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By this year’s June election, Yolo County will adopt a voting system that aims to make voting more convenient By SOFIA BIREN — city@theaggie.org   The California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) was passed in 2016 to modernize voting in the state . The model outlined in it requires that ballots be mailed out 28 days […]

The public health officer provides updates on Omicron variant in Yolo County By SHRADDHA JHINGAN — city@theaggie.org   After a one month hiatus due to the rise in COVID-19 Omicron cases, jury trials recommenced in Yolo County on Feb. 7. When the pandemic first hit in 2020, the Yolo Superior Court shifted to remote operations […]

Konditorei owners plan to relax and enjoy their oncoming retirement By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org Konditorei, a Davis mainstay for the past 32 years, is closing on Feb. 26. The pastry shop is an Austrian establishment, founded by Albert and Gloria Kutternig. The Kutternigs are retiring after decades of working at the pastry shop. They […]

The Yolo County Housing Authority and City of Davis are planning to attempt the project again next year with more preparation By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org The City of Davis, in partnership with the non-profit organization HEART of Davis, opened a temporary shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness at the Davis Migrant Center on Nov. 29, […]

The bench is positioned at G Street Plaza: the historic starting point of Davis By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org Local sculptor Wes Horn has created a new mosaic bench at G Street Plaza to honor Citizen of the Year Bob Bowen. The bench depicts Bowen riding a high wheel bicycle as well as some iconic […]

The program is aimed at encouraging participation in reading, which has numerous benefits  By SHRADDHA JHINGAN — city@theaggie.org Recently, the Yolo County Library launched a program called “52: A Yearlong Reading Journey.” This program encourages people to read more and offers a space for people to get book recommendations and to connect with other readers. […]

Walmart will pay $10,200 to the Yolo County Food Bank and $70,798 for the investigation cost and penalties  By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org On Jan. 5, the Yolo County District Attorney posted a press release describing the settlement of a Walmart price gouging case.  “As part of the settlement, Walmart agreed to pay a partial […]

This plan is a big step forward for UC Davis, following a series of other actions and efforts to reduce on-campus emissions By SHRADDHA JHINGAN — city@theaggie.org In a meeting held on Jan. 4, Chancellor Gary May directed staff to create a plan to eliminate the use of fossil fuels at UC Davis by the […]

The state-wide housing crisis is heavily impacting Davis By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org Davis is traditionally a slow population growth city, according to Barbara Archer, the communications & customer service manager of the City of Davis. In June 1986, an advisory measure was approved, calling for Davis to grow as slowly as legally possible, according […]

Schools are promoting vaccination with incentives By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org As of Jan. 7, 34.1% of Yolo County children ages 5-11 have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine, which is ahead of the state average of 27.4%. Only 61% of Yolo County children ages 12-17 have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine, which lags […]

Paxlovid and Molnupiravir reduce risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19 infection By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued Emergency Use Authorization for oral COVID-19 treatments Paxlovid on Dec. 22 and Molnupiravir on Dec. 23. These antiviral pills are now available at select pharmacies in Yolo County, according […]

Schools are promoting vaccination with incentives By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org As of Jan. 7, 34.1% of Yolo County children ages 5-11 have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine, which is ahead of the state average of 27.4%. Only 61% of Yolo County children ages 12-17 have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine, which lags […]