City News
New year rings in new California laws
City NewsJanuary 4, 2010
Jan. 1, 2010 ushered in more than a new decade. Friday was the first day many new pieces of California legislation went into effect.
Davis celebrates holiday tree lighting
City NewsDecember 3, 2009
It’s that time of year again – Davis’ annual holiday tree lighting is today, along the E Street Plaza in downtown.
UC Davis alum identified as White House ‘party crasher’
City NewsDecember 3, 2009
California Representative Jackie Speier, U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral, Chef Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook fame and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom’s ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle are just some of UC Davis’ famous Aggies. Another UCD alumnus made headlines last week.
Professor and founder of Cuba exchange passes away at 67
City NewsDecember 3, 2009
Marc Blanchard, UC Davis professor of 39 years, passed away on Nov. 8 after a struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Raquel Salgado Scherr and his daughter, Lauren Blanchard.
Yolo County organizations propose plan to end homelessness
City NewsDecember 3, 2009
You see them sleeping in the streets, you see them huddled under bridges, you see them lining up for free meals at the local church. These people are homeless, and Yolo County is working to provide them with permanent housing.
City Council passes memorandum of understanding with community church
City NewsDecember 3, 2009
Harmony between the Davis Community Church (DCC) and the D Street neighborhood may be possible after the City Council’s passage of a Memorandum of Understanding by a 4 to 1 vote.
Two Yolo County residents elected to new positions
City NewsDecember 2, 2009
Patrick Blacklock takes on new seat as Yolo County administrator
Lighting ceremony celebrates new city renovations
City NewsDecember 2, 2009
Despite tough economic times, Davis businesses and residents are revitalizing parts of the city. Wednesday marks the celebration of the refurbished Davis Manor Shopping Center and East Eighth Street Corridor, between L Street and Pole Line Road.
Robbery victims held hostage, at gunpoint
City NewsDecember 1, 2009
A pair of armed robberies took Davis by surprise in the week leading up to Thanksgiving.
Medical students less likely to decline admission for financial reasons
City NewsDecember 1, 2009
The results of a recent Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions survey indicate that medical school applicants may be less affected by the current economic climate than their peers applying to law and business school. These students may also be the most reserved group in the online sphere.