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The program will target low- to moderate-income households looking to invest in their first home   By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   On Jan. 21, the Davis City Council approved the framework for a future down payment assistance program targeting first-time homebuyers. Assistant City Manager Kelly Stachowicz delivered a presentation on the draft ordinance that […]

Davis residents and organizations take on the recent presidential inauguration and resulting policy changes    By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.org   On Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn into office, an action marking the beginning of his second non-consecutive term as president. From cold weather pushing the event inside for the first time since […]

The owner of beloved bakery Davis Bread & Desserts passed away in early January   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   On Jan. 3, Tom Kilbourn, known throughout the city for his delicious pastries and pies, passed away. As the owner of Davis Bread & Desserts, Kilbourn spent 40 years selling his baked goods at […]

Students and families gathered to watch the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of G Street    By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   G Street renovations have been underway since August of last year, and on Jan. 26, the Davis City Council as well as Congressman Mike Thompson officially opened the street as a community space.  […]

Comments on the environmental impact review will be open until Feb. 21    By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed Village Farms housing development on Jan. 8. The public can submit comments on the DEIR until Feb. 21.  The Village Farms Davis […]

Davis Joint Unified School District reviews worker pay, student performance and enrollment   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   The Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) hosted its first board meeting of the year on Thursday, Jan. 16.  The meeting, spanning four hours, discussed tentative agreements between DJUSD and the California School Employees Association (CSEA), […]

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 […]