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The event welcomed members of the community to plant trees while spreading awareness about environmental health    By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   On April 5, the city of Davis and Tree Davis co-hosted a tree-planting event at Robert Arneson Park in the Wildhorse neighborhood to celebrate Arbor Day. A day of observance that encourages […]

Thousands rally at the California State Capitol for nationwide protest against the Trump administration   By KATYA OKS — city@theaggie.org   As part of a series of protests taking place across the nation, Sacramento hosted a “Hands Off!” protest as part of a nationwide mobilization on April 5, 2025. Over 1,400 protests were held across […]

The Davis Downtown Business Association heard from UC Davis and Davis PD representatives   By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   The Davis Downtown Business Association (DDBA) discussed the aftermath of the violence on Picnic Day and rescheduled an upcoming event during their meeting on April 17.  Kelly Fong Rivas, the local government relations director at […]

The new library will be located in South Davis and will open in late 2026   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   In partnership with the city of Davis and the California State Library, the Yolo County Library will host the groundbreaking ceremony of a new library on April 18 at 11 a.m. at 2700 […]

The market hosts weekly free food recovery events to support the local community   By KATYA OKS — city@theaggie.org   Every weekday, from 9 to 11 p.m., the Davis Night Market sets up their stand and hosts a free food recovery in Central Park in Downtown Davis.  The night market defines itself as “an environmentally […]

With declining enrollment rates, the city council faces the challenge of implementing new housing measures    By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   The Davis City Council met on April 1 to address concerns about declining grade-student enrollment rates, housing affordability and an update on the city’s mid-year budget. As the most pressing issue, Davis Joint […]

Beloved Sacramento-based bakery chain opens storefront in Davis   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   The highly anticipated Estelle Bakery & Pâtisserie opened its doors on Tuesday, April 1 at their new storefront at 2710 5th Street, bringing a fresh mix of French-inspired pastries and artisan breads to the local community. In addition to their […]

To ensure the city’s compliance with Senate Bill 1383, Recology Davis will be monitoring for waste contamination during trash collection   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   Beginning this April, Recology Davis is teaming up with the city of Davis to ensure its compliance with California’s Senate Bill (SB) 1383. Enacted in January of 2022, […]

10 out of the 11 city council commissions are seeking new members   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org    Applications to serve on a city commission are now open for Davis residents ages 18 and older. The following commissions are hiring: Climate and Environmental Justice, Fiscal, Human Relations, Open Space and Habitat, Planning, Police Accountability, […]

The local organization’s bi-annual festival continues with screenings of Doris Day films    By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.org   This spring, the Davis Odd Fellows have resumed their bi-annual Classic Film Festival in Downtown Davis. The festival spans three Sundays and returned on March 30 with a showing of “Pillow Talk (1959).” Each week, the […]

The newly opened cafe offers unique drinks, a welcoming atmosphere and a fresh study space for students   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   Frenzy Coffee Co. recently held its soft opening at 305 1st Street, drawing in a large crowd of students and community members. Although the soft opening was originally planned to run […]

Approximately midafternoon in Community Park, a shooter opened fire near Davis Senior High School    By HANNAH SCHRADER, CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org   City of Davis police and first responders were dispatched to North Davis following reports of a shooting on April 12. The shooting occurred at Community Park, leaving three people shot and one […]