City News

The Council Subcommittee on Commissions is gathering feedback from each city commission regarding structure adjustments    By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org    On May 6, the city of Davis Open Space and Habitat Commission and Mayor Josh Chapman met with the main objective of reviewing the proposed changes to the structure and goals of the […]

At a recent meeting, commissioners and community members spoke about issues caused by poor development planning   By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org   On April 3, the city of Davis Tree Commission held a meeting and discussed problems arising from city trees exceeding expected sizes and damaging utilities. Cathy Busby, a local homeowner and retired […]

The Yolo Basin Foundation held its annual festival at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area headquarters   By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org   The Yolo Basin Foundation celebrated local Northern California wildlife once again at its California Duck Days Festival on April 27. The festival featured a variety of activities, including wetland arts and crafts, live […]

Leadership with Sangju, South Korea meets at the city hall meeting   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org    On April 19, the city of Davis welcomed Sangju, South Korea, its official sister city, at the city hall with Mayor Josh Chapman alongside Sangju Mayor Kang and Council Chairwoman Ahn. Sangju has been a sister city […]

Sunny’s Car Wash opens first location on Mace Boulevard, offering environmentally conscious car, bike and dog wash services   By ALEXANDRA SHAPIRO — city@theaggie.org    Friday, May 3 was the grand opening of Sunny’s Car Wash, a new sustainable and innovative car wash in Davis. The business is located at 480 Mace Blvd. Evan Lyon’s […]

May being “Bike Month” can only mean one thing in Davis: completing a 12-mile bike ride   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org    On Sunday, May 5, community members, families and students gathered for the annual Loopalooza bike ride through Davis. The tradition is hosted by the city of Davis and Bike Davis, who collaborate […]

The club gave audiences a rare opportunity to watch the series’ first episode before its full release   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   On April 24, The Environmental Committee of the Davis Sunrise Rotary Club hosted a screening for the first part of an expected four-part documentary series “Climate Restorers,” directed by John Bowey […]

Dignity Health recently reached an agreement with Aetna in response to an expired contract    By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org    Dignity Health recently announced that they reached a multi-year agreement that will help return healthcare services for the 16,000 Yolo County residents who lost access to their providers over a contract expiration.  “Dignity Health […]

The city and campus community dedicate mental health forum and bench memorial to Najm By EMMA CONDIT AND CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org On Monday, April 29, shortly after the one-year anniversary of last spring’s stabbings — which left two dead and one severely injured — friends, family and other members of the Davis community gathered […]

The student-run organization Aggie House is among the select recipients of this award   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   On April 9, nominees for the Thong Hy Huynh Awards were ratified by members of the Davis City Council. With categories for award recipients 18 and over, under 18 and Community Organizations, Aggie House was […]

After eight weeks of training, the city of Davis Fire Department expands fire team    By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org    The Davis Fire Department recently swore in four new firefighters after an eight-week training program.  The city of Davis Fire Department partnered with the West Valley Regional Training Consortium to coordinate and oversee all […]

Blanketeers gather to provide handmade blankets for children in need   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org    On April 10, the Yolo County chapter of Project Linus met at the Davis Senior Center to help make blankets for children in need. Project Linus, inspired by the character Linus from “Peanuts” and his comfort blanket, is […]