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Woodland, California

Located in Yolo County, California, Woodland was established in 1861. Yolo County seat with a well-preserved historic downtown. Major agricultural area — tomatoes, rice, and almonds.
Founded 1861 | Population 63,000 | Peak 63,000 (2024) | County Yolo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Woodland, California

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1861 County Seat: Yolo County seat.
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1871 Incorporated: Woodland was officially incorporated as a city.
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1990 Economic Development: Woodland grew through the technology sector.
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2010 Modern Era: Woodland continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Woodland

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1861 Government
County Seat
1871 Government
Incorporated
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Yolo County seat with a well-preserved historic downtown.
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Major agricultural area — tomatoes, rice, and almonds.
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The county name 'Yolo' comes from the Patwin people, not the internet acronym.
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Woodland was founded in 1861.
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Woodland has a population of approximately 63,000.

Famous People from Woodland, California

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Thomas Haden Church
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jun 17, 1960 · Age 65
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Dustin Pedroia
Baseball Player · Born Aug 17, 1983 · Age 42
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Sagen Maddalena
Sport Shooter · Born Aug 16, 1993 · Age 32
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Jillian Camarena-Williams
Athletics Competitor · Born Mar 2, 1982 · Age 43
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Eddy Howard
Singer, Songwriter · Born Sep 12, 1914 · Died May 23, 1963 (age 48)

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