City News

With appeal withdrawn, case concludes  In a press release published on April 2 by the City of Davis, it was announced “that the appeal of the Yolo Superior Court decision regarding the Nishi project has been withdrawn” and the case is now “concluded.” The Nishi 2.0 project is an apartment complex project aimed at students […]

UC Davis research says COVID-19 will have long-lasting economic impact, Davis businesses say economic losses are incalculable The economic impact of COVID-19 is something we will see for decades to come, according to a working paper authored by professors in the Department of Economics.  When asked about possible revenue losses locally, Mayor Pro Tempore Gloria […]

Councilmembers approved plans to lease city land for 235-acre solar farm, but many complained about approval process  The Davis City Council proceeded with plans that would allow for leasing public land to the energy company BrightNight on March 24, with plans to use the site and build a 235-acre commercial solar farm and testing facility. […]

Shelter-in-place to be extended past May 1 Yolo County is requiring all citizens to wear face coverings in public to try and reduce the spread of COVID-19 between individuals. The order is part of a broader “Roadmap to Recovery” plan for reopening Yolo County businesses while continuing to protect public health amid the coronavirus pandemic.  […]

Student living in West Village reached out to UC Davis for help, said the university did not provide needed help A UC Davis student living in West Village started displaying COVID-19 symptoms in mid-March. The student, who requested their identity be kept anonymous, was tested by Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento. Although the student’s test was […]

City Council meeting held via Zoom with restrictions on public comments due to prank calls  The Davis City Council discussed the COVID-19 crisis and the City of Davis’ response  during an online City Council meeting on April 7. Councilmembers approved the contribution of $50,000 to the Yolo COVID-19 Relief Fund in an effort to aid […]

After Gov. Newsom’s shelter-in-place order, conservation measures for energy are encouraged Valley Clean Energy, the local electricity provider for Davis, donated $2,500 to the Yolo Food Bank in an effort to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Yolo County. The energy provider also ensured that clean energy will remain available during this time, […]

Quarantine means more beers, brooms  April 2 “Suspect broke into locked liquor cabinet.” April 3 “Rhythmic spanking sound.” April 4 “White Tesla backed up to show room.” April 5 “Male subject screaming at the top of his lungs.” April 6 “Neighbor at this location throwing a large broom over the fence into his yard this […]

Among other precautionary measures, dozens of inmates close to completing their sentences were released from both county’s jails Law enforcement officials at both Sacramento and Yolo County announced that they would be releasing certain jail detainees from their custody in order to reduce the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak in their facilities, in addition to […]

Social distancing still encouraged when going out to support local businesses  Starting March 27, Yolo County started permitting non-essential businesses “to process online and phone orders for home deliveries,” although the actual physical locations are required to remain shut for the public, according to a press release from Yolo County.  While residents of Yolo County […]

Through federal initiative Project Roomkey, county temporarily houses 143 vulnerable homeless individuals in motel rooms On April 3, California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched Project Roomkey, a program started by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to house the country’s homeless population in motel rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. The California government issued a press release stating […]

No beer pong on the golf course! March 22 “White sedan occupied by 4 males, shooting Nerf darts at people.” March 27 “Male seen running out of complex with drill in his hand.” “Yellow quad and red motorcycle riding on the grass in the park.” March 28 “11-year-old son got agitated by video game limits […]