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Davis resident Lauren Kirk-Coehlo arrested in connection with hate crime Police arrested a Lauren Kirk-Coehlo, resident of Davis and graduate of Davis High School, on the morning of Feb. 14 as suspect in the Islamic Center of Davis vandalism case, which investigators and state and federal prosecutors have labeled a hate crime. The arrest comes […]

Davis residents create financial model to make city’s financial state more transparent To increase transparency between the city’s financial situation and the community, three residents created a model called Project Toto which aims to improve how the city communicates its finances in an easily accessible design. Jeff Miller and Matt Williams, who are members of […]

Something smells fishy Jan. 29   “Loud music or TV –– reporting party has gone over twice but they keep turning up the volume.” Jan. 30   “Static on the line –– tried to contact via cell but no answer and unable to leave message –– last call advised having phone problems due to tree […]

Davis Cemetery District hosts fundraiser with potted plants Who said that Valentine’s Day is limited to young lovers? This Valentine’s Day, the Davis Cemetery District will allow friends and family to place orders for potted plants to put on the graves of those who are buried there. The fundraiser is a part of a project […]

Davis Sunrise Rotary Club grant benefits Alzheimer’s patients at Yolo Hospice After years of planning and working to obtain the necessary funding, Yolo Hospice received a $1,500 grant from the Davis Sunrise Rotary Club, enabling it to become a Music & Memory Care Certified Organization. This distinction allows Yolo Hospice to provide its patients with […]

False alarm, false alarm Jan. 22 “Female was running around complex screaming.” “Landscapers on site using leaf blowers for the past several mins.”   Jan. 23 “4th time alarm gone off since midnight.”  Jan. 24 “Dog running in traffic, husky puppy.” Jan. 25 “On the top floor east side, grey Toyota Corolla taking up two […]

Burrowing Owl Preservation Society sues City of Davis for improper assessment of environmental impact of Marriott hotel The Burrowing Owl Preservation Society (BOPS), which aims to educate the public and support conservation efforts for our feathered friends, filed a lawsuit on Jan. 5 against the City of Davis for its insufficient report on the environmental […]

The City of Davis hosts festivities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day On the morning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16, the City of Davis gathered to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. King. The 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was presented by the Davis Human Relations […]

Douglas L. Waterman publishes ‘It Only Hurts When I Sit Down: A Bicycle Adventure on Historic Route 66’ On Jan. 20, Davis resident Douglas L. Waterman presented his book “It Only Hurts When I Sit Down: A Bicycle Adventure on Historic Route 66” to a large crowd at The Avid Reader. Waterman, 66, is recently […]

Davis gets a handle on panhandling The Davis City Council recently discussed the panhandling problems downtown, particularly with regards to protecting both the safety of citizens and the rights of panhandlers. Many citizens and shop owners have expressed concerns regarding panhandlers and their possessions blocking sidewalks or the public right of way. The solution may […]

Local groups meet every week to provide practice, support for those looking to build communication skills Public speaking is a valuable skillset that can have a profound impact on personal lives and professional careers. For many, however, it is a fear and anxiety-inducing endeavor. In a recent survey conducted by the National Institute for Mental […]

A resurgence of the streetcar systems The Sacramento Streetcar project has become official after much debate about Sacramento public transportation. The City of Sacramento had a streetcar system decades ago, but was taken out by competition with the development of more automobiles and big oil companies. The proposal called for a $200 million streetcar line, […]