City News

To kick off the fall season, the craft fair highlighted a variety of local artisans and crafters   By ALYSSA TORRES  — city@theaggie.org   Davis residents seeking unique, handmade crafts gathered at the annual Senior Center Craft Fair on Nov. 16. The craft fair has been a tradition for over 20 years, becoming a touchstone […]

The punk-themed concert raised $780 for the Yolo Food Bank    By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   On Saturday, Nov. 16, Sudwerk Brewing Co. hosted its annual Punksgiving benefit concert in support of the Yolo Food Bank. As Thanksgiving neared, the show featured the bands Cowboys After Dark, Playground Hooligans, Bass Feens and Wet Wreckless […]

The proceeds funded service animals for veterans with PTSD    By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   Sudwerk Brewery hosted a Veterans Day dog fashion show in partnership with Dogtopia of Davis, an organization that funds service animals for veterans, on Nov. 10.  On the way into the fashion show, attendees could give information about their […]

Cleanup effort balances wildfire risk reduction with habitat preservation in North Putah Creek area   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org    From Nov. 5 to 7 and Nov. 12 to 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the city of Davis conducted a vegetation cleanup on 10 acres of the North Putah Creek area in […]

Henry “Harry” Stanley was found guilty of domestic violence months after Davis Police found his former wife, Megan Duncanson, dead in their home   Note: For the purposes of this article, Megan Duncanson will be referred to by her maiden name out of respect for her family’s wishes.   By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org   […]

On Nov. 22, the city will unveil a public art piece titled ‘Fiat Lux’ in memory of deceased student Karim Abou Najm   By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org   The City of Davis recently announced they will hold an event to unveil the “Fiat Lux” art piece to honor the life of former UC Davis […]

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, […]