Public Safety · Davis, CA
Davis police are investigating the death of a male in his 60s found Sunday morning along the north sidewalk in the 500 block of Russell Boulevard. Officers responded to a 7:45 a.m. call for medical aid; the man had been out walking his dog. Lt. Dan Beckwith said the death is classified as suspicious pending investigation, though there is no obvious sign of foul play. The sidewalk was cordoned off while police and coroner's investigators remained on scene as of approximately 9:30 a.m.
Crime · Davis, CA
Davis Police Activity — October 17, 2026
Police Activity
7:55 a.m., Petty Theft, Anderson Road (Oct. 21). A reporting party said his wallet was taken while he was at a party the previous night. The wallet is described as black with a pouch and a black keychain, and it has an AirTag that was being tracked by police. The case was marked unfounded.
11:35 a.m., Vandalism, Bidwell Street (in alley). A woman in her 20s, sandy blonde hair, 5 feet 7 inches tall, medium build, wearing a white tank top and pants, was seen using a sledgehammer on a motorcycle. Report taken.
3:08 p.m., Injury Accident, Drexel Drive at L Street (occurred 1:35 p.m., late report). A reporting party said he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. The driver stopped briefly to check on him and then left the scene. The reporting party was injured and plans to follow up with his regular doctor. He did not obtain the driver's personal information. The vehicle is described as a light blue Toyota Prius. An incident number was given.
3:29 p.m., Shoplifting Complaint, East Covell Boulevard. One shoplifter was detained by a store security officer. The suspect is identified as Irina Soboleva, born Aug. 14, 2005. Report taken.
4:46 p.m., Trespass Complaint, Chiles Road. A reporting party referenced a prior call and said a subject from apartment 417 was back inside the room. The suspect is described as a white male in a white shirt; the door was locked. The reporting party also identified a black female named Lingrie and stated the same subjects had pulled the alarm. The reporting party requested a 602 involuntary hold and asked police to assist. Service rendered.
8:17 p.m., Disturbing the Peace, C Street. A transient male walked through an Oktoberfest event ripping signs down and attempting to fight people. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 40 years old, with a beard and shaved head, shirtless, wearing blue pants and no shoes. He was last seen on the south side of the park. An arrest was made.
8:57 p.m., Burglary Alarm, Calaveras Avenue. A video alarm activated from motion detected on the southeast wing roof. Two subjects were seen on the roof; both are possibly male, age unknown. A responding officer named Ryan reported no response at the scene and an estimated 15-minute arrival in a white Department of Justice van. Service rendered.
8:59 p.m., Auto Theft, Sycamore Lane. A reporting party said his vehicle keys were stolen the previous day and that his black Toyota Corolla is now being tracked via its location signal, mapping to the 590 block of North East Street in Woodland. Report taken.
1:27 a.m., Suspicious Circumstance, Alvarado Avenue. A subject wearing a hoodie and carrying a large duffel bag was seen walking a bicycle through an apartment complex. The subject then flipped the bicycle over, left it in the middle of the lot, and walked off southbound toward West Covell Boulevard. Service rendered.
1:48 a.m., Physical Disturbance, G Street. A group of 10 to 12 people was seen in the street appearing to surround two girls who were starting to fight. Service rendered.
6:49 a.m., Suspicious Circumstance, Glide Drive at El Cemonte Avenue. Four vehicles appear to have been broken into. One is identified as a van and one as a Nissan sedan; descriptions of the other two vehicles are unknown.
Source: davis_crime
Education · Davis, CA
The University of California, Davis School of Education will launch a four-quarter Master of Education degree and teaching credential program in July 2027, replacing its existing six-quarter Master of Arts pathway. The program includes hands-on student teaching placements in urban, suburban, and rural K-12 districts across the Sacramento region and prepares graduates for multiple-subject, single-subject, and bilingual credentials. Applications are currently open, with a scholarship priority deadline of Jan. 15, a general deadline of March 1, and late applications accepted through June 1 if space remains. University officials say the shortened program aims to improve affordability and accessibility amid California's teacher shortage, which has seen temporary teaching permits triple since 2012-2013.
Community News · Davis, CA
Soroptimist International of Davis is accepting applications for its Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards, offering $2,500 to $6,000 to women who are primary wage earners for their families. The application deadline is Sunday, Nov. 15. Awards can offset tuition, books, childcare, transportation, or other education-related expenses. The top recipient advances to the Sierra Nevada Region and possibly the international level, where up to $15,000 more is available.
Nearby · Public Safety · West Sacramento, CA
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Sunday, Oct. 18, for 74-year-old Diana Callahan, who was last seen around 9 a.m. Oct. 8 near Harbor Pointe Place and Stillwater Road in West Sacramento. Callahan is described as 5-foot-7, 100 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes, possibly wearing a white and blue long-sleeve shirt and a large hat. She is believed to be driving a white 2018 Toyota Prius with California license plate 8EBJ150. The Silver Alert is in effect for Sacramento, Yuba, Sutter and Placer counties; anyone spotting Callahan or her vehicle should call 911.
