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Thursday, March 5, 2026

City News

Petition circulates to boycott Israeli goods

Hoping to participate in the global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign, members of the Davis Food Co-op are petitioning for an initiative to boycott all Israeli products from the grocery store.

Environmentalists sue over moth eradication program

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is facing a lawsuit from two environmental groups over its program to eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM).

Police Briefs

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Obama calls for lower student loan bills

President Obama's plan to cap student loans could substantially lower payments for thousands of UC Davis graduates and provide a powerful incentive to students considering a job in public service.

Feds request rural communities’ expertise

The national government has begun to look to constituents in a quest for answers on sustainability, future jobs and the economy in rural and agricultural communities.

Saylor campaigns with soup fundraiser

About 180 people attended Mayor Pro Tempore Don Saylor's annual soup fundraiser, "Supe's On," in honor of his run for a position on the Yolo County Board of Supervisors.

Food Bank of Yolo County bulks up for fitness challenge

With New Year's resolutions starting to fade, the Food Bank of Yolo County's winter fundraiser and fitness challenge couldn't come at a better time of year.

NeighborWorks breaks into Davis

Davis residents seeking assistance in buying or selling a home now have recourse to a new service.

News-in-Brief

Nixle provides emergency notifications: Davis has a new way to share important information with the community. Emergency information is disseminated with e-mail and text messaging to the public.

Forum sheds light on alternative transportations

With worldwide movements geared toward creating a greener and cleaner environment, the Davis community is no different.

Sacramento ranks low for employment opportunities

The concept of unemployment and the city of Sacramento are becoming more closely associated. A recent study by job search engine Juju.com shows unemployment in the River City as an ongoing trend.

UCD professor testifies in Prop 8 trial

Several experts in social sciences have testified as witnesses in the current Proposition 8 trial, including UC Davis social psychology professor Gregory Herek.

New restaurants, businesses pop up around town

Davisites can get their fill of frozen yogurt, popsicles, wine tastings and more as new businesses open throughout town.

City revokes permit to build wireless antennas

The city unanimously approved revoking permits given to NewPath Network, LLC to building wireless antenna systems.

Davis business scene freshens up

The beginning of 2010 ushered in several changes to Davis businesses.