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Lagunes recently announced his candidacy for city council District 2, currently held by Councilmember Will Arnold   By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org   Victor Lagunes is a Da Vinci Junior High History teacher and has worked for the school since 2013. He is president of the Davis Teachers Association and is a board member of […]

The celebration highlighted “peace activism”   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org    On Monday, Jan. 15, the city of Davis and the Davis Human Relations Commission hosted their 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the Veterans Memorial Theater. This year’s celebration highlighted “peace activism” and showcased support and solidarity in the face […]

The Davis City Council appointed the positions of Mayor and Vice Mayor without a general election   By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org At approximately 1 a.m., after a long discussion regarding a resolution calling for a ceasefire to the war in Gaza, the Davis City Council still had to address Item 6 on the agenda […]

The city sent out a survey inviting residents to provide feedback on three proposed new lighting options   By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis is asking residents to fill out a survey to choose among three potential lighting fixtures to help illuminate the downtown area. The survey was opened to the […]

As the rates of COVID-19 and RSV increase across the county, Yolo officials recommend residents protect themselves against these viruses   BY EMMA CONDIT — city@theaggie.org   Yolo County officials are encouraging residents to wear masks in crowded indoor areas and vaccinate to protect against the spread of respiratory viruses, according to a recent press […]

The decision comes after Reales Dominguez spent months in a state hospital for mental disorder   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org  On Friday, Jan. 5, Yolo County Judge Samuel McAdam read a confidential medical report stating that Carlos Reales Dominguez, former UC Davis student and suspect of three stabbings last year, was deemed mentally fit […]

The council voted unanimously to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in meeting with large public attendance   By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org   Content warning: This article contains discussions of war, violence and genocide.    On Tuesday, Dec. 12, at their regularly scheduled meeting, the Davis City Council voted to call for an […]

The 42nd annual event showcased entertainment, speeches and Christmas spirit to bring the Davis community together    By HANNAH SCHRADER —  city@theaggie.org   On Nov. 30 at 6 p.m., the city of Davis hosted its holiday candlelight parade and tree lighting ceremony at E Street Plaza. This was the 42nd annual tree lighting ceremony in […]

Caltrans proposes to improve traffic and safety on I-80 between Davis and Sacramento   BY EMMA CONDIT — city@theaggie.org   The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has proposed a project to improve safety and congestion on Interstate 80 (I-80) between Davis and Sacramento. If approved, construction would begin in October of 2024. The project would […]

The organization presents a General Plan and Community Vision Committee Project Report to the city    By ZOE SMITH — city@theaggie.org   On Nov. 6, the League of Women Voters, Davis Area (LWVDA) released a report that’s been in the works since 2021 called the General Plan and Community Vision Committee Project Report: “A Vision […]

The Davis Police Department acquired three grants amounting to $310,000 with the goal of improving road safety   By LAUREN LEE — city@theaggie.org   On Nov. 6, the California Office of Traffic and Safety (OTS) allocated $310,000 in grants to the Davis Police Department, mainly to help fund the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. Additional […]

After an Oct. workshop, the city is still seeking community input on how to manage the popular space    By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis recently conducted a citywide survey seeking community input on how to proceed with the G Street activation project. The 16-question survey included a range of questions […]