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Local a capella group brings community wellness to Yolo County The Vocal Art Ensemble (VAE) brings together people from different backgrounds and with various talents to express themselves on a platform where all communities can enjoy a genuine, unique experience. Founded in 2008, VAE aims to “blend musical artistry, passion and camaraderie,” encourage growth via […]

Renovation to include customer parking spots, handicap access Although Davis may be considered a small town, it is always bustling with people strolling around and checking out downtown; parking does pose an issue during Davis’ “rush hours” around lunch and in the evening. Like many downtown businesses, Ace Hardware struggles with a lack of parking, […]

Health is more than just a one-week observance During the week following Mother’s Day, The Wardrobe helped promote women’s health and education through daily activities in downtown Davis in observance of the 18th annual National Women’s Health Week. From education on cardiovascular health to free giveaways, The Wardrobe’s website states the reason for the observance […]

Caution: chicken crossing May 21 “Group of males screaming on/off.”   May 23 “Female inside business […] throwing her flip flops at passersby outside.”   May 24 “Female pulled her pants down and started urinating next to pool.”   May 26 “Neighbors have about six chickens wandering in the street.”   “RP and ex-girlfriend arguing […]

Senior citizens among many community members to possibly lose meals A variety of programs are facing the potential of funding cuts, including the Meals on Wheels Association of America, due to the Trump administration’s plans to cut the federal budget in an attempt to bring an end to the nation’s never-ending budget deficit. This program, […]

Delta High School student wins Acts of Heroism award Callahan Rooney, a student at Delta High School, was driving home this past Halloween when he noticed the car a that had driven into the Sacramento River. “[I] saw a car stopped in the roadway, so I drove past the car and saw [another] car in […]

Bike Davis hosts breakfast event on May 19 for bikers traveling between Sacramento and Davis As the City of Davis celebrates National Bike Month, events like the Bike Breakfast, hosted by Bike Davis, not only reflect the city’s deep-rooted love for everything bike-related, but they also work to bring the community together. The Bike Breakfast […]

Big turnout present for annual Davis Pride Run downtown For the third year, the City of Davis held its annual Davis Pride Run/Walk for Equality in Central Park on Sunday, May 21. Around 200 participants gathered on the grassy area and under the canopy, which are spaces that are typically occupied by residents enjoying the […]

Allegations of unlawful hazardous waste disposal Big Lots, Inc., a company that sells houseware, toys and seasonal goods, is set to pay a $3.5 million settlement following an investigation of its allegedly unlawful hazardous waste disposal. The statewide investigation included 36 attorneys, seeing as Big Lots, Inc. has locations all across the state of California. […]

Robert Mondavi Institute partners with the Inaugural California Honey Festival As the bee population slowly rebuilds after the disastrous colony collapse from a decade ago, honey farmers are searching for better ways to protect the species.   A year ago, there seemed to be a decrease in the use of plants laced with pesticides […]

But seriously, who is Sergio? May 9 “RP was at work at McDonalds yesterday […] subject approached RP and stated he recognized RP from south Sacramento and inquired about RP knowing Sergio.” “Subject has been ordering food under offensive names to RP’s address.” “12 yr old daughter spilled paint on another child.”   May 10 […]

Outside investigator under fire after racially insensitive remarks John McGinness, who had been investigating an incident on Picnic Day which landed two officers of The Davis Police Department (DPD) in the hospital, recently withdrew from the investigation after coming under fire for racially insensitive remarks. The investigator, who had been selected as an outside resource, […]