The Davis City Council is considering two schedules for the Village Farms Davis development, a 497.5-acre project that would add 1,800 market-rate and affordable homes, parks, greenbelts, and a range of community amenities, with voter approval required under the city’s Measure J/R/D ordinance in June 2026.
The Social Justice Committee of Congregation Bet Haverim condemns the cultural appropriation of antisemitism, the mistreatment of refugees and asylum seekers, and the demonization of immigrants, while affirming the importance of diversity, freedom of speech, and welcoming the stranger.
The Davis Joint Unified School District is being sued for imposing a fee on new development that exceeds the legal limit of what can be charged to help fund school facilities, and for using the fee to fund salaries, enrichment, and maintenance of existing structures, rather than for construction or reconstruction of new facilities.
Davis, California has seen a decrease in student housing demand due to an increase in student housing, changes in enrollment demand, and rising inventory in the for-sale market, resulting in a decrease in rents and an increase in incentives for tenants.
The Davis City Council voted 4-0 to approve the contract appointing Daryel Dunston as the next City Manager, with his first day in the role being September 15.
A UC Davis study has found that California Jews have experienced a significant increase in depression and anxiety symptoms since the Hamas attacks in October 2023, with antisemitism being a key driver of this psychological distress.
The City of Davis must make urgent and far-reaching decisions in its general plan update to address housing shortages, job and transportation mismatches, and the growing effects of climate change, while balancing growth with the protection of agricultural land and open space.
Davis has a robust urban forest thanks to an enthusiastic community, but the city has faced challenges associated with inadequate funding for the program, resulting in tree liability issues, tree maintenance, and a lack of clarity on tree ownership.
The City of Davis Social Services Commission is considering the Village Farms Davis affordable housing plan, which includes a proposal to dedicate roughly half the amount of land normally mandated, and a package of alternative contributions to offset the reduction.
The Keystone Policy Center’s report reveals that Colorado educators are being forced out of the profession due to unaffordable housing costs, while the Davis Joint Unified School District is also facing similar challenges, leading to increased pressure on district resources and enrollment.
The City Council of Davis is preparing to update its long-term vision with a General Plan Update that will integrate environmental justice and establish a new General Plan Committee to ensure broad representation from city commissions.
The Davis City Council will vote on August 19 to approve the hiring of Daryel Dunston as the new City Manager, with a base salary of $288,452.74 and a start date of September 15.
The state of California is taking a more aggressive approach to ensuring cities meet their housing targets, and Davis must take this into account as it makes decisions today to avoid potential state intervention in the future.
Joseph Allen Davis, 19, of Sacramento, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, after police determined he was the shooter in an April 2025 shooting at Rainbow City Park in Davis.
The City of Davis has begun the process of updating its General Plan, which will involve workshops, surveys, and other activities to shape the city’s future in terms of land use, transportation, climate change, equity, and more.
The Davis City Council should prioritize educating residents about existing state programs for downpayment assistance, rather than creating a new city-funded program, due to the city’s current financial constraints.
Universities that have eliminated standardized test requirements for admissions have seen gains in diversity, but these gains are diminished or disappear if the universities also face financial shortfalls, enrollment declines, or prioritize quantitative academic criteria.
The City of Davis released a report summarizing the activities and community feedback from the Community Artists Research Engagement (CARE) initiative, which was supported by a $300,000 grant and included over 20 creative activities aimed at promoting joy and inclusion.
Over 1,000 rabbis from around the world have signed a letter criticizing Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war, calling for respect for innocent life, an end to the use of starvation as a weapon of war, and the allowance of humanitarian aid.
The housing crisis is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted approach, including deregulation, funding for affordable housing, and rethinking the financial system’s role in driving prices.