City News

The Davis Police Department (DPD) and the UC Davis Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) are both advocating bicycle safety through programs designed to educate the public about bicycle laws and safety practices. The DPD conducted a Bicycle Safety Education and Enforcement Operation during the week of Jan. 9. Due to the increased patrolling around areas […]

On Jan. 9, the United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack introduced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Blueprint for Stronger Service at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting. According to the USDA press release, it is a plan that helps producers continue driving American’s economy by streamlining operations and cutting costs. Vilsack believes […]

SUNDAY Going through withdrawals Someone was sleeping in an ATM kiosk on E Street. MONDAY Foul play Someone was speeding in a car and waving a bat out of the window on First Street. TUESDAY Making it easy An unlocked bike was stolen on Drexel Drive. Ninja in training Someone was behaving suspiciously and wearing […]

Since UC Berkeley’s initiation of the Middle Class Access Plan last month, UC-wide administration has placed the possible reworking of financial aid at the forefront of conversation. UC Berkeley’s plan attempts to halt the decrease of middle-income students by capping tuition costs for families who make between $80,000 and $140,000 annually at 15 percent of […]

The California Supreme Court recently ruled on two state assembly bills regarding the status of the state’s redevelopment agencies. The California Supreme Court decided on Dec. 29 to uphold Assembly Bill 26 (AB1X 26) and to strike down Assembly Bill 27 (AB1X 27). AB1X 26 eliminates redevelopment agencies while AB1X 27 would have allowed redevelopment […]

The City of Davis has announced the implementation of a new program that is designed to serve local youth. The Teen Services Grant Program will provide funding for existing organizations and community programs that offer mentorship and the development of leadership skills to children aged 12 to 18 years. Anne Marquez, community services supervisor for […]

The California State University and University of California systems have both seen contention over coinciding tuition hikes and increases in executive compensation of late. State Senator Ted Lieu (D-Redondo Beach) speaks to the current controversy with his proposed bill focused on capping the salaries of CSU presidents. Under the bill, CSU presidents’ salaries would be […]

THURSDAY Who gives a hoot? Several people were smoking marijuana by the owl habitat on Loyola Drive. Those darn owls Someone found balloons allegedly containing drugs in a tree on Loyola Drive. Almost doesn’t count A cyclist almost hit a car parked in a bike path near Campbell Place.   FRIDAY He’s a Tagalong A […]

Several new restaurants and bars have opened up for business in Davis in the past couple of months. Among them is Fish’s Wild, a seafood restaurant on Second Street, which opened two months ago. “We cater to the health-conscious, older set,” said Fish’s Wild manager Tommy Huang. “But we see some college kids too.” According […]

MONDAY The invasion begins There was a large gathering of turkeys on Pole Line Road. No one is safe Someone stole a locked tricycle on Shasta Drive. RIP Hedwig A deceased owl was found on Emerald Bay Drive. TUESDAY Nigerian prince needs work A man offered to fix a car in exchange for the owner’s […]

By this time next year, Californians could see significant change to the structure of the State Legislature. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has proposed a bill that would reduce the working days of the legislature from a full year to just 90 per year. In addition, the 40 senators and 80 members of the assembly would be […]

At Tuesday night’s Davis City Council meeting, the council unanimously voted to begin the process of examining an ordinance that would place limitations on underage drinking. The Minor Alcohol Preclusion Act Ordinance would make it illegal for anyone under 21 years old to have a blood alcohol content equal to or greater than .01 percent […]