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On Oct. 11, the UC Davis Engineering Startup Center opened with a launch event in Ghausi Hall from 3 to 6 p.m. This event was essentially a reception and celebration of the finished Engineering Student Startup Center (ESSC), a center for use by UC Davis students as a platform to launch their entrepreneurial ideas. Bruce […]

The City of Davis has received a $300,000 grant awarded by the California Energy Commission to enact a two-year plan to reduce Davis’ carbon emissions completely by 2050. The Davis Future Renewable Energy and Efficiency (DavisFREE) grant will be put towards hiring technical experts to plan and execute the city’s climate action goals. The project […]

Arrest at Barneys New York stirs talk of institutionalized racism Last week, Trayon Christian, 19, was arrested by undercover police officers and jailed on suspicion of fraud for purchasing a $350 Ferragamo belt at Barneys, New York luxury store. He filed a lawsuit because although Christian showed police his receipt for the purchased item along […]

In recent weeks, students have noticed a higher concentration of cockroaches in their homes, restaurants downtown and on campus. The concentration is particularly high near downtown, but they can be seen in almost any deserted area in Davis at night. Max Moazzam, a fourth-year economics major, sees cockroaches in his apartment every day. “The worst […]

Woodland-based Yolo Food Bank (YFB) works year-round to provide those in need with food. It serves Yolo County through a variety of programs such as Friday’s Table and the Kids Farmers Market. Fresh produce comprises a significant portion of the items offered, allowing families to cook at home. Alongside YFB, the Yolo County Department of […]

On Oct. 20, T.J. Maxx opened its doors to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the first 1,000 customers receiving free reusable bags. The store is located on 4621 Second St. in the Target shopping center. T.J. Maxx is one of the nation’s largest off-price retail stores with more than 1,000 stores […]

TUESDAY Oct. 15 She-wolf in disguise Someone called to say her friend had blood all over her shirt and was looking at the moon on Fifth Street. WEDNESDAY Oct. 16 Call off the dogs Someone on La Playa Drive threatened to harm a woman and her housekeeper because of the woman’s barking dog. THURSDAY Oct. […]

Recent closures and openings in downtown Davis reveal that landlords value tenants who will be best suited to the community, in addition to bringing in income and boosting business. The southernmost block of F Street is now host to a variety of businesses, such as Massage Envy and the AT&T store, as well as C.R.E.A.M. […]

In 2014, the Davis City Council will meet again to discuss a city ordinance that will make underage drinking a chargeable offense. If the Minor Alcohol Preclusion Act is passed, it will be illegal for minors (under age 21) to have a blood alcohol level of .02 percent or greater in a public place. A […]

During the month of October, various Halloween-themed events in and around the City of Davis are popular among students and community members. The Aggie has profiled some of the most popular activities below. Dixon Corn Maze The annual Dixon Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, known as “Cool Patch Pumpkins,” is one of the season’s most […]

In the past year, the City of Davis has seen a few significant cases of high-profile crime. These include the Daniel Marsh double homicide case, the more recent allegations against Alquelin Talamantes for the murder of her five-year-old daughter and the James Mings murder case — all due back to court in the upcoming weeks. […]

The City of Davis Fire Department (CDFD) and the UC Davis Fire Department (UCDFD) will be entering a one-year “joint powers agreement” (JPA) for a Shared Management Services trial period. The motion passed in a 3-1-0 vote at the Oct. 15 City Council meeting. The JPA California Legislation came about in 1921.The legislation allows public […]