City News

City plans to improve and modernize transportation infrastructure, making it safer for cars, pedestrians and bicyclists On April 15, the City of Davis announced that it would receive over $5 million in funding from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) for three projects in the Maintenance and Modernization category.  The projects that received funding […]

Yolo County official urges vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to continue following health guidelines Davis business owners and residents have noted that more people have been walking around downtown since the weather warmed up and COVID-19 vaccinations became widely available.  Yelena Ivashchenko, the owner of Bohème Used Clothing & Gifts and a board member of the […]

Sixty percent of those eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Yolo County have received at least one dose In the fight against COVID-19, Healthy Davis Together has been increasing its distribution of vaccines to members of the community, especially those who may be from underserved communities.  Medical Director of Healthy Davis Together Dr. Sheri Belafsky […]

The community comes together to replace missing artwork On April 20, activists noticed that the art display in the Central Park Solidarity Space had been removed just before the guilty verdict was announced in Derek Chauvin’s trial. Since then, community members have gathered to replace the missing pieces.   The Solidarity Space was founded last summer […]

Officials recommend that residents celebrate in small groups and light legal fireworks only in designated areas The City of Davis announced that the annual Fourth of July fireworks and festivities will be canceled this year due to COVID-19. Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office Carrie Dyer says the city is brainstorming ways for the […]

Dispensary managers describe how the pandemic has impacted their businesses Cannabis dispensaries have continued to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic by adopting new safety measures, like incentivizing online ordering and limiting indoor capacity. Creative Director of F Street Dispensary Jared Barry explained that extra steps are taken to help customers feel safe. F Street Dispensary […]

Salon owners adapt to COVID-19 pandemic, noting different service models for vaccinated and unvaccinated patrons Salons and other personal care services have implemented additional safety measures in order to adapt to the pandemic.  Pomegranate Salon is a hair salon in downtown Davis that hopes to “make your experience exceptional in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere,” […]

Various research and other opportunities are available locally in robotics and engineering Yolo Robotics, a local Davis business, recently received a grant from NASA for its project proposal to recycle metals in outer space.  Yolo Robotics Founder and Chief Technology Officer Dr. John Shepard, who conducted his postdoctoral research at UC Davis, explained that Yolo […]

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 […]