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New safety measures implemented to comply with social distancing guidelines The COVID-19 pandemic has forced youth sports programs to adapt in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. Davis Youth Softball, Davis Little League and the Barbara Morse Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove have adapted their programs to ensure the safety of […]

Officials urge residents to learn about evacuation routes and how to protect their homes Yolo County fire prevention agencies are currently in the process of preparing for this year’s wildfire season. The Green Valley Fire Safe Council, the Yolo County Resource Conservation District (Yolo County RCD) and other local agencies held a webinar on April […]

New portal provides community with access to Yolo County DA’s Office case data to increase accountability in the criminal justice system On April 6, the Yolo County District Attorney’s (DA’s) Office launched Commons, its new criminal justice data transparency portal. The project was developed in collaboration with the nonprofit organization Measures for Justice in an […]

Community invited to participate in the planning stage of project On April 28, the City of Davis and UC Davis hosted a virtual community meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in an effort to get the community involved in the planning process to improve Russell Boulevard.  The project grew out of a memorandum of understanding […]

Members of the Davis community call for independent Department of Public Safety in letter with over 700 signatures During the April 6, 2021 Davis City Council meeting, the city council members voted unanimously to move homeless services out of the Davis Police Department (DPD). All of the city council members also said that there are […]

The city’s virtual event includes performances from local youth and messages from community voices On March 31, the City of Davis shared a video in celebration of Cesar Chavez Day. The video features a mix of musical performances and spoken messages. It will be available to view on the city’s YouTube channel until the end […]

COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacts victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, according to experts Disclaimer: This article discusses content that may be sensitive to some readers, including domestic violence and sexual assault.  Empower Yolo hosted a virtual walk and run fundraising event from April 3-11. The proceeds benefited the organization, which focuses on supporting survivors […]

Yolo County official explains that the pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines has not severely impacted the vaccine schedule In a press release published on March 31, Yolo County announced that those aged 50 and older became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on April 1 and those 16 and over starting on April 15.  […]

Officials explain that the pause is a minor setback as individuals are given Pfizer or Moderna instead Prior to April 13, when Yolo County reported that it was pausing the distribution of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccines, it had been directing the J&J vaccines toward populations of individuals who are not currently housed in the […]

Stop moving furniture—I’m trying to sleep! March 26 “In parking structure, 10-11 cars up there possibly partying, loud music, nothing seen.” “Noise complaint. Sounds like they are moving furniture.” March 27 “Several subjects in hot tub, talking loudly and playing music.” March 28“Complaint of live band in backyard.” March 31 “Male with stop sign standing […]

Nonprofit leaders explain that arts and culture nonprofits are in need of support during the pandemic YoloArts awarded a total of $12,630 on March 17 to five different Yolo County arts organizations: Mariachi Puente, Bike City Theatre Company, United in Unity, Yolo Community Band and Winters Participation Gallery for the Arts.   Executive director of YoloArts […]

Yolo County supervisor states that 30% of the county has received at least one dose On April 2 and 3, Yolo County held public vaccine clinics in Woodland and Davis. The schedule for future pop-up clinics will likely be unpredictable and come out with short notice, according to Yolo County District Supervisor Gary Sandy.   “We […]