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The housing debate in Davis is being reshaped by the potential closure of local schools due to declining enrollment, which is tied to the city’s housing market, prompting a petition to form a community advisory committee to examine potential school closures and potentially changing the narrative of future housing proposals.
The Village Farms development in Davis, California is projected to have an average sales price of $740,000 for medium-density homes, but the actual cost will depend on a variety of fluctuating factors, and the project will also include 360 affordable rental units, making the claim that all homes will start at $740,000 misleading.
The Davis City Council voted to clarify language in the city’s inclusionary housing ordinance to ensure that land dedication is accompanied by sufficient resources to realistically allow affordable housing units to be constructed.
The Davis City Council unanimously approved a new economic development strategic plan, directing staff to return in 60 days with a detailed work plan to implement the strategy and address barriers to business development.
Davis is sitting on a winning lottery ticket with its leading agricultural research university, but the city must focus on creating a pipeline of AgTech companies and developing the necessary commercial space to support them in order to capitalize on this opportunity.
Davis residents rallied at the Davis Farmers Market to protest the US’s illegal and horrific attack against Iran, calling for a War Powers resolution and urging older voters to support younger, progressive candidates who are willing to fight for a better future.
The City of Davis is attempting to grow its tax base through a comprehensive economic development strategy, while preserving its small-city, university-oriented identity and generating sufficient revenue to sustain services, infrastructure and community priorities.
Beth Bourne, an anti-trans activist, has been causing turmoil in Davis for three years by engaging minors in conversations about their gender identity and filming them without consent, then posting the edited videos online, which has resulted in violent and threatening comments towards the teachers and students involved.
The City of Davis is proposing an ordinance amendment that would require developers who dedicate land for affordable housing to also provide financial resources to ensure the homes are actually constructed.
The ‘Protect Our Children’ protest in Davis is a peaceful, family-centered gathering aimed at teaching children how to use their voices to protect themselves and each other, and to make a statement against the psychological violence of a broken public square.
The political fight over Measure V and the proposed Village Farms project has been marked by dueling polls, with both sides refusing to release the full survey questions, leading to accusations of bias and dishonesty from opponents.
A survey released by the Village Farms project team found that 61% of likely Davis voters would vote “Yes” on Measure V, which will appear on the June 2 ballot, after hearing detailed information about the project.
The proposed Affordable Housing Plan for the Willowgrove development in Davis, California is advancing through city review, with the Social Services Commission set to consider its approval.
The Davis City Council voted unanimously to continue operating the city’s daytime respite center at its L St. location through at least June 30, 2026, while developing a transition plan that includes transportation to Fourth & Hope in Woodland and evaluating a potential alternative site within the city limits.
The average rent for apartments in Davis declined 1.8% from fall 2024 to fall 2025, due to the addition of thousands of new student housing beds, with the blended average monthly rent now at $2,711.
UC Davis’ decision to reclassify its Division I women’s equestrian team to club status has been met with criticism from athletes and supporters, who argue that the move is based on flawed data and reasoning, while the university maintains that it is rooted in long-term strategic planning and financial stewardship.
The Village Farms Davis project has been falsely accused of having adverse environmental impacts, but data and facts show that it is designed to meet or exceed environmental standards and will not have any significant negative effects on the surrounding area.
The Davis City Council will consider a resolution to end the city’s engagement with companies owned or controlled by Elon Musk and encourage CalPERS to divest from those firms.
The Davis City Council is facing pressure to decide the future of the Davis Daytime Respite Center, with options ranging from relocation to restructuring, all of which come with costs, community resistance, and trade-offs.