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Decline in travel spending, jobs impacted A recent report from Visit California showed the economic impact of tourism from 2010–2019 across various regions of California, including Yolo County. The results from this report, however, do not include the forecasted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism across Yolo County.  According to the report, travel spending […]

Rotary BBQ offered “to-go” meals to follow social distancing protocol, proceeds donated to local nonprofits The Rotary BBQ in the Park event has been an annual staple in the Davis community for 42 years. So when the shelter-in-place order in Yolo County was extended to May 31, members of the Rotary Club of Davis found […]

Childcare, outdoor museums among services allowed to resume, county officials discuss opening of dine-in restaurants Yolo County is allowing several previously restricted activities to resume with social distancing measures after California adjusted its shelter-in-place order. The state has also allowed for more individual variation between counties in reopening businesses and other activities, prompting a discussion […]

Over half of Davis businesses surveyed report significant loss of income during shelter-in-place Results from a survey conducted by the Davis Chamber of Commerce show the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound negative impact on Davis business. Over half of Davis businesses that form the Chamber’s membership have reported “severe” loss of income and 14% […]

Noisy chicken edition  May 14 “Chickens.” “Screaming chickens.” May 15 “Loud chickens.” “Neighbor just threatened to pull a gun on respondent as respondent was trying to mediate the chicken issue.” May 16  “Groups of girls in front of the residence with signs requisitions — people honk vehicle horns for the past hour.” May 17  “Rooster […]

Bee City USA aims to support pollination, raise awareness In January of 2019, the City of Woodland was designated “as an official Bee City,” according to its website. In order to continue support for bees, Woodland recently “facilitated a pollinator-friendly Main Street beautification project,” according to the Daily Democrat.  In order to encourage pollination, Woodland’s […]

Yolo County loosens restrictions for non-essential businesses as California enters stage 2 of COVID-19 response Yolo County is allowing retail businesses to sell their products through curbside pickup and delivery following California’s transition into stage two of the state’s COVID-19 response. The updates to the county’s shelter-in-place order encompass other parts of the supply chain, […]

Victims of domestic violence now forced into isolation with abuser, limited access to support With the extensions of the shelter-in-place order, there have been negative consequences for those who are trapped in unsafe living situations with domestic violence. Sarah Meredith, the director of the UC Davis Center for Advocacy, Resources and Education (CARE), defined domestic […]

Inmates released after California Judicial Council adopts new rule aimed at lowering prison populations during pandemic Pre-trial inmates in Yolo County released due to the statewide emergency $0 bail schedule due to COVID-19 have committed several crimes. The plan was instituted by the California Judicial Council on April 6.  The emergency rule set the bail […]

More Yolo businesses will be allowed to reopen under relaxed public health metrics Yolo County has been cleared for further reopening under new, relaxed guidelines issued by the State of California on May 18. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office amended earlier public health benchmarks that may have otherwise prevented further reopening in the county.  Previous guidelines […]

You still have to social distance when riding roller skis! May 7 “Male walking down the middle of the roadway carrying a marijuana plant.”“Male approaching people in close proximity while exercising with roller skis.” “Loud miscellaneous beeping sound daily in the afternoons.” May 8 “Riding on motorized skateboard in the roadway.” “Bees swarming in a […]

California expands COVID-19 testing to reduce higher deaths, especially among underserved communities  Yolo County now includes state testing for COVID-19 as of May 5, according to a press release. The decision to open new testing sites came after Gov. Gavin Newsom made an announcement regarding making “more than 80 community testing sites across the state […]