City News

Davis continues to lead as unofficial “Biking Capital” of the US Davis may be a small town, but it’s a big deal to bicyclists since the city is consistently named one of the most bike-friendly places in America. The League of American Bicyclists, a non-profit membership organization, seems to agree, awarding Davis a Platinum Bicycle-Friendly […]

Team breaks record for greatest wakeboarding distance in 24 hours From May 20 to May 21, Woodland welcomed 10 pro-wakeboarders who set out to break the world record for wakeboarding the longest distance by a team in 24 hours. The previous record of 509.2 miles was set in 2010, but the team managed to break […]

Annual Thong Hy Huynh Awards honor five recipients who demonstrate admirable traits The Davis City Council and the Human Relations Commission recognized winners of the annual Thong Hy Huynh Awards at a city council meeting on May 3. Recipients were nominated by the public and awarded for their achievements in four categories: Lifetime Achievement, Civil […]

Former President Bill Clinton speaks in Sacramento, Hillary campaigns in Southern California While 2016 Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton prepared for the California primary election on June 7 by campaigning in Southern California, former President Bill Clinton spoke at an event in Sacramento on May 23. President Clinton stopped in […]

12th annual Davis Beer and Cider Festival this Saturday benefits Citizens Who Care Sudwerk Brewing Company and UC Davis Extension Master Brewers Program are coming together once again to host the 12th annual Davis Beer and Cider Festival on June 4. The event benefits Citizens Who Care (CWC), a Yolo County non-profit that provides services […]

Black Book Fair showcases talent in the Sacramento region and beyond The third annual Sacramento Black Book Fair kicks off on June 3, and will continue through the evening of June 5. The book fair originated as a feature of black literature throughout the African diaspora, and the majority of participating authors continue to be […]

The Aggie has got you covered on great ways to spend the summer in Davis Staying in Davis during the summer? In addition to taking an extra class or two, you can also find a number of exciting activities to participate in around the city. Whether you like to spend time with your friends or […]

Local artists share artwork at weekly summer series The Davis Arts Center is excited to present a month-long series of art exhibitions throughout June. The 3-4-6 June Pop-up features artists from Davis and Sacramento, who are all looking forward to the opportunity to share their work. The series will be split up into three weeks, […]

Yolo Basin Foundation showcases the lives of Mexican free-tailed bats under the Yolo Causeway This summer, the Yolo Basin will not only house one of the nation’s most exciting wetlands, but also hundreds of thousands of bats. The Yolo Basin Foundation is hosting Bat Walks and Talks from late June to early September to showcase […]

Republican presidential candidate to visit on Wednesday 2016 Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a presidential rally in Sacramento on Wednesday, June 1. The rally will take place at the Sacramento International Jet Center at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. and tickets are available on Trump’s official campaign website. […]

Experts discuss earthquake risks, safety, preparation On May 4, the LA Times published a report detailing the damage an earthquake along the San Andreas fault line could cause in California, citing a presentation by Dr. Thomas Jordan, the director of the Southern California Earthquake Center.   “The springs on the San Andreas system have been […]

Yolo Farm to Fork grant promotes healthy eating through garden-based learning Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School, located at 1441 Danbury Street in Davis, was one of five elementary schools to receive a $250 grant to support their school garden. The grant was made possible from donations made by Nugget Markets to Yolo Farm to Fork, directly […]