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Ugly sweater contest, live music, movie specials, carriage rides, to celebrate the arrival of the holiday season. On Thursday, Dec. 3, Davis will welcome the holiday season by hosting the 34th Annual Downtown Davis Holiday Celebration, which consists of the Holiday Tree Lighting, the Children’s Candlelight Parade and sponsored events throughout downtown. Numerous downtown businesses […]

Downtown Davis stores prepare for fourth annual window decorating contest. The winners of the 4th Annual Davis Downtown Window Decorating Contest, which began on Nov. 27, will be announced during the week of Dec. 13. With 28 downtown stores competing, the competition is heating up for this Davis tradition. “We have three place winners this […]

Officer Darren Pytel will take over for Chief Landy Black in 2016. On Nov. 18, the Davis Police Department (DPD) announced that Officer Darren Pytel, a long-time veteran of the DPD, will be taking over the position of police chief in 2016. After nine years of leadership, Chief Landy Black is retiring. Pytel started working […]

$300 million development project faces city council, voter decisions The City of Davis is deliberating on a $300 million development called the Nishi Gateway Project which would create a new residential, business and research space in South Davis. On Nov. 17 the Davis City Council, in a 5-0 vote, asked to see more specific proposals […]

Davis Fire Chief discusses preparedness for earthquakes According to Davis Earthquake Track, 255 earthquakes occurred in and around Davis in the last year. The San Andreas Fault, which runs through California, has been anticipated to erupt for a long time. According to a forecast by the U.S. Geological Survey, the risk of an 8.0 magnitude […]

DBID Report approved, public worried about issues affecting downtown night safety On Nov. 17, the Davis City Council approved the Davis Downtown Business Association’s (Davis Downtown) annual Downtown Business Improvement District (DBID) Report for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Davis Downtown is an organization dedicated to advocating on behalf of the downtown businesses, developing regional marketing […]

Four members recognized for contributions to cycling at 29th annual ceremony On Nov. 7, the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, located in Davis, held their 29th annual induction ceremony to honor the four new inductees. Al Crossley, Alison Dunlap, Janie Eickhoff and Andy Taus all contributed to the sport of cycling largely enough to be […]

Bill to increase screening of U.S. refugees John Garamendi, member of the US House of Representatives for the 3rd Congressional District of California, voted for bill HR4038 on Thursday, Nov. 19. Also known as the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015, or SAFE Act, bill HR4038 requires that thorough background checks be conducted […]

Surfing theme brings coastal vibes while serving poke dishes, Hawaiian Lush Ice. Zuma Poke and Lush Ice, a Hawaiian restaurant, will open its doors to Davis residents this January, featuring traditional poke with a California twist and Lush Ice, a boozy Hawaiian ice drink. In August 2015, the restaurant applied for a permit to sell […]

Grants to be distributed by the city to help artist carryout projects. This past October, the Davis Civic Arts Program received $75,000 from The Cannery as part of the city’s 1 percent for the Arts Program, where new construction sites set aside 1 percent of their construction budget to fund city art projects. The city […]

Meeting facilitates communication between Davis Police Department, residents On Nov. 16, community members gathered at the Davis Community Church for the Alternative Conflict Resolution (ARC) program, which allows participants to share their views on the relationship between Davis citizens and the Davis Police Department (DPD). The program was organized by the DPD, the Human Relations […]

Temple Coffee Roasters hosts opening party for new location in Davis Temple Coffee Roasters, with their unique take on coffee, has arrived in Davis. Residents from across town flocked to the well-lit café, located at 239 G St., for the Opening Party held on Nov. 11. Complimentary beverages, a live jazz band and a photo […]