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A number of restaurant chains are opening new locations in Davis. These include Huong Lan Sandwiches, Jack’s Urban Eats, The Melt, Wingstop and Yogurtland. Huong Lan Sandwiches opened in early 2013 in the space previously occupied by International Bistro at 213 E St. in downtown Davis. The restaurant serves fresh Vietnamese bánh mì sandwiches, bubble […]

At the Davis City Council meeting on April 30, the council presented the city budget for 2013-14, which begins July 1 and runs through June 30, 2014. The city is met with many challenges, the most critical being the $2 million structural imbalance in the General Fund (GF). However, they foresee much improvement in the […]

The City of Davis is known for its sustainability and commitment to energy efficiency, as Davis was the first city to adopt the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. A Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, also referred to as the Climate Action Plan, was created in 2010 to achieve this goal. As a result, a […]

On May 16, from 4:30 to 9 p.m., citizens of the City of Davis can head to Community Park at F Street for an afternoon of family friendly fun and to support local businesses at Celebrate Davis. The 10th annual Celebrate Davis event is put on by the Davis Chamber of Commerce to highlight local […]

Save Mart Supermarkets faced a lawsuit last month for allegedly violating California hazardous waste control laws, prompting a discussion about proper disposal methods. On April 4, a settlement was reached among 35 California counties — including Yolo County — in a civil law enforcement action against Save Mart Supermarkets. The complaint, filed in San Joaquin […]

2 / THURSDAY Green living A large tent and items indicating habitation were found in the bushes at the greenbelt at Albany Avenue and Benbow Court. Hitchhoming A man carrying luggage and a blanket went to a person’s backyard door and said he was looking for a place to sleep at Southfield Court. 3 / […]

Medical marijuana has been legal in California since 1996, however, the industry continues to remain underground due to marijuana being illegal under federal law. There are no medical marijuana dispensaries in the City of Davis, forcing those who wish to purchase medical marijuana to look to delivery services, Sacramento dispensaries and dealers. In 2005, there […]

On April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon, the City of Davis hosted an inaugural Travel Training event at the Davis Senior Center, the first in an ongoing series of biannual workshops intended to improve access to local transportation services for the elderly or those with other mobility challenges. In addition to the biannual workshops, […]

APRIL 25, THURSDAY Seedy and needy An intoxicated man was knocking at someone’s door on Sapphire Court, and since they didn’t answer, he kept saying, “I’m right here.” APRIL 28, SUNDAY Extra! Extra! Someone was walking through a complex trying to sell a stack of day-old copies of The Davis Enterprise on Pole Line Road. APRIL 29, […]

On April 25, the Water Advisory Committee (WAC) of Davis met to debate the matter of fluoridating the water in the City of Davis. Since Measure I was passed in mid-March, the WAC has been recreating the Yolo County water system. This led to a decision to construct a new surface water plant — an […]

David Breaux cuts a familiar figure at the corner of Third and C streets, a location he has frequented for almost four years compiling Davis residents’ conceptions of the word “compassion.” On April 28, a collaboration of environmental activists, artists and musicians will join Breaux at “Compassion Corner” to celebrate the construction of an Earthbench […]

Critical Mass Central Park Every last Friday of the month 5:30 p.m. On April 26 at 5:30 p.m., you may see more bikes than usual riding down your street. Don’t be surprised — Critical Mass is back in the city of Davis. Critical Mass is a worldwide bicycling event that takes place on the last […]