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Yolo County recognizes college students’ needs At UC Davis, 44% of students face food insecurity, according to survey data collected by the Chancellor’s Student Food Security Task Force in May 2018. Organizations such as Yolo Food Bank and the ASUCD Pantry offer to distribute necessities while students study for their college degree.  Yolo Food Bank […]

The new school year brings new challenges for health-related concerns With the start of the new school year and the return to in-person instruction, new challenges arise in maintaining the health and wellness of the Davis community. In addition to COVID-19 concerns, Davis residents face fire-related health risks.  While this may be all too familiar […]

FDA authorizes booster shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for various groups Yolo County announced in a press release published on Aug. 20 that “emergency use authorization for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines has been expanded to approve a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 12 and up with moderate to severe immune compromise.” Those […]

COVID-19 resources are offered as the city prepares to welcome new and returning students to Davis COVID-19 testing positivity in Yolo County has peaked but is no longer rising; however, as students return to campus for fall quarter, it is important to be aware of the COVID-19 resources available to both students and community members.  […]

From food to books to sports, Davis has something for everyone     As more and more students — new and returning — move to Davis and prepare for a primarily in-person school year, local businesses will soon be receiving more visits from students after a year and a half of online learning.     From food […]

On June 15, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy was retired, ending local restrictions on businesses and removing capacity limits 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 City Hall and reach staff […]

More than 61 permanent transitions to housing have been achieved through the program     Project Roomkey, a partnership between Human Services Agency and Yolo County Health on the local level, has provided 49,244 nights of shelter to around 533 members of the homeless population between March 16 and Nov. 17, averaging to 92 nights per […]

The proclamation is one of many measures that are being taken throughout Yolo County to address drought conditions On July 30, due to exceptional drought conditions, Yolo County issued an emergency proclamation for unincorporated areas of the county. Due to little rainfall, historically dry conditions and exceptionally warm temperatures, the county is urging all residents […]

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, […]