City News

PAC to be component of new police oversight plan The City of Davis is accepting applications for the Police Accountability Commission (PAC). The PAC will enable a forum of open communication between the residents of Davis and the Davis Police Department. The commission is a part of the city’s larger police oversight plan, which will […]

A moonlit celebration of Chinese culture Each year, Davis hosts and celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival — an event that fell between Sept. 22 to 24 this year. While Chinese New Year is the largest holiday in Chinese culture, this time of year follows it as the second-most celebrated event. Davis Community Church, the host of […]

Overnight emergency closures planned on freeway Concrete slabs on the Interstate 5 freeway are at risk of failure and have posed problems for vehicles. Nighttime emergency closures are currently planned so that these risks can be addressed. Dennis Keaton, the public information officer for Caltrans District 3, elaborated on why the concrete is at risk. […]

9-1-1, a dog is barking September 12 “Reporting party attempted to sell textbooks — unknown buyer used fake PayPal to pay reporting party — loss $500.” “Reporting party saw five juveniles use dumped furniture to climb over the fence surrounding facility. They also appeared to be lifting their bikes over the fence into abandoned complex.” […]

TALK. program offering Spanish, French, ASL classes The Teach Another Language to Kids (TALK) program, a parent-founded nonprofit, has been creating language learning opportunities for children in Davis for 25 years. According to Christine Oyakawa, the TALK program board president, this program is “filling a void that is still in Davis schools,” as it offers […]

String of burglaries in Davis A string of burglaries close to the UC Davis campus have occurred over the last few weeks. Students are now advised to make sure they lock their windows and doors due to these recent crimes of opportunity. “There were three burglaries on September 7 and there was a crime alert […]

Nontraditional mediums to be showcased across city The City of Davis Civic Arts Commision is aiming to enhance the city’s landscape through its newest enterprise — the “Think Outside the Box” project. These gray metal boxes, often bleeding into the background, will be transformed into pieces of art. The works of local artists will be […]

New fines imposed on those feeding creatures in Davis Though locals have grown accustomed to the vast amount of wildlife Davis has to offer, many outsiders are unaware of how prevalent turkeys, squirrels and other populous wildlife are to the area. Yet locals and outsiders alike are too willing to share their meals with them […]

Bus, light rail fares decrease after 47 years It has been about 47 years since Sacramento Regional Transit historically took a step to lower bus and light rail fares. Now, the agency will drop base fares from $2.75 per ride to $2.50 while reducing monthly passes from $110 to $100. In addition, as part of […]

Hit up these spots to eat, meet new people or just hang out Davis has attracted people from a myriad of cultures and ethnicities, uniting different people and cultures together in one city. This melding of different people from different cultures means tons of different foods and cuisines to explore within Davis. Perhaps the most […]

An understanding of Davis City Council  While Davis is a quaint college town, the city has a lot to offer in terms of local government. Students may be in their own bubble on campus, but it is important to be aware of what goes on around the city as well. Outside of dorm life, issues […]

Supporters of aquatics program want pool for practice, safety, learning, exercise In a recent public comment held at the Community Chambers in Davis City Hall, supporters of the aquatics program in Davis spoke up. They urged the Davis School Board to include a swimming pool — to be built specifically at Davis High School — […]