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Public art by local artist Wesley Horn celebrates Davis’ natural landscape   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org    A new art piece was recently placed at the Davis City Hall on the brick seating between the doors and the City Council Chambers. The tiles are handmade by artist Wesley Horn (Wes), a second-generation, Davis-based sculptor, […]

Dog owners are now welcome back to one of Davis’ most expansive dog parks   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   Toad Hollow Dog Park, a two-and-a-half acre area in Davis, has been reopened to the public after being temporarily closed due to rain and flooding. Divided into two fields for dogs of different sizes, […]

Alongside other Yolo County fire departments, Davis firefighters traveled to Southern California to help battle the Eaton Fire    By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   On the night of Wednesday, Jan. 8, four firefighters from the city of Davis Fire Department left for Southern California to provide mutual aid against the Los Angeles fires. Firefighters […]

The Davis community was over the moon for the celebration’s talented musicians, choreographed performers and Dragon Dancers    By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   On Jan. 18, Mary L. Stephens Library hosted an array of craft workshops and Lunar New Year-themed performances for their early Year of the Snake celebration. Community members, including faculty from […]

The new patio includes a steel-framed pavilion, seating options and a heater   By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   The Davis Senior Center hosted a grand opening ceremony for its new patio, which was funded by local non-profit and community donations, on Jan. 16.  Deanne Machado, the director of parks and community services for the […]

The organization partnered with Davis Parent Nursery School to help fundraise during their monthly bingo game   By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.org   Davis Odd Fellows hosted Second Sunday Bingo, a monthly game supporting various non-profit organizations in Davis on Sunday, Jan. 12. This month, Davis Odd Fellows decided to benefit the Davis Parent Nursery […]

How Davis’ local health food store showed support for the vegan community   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   On Sunday, Jan. 12, the Davis Food Co-op, a community-owned and operated grocery store known for its wide array of health foods, held a tour of its establishment to highlight vegan products.  In a college town […]

Members of the local community gathered in remembrance of the fallen officer and in support of her family   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   In a statement from the Davis Police Department on Jan. 10, the department reflected on the loss of Officer Natalie Corona, six years since her passing. “The tragic loss of […]

The Davis Transportation Commission met to discuss greenhouse gas emissions and ways to advance city biking culture   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis Transportation Commission met on Jan. 13 to provide updates on the city’s transportation climate plan while addressing biking culture.  The Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), is […]

On Jan. 10, community members participated in a post-holiday season cleanup   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   On Friday, Jan. 10, the Make Davis Sparkle event was hosted in partnership with Davis Picks It Up, the Davis Chamber of Commerce, the city of Davis Parks & Community Services, the Davis Downtown Business Association and […]

Davis Live Music Collective continues to bring diverse live music experiences to the community   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org    Sudwerk Brewing Company hosted two live indie-rock music artists, Bad Bad Hats and Party Nails, on Jan. 11. The event was sponsored by the Davis Live Music Collective (DLMC) — a non-profit, volunteer organization […]

Cat lovers can now rejoice over the newest fluffy sensation: Cat Tales Feline Health Center and Cat Lounge   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   While many students may have been scrambling to study for finals at the end of fall quarter, Davis welcomed its first cat café and feline center into its city on […]