City News

Point in Time Count indicates how many individuals are experiencing homelessness By SHRADDHA JHINGAN — city@theaggie.org   In a press release published on March 4, Yolo County announced that the “2022 sheltered and unsheltered Point in Time Count (PIT) was conducted on Feb. 23.” According to the press release, this was the first time that […]

Officials are hopeful that the funds will help reduce the impact of California’s catastrophic wildfires By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 22, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved an expenditure plan for a $1.5 million state grant for fire preparedness and mitigation. According to Yolo County Office of Emergency Services (OES) Manager […]

City hopes to eventually offer nighttime services for people experiencing homelessness By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 28, the Davis social services commission approved an extension recommendation which would extend the Daytime Respite Center through June 2023; the extension was approved on March 1 by City Council.  The Daytime Respite Center was started […]

Lo is the first female Asian American Battalion Chief in the Davis Fire Department By SOFIA BIREN — city@theaggie.org Emily Lo, who has been working at the Davis Fire Department for 31 years, was promoted this year to Battalion Chief, making her the first female Asian American Battalion Chief in the City of Davis. She […]

Urgency ordinance has the potential to be permanently codified By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org On Feb. 22, the Davis City Council voted unanimously in favor of new water usage restrictions. To reduce wasting drinkable water, washing buildings or sidewalks with potable water is now prohibited. City Councilman Dan Carson said that the drought situation looks […]

Group claiming to be associated with Carpenters Local Union 46 sets up signs and grim reaper statue at MU and Silo Market By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org Beginning the week of Feb. 20, individuals wearing yellow construction vests claiming to be associated with Carpenters Local Union 46 have set up signs and handed out fliers […]

Local Davis organizers hold vigils at Central Park to show their support for the people of Ukraine  By CHRIS PONCE — city@theaggie.org Content Warning: war, violence On Feb. 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion into Ukraine labeled as a “military operation.” In the wake of the war, the Ukrainian people are fighting back […]

Local air quality management programs maintain low levels of fine particulate matter and ozone in the atmosphere with the help of forecasting By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — city@theaggie.org   From November through February, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (AQMD) issues a Don’t Light Tonight advisory, which asks residents of the district to not light wood-burning stoves […]

Phase one of the project will commence in the spring By SHRADDHA JHINGAN — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 16, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for Aggie Square in Sacramento, according to an article from UC Davis. Over 200 people were in attendance for the event. “Aggie Square is where university, industry and community come together […]

California’s recent loss of a Congressional seat in the 2020 census shifts representation for Davis  By CHRIS PONCE  — city@theaggie.org After the new census data is released every 10 years, states must use these numbers to redraw districts. The results of the 2020 census have impacted the state of California, with one of the most […]

Detours for Unitrans buses is standard procedure during line obstructions, according to Unitrans general manager By RACHEL SHEY — city@theaggie.org   On Feb. 10, around 6 a.m., a road rage incident that occurred on Mace Boulevard caused Unitrans buses to temporarily reroute their lines. The dispute took place between two drivers and ultimately led to […]

The first phase includes electric vehicle fleet procurement as part of the Electrify Yolo Project  By CHRIS PONCE  — city@theaggie.org   The city of Davis has been undergoing environmental changes under the first phase of Electrify Yolo. This regional project is being led by Davis and one of its major goals is to expand the […]