Village Farms’ plan to build 360 “permanently affordable homes” is misleading, as only 100 of these units may be built in 10 years or more, and the City has not guaranteed that these units will be built.
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board has endorsed Measure V, a housing proposal in Davis, arguing that it is necessary to address the city’s long-standing housing constraints and growth pressures tied to UC Davis.
Davis Joint Unified School District is facing a long-term enrollment decline due to housing, demographics and fiscal constraints, which could lead to school closures, reduced programming and a need for the city to build more family-oriented housing.
The Davis City Council adopted three sets of actions to address discrimination against Muslim, Arab, Palestinian and allied residents, reaffirming protections against antisemitism and all forms of harassment, and approving additional anti-bias education efforts for the community.
The No on V campaign has been spreading misinformation about the Village Farms housing plan, including misrepresenting data in the voter guide, and Davis residents should scrutinize the campaign’s claims and the independent experts’ findings before voting on Measure V.
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) report on MAPA Climate & Experiences in Davis has been criticized for equating Zionism with fascism and for its framing of antisemitism as a manipulative tool used to suppress advocacy for Palestinian rights, rather than recognizing it as a distinct and dangerous form of hatred.
Davis is at risk of failing to meet the state’s lower-income housing requirements, which could result in the loss of local control over land-use decisions and potentially the future of Measure J.
The City of Davis has released its version of the Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian and Allies (MAPA) recommendations, which have been met with opposition from far-right Jewish organizations, despite the original recommendations being non-controversial if applied to any other marginalized group.
UC Davis is inviting students, employees, and the Davis community to review and provide feedback on a draft transportation plan that outlines over 100 potential improvements to the campus transportation system, such as safer street crossings, separated bicycle routes, and stronger transit connections.
The Yolo County Democratic Party has endorsed Measure V, a housing proposal that aims to provide affordable homes, open space preservation, transportation improvements, and relief to the strained local housing market in Davis.
Eric Jones is a candidate for Congress in the 4th District who has pledged to focus on issues affecting families, protect access to quality healthcare, keep corporate PAC money out of politics, and ensure working people have a fair chance to succeed.
The Davis City Council discussed the proposed Willowgrove development, praising the expanded affordable housing commitments and public amenities, while also pressing for more clarity on bicycle safety, park programming and long-term housing trust fund protections.
A 22-year-old man was hospitalized with potentially life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Tim Spencer Alley during Picnic Day weekend in Davis, California.
Davis is facing a housing shortage and needs to expand its housing supply to meet the needs of its residents, workers, students, and potential residents, and two proposed projects, Village Farms and Willowgrove, could help address this issue by providing a range of housing options, including affordable units.
The Davis City Council is holding a public workshop to review the proposed Willowgrove development, which would bring 1,250 housing units, including 250 deed-restricted affordable apartments, along with parks, open space, transportation improvements and neighborhood-serving retail.
The housing crisis in Davis is caused by a combination of insufficient production, a mismatch between supply and demand, and a lack of affordable housing options, requiring a combination of increased supply and policies to address inequality and financialization in order to make meaningful change.
The City of Davis is inviting community members to participate in the second public workshop for the Davis 2050 General Plan Update on April 30, to discuss land use and mobility concepts that will help determine how the city addresses future housing, jobs, transportation and growth needs.
Interstate Equities Corporation has acquired a 141-unit, 357-bed multifamily portfolio in Davis for $42.8 million, marking the firm’s entry into the student housing sector and its strategy to transition to a by-bedroom leasing model near UC Davis.
Davis Joint Unified School District’s enrollment is projected to decline over the next decade unless meaningful changes are made, such as increasing housing development, which could help reverse the trend.
The Davis City Council has moved forward with a proposed ordinance that would shift responsibility for sidewalk maintenance to adjacent property owners, while emphasizing that enforcement remains months-if not years-away as officials work through policy details and community concerns.