City News

Tower Bridge replacements in progress in Sacramento Tower Bridge in Sacramento is under repairs and will receive new suspenders as a safety precaution. California did not want to wait any longer on taking precaution against possible accidents so the maintenance projects have been in effect. Caltrans confirmed, however, that the bridge itself is not sagging. […]

Community members can clear overdue fines with food donations As the holiday season approaches, the Yolo County Library is kicking off its annual Food for Fines program. The event allows library cardholders to use food donations to clear overdue fines. Each food item donated to any Yolo County Library between Nov. 13 and Dec. 31 […]

Regulations, policies being established to monitor e-scooters’ impact on city Electric scooters have been popping up in numerous parts of California, and the Davis City Council is discussing bringing them to town. E-scooters, like the rentable bikes around campus and the city, can be rented and dropped off anywhere. Simply downloading an app allows users […]

City, residents, homeless affected by smoke Update (15 Nov. 2018, 7:33 p.m.): AQI in Davis has risen to 323. The Butte County fire has affected students and residents alike, as the air quality index in Davis has reached up to 305 as of 6 p.m. on Thursday. Sacramento’s AQI has reached up to 311. Both […]

Alliance 1 came out on top of robotics tournament From Oct. 26 to 28, Davis Senior High School hosted its first robotics competition in Davis. This tournament-style competition featured 20 teams with over 40 robots. Competing schools were assigned into teams of four and worked together against other teams to win the tournament.   “It’s […]

Nursery rhymes and knives October 24 “Two subjects sitting in a black pickup truck. Reporting party states they are unfamiliar and is concerned one of them may have just snorted drugs.”   October 25 “Truancy issues with her son.”   October 26 “White male adult 30’s lsw hoodie and jeans…holding larger sized knife and staring […]

Students, community members bought plants, learned about gardens During the Davis Farmers Market Fall Festival on Oct. 29, the Central Park Gardens of Davis celebrated its 11th Open House and Plant Sale. The annual event showcases all the garden has to offer and generates awareness and revenue for the Central Park Gardens. At the event, […]

Driver, customers in store uninjured After a car crashed directly into a 7-Eleven store located on L Street on Oct. 10, employees and surrounding stores attempted to manage and fix what was left of the front windows. Police reported that the driver seemed to be under the influence, as the suspect barely managed to perform […]

Davis City Council considering moratorium for delivery-only cannabis services The Davis City Council has approved more delivery-only cannabis businesses; however, it will consider calling for a moratorium. Currently, there is a limit on cannabis storefront retailers, and the delivery-only option may soon be capped as well. Brett Lee, the mayor of Davis, elaborated on the […]

Armadillo Music hosts benefit concert with Your Local Cemetery, Kelly Jean Downtown record store Armadillo Music presented a Halloween-esque benefit show featuring live music from Your Local Cemetery and Kelly Jean on Oct. 26. The event raised awareness and money for the organization of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). Clad in a Han Solo […]

The Dumpling House still undergoing restoration, remodeling after fire damage Six months after The Dumpling House was damaged by a fire, repairs are still underway. The source of the fire was the attic of 117 E Street, a property that is being developed into a restaurant by the owners of the Dumpling House. The fire […]

Davis Cemetery District hosts vibrant cultural event featuring traditional performances, rituals The Dia de los Muertos ceremony was hosted by the Davis Cemetery District on Oct. 28 to connect community members of all backgrounds and experiences. The annual celebration included various decorations and performances true to its Mesoamerican roots. “What people can expect when they […]