City News

Davis Police Department responds to fifth bomb threat, police chief shares that threat included ‘anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric’
City NewsOctober 4, 2023
The most recent bomb threat targeting Davis schools and the public library leaves the city of Davis with a total of five bomb threats since August By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org On Sept. 25, the Davis Police Department responded to the most recent in a series of bomb threats which have resulted in […]

Root of Happiness Kava Bar hosts ‘Resonance Roots’ night to provide Davis community with an alcohol-free space to party
City NewsOctober 3, 2023
The business offers an alternative to social gatherings focused on drinking By ZOE SMITH — city@theaggie.org On Sept. 21, Root of Happiness Kava Bar located on 211 F Street in Davis hosted a “Resonance Roots” night for individuals 18 and older. Local DJs, including The Davis DJ, Producer Homsy, Jacob Johnson and DJ […]

City of Davis and Spin E-bikes launch joint program bringing shared e-bikes and scooters to Davis
City NewsOctober 2, 2023
The initiative is being launched with the goal of making micromobilty transportation options more readily available By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org The city of Davis recently launched a joint program along with local company Spin. The business, headquartered in San Francisco, was founded in 2017 and is a leading micromobility company specializing in […]

Yolo County Restorative Justice Partnership hosts training workshop to teach new ways of resolving criminal cases
City NewsOctober 1, 2023
The program is seeking volunteers for its workshops By MADELEINE YOUNG — city@theaggie.org On Oct. 3, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office posted a press release that shared they were seeking volunteers for a Restorative Justice Partnership training taking place Oct. 21. This workshop-style training provided volunteers a deeper understanding of restorative justice […]

Fire Station 31 in downtown Davis receives approval for critical structural improvements
City NewsSeptember 29, 2023
Approval comes following years of stagnant living conditions for firefighters By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org Item 6 on the City Council’s agenda for their Sept. 5 meeting discussed an improvement project for Fire Station 31, located on the corner of 5th and E Street. The council approved the resolution and the station will […]

Bomb threats made to three Davis schools, Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, homes of Davis Joint Unified School District employees
BreakingSeptember 20, 2023
Authorities have cleared the employee residences and campuses following searches By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org On Wednesday morning, at approximately 2:20 a.m., the Davis Police Department was notified of a threat claiming that bombs had been placed at the homes of Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) employees, DJUSD District Offices, three DJUSD […]

Davis residents, activists debate implicit bias training at Woodland school board meeting
City NewsSeptember 8, 2023
Woodland Joint Unified School District passes resolution to instruct implicit bias training for staff By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org Content Warning: This article contains discussions of transphobia. On Thursday, Aug. 10, the Woodland Joint Unified School District (WJUSD) convened to approve several agenda items. These included Resolution 2-24, which would offer student-led […]

Local authorities, FBI investigate second and third bomb threat made to Mary L. Stephens Yolo County Library in Davis
BreakingAugust 28, 2023
A shelter-in-place was conducted for Davis Senior High School and the North Davis Elementary School in response to the threat By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org On Monday morning, at 10:06 a.m., Davis Police were alerted of another bomb threat made to the Mary L. Stephens Library. This comes one week after the first […]

Davis Police investigate bomb threat to the Yolo County Library made day after controversial event
BreakingAugust 21, 2023
Authorities announce that bomb threat included a form of hate speech By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org On Aug. 21, around 3 p.m., Davis authorities warned people to avoid the area of the Yolo County Library on E 14th between F Street and Oak Avenue. Lieutenant Dan Beckwith with Davis Police Department announced on […]

Affordable and free yoga classes offered weekly in Davis
City NewsAugust 20, 2023
Owner of Happy Heart Yoga Micky Lal is committed to providing the town of Davis with easy access to wellness services and exercise classes By ZOE SMITH — city@theaggie.org Happy Heart Yoga is offering free yoga classes on Fridays in Arroyo Park, with donation-based yoga classes, where participants are encouraged to pay what […]

Volt Coffee, Tea and Taps set to bring a unique coffee shop and beer garden experience to Davis
City NewsAugust 11, 2023
The establishment is set to open at the end of Sept. on Olive Drive By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org Volt Coffee, Tea and Taps will operate as a coffee shop during the day and, on select nights, will transform into a beer garden offering craft beer and food trucks. Volt is located at […]

2nd Friday ArtAbout returns for another year in Davis
City NewsJuly 3, 2023
Local businesses collaborate to bring back the event for 2023 By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org The Pence Gallery and The Artery have brought back the 2nd Friday ArtAbout in Davis for another year. The free event occurs on the second Friday of each month and is a self-guided art walk that showcases the […]

