The Yolo County Board of Supervisors appointed Melinda Aiello as District Attorney, opting for continuity within the office over calls for external reform. The selection makes Aiello the first woman to serve in the county’s top prosecutorial role.
Yolo County officials formally responded to the Civil Grand Jury’s report on the deadly Oakdale Fire, contending that investigators lacked critical information subsequently revealed through criminal proceedings alleging a protracted scheme to mislead federal, state, and local regulators regarding a fireworks manufacturing operation situated near Esparto.
Cynthia Rodriguez is under consideration for the Yolo County District Attorney appointment, possessing extensive experience within the criminal justice system and various state agencies. Her professional background includes roles as a public defender, an adjunct law professor at UC Davis, and counsel for entities such as CalPERS and the California Department of Corrections. Rodriguez’s candidacy is characterized by a commitment to fairness, victims’ rights, and a balanced approach to public safety, having previously garnered over 40% of the county’s vote in a prior election cycle.
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to interview three candidates Tuesday for the appointment of a new District Attorney, who will serve the unexpired term of former District Attorney Jeff Reisig through January 2029.
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is considering Cynthia Rodríguez for the district attorney position, with a local resident expressing support for her candidacy. The endorsement cited Rodríguez’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and fairness as central to her qualifications for the role.
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors appeared to favor the appointment of Acting District Attorney Melinda Aiello to complete the remainder of former District Attorney Jeff Reisig’s term; however, the board ultimately resolved to implement a shortened public appointment process, with interviews slated for June 23.
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is determining the process for filling the District Attorney vacancy following the May 15, 2026, retirement of Jeff Reisig, with Chief Deputy District Attorney Melinda Aiello currently serving as Acting District Attorney. County staff confirmed that state law and a formal California Attorney General opinion mandate Board appointment for the remainder of the term, which extends through January 8, 2029, rather than a special election. The Board is considering two primary approaches: either appointing Aiello to ensure leadership continuity or initiating an abbreviated recruitment process to evaluate additional candidates for the position.
Yolo County officials have completed a program to identify and remove unlawful restrictive language from historical property records, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of California’s Restrictive Covenant Modification Program.
The League of Women Voters has been defending our democratic system, but recent executive orders by the Trump administration have been a threat to the democracy we cherish, impacting local organizations, farmers, and voters.
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