City News

Respect your elders October 17 “Male subject in Arroyo Park looking over fence.”   “Several bicycles in the area without bike lights.”   October 18 “Reporting party had a strange encounter with a woman who came to her door and asked for help getting a key off a key ring — reporting party concerned for […]

A fight for environmental social justice results in trespassing charges On Oct. 15, eight environmental and social justice protesters were arrested by Yolo County sheriff deputies outside of the Woodland Monsanto/Bayer Plant. Among the arrested were Michael Kerr, Susan Roberts, Pamela Osgood, Carmen Mateo and James Lee Clark Sherly. The protestors were charged with trespassing […]

Ordinance prevents relocation, closure of mobile home parks   On Oct. 17, the Davis City Council approved an ordinance that protects residents of mobile home communities from being spontaneously relocated in a unanimous vote. The council also recommended providing additional protections for those living in mobile home parks. There are currently four mobile home parks […]

A guide to housing props on midterm ballot On Nov. 6, Californians will vote on 12 statewide propositions, four of which attempt to confront the state’s growing housing crisis. Davis voters will also decide on Measure L, a land development proposal that will impact housing within the city. For Davis students and city residents, affordable […]

Climate change may have impact on beer production When thinking about beer and its ingredients, barley is the first and most important ingredient that comes to mind. However, few know how the cultivation of barley can affect the taste and brewing of beer. Climate change could negatively affect beer production in the future due to […]

Community members prepare for election with concert, registration drive As the Nov. 6 midterm election approaches, Davis residents and students have gathered to remind and encourage voter turnout. Rock the Vote, a free all-day concert and voter registration drive, took place on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Davis Commons. It was hosted by Davis Live […]

Davis Odd Fellows’ third annual Davis Chocolate Festival to help send children to summer camp Chocolate lovers are in for a treat, as the Davis Odd Fellows is holding its third annual Davis Chocolate Festival as a fundraiser to cover summer camp costs for underprivileged kids. The festival will take place on Sunday, Nov. 4 […]

Multimedia exhibition featured at International House until November Until Nov. 6, the walls of the International House will be adorned with portraits of deported immigrants, videos of their stories and silkscreens. Stories of deportation across the border are being showcased as part of their “Humanizing Deportation” multimedia exhibit. The exhibition is a collaboration with the […]

Squirrels: Friends or foes? October 10 “Ongoing problem with transient / Currently urinating on the building. Employee requesting 602 and contact to see about further action.” “Squirrel inside residence.”   October 11 “Subject came to reporting party’s door and stated he was in a contest and needed to contact 1200 people.”   October 12 “Transient […]

Yolo County District Attorney’s office receives grant The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has provided grants to the Vacaville Police Department of Education and Enforcement, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office as well to the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency this year for various programs to help increase safety on the road. […]

Assembly member Tony Thurmond plans to address student homelessness, decrease tuition if elected Assembly member Tony Thurmond, who is running for California superintendent of public instruction, has committed to sponsoring student-authored legislation aimed at addressing college affordability. Thurmond held a media teleconference on Oct. 4 for student reporters in the California State University and University […]

Who is this Alonzo?? October 6 “Transient male at playground — appears to be upset; kicking the playground, shouting and taking off his shirt LS near carousel. Reporting party concerned for children that will be in the area shortly.” “Ongoing issue unknown subject has been dumping cooking oil/grease in her front yard.” “Subject was standing at […]