City News

Letter of intent sent to express interest in joining, working toward 2015-16 energy goals With the intention of making progress on its 2015-16 goals, which are part of the Community Choice Energy Advisory Committee (CCEAC), the Davis City Council sent a non-binding letter of intent to explore possible membership to Marin Clean Energy (MCE). MCE […]

Yolo County takes part in National Peace Officer Memorial Day during National Police Week Last Friday at 12 p.m. the Yolo County law enforcement agencies and the Yolo County Retired Peace Officer Association hosted the Yolo County Fallen Officers Tribute at the Yolo County Peace Officer Memorial at the county courthouse in Woodland. Yolo County […]

Oakland, Stockton, Salinas police departments to implement procedural justice-based law enforcement training Following an amendment made to Assembly Bill 1118 (AB 1118), California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced on April 17 the results of a 90-day review of the police training that will now focus on implicit bias and use of force. Over the past […]

People might soon be able to drink alcohol while biking around Sacramento, or at least while having the option to pedal, as they occupy one of 15 seats in a ‘bike bus’ that is steered by a sober chauffeur. According to Off the Chain Bike Bus Tours’ website, these ‘bike buses,’ or quadricycle vehicles, average […]

After meeting with mayors from across the state, many of them from the Bay Area, Governor Jerry Brown proposed new legislation on April 28 that would fine up to $10,000 per day for violations of target water reduction goals for cities, water providers and water districts. The fines would be enforced by local water agencies […]

Downtown sees increase in restaurants, decrease in retail After 18 years of business in downtown Davis, Ground Zero ski shop will be closing its doors on June 28. Ground Zero’s lease contract was up for renewal and according to Executive Vice President of Ground Zero, Brendan Mohr, their landlord doesn’t believe that the business can […]

Trudy Kalisky was a graduate student at UC Davis when she and her husband Mo decided to start their own business. Over the years it developed into what is now the Upper Crust Baking Company, an artisanal bakery known for its unique bread and cookie recipes. They’ve been selling at the Davis Farmers Market for […]

On April 21, the Davis City Council approved the Public Works Department’s recommendation that consulting firm NBS Government Solutions will conduct a sewer-rates study. Since the current sewer five-year rates will end in 2016, the study is set to begin in either May or June. “The Utility Rate Advisory Committee… and the [City Council] will […]

Local restaurants, breweries showcase food, drink samples On Thursday, the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge Hall, located at 415 Second St., was abuzz as guests lined up outside for the sixth annual Taste of Davis event sponsored by Davis Odd Fellows. The event lasted from 6 to 8 p.m. and included food samples from local breweries, […]

Due to protest activities, the Davis Police Department has closed off the Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound off-ramps to Richards Boulevard and Olive Drive. The protesters held a walkout at 1:30 p.m. on campus. According to the Facebook event page, they are protesting to bring awareness to the death of Freddie Gray and the current Baltimore protests. […]

Our little town of Davis never sleeps, and the Davis Police Department is there to keep the peace. The following is the most entertaining bits of the police activity from the last week in Davis. Thurs., April 23 Morning Snack 7:29 a.m.: Man looking into vehicles on J Street identified as wearing a trench coat […]

Last Friday, Judge Morris Jacobson of the Alameda County Superior Court ordered the Virginia corporation Dollar Tree Inc. to pay $2.72 million in civil penalty costs, according to a Yolo County District Attorney (DA) press release. Yolo County is set to receive $35,000 in costs and $129,000 in civil penalties. Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig, […]