Winters Police Department

09/04/2026

Este fin de semana de Labor Day, los agentes del orden público estarán atentos a los conductores bajo los efectos del alcohol. Si vas a tomar, no te pongas al volante. Maneja Tomado y Serás Arrestado.

09/04/2026

If you're planning to drink this Labor Day weekend, plan a sober ride home:

🔴Call a taxi
🔴Schedule a rideshare
🔴Call a sober friend to bring you home

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

09/03/2026

NEW E-CONVEYANCE MUNICIPAL CODE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

The City of Winters City Council passed a new municipal code addressing common community concerns related to electric bicycles, scooters, boards, electric motorcycles, and other electric personal transportation devices that will go into effect September 3, 2026.

The purpose of WMC 10.44 is to complement existing California Vehicle Code requirements and promote safe operation of e-conveyances on public rights-of-way in the City of Winters.

What You Need to Know:

The new local ordinance establishes additional regulations for e-conveyance use in Winters, including:

🚫 Sidewalk riding is prohibited, with limited exceptions such as crossing driveways, designated shared-use areas, avoiding an immediate hazard, or while walking the e-conveyance.
🌳 Riding is prohibited in City parks, playgrounds, school grounds, the Creek Walk, and streets closed by the City for special events.
🏍️ Off-highway electric motorcycles are prohibited from operating on public streets and public places.
📵 Handheld phone use while riding and headphones that block the ability to hear surrounding traffic are prohibited.
🛴 Parents may not knowingly allow minors to violate the ordinance.

State laws include:
👦 Riders under 16 may not operate a Class 3 e-bike.
⛑️Helmets are required for minors under 18 operating Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes.
🚗Operating an e-scooters requires a California Driver's License

Enforcement:

First offenses may result in fines of up to $50 and subsequent offenses of fines up to $100. The e-conveyance will be impounded and minors cited will be referred to a safety diversion program administered by the Winters Police Department.

We encourage all riders, parents, and community members to familiarize themselves with the new local requirements. To read the full E-Conveyance City of Winters Ordinance 2026-07 WMC 10.44, please visit: https://ecode360.com/48061660 #48061660

Please ride safely, follow the rules of the road, and look out for one another.

09/01/2026

Become part of the leadership team of the Winters Police Department as a Police Sergeant and enjoy a supportive community, city council, and command staff.

Our priorities include providing the highest level of service to our growing community, ensuring work-life balance, top-of-the-line equipment, ample training opportunities, and ancillary assignments.

Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/CITYOFWINTERS to apply.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

West Nile virus activity continues in our area.

Want to see what’s happening in your community? The District’s West Nile virus activity map provides the latest surveillance data for Sacramento and Yolo counties, including positive mosquito samples, dead birds and sentinel chickens.

Check out the latest data- bit.ly/westnileactivitySYMVCD

08/31/2026

AIR QUALITY ADVISORY

We’re currently seeing smoke in the region from the Timber and Plaskett fires in Monterey County. Smoke is expected to continue over the next two days.

The smoke is visible in the sky, but much of it remains higher in the atmosphere, so we are not experiencing it at ground level at this time. Local PurpleAir monitors have not yet observed elevated pollution levels.

However, air quality could deteriorate as fire and weather conditions change. With breezy southerly winds expected today and Tuesday, 9/1, smoke at ground level may become more noticeable.

Stay alert to changing conditions and take steps to protect yourself:

• Check current air quality at fire.airnow.gov
• Limit outdoor activity
• Keep windows and doors closed
• Run a HEPA air purifier if you have one

Learn more at: https://www.ysaqmd.org/wildfire

08/29/2026

*Home safe!*

We know somebody is missing these two fur babies!

They are currently being held at the Winters Public Safety Facility in our doggy jail. If these are your dogs please contact our non emergency number at 530-795-4561.

08/28/2026

The Winters Public Safety Facility will be closed today from 11:00am-1:00pm.

If you require the assistance of an officer please contact our non-emergency dispatch number at 530-795-4561.

08/21/2026

🚓🩸 Help us win the 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive TOMORROW! Walk-ins welcome!💉

Did you know that one whole blood donation can help save up to three lives?

Thanks to our incredible community and staff members, 2024's drive had an amazing turnout—enough donations to help save up to 42 patients! We tied with the Winters Fire Department, so this year we're hoping to bring home the Battle of the Badges title while helping even more people in need.

Apart from helping us win bragging rights, when you book your appointment using code AUGUST15-2026-V, you'll receive a $15 gift card and a free Battle of the Badges edition T-shirt. Bring a friend and earn a $20 digital gift card through the Refer a Friend incentive this month! You can learn more about that program here https://www.vitalant.org/support-us/refer-a-friend

Every donation makes a difference. Schedule your appointment or walk in, cast your donation for the Winters Police Department, and help save lives. We hope to see you there!