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Controversy over the presence of Gandhi statue continues to put local Gandhi supporters and protestors at odds At the Davis city council meeting on Jul. 20, the city council unanimously voted on a modified design of the Gandhi statue that was recommended by the Gandhi Statue for Peace Committee.      Davis City Manager, Mike Webb, […]

Infection rate and testing rate in Yolo County spiking due to the Delta variant  On Aug. 12, Yolo County reported six new COVID-19 deaths. This increase in deaths is accompanied by a rise in case rate.       Yolo County Public Information Officer Frank Schneegas said that not all the deaths occured recently.   “[…] We recorded […]

The order is an effort to slow the rising COVID-19 case rate within the county, which is largely due to the Delta variant By YAN YAN HUSTIS HAYES — city@theaggie.org Starting July 30, Yolo County residents will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces regardless of their vaccination status.  According to a […]

City of Davis receives funding from American Rescue Plan, officials emphasize pandemic is not over yet By JELENA LAPUZ — city@theaggie.org Healthy Davis Together has been a staple in the Davis community’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to a decrease in need, Healthy Davis Together has focused operations to three CommuniCare clinics in Davis, […]

On June 15, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy was retired, ending local restrictions on businesses and removing capacity limits By SHRADDHA JHINGAN — city@theaggie.org In a news statement published on June 11, the City of Davis announced that City Hall reopened on June 15 for the public. The public will be able to access […]

Four apartments were damaged by the fire By SHRADDHA JHINGAN — city@theaggie.org At 3:43 a.m. on July 10, emergency services received a call about a fire at Suntree Apartments on 2033 F Street.  Diane Parro, the director of community engagement for the City of Davis, explained the damage the fire caused. “There was a structure […]

One component of the program will cover up to two years of all community college educational fees On May 10, the City of Woodland and Woodland Community College (WCC) announced the Woodland Promise Program, which is set to launch in the fall of 2021.  City of Woodland City Councilmember Vicky Fernandez described the program as […]

Mental Health Court sees decrease in time spent in jail and hospitals for participants Yolo County announced in a press release that the Mental Health Court (MHC) is working to decriminalize mental illnesses. Its goal is to provide a support program to individuals who have committed crimes as a result of mental illness and substance […]

Who’s setting off bottle rockets? It’s not even July! May 8 “Respondent can hear ‘large’ dog loose in the area—no visual, respondent thinks it’s big by the sound of its barking.” May 11 “Driving ‘squirrly’ into the bike lanes and erratic speeds.” “Several juveniles on the roof running around.” May 15 “Respondent saw subject using […]

Resolution that condemns anti-Asian racism passes in over ten local entities The month of May was Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Its official website explains that the month honors “the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success.”     Manager of downtown […]

Technical issues and the need for new equipment are some difficulties of virtual performances Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced theater and dance productions to become virtual, various representatives from local theater companies and organizations hope to resume in-person performances in the fall.  The UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance has been producing remote theater […]

After June 15, fully-vaccinated individuals won’t have to wear masks except at lage events The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on May 16 that fully vaccinated people can resume activities without social distancing or wearing a face covering. Despite these updated guidelines, California isn’t set to remove its mask mandate for fully-vaccinated […]