City News

Project Baseline launched in Sacramento  Project Baseline, founded by the company Verily and a subsidiary of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, recently launched a coronavirus testing program that has — in two weeks — become available in four testing sites in California. As of March 28, more than 3,700 people had been tested for coronavirus through the […]

Although blood supply currently stable, blood centers fear donation shortage  As the COVID-19 crisis continues, many blood drives have been canceled. Due to this, blood centers warn of potential shortage in the coming weeks. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed a decrease in donations due to the pandemic on their website.  “At this […]

Technical difficulties, trolling prompt changes in procedure for future meetings, highlighting challenges of remote city leadership In compliance with social distancing orders in the wake of COVID-19, the Davis City Council conducted its first virtual meeting over Zoom on March 25. Parts of the meeting were targeted by anonymous trolls who used the video conferencing […]

Citizens who experience price-gouging are encouraged to report it  The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office is increasing its investigation and prosecution of sellers who raise prices more than 10% of a product’s original value in an effort to make necessary supplies affordable during the coronavirus pandemic.  Local attorneys are operating based on laws that only […]

Local district one of many districts shut down across country due to COVID-19 On March 18, 2020, Superintendent John Bowes announced that the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD), school and district offices would be shutting down and remain closed for the time being. Despite the shutdown of schools in the district, however, meals will […]

Bikes and scooters and tricycles, oh my! March 4 “Male rode his bike into a vehicle then kicked the vehicle causing damage.” “Tenant just came into the office demanding repairs to his personal appliances.” March 5 “Two males smoking marijuana.” “Construction crews not efficiently/safely directing traffic.” March 6 “Loud engine revving for the last 30 […]

Online and over airwaves, local community members band together remotely in a period of social distancing In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent shelter-in-place orders, local community groups have emerged to share information, resources and messages of solidarity among residents of Yolo County. Perhaps the largest of these local grassroots networks is the […]

Davis Farmers Market will no longer have samples, increases sanitary measures like local grocery stores The Davis Farmers Market is taking additional measures to protect sellers and buyers as the coronavirus spreads throughout California, but remains open during Yolo County’s shelter-in-place order. In order to reduce the potential transmission of the virus, music and events […]

Order prioritizes public health, highlighting need for individual hygiene, disrupting service-industry jobs In the wake of the rapidly-escalating COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom mandated a statewide shelter-in-place order. The executive order declares that all nonessential persons must remain at home. “To protect public health, I […] order all individuals living in the State of California […]

Yolo County officials ask people to continue staying home, provides database for coronavirus cases The shelter-in-place order for Yolo County has been extended until May 1 due to increasing cases of coronavirus, according to a press release sent out by Yolo County Public Health Officer Dr. Ron Chapman. “This extension is in line with the […]

Davis Dessert Trinity challenges students with a sweet tooth to eat at Davis Creamery, Sweet & Shavery, Yolo Berry Yogurt in one night Students in Davis have started a new trend named the Dessert Trinity. It follows the same style as the Davis Trinity, which includes drinking the three strongest alcoholic drinks in the city […]

City’s landlords cannot evict renters unable to pay rent due to pandemic, related workplace closures The Davis City Council has unanimously passed a city-wide ordinance that will put a halt to both commercial and residential evictions for non-payment for the duration of the COVID-19 local emergency, provided that tenants can prove they have been financially […]