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Wolk’s campaign focuses on education, environment, equality On June 7, voters across California will head to the polls to choose their preferred candidates in the well-publicized presidential primaries. However, voters will also be having their say on a number of local measures and nominating their party’s candidate to run in the California State Assembly election […]

International compost awareness celebration educates community on food sustainability Green Restaurants Alliance Sacramento (GRAS) celebrated its fifth annual International Compost Awareness Week from May 1 to 7. As part of the event, GRAS held the FoodCycle celebration on Saturday, May 7 at Fremont Community Garden from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. GRAS is a coalition […]

Golden 1 Center concessioners to source 90 percent of ingredients within 150-mile radius This October, the $507 million Golden 1 Center in Sacramento will become the new home to the Sacramento Kings. While many eyes are fixed squarely on the court, there is something just as interesting coming from the kitchen. The new arena will […]

Davis Phoenix Coalition hosts second annual pride celebration The Davis Phoenix Coalition (DPC) will be hosting its second annual Davis Pride celebration on May 22. The group’s mission is to eliminate intolerance to prevent hate motivated violence, ultimately creating a more inclusive community. This year, the DPC honed in on building a much larger celebration […]

Reduced water consumption helps Davis exceed emergency reduction goals In the month of March, Davis reduced water consumption by 45 percent with a total reduction of 27.7 percent between June 2015 and March 2016. Due to the ongoing drought, the California State Water Resources Control Board (CSWRCB) implemented multiple emergency regulations at the state level […]

International ride honors bike crash victims   On Wednesday, May 18, The Ride of Silence will take place in Davis to honor cyclists who have been injured or killed while riding. Rides on May 18 will take place worldwide to honor cyclists who have been in crashes and to raise awareness for bikers’ rights on […]

Former UC Regent outlines Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculating Act of 2016 In a press conference held at the UC Davis Student Community Center on Tuesday, May 3, United States Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced a student reform bill intended to reduce the burden of current and future student debt. The Student Loan Refinancing and […]

Chamber of Commerce engages community with food, fun, fireworks Get ready, Davis-ites! The Davis Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Celebrate Davis event on May 19 at Community Park located at 1405 F St. This is the largest event the Chamber organizes, and it is popular among residents and businesses alike. “It’s a […]

Davis Dirt brings food trucks, entertainment to West Davis Food trucks, live music and community gathering can all be found at the Street Food Rodeo on Friday, May 20. The event will take place at the Westlake Plaza, located at 1260 Lake Blvd. The event is hosted by Davis Dirt, which is Davis’ free arts […]

Developers reassess economic feasibility of project plans Since its introduction in September 2014, the plan to build the Mace Ranch Innovation Center (MRIC) has jumped countless hurdles, endured long hours of careful research and planning and gathered large monetary investments. As of April 13, developers placed an indefinite hold on the 212-acre project proposal to […]

Public expected to meet Rocket by mid-May On April 10, a six-foot tall male Masai giraffe named Rocket was born at the Sacramento Zoo, weighing 163 pounds. “His name refers to the speedy nature of his delivery and how quickly he stood and nursed,” said Melissa McCartney, primary ungulate zookeeper at the Sacramento Zoo, in […]

Cool Davis honors Eco-Heros, promoting sustainable practices in consumption, transportation, built energy Every year, Cool Davis honors Eco-Heros and grants Climate Solution awards to local businesses, organizations and residents for their efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Cool Davis is a group of local partners that seek to implement the City of Davis Climate Action […]