City News

It’s that time of year again. Whether you come for the complimentary pens and bags or you are legitimately looking for an apartment, countless apartment representatives will come to the annual ASUCD Housing Day on Jan. 21.

As the holidays come to a close, Davis residents can look forward to the opening of a new grocery store.

Jan. 1, 2010 ushered in more than a new decade. Friday was the first day many new pieces of California legislation went into effect.

It’s that time of year again – Davis’ annual holiday tree lighting is today, along the E Street Plaza in downtown.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Patrick Blacklock takes on new seat as Yolo County administrator

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.

“Join our strike!”

A pair of armed robberies took Davis by surprise in the week leading up to Thanksgiving.