City News

The Barn Dance fundraiser was held on Oct. 5 and showcased live music, dance lessons and booths    By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   Over 250 attendees from the Davis community came together to line dance for a cause on Oct. 5. For 25 dollars a ticket, attendees got to enjoy live music from Moonshine […]

The Arroyo Park Renovation Project, originally started in 2021, recently completed   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis completed a new shade structure project at Arroyo Park to provide West Davis residents with an enhanced outdoor space for leisure and gatherings.  Located in the heart of Arroyo Park, the new structure […]

Local businesses sold food, drinks, plants and clothes at recent event on Olive Drive   By RORY CONLON — rhconlon@ucdavis.edu Volt Coffee, Tea & Taps hosted their first “Small Business Sundays” event in collaboration with The Growing Groves Plant Shop, Yesterday Vintage and Guads Tacos & Beer on Oct. 6. At the event, Davis community […]

The art and cultural exchange non-profit hosted International Festival on Oct. 6 which included food, dance and a backyard concert   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   To celebrate 40 years of cultural immersion, International House Davis hosted the International Festival known as “ifest” that brings the community together to celebrate its differences. Set for […]

Through educational workshops and information sessions, a variety of organizations work together to share essential knowledge with prospective voters   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org Yolo County hosted a Voter Education Workshop on Oct. 2 as well as a second informational session on Oct. 9 in Davis. These outreach and informational events are held in […]

As November nears, the city news desk created a voter guide for Davis residents to make informed decisions about the local candidates and measures on their ballot   By THE CITY NEWS DESK — city@theaggie.org   Linda Deos: Linda Deos is running for the Davis City Council in District 2. For the last few years, […]

Police Chief Darren Pytel to retire after 41 Years, Deputy Chief Todd Henry named successor    By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   After a 41-year career at the Davis Police Department, Police Chief Darren Pytel recently announced his retirement, scheduled for Oct. 17, 2024. Pytel’s retirement marks the end of an era for the city, […]

The three candidates running for District 2 discussed their positions on hot topics during a forum held by the League of Women Voters    By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   The three Davis City Council candidates running for District 2 discussed plans to make housing more affordable, support business owners and engage with UC Davis […]

Mary L. Stephens Library, The Avid Reader and more take a stand against literary censorship   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org    Banned Books Week is an annual campaign that brings visibility to books that have been banned or challenged over the past hundreds of years within schools and libraries. This year from Sept. 22 […]

City of Davis and Yolo County bring back ‘Campamento Alegre’ for children at Davis Migrant Center By ALMA CULVERWELL – city@theaggie.org leer en español This year marked the return of the “Inclusive Parks, Inclusive Hearts: United Communities Through Recreation!” series from the Davis Parks and Community Services (PCS) Department and Yolo County Housing. Both of […]

To bring awareness to Hispanic Heritage Month, the co-op offers special displays, sales and recipes    By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The Davis Food Co-op, a local grocery business made up of over 8,000 owners that focuses on healthy and […]

The shelter’s dogs and cats show off their skills and lovable personality to find their purrfect match   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   The Yolo County Animal Services Shelter hosted their Clear the Shelter event on Sept. 21 to help their cats and dogs find their forever homes. Attendees were given the opportunity to […]