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Election results are in; Davis community concerned for what the future holds As Election Day came to a close, and the results trickled in, it proved a difficult time for many as Americans worried about the next president and the future of the country. As the night progressed, some people rejoiced at the results of […]

More turkeys, more tomfoolery, more accidental calls Oct. 30 “Turkey in the roadway, vehicles stopping causing a traffic hazard.” Oct. 31 “Open line –– sounds like it’s in a pocket.” Nov. 1 “Child playing with phone.” Nov. 3 “Male subjects pants keep falling down, with his genitals exposed.” Nov. 4 “Male on a motorized bike […]

Participants line up for Thanksgiving 5k before gobbling up dinner feasts For the eighth year in a row, the Yolo Food Bank (YFB) will host the Running of the Turkeys on Thanksgiving morning at 8 a.m. on Nov. 24 — this annual event features a 5k Fun Run/Walk. YFB also hired a race coordinator this […]

Bernie Sanders visits Sacramento to rally for Proposition 61 On the Monday before Election Day, energy ran high as an excited crowd gathered on the steps of the State Capitol building in Sacramento. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator who gained widespread national prominence during his run for the Democratic nomination for president, held a rally […]

Indoor facility will provide a cafeteria, classroom, collaborative space Change is on its way to Davis Senior High School (DSHS) within the next 12 months. On Oct. 25, a ceremony was held in which students and school administrators alike broke ground for the construction of the brand new All Student Center. Since 2010, the student […]

Davis turkeys threaten residents, students According to the City of Davis Wild Turkey Population Management Plan, the famous turkey flock came to Davis 10 years ago when nine wild turkeys began roosting in Davis cemetery. The turkeys found ample food and few natural predators within the city, and, as a result, their population has swelled […]

Davis Manor neighborhood’s newest street addition What started a couple of years ago as a spark of interest to improve the Davis Manor neighborhood, ignited the idea to create a street mural. Throughout the process, those working on the mural came to the realization that building community relations was just as important as […]

Farmers overwhelming medical marijuana market causes “land rush” in Yolo County Yolo County supervisors voted on Oct. 11 to enact a moratorium prohibiting additional permit requests for cannabis cultivation due to the high volume of permits the county had already received. The board met again on Oct. 25 and voted 3-2 to continue the moratorium, […]

Volunteers to complete day-to-day management tasks, guest screening during November to March season The Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter (IRWS) is seeking volunteers for two positions to help with day-to-day management tasks and guest screening during its upcoming November to March season. Those on the host site team will perform tasks such as helping with volunteer […]

California votes on 13 state-wide initiatives this November There are 13 statewide propositions on the ballot this year, ranging from Proposition 64, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana, to Proposition 62, which would repeal the death penalty. Other propositions include an initiative to force drug companies to sell the state prescriptiom drugs at […]

Davis residents gather for ‘Politics and Pancakes’ election discussion About 20 Davis residents sat down on Sunday, Oct. 30 to discuss the 13 propositions on the election ballot this year, all while diving into pancakes and delicious brunch favorites. The goal of the meeting was to have a discussion about the pros and cons of […]

This week’s most bizarre police reports Oct. 22 RP “threw a chair from the neighbor’s apartment into the bush.” Oct. 24 “Gardeners using leaf blowers too close to one another.” Oct. 24 “RP is afraid of an assertive turkey that has him cornered against the building, requesting assistance.” Oct. 25 “Subjects screaming for the last […]