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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 […]

The Davis community showed support for the SPCA through games and a dog runway show   BY EMMA CONDIT — city@theaggie.org   On Nov. 12, Davis’ Sudwerk Brewery collaborated with the Yolo County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to host a dog adoption event called “Dogs at the Dock.” The event […]

The proposal was brought before the council and resulted in discussions of a new revenue stream and its implications for residents   By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org   On Nov. 7, the Davis City Council convened its scheduled meeting and discussed a contentious proposal regarding a vacancy tax in the city of Davis. Vacancy taxes, […]

Dogtopia provides the Davis dog owner community with a unique dog spa and daycare experience      By ZOE SMITH — city@theaggie.org   Dogtopia, a dog spa, daycare and boarding facility, opened in Davis at the beginning of July this year. Dogtopia itself is a chain and has locations all over the United States and Canada.  […]

The poetry reading was part of the recurring bimonthly poetry nights held at the John Natsoulas Gallery    BY EMMA CONDIT — city@theaggie.org   On Nov. 3, California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick attended Davis’ bimonthly poetry night. This was the most recent of the poetry nights hosted by Dr. Andy Jones at the downtown John […]

The project received feedback from the community on their hopes for the future of local affordable housing   By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org   On Sunday, Nov. 12, the Davis Community Action Network (Davis CAN) launched their Community Voices Project at the Da Vinci Tech Hub. The organization held the event to gather public input […]

The local business holds weekly tournaments and other events featuring fantasy-based games   By ZOE SMITH — city@theaggie.org   Davis Cards & Games supplies the Davis community with games, books, puzzles and models as well as a place to meet to play games. The business holds events for the community every day, with each day […]