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Award recognizes environmentally-minded individuals, groups in the community The City of Davis is currently accepting nominations for its Annual Environmental Recognition Award. Davis’ Natural Resources Commission created the Environmental Recognition Award in in 1995 to bring attention to those in the community who have made enormous efforts to improve the environment in and around the […]

A good way to kick off March Feb. 28 “Man ran towards RP yelling and recording her with his phone.”   March 1 “Request extra patrol during the evening hours for multiple subjects jogging on the North Davis Greenbelt with dogs off leashes.”   March 2 “Unknown subject threw an egg at RP’s resident last […]

National suicide rates on the rise During a public suicide prevention program held on March 1 at the Unitarian Church in Davis, Donna Bousquet, a mental health trainer and longtime member of NAMI-Yolo, explained that younger people attempt suicide more often than individuals in older age groups, despite the fact that elderly individuals commit more […]

Oroville dam ruptures, flooding reported on Yolo Causeway Water levels have been on the rise with what is so far one of the wettest years in California on record. The Oroville Dam began to overflow, with a sizeable hole in the spillway, which emergency crews began to fill with 1-ton bags of rocks. The emergency […]

Last resort assistance provided to low income residents The Short-Term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC), a volunteer-oriented organization based in Yolo County, has been providing immediate, short-term aid to families and individuals at or below the poverty level since 1967. This assistance comes in various forms, including food, rent, utilities and job preparedness aid. STEAC provides […]

G Street makeover, centennial celebration take over Downtown Davis The area in Northern California previously referred to as “Davisville” officially became the City of Davis on March 28, 1917. Within the subsequent few years, the City Council, commissions, roads and infrastructures were established. Since UC Davis opened to students in 1908, the city’s population has […]

Davis United Methodist Church launches series of salsa classes Salsa dancing, a popular style of dance known around the world for its lively rhythms and complex moves, has a large following in Davis. The Davis Graduate on Russell Boulevard, commonly referred to as ‘The Grad,’ hosts salsa dancing three nights a week.   For Davis […]

Funds to go to childhood cancer research De Vere’s Irish Pub is hosting its annual St. Baldrick’s event from 5 to 9 p.m. on March 9 at 217 E Street to raise money for childhood cancer research. “It’s an event where everyone comes together to show their support by fundraising for childhood cancer,” said Danielle […]

Congressman Garamendi holds town hall at Veteran’s Memorial Theater On Feb. 12, Congressman John Garamendi hosted a town hall in the Veteran’s Memorial Theatre on 14th Street. Garamendi represents the 3rd Congressional District of California, which encompasses several counties north and west of Sacramento. He has served as a member of the House of Representatives […]

Protest of Milo Yiannopoulos at UC Berkeley turns violent On Feb. 1, about three weeks after Milo Yiannopoulos’ speech at UC Davis was cancelled due to on campus protests, Yiannopoulos was again turned away from his UC Berkeley visitation by a peaceful protest turned violent Currently on his “Dangerous Faggot” college tour, Yiannopoulos is the […]

City facilitates discussion on marijuana regulations in Davis With the passing of the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Prop. 64), cities across California are creating their own policies and regulations for medical and non-medical (also called “adult-use”) cannabis usage. On Feb.1, the Davis City Council and its staff held an unofficial meeting to hear the […]

Brought to you by the people of Davis Feb. 14 “Unknown subject entered backyard via fence, removed screen and left bike behind.” “RP has an issue with neighbor’s basketball hoop.”   Feb. 15 Unknown subject “detached the water spout from gutter.” Male subject “nailing plastic items to a city tree.” “Citizen in the roadway attempting […]