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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 […]

Extend your stay in Davis at the new Marriott hotel After the promising Hyatt House proposal was quashed in the Davis Planning Commission, Davis may finally be getting the extended-stay hotel it has been waiting for. Keep an eye out for the new Marriott Residence Inn near Mace Ranch, which the Davis Planning Commission recently […]

Gunrock, double decker bus join Davis residents in festivities The City of Davis participated in its annual Neighbors’ Night Out on Oct. 16. The event, which first started in 2006, aims to help community members get to know each other better by encouraging residents to host parties for their neighbors. Stacey Winton, media and communications […]

The City of Davis receives Silver Beacon Award in sustainability This year, Davis has proven once again it is a leader in sustainability. The City of Davis received a Silver Beacon Award for energy efficiency and sustainability by the California Institute for Local Government, an accomplishment that was years in the making. “This award highlights […]

South Korean reporter travels halfway across the world, documents rice donations Felix Kwon, a reporter from South Korea who works for the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), ventured 18 hours this past September to visit the small city of Woodland — all for rice. Felix had traveled halfway across the world with a film crew to […]