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Duck Days, the outdoor festival, drew flocks to tour the wetlands and participate in fun activities for all ages   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   On April 26, Yolo Basin Foundation organized an outdoor festival that allowed Yolo County residents to have the unique opportunity to pet alligators, meet live bats and visit the […]

Bossa-Saurus and Katalysst join a lineup of diverse artists for the 2025 Davis Cherry Blossom Festival   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   The annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival returned to Sudwerk Brewing Co. from May 3 to 4. This marks the festival’s 10th annual year hosting a lineup of local talent, cultural performances and […]

International House teams up with local artist Jesikah Maria Ross for community-building events   By KATYA OKS — city@theaggie.org   International House hosted the first of a two-part series of Hope Café: Music, Conversation and Inspiration on April 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Hope Café is defined as a “community experiment in joy, […]

Davis kicked off May is Bike Month with the annual city-wide bike ride   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   May is Bike Month is a campaign throughout the country that encourages individuals to ride their bikes and promote sustainable transportation. In Davis, two of the main events held to promote active forms of transportation […]

Police Chief Todd Henry and public commenters spoke about the April 12 shooting   By KATYA OKS — city@theaggie.org   The Davis City Council met on April 15 to discuss updates concerning the April 12 Community Park shooting.  Todd Henry, the chief of the Davis Police Department (DPD), briefly recounted Saturday’s events, the police response […]

Concerns from both residents and commissioners dominated the nearly three-hour long meeting   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   On April 2 at 6 p.m., the city of Davis Fiscal Commission met to discuss the Village Farms Development Project analysis. After a call to order from Commissioner Rekha Vaitla, the agenda was unanimously approved by […]

As the Dominguez trial continues, testimonies include Dominguez’s former girlfriend, father and sister   By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.com   As the court enters its third week of the Carlos Dominguez trial, regarding serial stabbings that occurred in Davis in 2023, witness testimonies take over the courtroom with Dominguez’s loved ones’ statements. This week, the […]

Festivities begin in late May and will continue throughout June   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   The Davis Phoenix Coalition is a non-profit organization that aims to eliminate intolerance and promote diversity through community engagement, advocacy and education. With a specific focus on social justice issues and creating safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community, […]

The meeting focused on the auditor report review of police military equipment   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   On May 5, the Davis Police Accountability Commission met to discuss the police auditor update and an annual review of the Davis Police Department’s military equipment. The police auditor’s report specifically focused on two recent police […]

Effective June 4, Mónica Morales will take on the director role for HHSA   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   Yolo County recently announced the appointment of a new director of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Mónica Morales. The HHSA provides a wide variety of services dedicated to promoting health and safety throughout […]

As part of Sudwerk’s Concert Series, patrons enjoyed spirited tunes of classic rock and blues   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   Sacramento band Lo-Fi Lowdown held a set at Sudwerk Brewing Co. at 7 p.m. on May 8. The set was part of Sudwerk’s Concert Series, featuring touring and local artists for live performances. […]

With events for every rider and tools to get started, Davis makes biking accessible, fun and community-driven this May   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   May is National Bike Month, and the city of Davis, long known as a national leader in bike-friendly infrastructure, is celebrating with rides, special events and incentives that encourage […]