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UC Davis Housing Department survey reveals highest vacancy rate in years as pandemic creates housing uncertainty On Feb. 3, the UC Davis Student Housing Department released its annual vacancy survey for 2020, which revealed some of the highest blended vacancy rates since 1992.  According to the survey, the Blended Vacancy Rate, or combined unit lease […]

Local bicyclists explain the benefits of biking for health, happiness and the environment The Bike Campaign opened a nonprofit, Bike Garage, on Dec. 5 in the Cannery on in addition to working at Douglas Middle School in Woodland.  The Bike Campaign Founder Maria Contreras Tebbutt was optimistic Davis residents would appreciate the Bike Garage, citing […]

Sacramento to continue its goal of becoming a California zero-emission vehicle capital The California Energy Commission chose the City of Sacramento to receive a $1.8 million grant, aiding the city’s ongoing efforts to become a zero-emission vehicle capital of California.  As part of the second phase of the California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) EV Ready Communities […]

Power outages led to lost revenue, spoiled food and damaged infrastructure for Davis businesses Many businesses and operations were affected by the storms that happened Jan. 26-29 in the Northern California region which caused power outages and damaged infrastructure.  PG&E spokesperson Megan McFarland explained that these were the strongest storms since 2011 and led to […]

Yolo County officials and volunteers work for hours to distribute COVID-19 vaccines Healthcare providers in California are now following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order to transition to age-based vaccine eligibility. Residents who are 65 and older are now eligible to be vaccinated in Yolo County.  Yolo County Public Information Officer Jenny Tan explained why seniors have […]

Incident followed vandalism of Gandhi statue as city officials decide whether to re-erect after investigation On Jan. 31, an event was held in Davis’ Central Park to support the park’s Mohandas K. Gandhi statue after its recent vandalism. The statue has been controversial since its installation in 2016, when some community members expressed discomfort with […]

I’ll just clean up this tree by myself! January 24 “2 teens on the roof of the school throwing things off the roof.” January 27 “Subject using chainsaw to cut down a city tree—subject appeared to be a citizen and not an employee.” January 28 “Motorists not yielding for signal outage.” January 30“Vehicle heard in […]

City officials and water experts encourage residents to conserve water after second dry year in a row On Jan. 7, the City of Davis offered winter water conservation tips for residents, a reminder to customers about the mandatory water-use restrictions still in place and an update on the city’s water system on their website.  The […]

Collective art project brings together community, business and art The Davis Downtown Business Association (DDBA) launched a collective art project called Heart to Hearts that invites the community to create heart-shaped artwork in support of downtown Davis businesses. The opportunity to submit artwork opened on Jan. 25 and will close on Feb. 28. All proceeds […]

Plan is contingent on widespread COVID-19 testing availability and Yolo County moving out of the purple tier On Jan. 19 and Jan. 21, the Davis School Board held meetings to establish parameters for bringing students back to campus. In a statement released on Jan. 22, Davis Joint Unified School District Superintendent (DJUSD) John A. Bowes […]

The pandemic has posed challenges for providing shelter safely, leading some shelters to reduce vacancy On Jan. 19, the Sacramento City Council “adopted an emergency ordinance that significantly expands sheltering options for people experiencing homelessness,” according to a media release from the Sacramento City Express. The ordinance permits the City of Sacramento to approve the […]

City and county raise possibility of sanctioned campground with full services for homeless individuals Makeshift campsites set up by individuals experiencing homelessness have lined Covell Boulevard from F Street to the Cannery for many years, according to Davis Deputy Director of Police Services Deanne Machado. Machado said that the encampment has “ebbed and flowed in […]