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$373 million Folsom Dam Raise project will heighten structure by three-and-a-half feet, take five years to complete  Construction officially began on the 64-year-old Folsom Dam, with government leaders ceremoniously digging the first shovel into the ground. Officials are hoping to raise the structure by three-and-a-half feet to reduce flood risk to the greater Sacramento area […]

Incumbent Jim Provenza, challengers Linda Deos and David Abramson, share policy views on issues from community On Jan. 26, three candidates for the 4th District of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors,  Linda Deos, David Abramson and incumbent Jim Provenza, shared their stances on a number of issues.  The Yolo County Board of Supervisors consists […]

January 25 “Female was dropped off last evening in the lobby, female advised she resides in the LA area and has no means to get back home.” “Vehicle hit with eggs, continuous problem and appears several vehicles were hit in neighborhood.” “Buttons being pressed then disconnect.” “Black mini cooper speeding and cutting vehicles off.” January […]

Reward fund, gang task force, increased patrols implemented after three unsolved deadly homicides in recent months The Woodland Police Department announced the formation of the Gang Task Force to combat a spike in gang-related violence in recent months. The announcement came after three unsolved homicides occurred in Woodland, including the death of 16-year-old Alvaro Gamera […]

City council will again defend embattled Nishi Student Housing project in court after plaintiff’s appeal The Davis City Council announced its intention to defend against a plaintiff’s appeal targeting Nishi Gateway — a long-contested student housing development project slated for South Davis — after a closed-door meeting on Jan. 14. News of the appeal drew […]

Popular Davis Mexican restaurant closes indefinitely due to increasing minimum wage laws Downtown Davis restaurant El Toro Bravo closed indefinitely on Feb. 1. El Toro Bravo was a casual Mexican restaurant located on D Street that had been in operation since 2012. Derar Zawaydeh, the part-owner of El Toro Bravo, Crepeville and Burgers and Brew […]

Err on the side of caution on dating sites January 17 “Man behind store fixing bike and yelling at passerbys aggressively while holding unknown item in hand, possibly a hammer.” January 18 “Dorm under construction. Workers using power tools.” “Vultures eating dead animal.”  “Vehicle was seen driving slowly through neighborhood last night and is now […]

Over two dozen Davis homeless welcomed into 10 rotating church locations from December to March On Monday, Jan. 20, homeless guests were welcomed into the Davis Christian Assembly as part of the Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter (IRWS).  The IRWS is a volunteer organization that provides the homeless population of Davis with two daily meals and […]

Measure G would implement parcel tax on Davis properties to offer competitive teacher, employee salaries The Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) and local education advocates are seeking support for Measure G, a citywide ballot proposition that would increase district teacher and employee pay through the implementation of a parcel tax.  Measure G is one […]

Davis Police Department released footage and audio files of confrontation that ended in death of Christopher Gray Body camera videos and 911 audio recordings were released by the Davis Police Department, shedding more light on an officer-involved shooting at a North Davis residence last month. In the early morning of Dec. 19, 2019, Davis police […]

Food sold to students on campus without permit The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office has reached a settlement with Xin Jiang, a man who made several UC Davis students sick by selling them meals through his unlicensed business, Anna’s Kitchen. Anna’s Kitchen did not have a proper permit from the Yolo County Health Department for […]

Play your instruments in tune or else January 10 “Gas powered leaf blower in the front lot.” “Unknown address, excessive dogs, loud barking.” “Male abandoned what appeared to be a metal toolbox.” January 12 “Reporting party found four passports in the bushes at above location. Reporting party brought them home and has them for an […]