City News

Promoting student transportation safety through survey, grant Street Smarts, the City of Davis’ bicycle, pedestrian and car safety program, recently surveyed local grade-school parents for their input on Davis’ transportation system regarding how their children are getting to school. The survey was administered by The National Center for Safe Routes to School, which uses the […]

The Walmart Foundation provides Yolo Food Bank with grant The Yolo Food Bank has started a county-wide food drive. The food drive has just received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation, and the food bank continues to reach out to other nonprofits to provide healthy food for those in need. Zane Hatfield, an agency […]

Descendants of Tuskegee Airmen host event in Davis On the evening of Oct. 10, a small panel gathered at the Davis public library to share the legacy of their fathers. “It’s one of the most untold stories there is,” said Betty Lawson Davis, an event panelist and the daughter of Tuskegee Airman Herman ‘Ace’ Wallace. […]

What is going on? Oct. 13 “*Front counter* wants to talk to officer for advice. Did not want to provide further information.” “Loud music/stomping/party.”   Oct. 14 “Male student on the roof of small South gym.”   Oct. 15 “Five minutes ago, heard footsteps in the backyard, main garage door is open and was closed […]

Davis families, students rejoice in having healthy option downtown On Friday, Oct. 13, the Three Ladies Cafe opened on G Street in downtown Davis. The new restaurant promotes healthy eating and local ingredients. Members of the Davis community came together at the grand opening to enjoy this brand-new space. Three Ladies contains a family room […]

ALS walk in Sacramento raises awareness about disease When people think about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, they might associate it with the ALS ice bucket challenge. However, drenching oneself in ice water is no comparison to the daily challenges faced by those fighting the disease. This disease affects the nerve cells in the brain, which affect […]

Local charity organization provides family fun On Oct. 29 at 12:47 p.m., the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge is holding a Children’s Sunday Movie Matinee at Odd Fellows Hall, located on the corner of Second and D streets. The Lodge will be playing the movie “Monsters, Inc.” for anyone to come and enjoy. “They’re kind of […]

What the egg? Oct. 5 “Two subjects seen with flashlights looking inside a parked vehicle.” “Vehicle versus skateboarder.”   Oct. 6 “Open line, possible phone in pocket.”   Oct. 7 “Loud chanting.”   Oct. 8 “Police department unit was in front of residence shining light on the roof, reporting party believes he heard someone on […]

Philz Coffee to arrive in Davis in January For those who have heard only whispers of the big news, let it be known that the rumor is true: Philz Coffee will officially arrive in Davis this coming January at the corner of Second and E streets. Any coffee lovers who have yet to experience a […]

Parked cars to be used as a buffer between moving vehicles and bike lanes to increase safety, encourage more cycling The City of Sacramento will soon be implementing its first permanent parking-protected bike lanes on various streets throughout downtown. This decision is the result of a three-day trial that city planners organized last week, introducing […]

Now contracted with Turton Commercial Real Estate While City Hall will remain a historic artifact of the City of Davis, the building is currently in the process of being sold to a private entity. But the city will strive to maintain the hall’s image as a part of downtown Davis as part of the state […]

Effect of wildfires all over Northern California on Davis Since Monday, Oct. 2, smoke has been floating in and out of Davis, blanketing the city. The smoke was largely due to a fire at Northern Recycling, a compost facility in Zamora, Calif. The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District sent out a mass alert the day […]