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Gatherings must be held outdoors for maximum two hours, important to slow virus’s spread In a press release published on Oct. 21, Yolo County announced local gathering guidelines “with recommendations and conditions on how residents and family can more safely gather to protect” everyone’s health while reducing the transmission of COVID-19.  In an effort to […]

Yolo County supervisor urges people to comply with health guidelines, prevent winter outbreak Over the past two weeks, Yolo County has experienced a rise in COVID-19 cases.  Although the county is still in the Red Tier of the state’s reopening plan, the adjusted daily new case rate as of Nov. 5 stands at 7.3 per […]

Safety modifications keep high volume of shoppers healthy  The Davis Farmers Market has been a staple attraction in the Davis community for over 44 years. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, several modifications were made to ensure that this essential business could continue to provide fresh and healthy produce options for Davis residents.  Executive Director of […]

Low-income households in Davis can receive grant of up to $4,000 if eligible Yolo County announced a COVID-19 Rental Assistance Grant Program to support Yolo County residents in a press release published on Oct. 16. The program will help individuals who have a higher risk of being displaced due to not being able to pay […]

Take your dog to poop somewhere else! October 7 “Respondent’s dog defecated on neighbor’s lawn. As respondent was picking it up, the resident began yelling at the respondent.” October 8 “Vehicle parked in plot, is displaying nude pornographic magazine images over the window.” October 9 “Respondent heard large animal outside her door eating in her […]

Lab and co-working space to open early 2021, adding more research positions to the region In September, AgStart, a “nonprofit incubator” that helps increase the growth of food tech and agricultural companies and “strengthens the region’s innovative ecosystem,” announced the creation of Lab@AgStart. An AgStart press release described Lab@AgStart as “a unique, broad-based public-private collaboration […]

More entities allowed to reopen under Red Tier, sense of “normalcy” slowly returns to Davis Yolo County’s movement into the Red Tier for the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed some entities to begin planning for new ways of operation. The Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) has started preparing for a hybrid learning plan while the […]

Although researchers say “overt suppression” tactics have ended in California, historically underrepresented groups still show lower turnout in voting and registration As the Nov. 3 election approaches, election talk seems to consume every aspect of daily life—ballot boxes dot sidewalks, “I voted” selfies fill social media feeds and advertisements for state propositions stream on TV.  […]

Sustaining mental health remains important despite challenges posed by COVID-19, experts say Any student can schedule individual counselling sessions with the Student Health and Wellness Center by calling 1(530)752-0871. The phone number for the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1(800)273-8255 or text RELATE to 74174 to confidentially chat with a Crisis Counselor. Speak with […]

Creative solution will shelter residents from cold, decrease spread of COVID-19 On Sept. 22, the Davis City Council voted to lease 25 apartments for six months—from October until March—to 40 members of the homeless community. This program is primarily for those with an underlying health condition or people over 65 years, according to an article […]

Clubs cancel Halloween parties, find safe ways to have fun events The first fall quarter at UC Davis since the COVID-19 pandemic has begun, which means more students have returned to Davis. Although roughly 50% of undergraduate students are predicted to live in Davis this quarter, the increase in students has still impacted Davis.   City […]

Stop screaming and dancing outside! September 25 “Customer found a small baggy of what appears to be drugs.” September 26 “Male was sawing at his 2nd story balcony.” September 27 “Unable to open windows due to neighbors smoking pot in backyard.” “Party complaint. Several females outside screaming and dancing.” October 1 “Respondent requested more meat […]