City News

Davis City Council votes 0-5 to move forward with new housing inspection program On May 17, the Davis City Council unanimously voted to pursue the implementation of a new rental housing inspection program that would be part of a new renters ordinance, making it easier for the city to inspect substandard properties as well as […]

Memorial Day weekend music festival celebrates with performers, food, dancing The 43rd annual Sacramento Music Festival will be back this Memorial Day weekend, featuring live music with over 100 performers as well as parades, street dancing and food. The festival will take place on the streets of Old Sacramento from May 27 to 31. Weekend […]

Center offers programs, promotes fitness and sociality for better quality of life On Wednesday, May 25 the Davis Senior Center (DSC) will participate in the 23rd annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day, celebrating the theme “improve yourself for a better self.” The event is celebrated nationwide by more than 100,000 people with the purpose […]

One injured at Yolo County Airport, circumstances still unknown A hot air balloon mishap occurred at the Yolo County Airport on May 14 around 8:30 a.m. The Yolo County Sheriff’s Department (YCSD) is still investigating the accident, but not many details are known yet. The accident occurred on a commercial flight with the private ballooning […]

New Calico Cat sculpture being built next to Roy the Dog in Downtown Davis John Natsoulas, local artist and owner of the John Natsoulas Art Gallery, located at 521 First St. in Downtown Davis, has helped create over 40 pieces of artwork across Davis and is an avid supporter of its art scene. Natsoulas is […]

Public art project underway for 40th anniversary celebration of Farmers Market Downtown Davis is known as the heart and spirit of the Davis community, and a new public art opportunity will ensure it stays that way. The City of Davis Arts Commission and Davis City Council are asking artists to decorate five utility boxes in […]

City passes resolution to increase parking violation fees, now in effect In March, the Davis City Council approved a resolution to adopt a parking fine schedule and implement an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program, recommended by city staff. In order to carry through this recommendation, an increase in parking violation fees in the city […]

Unitarian Universalist Church hosts free event at Davis Cemetery On Saturday, May 15, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis hosted its third Death Cafe at the Davis Cemetery. The event is a unique opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and discuss their thoughts and experiences with death. The Davis Cemetery […]

Students gather for presidential campaign rally On Monday, May 9, 21,000 people crowded into Sacramento’s Cal Expo to hear presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speak at a campaign rally. Despite the rally location being announced only three days in advance, many attendees waited hours to enter the event. Vermont Senator Sanders discussed the major tenets of […]

Four stars to be memorialized in Midtown Sacramento After being approved for development in August 2015, the Sacramento Walk of Stars is finally underway, and the first four honorees were announced on May 9. Stars honoring LeVar Burton, Dr. Balazs “Ernie” Bodai, Gregory Kondos and Debbie Meyer will be the first placed into the ground. […]

Safety, economic feasibility considered for construction At the May 3 Davis City Council meeting, the council reviewed proposals for a new bike path starting from The Cannery, located at 1550 Cannery Ave., and extending throughout the city. In addition to a recommended plan, Bike Path Option 1, the council also reviewed The Cannery’s grade-separated crossing […]

Eight bands competed to win Dixon’s first Battle of the Bands since 1977 The annual Dixon May Fair hosted the Johnny Ruiz Memorial Battle of the Bands, reintroducing the competition that last took place in 1977. The event, which was held on May 6,  is named after Johnny Ruiz, a member of the Stevenson Bridge […]