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Even as vaccination distribution increases, Yolo County officials stress the importance of adhering to safety guidelines In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 and limit large gatherings, the City of Davis released mandatory changes to the open-air tents in downtown Davis, according to a news release published on Feb. 24 from the city.  […]

As Yolo County moves forward with reopening, local businesses are able to provide county residents with increased services On March 24, 2021, Yolo County moved from the red (substantial) tier, into the orange (moderate) tier.  According to a press release, the move follows two consecutive weeks of meeting the orange tier’s metrics. As a result […]

Both in-person and online recreation camps will be offered as the program adapts to COVID-19 restrictions The City of Davis Parks and Community Services Department has released a recreation guide for summer 2021. There are camps available for children and youths from ages 2 to 17. Registration will take place on April 13 for programs […]

Yolo County also creates a Draft Sustainability Plan to work toward a more sustainable future The City of Davis has started planning for an update to the 2010 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), according to a news statement released on March 11. This CAAP Update will establish a plan for the City of Davis […]

UC Davis professor explains that local resolutions express solidarity After Yolo County passed a resolution on Feb. 23 condemning anti-Asian violence, the Davis City Council adopted a similar resolution on March 16.  Davis City Councilmember Dan Carson explained that the resolution was suggested by community member Lisa Yep Salinas, who also suggested the Yolo County […]

Superintendents and teachers work to provide quality educations despite pandemic challenges The Yolo County Office of Education held their annual Yolo County Elected Community Leaders Forum, in which the county superintendents gave residents and community leaders an update about the status of education.   Public Information Officer of the Yolo County Office of Education Anthony Volkar […]

Screening for COVID-19 variants and testing Davis wastewater are also under way On March 1, Healthy Davis Together opened a new COVID-19 community testing site at Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School in South Davis.  UC Davis Health Director of Business Development Tod Stoltz explained that this is one of the smaller COVID-19 testing sites.   “It’s a […]

Local businesses and community centers balance efforts to reopen indoors and safety concerns On Feb. 24, state guidelines allowed Yolo County to move into the red tier. The move allows local businesses to either expand capacity or resume indoor operations.  Fitness centers and gyms can now operate at 10% maximum occupancy, places of worship can […]

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 […]