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New California law raises the penalty of repeat drug and theft crimes to a felony   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   On Dec. 18, Proposition 36 was enforced as an effort to combat drug and theft crimes statewide. A measure on the 2024 election ballot, the proposition was voted on by Californians, with a […]

The measure on last November’s ballot raised Davis’ sales tax from 8.25% to 9.25%   By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   Measure Q, which passed in November 2024 with a 64.2% majority, raised the sales tax in Davis by one percent, from 8.25% to 9.25%. It is set to generate about $11 million worth of […]

The new renovations include a splash pad, improved drainage system and upgraded picnic areas to enhance community gatherings and sustainability   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis recently reopened The Great Lawn at Central Park after months of closure for the ongoing Central Park Revitalization Project. The reopening marks a significant […]

Yolo Transportation expands its bus routes, restoring Route 44 in South Davis, with goals of restoring transit options post-pandemic    By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   The Yolo Transportation District (YoloTD) recently announced significant updates to its Yolobus services, including additional trips on Routes 43 and 230 and restoring Route 44 in South Davis. This […]

Najm’s family, friends and community members met to discuss his life and legacy    By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis unveiled a new art piece in memory of Karim Abou Najm on Nov. 22 at Sycamore Park. Najm was a 20-year-old UC Davis student when he became the victim of a […]

Pence Gallery, The Artery and Logos Books led the monthly art walk across Downtown Davis in collaboration with fellow local businesses and artists   By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.org   On Nov. 8, Downtown Davis hosted 2nd Friday ArtAbout. This art exhibit streams through the streets of downtown every second Friday of the month and […]

As part of a new effort to address housing concerns for their employees, Davis Joint Unified School District joined an initiative focused on the development of affordable workforce housing   By ALYSSA TORRES  — city@theaggie.org   On Nov. 1, the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) announced its selection as a participant in the Education […]

A local, non-partisan media center highlighted candidates and propositions on the ballot that don’t reach mainstream media    By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   On Nov. 5, a date you might recognize as Election Day, Davis Media Access (DMA) created a program to discuss the local aspects of the election. They hosted interviews with various […]

Award-winning poets Julia Levine and Murray Silverstein show off the power of poetry at the event   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   The John Natsoulas Gallery featured its Poetry Night Reading Series on Thursday, Nov. 7 with special guests Julia Levine and Murray Silverstein.  An event for local poets hosted by Dr. Andy Jones, […]

Davis families gathered on Nov. 11 to recognize the service and sacrifices made by the veterans in their lives   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the Davis Cemetery District & Arboretum hosted the city’s annual Veterans Day celebration, featuring performances by the […]

Dr. Florie Wild invited Davis students and locals to come together as a community and grieve    By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   Whether it be for the loss of a loved one or the results of a contentious election, Dr. Florie Wild hosted a safe space to release these feelings of grief on Nov. […]

Todd Henry replaces Darren Pytel for the Davis Police Department   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   On Nov. 19, the Davis City Council shared a heartfelt goodbye to former Police Chief Darren Pytel and welcomed new Chief of Police Todd Henry. After 41 years of service to the Davis Police Department, Pytel was recognized […]