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Ownership transfer expected to take place mid-April Davis Ace Hardware and Aggie Ace Hardware are being sold to Crown Hardware, a hardware store company based in Orange County. The deal is expected to close in April, and the stores’ names will not be changed. Davis Ace Hardware and Aggie Ace Hardware, according to their websites, […]

Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan, Sudwerk Brewing Co. host Japanese cultural celebration with music, activities Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan invited musicians, visual artists and performers to Sudwerk Brewing Co. for the fourth annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival. The free festival — which took place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 and from 11 a.m. […]

California Senate Bill 67 proposed to revalidate cannabis farmers’ temporary licenses California’s legal cannabis industry is about to experience a shortage in its marijuana supply, experts say, as nearly 10,000 cultivators’ licenses are set to expire by the end of April. Without a valid license, these farmers will be forced by the state government to […]

Starting conversations about Davis’ high housing prices, the future of DJUSD Due to lower birth rates, rising housing costs and the mobility of families, Davis Demographics & Planning, Inc. forecasted a gradual decline in enrollment numbers for Davis Joint Unified School District in the coming decade. At the school board meeting on March 21, Davis […]

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital provides grant for YoloCare With assistance from a community grant provided by Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital, Yolo Hospice will soon expand its palliative care program called YoloCare. According to Yolo Hospice’s website, “The YoloCare palliative care program provides an extra layer of support for people dealing with a serious […]

Police, fire departments work to keep city safe In light of several recent events — such as school being canceled due to poor air quality from deadly fires in nearby counties, or the failure of the WarnMe system — individuals took necessary actions to ensure the safety of Davis and its residents. Police officers and […]

With widespread support from community members, city officials vote unanimously to begin construction on apartment complex for Davis workforce On March 19, The Davis City Council voted unanimously to give the green light to the Chiles workforce housing program. This action effectively approved plans for an apartment complex geared toward working families rather than students. […]

How dare someone have a flashlight March 24 “Reporting party’s arm scratched by roommate during 415 over cardboard boxes that were left in common area.” “Loud thumping music.” March 25 “Male subject yelling at customers and is running up to their vehicles as they arrive.” “Male subject soliciting in the area without identification. Reporting party […]

Mars, Inc. to research cacao with UC Davis faculty With temperatures rising in West Africa, climate change is drawing many concerns for what the future may look like for the cacao crop and companies like Mars, Inc. This business will now be a part of downtown Davis, as the city offers a new location for […]

Businesses cited will face fines, clerks cited can opt into restorative justice program The Yolo County District Attorney’s office carried out an undercover operation on March 9 and 10, during which it cited five Davis stores for the illegal sale of tobacco products to minors. The investigation was conducted throughout 27 locations in Davis. It […]

Financial transparency tool discloses city’s spending habits To paint a clear picture of the city’s financial data, the City of Davis relaunched OpenGov, a platform to interactively visualize local governments’ financial records. Using graphics to portray information, OpenGov intends to be user-friendly and easily accessible for residents. “What a government does, how we operate, where […]

Advocates urge legislators to support California Senate Bill 29 On March 20, hundreds of advocates from the Health4All Coalition urged legislators to support California Senate Bill 29, which would enable access to healthcare for all Californians, regardless of immigration status. The event started a #Health4All Day of Action, so those who could not attend could […]