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Anyone can ride for free with proof of a vaccination appointment from March 1 to June 30 Yolobus is offering free transit rides for people going to COVID-19 vaccination appointments from March 1 to June 30, as stated in its official press release.  Deputy Director of Yolo County Transportation District Jose Perez explained that this […]

Someone get these birds under control! February 19 “Driving recklessly in golf cart.” February 20 “Yellow frat house with blaring music.” February 21 “2 large racoons were in her backyard but have since moved along down the fence.” February 23 “Yellow house repeating loud music.” February 26 “Chicken got out of neighbor’s backyard.” February 27 […]

Some food providers have adapted to a new delivery-based model amid the pandemic Several Davis food businesses have recently found success despite the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting to a delivery or pick-up business model, such as Foodies, a former catering business.  Foodies co-owner Sarun Kao explained how the pandemic has impacted its business model. “We […]

Growing calls for the City of Davis to institute own resolution are prompted by recent attacks against Asians and Asian Americans The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes across the country due to the scapegoating of Asians and Asian Americans as the cause for the coronavirus. Recent attacks against Asian […]

The pandemic has caused many households to experience losses of income and jobs, potentially putting some at risk of homelessness The City of Sacramento is going “to receive an additional $31.7 million in state and federal funding to assist low-income city residents who are unable to pay rent and have been impacted by the COVID-19 […]

The expansion ramps up efforts to vaccinate BIPOC residents in Yolo County As of Feb. 15, Yolo County has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination efforts to include frontline workers. This expansion will include individuals who work in childcare, education, emergency services and the food and agriculture industry. Eligible individuals can register on the county’s vaccine page […]

Scholarship donor wants to help alleviate financial burdens for college students Sacramento Region Community Foundation currently offers dozens of scholarship opportunities, including the Yolo Community Foundation’s scholarships. Each individual scholarship—most of which are due in March—has its own eligibility criteria, but they are generally offered to high school seniors or college students. Executive Director of […]

New biopesticide performing well in Midwest field trials on corn and soybeans On Feb. 8, Marrone Bio Innovations (MBI), a Davis-based biopesticide company, announced that its new product Pacesetter has performed well in 2020 field trials in the Midwest.  The MBI Midwest Territory Business Manager Brad Paschen explained that Pacesetter, an Organic Materials Review Institute-certified […]

Police still looking for male suspect who broke into a woman’s apartment On March 4 around 10 a.m., an emergency alert from Sacramento Alert notified subscribers that “the Davis Police Department responded to a report of an attempted sexual assault.” The crime happened at an apartment complex “in the 1600 block of Drew Circle.” Deputy […]

Officials explain that county has no control over vaccine supply as winter storms delay shipments Yolo County has now transitioned to the MyTurn website for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines, according to a Yolo County press release. Prior to MyTurn, Yolo County had been using an interest form for COVID-19 vaccines, which was launched on […]

The Citizen’s Academy seeks to reduce tension between communities and law enforcement through education The Yolo County District Attorney announced in a press release that they are accepting applications to join the annual Citizen’s Academy program, which will be virtual this year. Along with educating the public, the goal of the eight-week program is to […]

The move follows a rise in anti-Asian racism hate crimes during the pandemic Hate crimes towards Asians and Asian Americans have been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent attacks against Asian and Asian American seniors have caused outrage in the community that has called for an official resolution that would […]