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The plans will be implemented by the police department, the city and local faith-based organizations   By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   On March 18, the city of Davis released a staff report with five proposed plans to address homelessness. If the proposals move forward, two of the plans will be implemented by the Davis […]

Improvements for Unitrans, pedestrian safety and more    By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   On March 24, Davis announced that the city has received over $7.5 million in grants from federal programs and the county since June 2024 — the complete list of these grant programs is accessible through the city’s press release. The city […]

The meeting set out to discuss recent hate incidents in Davis    By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 27, the city of Davis Human Relations Commission (HRC) met to discuss sanctuary city policies and address issues of hate alongside a recent controversy between two commission members. The controversy came after HRC Commission Member […]

Masako Toki and Professor Stephen Herzog spoke on how the legacy of nuclear disarmament activism is still carried out to this day   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   Masako Toki and Professor Stephen Herzog gave a talk on nuclear disarmament for the Feb. 27 Davis Friends, a Quaker organization, meeting. Toki and Herzog discussed […]

Dyson engaged students and faculty in a powerful discussion on the transformative role of art in shaping the future   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies in the Maria Manetti Shrem Museum recently hosted Torkwase Dyson for an artist talk on Feb. 27 at Wright Hall. Dyson, a […]

The meeting had discussions of temporary and conditional use permits   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 26, at 7 p.m., the city of Davis Planning Commission held its bimonthly meeting at the Community Chambers to discuss two scheduled public hearings. In the first hearing, the Co-Chair of the Interfaith Housing Justice Davis, […]

The organizations discussed increasing affordable housing and building mental health programs for students and community members   By RORY CONLON  — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis, UC Davis and Yolo County gave updates on campus housing and the Crisis Now program during their Feb. 25 meeting. Two representatives from each of the three organizations […]

After nearly three decades of working for the city of Davis, Webb will now serve the whole of Yolo County    By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 21, the city of Davis announced that City Manager Mike Webb accepted a new position as county administrator of Yolo County (CAO). Webb graduated from UC […]

Immigrants at Risk — What You Can Do forum addressed local immigration concerns   By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 24, Congregation Bet Haverim (CBH) hosted the Immigrants at Risk — What You Can Do forum to educate attendees on current immigration enforcement and how it may affect the Davis community. Taking place […]

March is nationally recognized as a celebration of the history and achievements of women and their contributions to society    By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org    Women’s History Month is annually observed during the month of March within the United States to highlight the voices of women that sacrificed and fought to bring us to […]

The Love Fair showcased local artisans, food producers and small businesses   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org    The Davis Food Co-op’s Local Love Fair, held on Feb. 22, was a vibrant celebration of community and local talent. The event featured an array of Davis and Northern Californian artists, offering attendees the opportunity to engage […]

The meeting discussed the county’s mid-year budget report, guaranteed income programs and renovations to the superior court   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 25, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors met to discuss the 2025 mid-year budget, evaluate the Yolo County Basic Income Project (YOBI) and take reports from county subcommittees. For […]