City News

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 […]

Davis restaurant, bar resumes construction after moratorium lifted After the Davis City Council lifted a moratorium in early April, Blondies New York Pizza Co., which will be located on 330 G St. in Downtown Davis, resumed construction and plans to open later this year.   On Tuesday, April 5, the Davis City Council lifted the […]

Take part in local bicycle themed events this May The city of Davis is famous for the thousands of bikes that flood the streets daily. The month of May is nationally recognized as Bike Month, so naturally you can expect a variety of celebrations in Davis. If you’re an avid biker or want to take […]

Davis mayor shares updates on city developments On April 20, Mayor Dan Wolk gave a State of Davis address before a Davis Progressive Business Exchange at the International House. Wolk aimed to update business leaders and community members about ongoing projects in the city that have drawn both praise and criticism.         Before delving into […]

Katehi apologizes to assemblymembers for moonlighting activities On Monday, April 4, UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi and members of the state legislature met in Sacramento for an ethics hearing to discuss her involvement on boards of for-profit companies. “It felt like a trial on Katehi, but it was just technically an ethics review. It […]