City News

New Harmony Mutual Housing Association at 3030 Cowell Blvd. held its grand opening on Feb. 13 and opened for residential move-in on Feb. 1. Since then, New Harmony has met 57 percent of its occupancy. There are 69 units available, made up of one-, two- and three-room apartments. To date, there are 200 residents. According […]

TUESDAY Housemate hassles A subject assaulted several of her roommates; they tried to lock her out of her room so they could discuss rent payment on Portage Bay East. THURSDAY Burning bush A bunch of minors were smoking marijuana in the bushes, and someone reported it because they believed it was a safety hazard due […]

The fourth annual Sacramento Beer Week commenced on Friday, initiating a week of festivities and business promotions to celebrate the thriving craft beer culture of Northern California. The event, which runs through March 3, offers experts and newcomers alike the opportunity to experience a wealth of different beers from some of the very best local […]

On Thursday at around 12:35 p.m., officers were called to the 4500 block of Alhambra Drive regarding a resident reporting that she was sexually assaulted. According to a press release, the victim said at 5 a.m., two males grabbed her as she walked out of her apartment. The two males forced the victim back into […]

At 10:25 a.m. on Thursday, Davis Police received a call from Davis Senior High School administrators reporting a male with a handgun at the north end of the library parking lot. Davis Senior High School, North Davis Elementary School, St. James Elementary School and King High School were put on lockdown as a precaution for […]

On Feb. 13, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rejected the City of Davis’ request to implement an at-grade pedestrian/bicycle crossing at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks that connect the Olive Drive neighborhood with the rest of the city. The City of Davis filed the request on Aug. 11, 2011 in response to the fence […]

On Thursday at 10 p.m., Davis Police and the Yolo County Narcotics Enforcement Team served a search warrant at the 800 block of B Street. Two people associated with the house with the search warrant fled in their vehicle, not before attempting to run down an officer who was trying to detain them. Davis Police […]

Over the several upcoming months, the Davis District Board of Education will look over reconfiguration options for the Davis Joint Unified School District’s (DJUSD) elementary schools, junior high schools and senior high schools. This may be up for discussion as early as March. The current system in the Davis District consists of kindergarten to sixth […]

On Feb. 12 at 11 a.m., the City of Davis dedicated a new bike path and tunnel located near the recently opened New Harmony Mutual Housing Community in South Davis. City officials and residents were in attendance. The tunnel that connects to the bike path was originally installed in 1990, but had been buried because […]

For many, Saturday mornings in Davis mean a trip to the Davis Farmers Market to sample fruits and vegetables, enjoy flavorful apple juice and chow down on a delicious tamale. Additionally, community members are making visits to the City of Davis’ booth as part of their Saturday routine. On the second Saturday of every month, […]

Davis Police Chief Landy Black was a featured speaker at the Davis Progressive Business Exchange conference on Wednesday at noon. He spoke about the Davis Police Department’s (DPD) community policing philosophy. The meeting took place at the Davis International House (I-House). Due to the recent influx in Davis crime, the Progressive Business Exchange found it […]

On Valentine’s Day, a group of same-sex couples and political activists advocating marriage equality gathered at the Sacramento County clerk’s office in a sign of solidarity as Poshi Mikalson and her partner, Reed Walker, symbolically applied for a marriage license. The action, organized by Shelly Bailes and Ellen Pontac, Yolo County chapter leaders of Marriage […]