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Yolo County begins construction on a new library for South Davis, set to open in 2026   By SUNNY LIU — city@theaggie.org   On April 18, the Yolo County Library, in partnership with the city of Davis and the California State Library, held a ceremony for the planned Walnut Park location at 2700 Lillard Dr. […]

This year’s theme was Sí Se Puede: The Power of Collective Action   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   Since 2001, the city of Davis’ Human Relations Commission has hosted an annual César Chávez celebration in late May or early April. On April 26, the event was held for the 25th year in Central Park. […]

Davis police confirm multiple shooting suspects in the incident   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   The Davis Police Department has released more details regarding the shooting that occurred at Community Park on Picnic Day, April 12. In a released update, Davis police confirmed that multiple shooters were involved in the incident that left a […]

Hundreds of demonstrators march through downtown in support of workers   By SUNNY LIU — city@theaggie.org   On May 1, hundreds of Davisites and UC Davis students converged in Central Park as part of a planned May Day demonstration. The protest is among hundreds of similar May Day demonstrations and strikes across the country defending […]

Davis police confirm multiple shooting suspects in the incident   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   The Davis Police Department has released more details regarding the shooting that occurred at Community Park on Picnic Day, April 12.  In a released update, Davis police confirmed that multiple shooters were involved in the incident that left a […]

New Japanese eatery brings authentic izakaya experience to Davis’ dining scene   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   Show Izakaya, a new Japanese restaurant, recently opened its doors at 102 F St. The restaurant occupies part of the former Season’s Kitchen & Bar, with the other portion soon to be occupied by Orangetheory Fitness, scheduled […]

How a local dispensary has won the hearts of Davis residents   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   Club420, formerly known as F Street Dispensary, remains a Davis favorite, winning the 2025 title of Best Dispensary in the city. With an additional location in Dixon, the dispensary remains a local operation with humble roots. As […]

For the third consecutive year, the Thai restaurant was voted as a favorite amongst UC Davis students   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   Topping the list of hot spots in Davis’ bar scene, Sophia’s Thai Kitchen came out as a standout favorite. The restaurant opened from the kitchen of another bar as Davis’ first […]

How the local bookstore strengthens and celebrates the Davis community with books.   By KATYA OKS — city@theaggie.org   Located in Downtown Davis on 617 2nd St., The Avid Reader is an all-time favorite for UC Davis students. With wide glass windows showcasing displays of books that span from national favorites to releases from local […]

From egg hunting to cookie decorating, turnout was the highest in years   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   On Saturday, April 20, the Davis Odd Fellows held their annual Breakfast with the Bunny event. As doors opened at 9 a.m., guests were met with a buffet of fruit, muffins, cereal, yogurt and more. With […]

DJ Colin, Gavin and ENTO played a surprise set for customers   By RORY CONLON — city@theaggie.org   Volt Coffee, Tea & Taps, a shop located on Olive Drive, hosted a surprise DJ set in collaboration with Davis Rave Company (DRC) Creatives on April 7. Caden Velasquez, the founder and chief executive officer of DRC […]

The sexual assault, human trafficking and domestic violence advocacy non-profit worked alongside UC Davis volunteers to collect donations for their shelter and its services   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month, Empower Yolo collected essential donations for their Shower the Shelter event on April […]