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Davis, California

Thursday, March 5, 2026

City News

Downtown hosts community sale on Saturday

If you like to shop and are interested in saving money, 30 is the magic number.

Police Briefs

Green thumb thief: Plants were stolen by someone on Wake Forest Drive.

Speed limits may increase in some Davis areas

Drivers may soon be able to step harder on the accelerator, if speed limits are raised five miles per hour.

Researchers investigate solutions to invasive weeds

The agriculture industry can thank a large portion of its progress to research at universities, such as the UC Davis' Plant and Environmental Sciences Department.

City invites prospective employees to job fair

Those who enjoy working with children and the outdoors have opportunities for a part-time or summer job in Davis.

Citizens to decide future sales tax

In June, voters will decide to re-authorize a half-a-percent sales tax increase. The measure will maintain Davis' sales tax at 8.75 percent, while sales tax on campus remains 8.25 percent.

Senior assisted living comes to Fifth Street

A new Davis seniors' assisted living facility may materialize in the next year, following city discussions.

Yolo County introduces new opportunity to recycle music

The days of the Walkman may be long gone, but don't throw it in the trash just yet - and keep those dead batteries, too.

Public Works to build new 4 million gallon water tank

The city of Davis is currently constructing a four-million gallon water tank in East Davis.

California plants seeds for marijuana legalization

A significant step was made last week in the fight to legalize marijuana in California, when the Assembly Public Safety Committee passed State Rep. Tom Ammiano's bill to legalize and regulate pot usage. Although the bill is technically dead because it did not meet the deadline for approval by another committee, many say history is in the making.

UC Davis creates environmentally friendly winery

With the world's natural resources in desperate need of relief, eco-wineries are emerging to answer the call.

Senator voices opinions on California Delta

After Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger passed a five-bill package in November 2009 regarding construction of the California Delta, Rep. Lois Wolk (D-Davis) stood up in opposition. Following this decision, Wolk lost five of the seven committee positions she once managed.

Doors swing open for Westlake IGA Market

When the ribbon was cut and the speeches given, the Westlake IGA Market finally opened its doors for business. The market welcomed the public...

Tobacco report card gives Davis a ‘B’

Adopting and enforcing anti-smoking legislation for tobacco prevention in California needs improvement, according to the annual State of Tobacco Control report issued earlier this month by the American Lung Association of California.

Yolo County joins CaliforniaFIRST program

The Davis City Council voted unanimously to pass the CaliforniaFIRST clean energy finance program last Tuesday.