Need for affordable housing increasing - 2004-02-01
The need for affordable housing in Yolo County is coming close to crisis levels as increasing home prices put families out of the market.

Capay Valley Vision is taking the lead with another agency to determine the affordable housing needs for the Capay Valley including the towns of Madison and Esparto.

While many people support the study, others are unhappy that yet another study is taking place in the Valley. Other residents are concerned that the homes will be solely for casino employees, but Capay Valley Vision director and others said that is not the case.
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Gambling service's funding slashed - 2004-02-01
A counselling service that helps problem gamblers has had its budget cut by 25 per cent.

The Central West Gambling Service has had at least $100,000 cut from its allocation for the next financial year.

The organisation is funded by the Casino Community Benefit Fund (CCBF), where the NSW Government places a levy on the Star City Casino.
Last financial year the service received $457,000, which is down to $344,000 for the year commencing July 1, 2004.
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