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Executive director of Yolo County Housing shared information on upcoming improvements   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 18, the Davis City Council held its bi-weekly meeting and Yolo County Housing (YCH) provided a presentation on its five-year Strategic Plan. YCH aims to establish sustainable and affordable housing to those in Yolo County. […]

The virtual meeting presented information about resources and programs provided by the DA   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 11, the Yolo County District Attorney (DA)’s Office hosted their Commons Town Hall Meeting to provide insight to community members about the DA’s outreach efforts. Since the first town hall was held in […]

The Davis Police Accountability Commission partnered with the Social Services Commission to discuss community resources available in Davis   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 12, the city of Davis held the “Who You Gonna Call?” community informational event at the Veterans Memorial Theatre, organized by the Police Accountability Commission and the Social […]

UC Davis hosts 14th annual Biodiversity Museum Day   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   UC Davis held their 14th annual Biodiversity Museum Day across a variety of city-wide locations on Feb. 8. Activities were held at the California Raptor Center, UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden and the Bohart Museum of Entomology. Tabatha Yang, […]

The monthly production is thriving in its new era: “Second Sundays at Sudwerk”   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 9, Stories on Stage Davis (SOSD) held its monthly reading event in the Sudwerk Brewery Co. Beer Hall. The productions were previously held in an art gallery, but due to increased popularity, they […]

The co-op revives its barbecue tradition while celebrating community and fresh food   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   The Davis Food Co-op recently hosted a three-hour Game Day Cook Out to celebrate the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9. The Deli at the co-op offered various traditional grilled game-day favorites, including chicken teriyaki skewers, […]

As blood shortages grow, organizations across Davis host numerous blood drives to encourage donation    By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.org   This February, organizations across Davis are hosting several blood drives throughout the month. This month alone, over 10 different blood drives are taking place with a large concentration of drives around Valentine’s Day. Many […]

The Public Policy Institute of California facilitated the conversation amongst Republican representatives on California’s most pressing issues   By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org    The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) hosted a discussion with James Gallagher, the California State Assembly Republican leader, and Brian Jones, the California State Senate Republican leader, at the Sheraton […]

UC Davis alum and speakers from UC Davis’ Global Learning Hub attended to represent global possibilities for aspiring young women   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   On Jan. 30, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held a speaker forum in the Mary L. Stephens Library on the advancement of women in leadership positions. […]

The ambitious initiative aims to achieve a carbon-negative footprint in the next five years   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   On Dec. 3, 2024, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the 2030 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). CAAP was built on Yolo County’s previous climate action initiatives, including the 2011 Climate […]

First-ever Seconds Sale to be held at downtown gallery to promote unique works of art, experimental pieces and overstock   By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.org   Since its beginnings in 1976, Pence Gallery has hosted many annual art exhibits, sales and markets. Yet this February, the gallery is expanding its usual events to feature the […]

The first of four UC conferences brought together students and faculty to engage in meaningful dialogue    By MEGAN PUSL — campus@theaggie.org   The UC Davis Human Rights Studies Program hosted a conference on Jan. 30 and 31, inviting students and faculty from across the University of California system to hold conversations about human rights. […]