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Davis’ lack of authentic acai bowls has finally been reconciled   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org    Last month, Davis welcomed a new business to the downtown area. Acai Fresh recently opened at 431 G Street, offering bowls made with authentic acai soft serve and a variety of toppings including fresh fruits, nuts, granola, coconut, […]

The Davis-based non-profit hosted speakers and performers to reflect on their history and fundraise for future efforts    By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   Sahaya International, a Davis-based non-profit that funds schools, HIV/AIDS programs and basic needs assistance, celebrated its 25th anniversary in the Veterans Memorial Theatre on Nov. 2. During the event, they screened a […]

Community event highlights warning signs, resources and the importance of a united response to a growing public health crisis   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org    In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Yolo County, the Davis Police Department, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, Empower Yolo, Yolo Crisis Nursery and others hosted an educational […]

Davis families and students gather to honor the dead and preserve the history and traditions of this holiday for future generations   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum hosted a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 2 with prominent local […]

Community members celebrate Halloween while benefiting local causes   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org    On Oct. 27, the Davis Odd Fellows, the Bike Campaign, Bike Garage, Davis Bike Club and the city of Davis Parks and Community Services Department hosted the highly anticipated annual Zombie Bike Parade and Festival. This event, now a beloved […]

The popular Davis brewery welcomed everyone for a Halloween celebration   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org    On Oct. 26, families, students and community members dressed up in costume and gathered at Sudwerk Brewing Co. for a Halloween Extravaganza. The annual event included live music from local musicians on The Dock, pumpkins available to paint, […]

The event featured local restaurants, small businesses and non-profits    By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   The Davis Food Co-op hosted their Halloween Block Party open to Davis community members on Oct. 26. The event featured booths from local businesses and organizations, Halloween-themed activities and live music from the Davis-based band Cowboys After Dark.  The block […]

The local temple, Bet Haverim, gathered the community for song, prayer and moving speeches in Central Park By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org    On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas, the Islamic Resistance Movement, launched an attack on Israel resulting in the death of over a thousand people, largely Israeli citizens. This attack sparked the currently ongoing […]

Three authors discussed their approaches to writing historical fiction in recognition of California Writers Week   By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   The Avid Reader Bookstore hosted a panel of three historical fiction authors to discuss their books in honor of California Writers Week on Oct. 22.  The authors, which included Tim Schooley, Judith Starkson and […]

“Dis-orientation: A Good and Weird Bike Tour of Davis” was held on Oct. 17    By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   Good and Weird Davis, a media platform devoted to sharing exciting events in Davis, recently hosted a bike tour throughout the city. On Oct. 17, people gathered for a bike ride starting at Third […]

Vice Mayor Bapu Vaitla proclaims day of recognition and observance during city council meeting   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   On Oct. 15, the Davis City Council convened to proclaim Indigenous Peoples’ Day as the first item of their meeting agenda. On behalf of all members of the Davis City Council, Vice Mayor Bapu […]

South-blowing winds carry smoke to the valley, prompting health warnings and visibility concerns as fire crews work to contain the blaze in rugged terrain   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis has recently faced smoky air conditions and reduced air quality as a result of the Shoe Fire in Shasta County.  […]