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Eleven residents have died at Woodland nursing facility, 64 cases between residents and staff An outbreak of COVID-19 among residents and staff at a nursing facility in Yolo County has left several dead and 66 people infected. Due to the susceptibility of elderly residents to the coronavirus, nursing facilities in Davis are taking extra precautions […]

Following backlash, coffee company issues apologies Before the use of masks was mandated in Yolo County, an email was sent to employees of Temple Coffee Roasters instructing them not to wear masks as it was a violation of the dress code.  “At this time, Sacramento and Yolo County have not mandated that masks be worn […]

Virtual Picnic Day turned into backyard-dog-on-roof Picnic Day  April 16 “Heard talking about school and test.” “She took a picture of him because he was not practicing safe social distancing.” April 17 “Subject coughing in respondents face as they crossed paths.” April 18 “Approximately 6 people in backyard.” “10-15 subjects in backyard.” “Dog on roof.” […]

Volunteers check in regularly with YHAA Phone Friends for Seniors participants The Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance recently launched “YHAA Phone Friends for Seniors,” a new program to help seniors who are isolated at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to connect seniors with resources they may need, as well as reduce loneliness […]

Technical assistance, advice provided to those who are unemployed, cash grants available for essential nonprofits In the wake of the economic fallout caused by COVID-19, Yolo County and its partners have stepped up to provide financial resources to struggling individuals and nonprofits.  The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency created an advice hotline for […]

Shaun Lamar Moore, 40-year-old Davis resident, arrested, charged with possession of restricted biological agent, burglary  On Saturday, April 11, a man stole a COVID-19 specimen from Davis Sutter Hospital before abandoning it at a local pharmacy, an act that gained national media attention amid the coronavirus pandemic. The sealed specimen was recovered later that evening, […]

One county supervisor ousted as another heads to run-off election Yolo election officials have released the final results of the March 3 primary elections, after more than a month of vote tallying. Two Davis ballot items — Measure G and Measure Q — passed, while the countywide supervisor races saw Angel Barajas defeating long-standing incumbent […]

Don’t pick your nose before serving ice cream — it’s a pandemic! April 9 “Guest upset over incorrect change given, was banging on drive thru window.” April 10 “Abandoned rolling suitcase left at the front door.” “Ice cream trucker driver picking nose prior to servicing ice cream.” April 11 “Saw possible mountain lion run across […]

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.  […]