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The council voted against hearing the appeal in a 2-1 vote    By MADELEINE YOUNG — city@theaggie.org   On April 4, the Davis city council held its first meeting of the month. During the meeting, the council discussed an appeal filed by Councilmember Bapu Vaitla in regard to the new development plan for the University […]

The Davis Area League of Women Voters hosted a forum with the candidates to discuss the upcoming election   By CHRIS PONCE  — city@theaggie.org   On March 29, The Davis Area League of Women Voters (LWV), in partnership with Davis Media Access, hosted an online forum featuring District 3 city council candidates Donna Neville and […]

The calendar now observes Indigenous People’s Day   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org    Last March, the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) approved a new instructional calendar for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. The new calendar’s changes include observing Indigenous People’s Day on Oct. 9, starting school on Aug. 22 and ending school on […]

How the American Rescue Plan Act is supporting local artists recovering from the pandemic   By ALEX UPTON  — city@theaggie.org    On Feb. 27, the city of Davis announced its list of 50 local artists who are recipients of $1,000 relief grants through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Out of the $19 million fund […]

The Cool Davis event featured environmental documentary “What the Health”   By ALMA CULVERWELL —  city@theaggie.org    On March 19, Cool Davis, a group of residents, businesses and organizations committed to the City of Davis’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, held a community movie circle at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Yolo County Library. […]

Following her announcement to run for Senate, Representative Porter discusses corporate PACs, abortion access and other issues facing California    By CHRIS PONCE  — city@theaggie.org   On March 15, Democratic Congressperson Katie Porter, who represents California’s 47th District (CA-47), held a campaign event at the UCD Alumni Center. The event was hosted by the Davis […]

Mayor Will Arnold and City Manager Michael Webb joined the chamber to discuss housing, infrastructure and more   By MADELEINE YOUNG AND ALEX UPTON  — city@theaggie.org  On March 1, Mayor Will Arnold and City Manager Michael Webb presented the annual State of the City address with the Davis Chamber of Commerce. The panel discussed pressing […]

Youth climate activists marched to Central Park on March 3 to raise awareness about climate change    By ALEX UPTON  — city@theaggie.org  Lea este artículo en español.    On Friday, March 3 at 12:30 p.m., a group of Davis youth climate activists walked out of class and marched to Central Park in support of the […]

The art pieces are the latest installments in the city of Davis’s “Art in Public Places” collection   By ANTHONY W. ZAMMIKIEL  — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 23, the city of Davis announced that two additional public art pieces were scheduled to be installed at the Veterans Memorial Theatre and San Marino Park this upcoming […]

A study of the 13-month-long policy reveals the outcomes of California Zero Bail in Yolo County   By MADELEINE YOUNG — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 14, the expanded study of “California Zero Bail” was completed and reported that there was 163% more total crime and 200% more violent crime in Yolo County. Zero Bail refers […]

The development promises to develop 150 affordable housing units for seniors in the city of Davis   By ANTHONY W. ZAMMIKIEL  — city@theaggie.org   The Department of Community Development & Sustainability is continuing to review the design application submitted for the Bretton Woods Affordable Senior Apartment Project, formerly known as the West Davis Active Adult […]

Despite the rain, runners from across Northern California traveled to Davis for the races   By ALEX UPTON  — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 26, A Change of Pace Foundation held the 40th annual Davis Stampede marathon at Playfield Park in South Davis. Other than the marathon, there was also a 5k, 10k, half-marathon and family- […]