A substantial portion of UC Davis students remains unaware of the comprehensive healthcare services administered under the University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP), which provides medical, mental health, dental, and vision benefits funded via student fees.
David Taormino initiated legal action against the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) after the district reportedly reversed a written commitment to waive approximately $1.5 million in new school construction fees for Palomino Place, LLC.
Davis City Manager Daryel Dunston announced Monday the appointment of Yolo County Undersheriff-Coroner Matt Davis, a longtime resident, as the city’s new chief of police, effective Nov. 9.
The expansion of automated license plate readers and private surveillance networks in Davis has drawn scrutiny from civil liberties advocates, who cite risks to data security and the potential for unauthorized tracking of residents’ movements.
Davis voters in the November 3 election will decide on Measure W, a ballot initiative authorizing the 1,250-home Willowgrove development. The measure seeks to reconcile the municipality’s housing demands with agricultural preservation mandates.
As Davis voters prepare to decide the fate of the proposed 1,250-unit Willowgrove development under Measure W, the local debate underscores a systemic conflict between agricultural land preservation and compliance with state-mandated housing allocation requirements.
Davis municipal planning documents indicate the municipality could experience up to 28 extreme heat days annually by midcentury, prompting officials to integrate formal climate adaptation strategies into the city’s General Plan update.
The city of Davis has initiated a public feedback process, utilizing an online survey and interactive mapping tool, to inform its forthcoming 10-year Active Transportation Plan focused on upgrading pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure.
Effective November 2, the city of Davis will expand its paid parking program to three downtown lots, implementing a $1 hourly rate to facilitate vehicle turnover and enhance accessibility for local commercial establishments.
During an October 14 workshop, Davis officials presented a revised General Plan proposal outlining a projected requirement of at least 7,300 additional housing units by 2050 through increased residential density and potential expansion beyond existing city limits.
Davis voters will soon decide on Measure W, a ballot initiative proposing the 1,250-unit Willowgrove residential development on the city’s northeast boundary, featuring deed-restricted affordable housing, energy-efficient designs, and infrastructure improvements.
The League of Women Voters of Yolo County formally endorsed Measure W, a November 3 Davis ballot initiative. It proposes 1,250 homes, including 250 deed-restricted affordable units, and secures a $6.8 million developer contribution for housing development.
With the November 3 election approaching, intensified debate concerning Measure W and the proposed 1,250-unit Willowgrove development has brought renewed scrutiny to Davis’ efforts to reconcile housing affordability, economic expansion, and agricultural land preservation.
The Davis City Council is slated to review amendments to its fair housing ordinance on Oct. 20, which would eliminate specific criteria for evaluating reasonable accommodation requests from individuals with disabilities.
Addressing columnist Rich Rifkin’s commentary on the fatal incident involving UC Davis student Lincoln Sabini, Mark Huising posited that the prioritization of helmet use over enhanced street design obfuscates the systemic requirement for protected bicycle infrastructure to avert recurrent cyclist fatalities.
Dr. Dennis Godby, a naturopathic physician, concluded a five-year, 3,450-mile transcontinental journey on September 24, 2026, in furtherance of health equity principles and equitable access to optimal health outcomes irrespective of socioeconomic or racial determinants.
Approximately 100 UC Davis students and delegates engaged in a national demonstration on October 8 to advocate for enhanced institutional accountability and mandatory consent education implementation within campus fraternities.
Ahead of the November 3 election, Measure W—a proposal for a 1,250-home development in Davis—is proceeding with a notably subdued campaign, absent the organized opposition that has historically characterized local growth disputes.
Alan Hirsch issued a comprehensive analysis evaluating candidates and ballot propositions for the November 3 municipal election in Davis.
The Davis City Council approved an agricultural mitigation plan for the proposed Willowgrove housing development, establishing a permanent conservation easement for 374 acres of Bullseye Farms property pending voter approval of Measure W on November 3.