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High levels of rainfall leave many wondering if Davis is flood ready Yolo county has evaluated its flood prevention measures to prepare for the expected El Niño, a weather cycle that brings changes in wind patterns and increased rainfall. In the past few weeks, Davis and the surrounding areas have been bombarded with significant downpours, […]

Placer County Sheriff Department end five-day search for Carson May   On Jan. 15, Carson May, a 23-year-old Sugar Bowl Resort ski instructor from Davis, Calif. was reported missing. After searching for May for five days following the report, the Placer County Sheriff Department officially suspended the search due to dangerous avalanche threats. May was […]

Located on G Street, brewery will be first in Downtown Davis. Davis beer enthusiasts will have a new reason to celebrate when Three Mile Brewing Company opens in Downtown Davis next month. With Sudwerk Brewery currently being the only brewery in Davis, Three Mile Brewing Company will be the second, and the first to open […]

City staff to host workshop, creates survey to collect feedback from residents The City of Davis and the Open Space and Habitat Commission (OSHC) are engaging in an outreach effort to collect ideas and recommendations from Davis residents about the city’s Open Space Program. As part of the project, the city will host a public […]

41 Sacramento schools, 7 Yolo County schools included on the list. After an initial controversial decision to withhold the list, the California Department of Education (CDE) published a list of its lowest-performing schools in December 2015. Under the 2010 Open Enrollment Act, state law mandates that the CDE publish the list. The act states that […]

Davis Phoenix Coalition, Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network separate fear from facts. The Davis Phoenix Coalition (DPC) and the Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network (YIIN) hosted a free forum titled “Separating Fear from Facts: A Forum on Immigration and Refugees” at the Davis Community Church (DCC) on Jan. 6. The forum was an effort to educate the […]

Residents take steps to protect themselves against fraud and theft. In December 2015, Davis residents reported that solicitors approached their doors with the possible intent of assessing apartments for future break-ins and thefts. The city has dealt with fraudulent solicitors in the past several years from multiple agencies. In August 2013, the Davis Police Department […]

Davis could become second city in nation to introduce tax on sugary beverages On Dec. 15, the Davis City Council voted to entertain the idea of placing a ‘soda tax’ on the June 2016 ballot. If approved, Davis’ estimated 60,000 residents would be voting on a tax of $0.01 per ounce on sugar sweetened beverages, […]

Fashionable clothing store offers benefits to local community. In September 2015, RIRE boutique opened its doors to Davis residents, offering an array of stylish, quality clothing and fair trade handmade jewelry. Josie Lee, owner of RIRE, first started the business as a pop-up store in November 2012 in East Sacramento, after several bad experiences collaborating […]

Davis Joint Unified School District appoints new board members, approves later start for junior high schools and senior high schools. On Dec. 17, 2015, the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) Board of Education approved a proposal to have junior high schools (JHS) and senior high schools (SHS) begin class later, starting at or around […]

The Doppel Bock Ultimator is back for the season. Since 1989, Sudwerk Brewing Company has gained popularity among West Coast brewers due to its commitment to brewing German lagers. Serving up German-American fusion food and traditionally brewed beers to the Davis community, Sudwerk has been a go-to place for both local and foreign beer enthusiasts. […]

Davis community members, businesses support local nonprofit. This holiday season, shoppers in Yolo County had the opportunity to give back to children in need through the Yolo Crisis Nursery’s first annual Adopt-the-Nursery gift drive. The Yolo Crisis Nursery (YCN) opened in 2001 to protect the county’s most vulnerable families by providing crisis child care. Families […]