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Davis Parent University hosted an online event that received protest and backlash; the community responds with support for gender expansive people   By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org Content Warning: this article contains discussions of transphobia.  Lea este artículo en español.   On Jan. 11, Davis Parent University (DPU) hosted an event featuring the co-author of […]

After his recent Senate campaign announcement, Representative Schiff spoke at a meet-and-greet hosted by the Davis College Democrats on Feb. 14   By ANTHONY W. ZAMMIKIEL  — city@theaggie.org   Adam Schiff, the Democratic congressperson who represents California’s 30th District (CA-30), attended a meet-and-greet hosted by the Davis College Democrats at the International House (I-House) on […]

Neville wants to address climate change, fiscal responsibility and housing crisis    By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org   On Jan. 26, Davis Planning Commission member Donna Neville announced her candidacy to represent Davis City Council’s District 3. As the May 2 special election is on the horizon, Neville spoke about what she wants Davis residents […]

Last month’s council meeting included a presentation on different options to address public concerns about the continued closure   By ANTHONY W. ZAMMIKIEL  — city@theaggie.org    Davis City Council agreed on proposal measures to address ongoing public concerns and suggestions for the G Street closure between Second and Third streets last month. This comes after […]

Wright hopes to represent District 3 with a focus on housing and community engagement   By MADELEINE YOUNG — city@theaggie.org   On Jan. 25, Francesca Wright formally declared her candidacy for Davis City Council. Wright is campaigning to fill the District 3 seat recently vacated by Lucas Frerichs, who left the council after his successful […]

Wastewater-based disease surveillance contributes to greater health equity and is essential for monitoring viruses    By LA RISSA VASQUEZ — city@theaggie.org   Throughout January, COVID-19 levels have fluctuated, but are significantly higher in Davis than in other parts of Yolo County, according to wastewater monitoring in the city of Davis and UC Davis wastewater plants […]

The city held a public meeting last week to discuss necessary improvements, how to make them   By ANTHONY W. ZAMMIKIEL  — city@theaggie.org    The Davis City Council hosted an outreach meeting for the public to discuss possible improvements to the Fifth Street corridor on Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting discussed […]

Local leaders, community members, employees gathered outside the North Davis location to express their workplace grievances and garner support   By MADELEINE YOUNG — city@theaggie.org   On Jan. 28, Peet’s Coffee workers, former employees and supporters held a rally outside the North Davis Peet’s Coffee location to celebrate a successful vote to unionize and garner […]

Yolo County Board of Supervisors approves agreement with UC Davis to research Yolo County’s “YOBI” through 2025   By MADELEINE YOUNG — city@theaggie.org   Last April, Yolo County launched its universal basic income pilot project titled Yolo County Basic Income (YOBI). YOBI provides families whose income falls below the poverty line throughout Yolo County a […]

In wake of the Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings, local activists call for federal gun reform    By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org   Content Warning: gun violence   On Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. organizers with Yolo County Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action at UC Davis and the Davis Phoenix Coalition held […]

After historic union vote, North Davis organizers say that the movement continues   By ANTHONY W. ZAMMIKIEL  — city@theaggie.org    On Jan. 23, the North Davis Peet’s Coffee location announced in a press release that the employees at the location voted 14-1 in favor of unionization. The National Labor Relations Board certified the election, making […]

The 50-year anniversary of historic Supreme Court decision reflected reality of post-Roe America    By: MADELEINE YOUNG —  city@theaggie.org    On Jan. 21, the weekend of what would be the 50-year anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte hosted a “Remembering Roe” rally at the Davis Community Church […]