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The event aimed to spark conversation and invite feedback from Davis community members  By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org  The City of Davis Police Department recently hosted a Coffee with a Cop event on Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. outside of Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer House on 604 2nd St. Community members were invited to attend […]

The theme of this year’s celebration: ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere: protecting democracy and freedom of speech’ By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, the parking lot of the Davis Veterans Memorial Theater was close to capacity. Approaching the doors of the building, each attendee was welcomed […]

The celebration will continue throughout the year, with the official anniversary set for Aug. 1  By MADELYN SEVIGNY — city@theaggie.org On Jan. 17, the Davis Farmers Market began its year-long 50th anniversary celebration. Patrons, staff and vendors gathered for a group photo below a newly revamped logo and reflected on the growth the market has […]

Police arrested a suspect they claim is responsible for public masturbation, indecency and solicitation of sexual acts By KATYA OKS — city@theaggie.org On Jan. 2 and Jan. 6, six public indecency incidents were reported to local authorities near Olive Drive, at the edge of Downtown Davis. Olive Drive holds a number of businesses, including In-N-Out, […]

SMUD cited environmental impacts, legal uncertainty and rising costs in its decision to cancel its power purchase agreement By KATYA OKS — city@theaggie.org On Jan. 5, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) cancelled its power purchase agreement in Coyote Creek. This decision followed a November meeting where the Agrivoltaic Ranch project was initially approved. SMUD is […]

After the 2025 mistrial of the serial stabber, a retrial is scheduled for three years after the deadly attacks By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.org On Jan. 22, Yolo County Superior Court Judge Samuel T. McAdam ordered for the retrial of Carlos Dominguez to be postponed from Jan. 20 to May 18, 2026. The order for […]

Olson spoke about the work her office does and the importance of holistic defense By MADELYN SEVIGNY — city@theaggie.org The Davis Odd Fellows hosted Yolo County Public Defender Tracie Olson as part of their Universal Justice Speaker Series on Jan. 20. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that focuses on community […]

Davis residents voice concerns about project safety and the need for affordable housing  By SONJA WOOLEY — city@theaggie.org The Davis Planning Commission discussed the safety and efficacy of the proposed Village Farms housing project during a special meeting on Dec. 17. The Commission operates in an advisory capacity and ultimately voted to recommend that the […]

Rain, aging trucks and yard debris slowed on-street yard pile collection across the city By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org  Recology Davis is continuing on-street debris collection this week after an unusually high volume of yard waste prevented crews from collecting all piles during last week’s scheduled pickup. The amount of leaves, branches and other yard […]

‘Worn’ reflects the major role clothing and fabric play in identity, memories and meaning By MICHELLE BEKHTEL — city@theaggie.org  From Jan. 9 to Feb. 8, 2026, the Pence Gallery will host an exhibit titled “Worn.” This exhibit showcases art that explores the correlation between clothing, culture and identity, and is located in the Learning Center […]

‘American Carnage’ tells the story of 11 discharged federal employees By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org On Jan. 10 at 6 p.m., the wooden chairs lining the Avid Reader’s interior began to fill with patrons. As guests exchanged hellos, Sasha Abramsky, UC Davis professor, journalist and author, made his way to the front holding a copy […]

New businesses include Chipotle, Planet Fitness, Crazy D’s Hot Chicken and Pier 50 Sushi   By MADELYN SEVIGNY — city@theaggie.org   In the past month, the City of Davis has seen some changes in local businesses. The city welcomed the openings of several new locations, while also saying farewell to others. The Davis Collection, the […]