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Smoke from fires in Northern California effect air quality in nearby counties. The Butte and Valley fires, which began on Sept. 9 and 12 respectively, have recently spread smoke and ash throughout Yolo County. Since the Wragg fire broke out on July 22 near Lake Berryessa, Northern California has been plagued with a series of […]

International House to host fifth annual International The fifth annual International Festival will be held on Oct. 4 in Central Park from noon to 5:00 p.m. Hosted by International House, this multi-ethnic celebration promotes “Unity in Diversity” through live entertainment, food samples from around the world and many more family-friendly activities.   Ann Gunion, a […]

Students, activists discuss gender-neutral bathrooms in university settings For thousands of transgender students across the country, a trip to the restroom is a far more difficult task than most of their cisgender peers could ever imagine. Apprehension over this topic can lead to anxiety, dysphoria and in extreme cases, serious problems with mental and physical […]

ASUCD celebrates its centennial This year, UC Davis celebrates the 100 years of service and student representation that the Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) has provided since its start in 1915. “We create student governments to better serve students and to make sure there are people who are willing to do the work to […]

People reflect on drought, effects on Davis and community With billboards everywhere sporting the all-too-familiar phrase “save water,” restaurants only serving water “upon request” and talk of a possible and much-needed El Nino in the midst, it is no news that the current drought is one of the worst California has seen in years. “The […]

Free concert to feature Giraffage and Rudeboi On Fri., May 29, the Entertainment Council will host the third annual Lawntopia, a free concert headlined by electronic music artist Giraffage and featuring hip hop artist Rudeboi as the opening act. The concert will take place on the Memorial Union quad and there will also be food […]

Yolo County takes part in National Peace Officer Memorial Day during National Police Week Last Friday at 12 p.m. the Yolo County law enforcement agencies and the Yolo County Retired Peace Officer Association hosted the Yolo County Fallen Officers Tribute at the Yolo County Peace Officer Memorial at the county courthouse in Woodland. Yolo County […]

People might soon be able to drink alcohol while biking around Sacramento, or at least while having the option to pedal, as they occupy one of 15 seats in a ‘bike bus’ that is steered by a sober chauffeur. According to Off the Chain Bike Bus Tours’ website, these ‘bike buses,’ or quadricycle vehicles, average […]

Today begins a series of celebrations for the Cross Cultural Center’s (CCC) 25th anniversary. Throughout the last 25 years, the CCC has aimed to encourage and empower the UC Davis community. It has served as a channel through which students of color could voice their concerns and has stood as a pillar, lending support to […]

After meeting with mayors from across the state, many of them from the Bay Area, Governor Jerry Brown proposed new legislation on April 28 that would fine up to $10,000 per day for violations of target water reduction goals for cities, water providers and water districts. The fines would be enforced by local water agencies […]

Downtown sees increase in restaurants, decrease in retail After 18 years of business in downtown Davis, Ground Zero ski shop will be closing its doors on June 28. Ground Zero’s lease contract was up for renewal and according to Executive Vice President of Ground Zero, Brendan Mohr, their landlord doesn’t believe that the business can […]

Trudy Kalisky was a graduate student at UC Davis when she and her husband Mo decided to start their own business. Over the years it developed into what is now the Upper Crust Baking Company, an artisanal bakery known for its unique bread and cookie recipes. They’ve been selling at the Davis Farmers Market for […]