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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 […]

Residents express concern over local incidents of sexual assault On Oct. 24, a female victim was sexually assaulted in a Davis park by three unidentified male subjects. On Nov. 1, a male subject indecently exposed himself to a female student in the Tercero residential area at UC Davis. This upcoming January, a UC Davis […]

Thanksgiving 5K, 10K, half marathon race through Davis The 28th annual Davis Turkey Trot race took place on Nov. 21, the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The event consisted of a 5K, 10K and half marathon race, all starting at the intersection of 6th Street and C Street. A few thousand participants ran in the races, many […]

Davis residents consider safety of city bike lanes. The City of Davis has grown from having a single bike lane to over 50 miles of bike paths in almost 50 years, attracting one of the highest population of cyclists in the United States. This has created an increased need for bike safety. Jennifer Donofrio, City […]

Drive provides turkeys for families in need. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL) partnered with Walmart stores last week to collect frozen turkeys for hundreds of recipient families for the Thanksgiving holiday. SAL representatives and community members gave out turkeys to less fortunate families so that they, too, could enjoy the holidays. “The community […]