
Woodland Christian boys basketball upsets Bradshaw Christian, advances to playoff semifinals
In the quarterfinals of the 2023 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division V Boys Basketball Playoffs on Friday night in Sacramento, Woodland Christian (25-5) pulled off the road upset to earn its 22nd cons… → Read More
Woodland Christian girls basketball season comes to an end with ‘whirlwind’ loss – Daily Democrat
The Woodland Christian girls varsity basketball team’s season came to an end with a quarterfinals loss at Valley Christian Academy in the 2023 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division V Girls Basketb… → Read More
Cael Sanders to represent Pioneer High School boys wrestling at Masters for 2nd straight year
For the second consecutive year, Pioneer High School junior Cael Sanders has advanced to the Division IV CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Wrestling Masters Championship. → Read More
Woodland Police Department honors 2 employees with swearing-in ceremony
Community Services Officer Melissa Griffin and Records Specialist Iliana Gonzalez were each sworn in on Tuesday afternoon in the department’s community room. → Read More
Pioneer High School girls basketball gets over the hump, earns first playoff win
The Patriots defeated Placer 43-29 in the opening round of the 2023 Division III CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Girls Basketball Playoffs on Tuesday night in Woodland. → Read More
Keziah Maldonado-Lemus leads Patriots to playoffs with flashy passes
During the Patriots’ seven game winning streak, Maldonado-Lemus has averaged 6.1 points, 9.3 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 5.4 steals per game. → Read More