Housing & Development · Davis, CA
Davis voters will decide in the November 2026 election whether to approve Measure W, a ballot measure amending the city's general plan to allow the 232-acre Willowgrove development near the Wildhorse neighborhood and East Covell Boulevard. The proposal would add 1,250 homes—43% designated as affordable housing—with units reserved for people with disabilities, while preserving 374 acres of farmland owned by Bullseye Farms. The developer has committed a $6.8 million donation to the city for affordable housing and a community park. Measure W received unanimous support from both the Davis Planning Commission and City Council, with no formal opposition listed on the city's website; however, the land lies primarily outside city limits and would require Yolo County LAFCO approval for annexation.
Education · Davis, CA
UC Davis secured $953 million in external research awards for fiscal year 2025-26, a slight decrease of $8 million (0.8%) from the prior year. Federal sources provided $496 million (up 10%), industry partners contributed $143 million (up 59%), while state funding dropped to $105 million (down 50%). The School of Medicine was the top recipient at $439 million, a record high up 32%. The university reported 201 invention disclosures, 197 patent and IP filings, and 32 license agreements during the year.
Community News · Davis, CA
OLE Health opened a new community garden at the Davis Community Clinic on Oct. 7, completing a network of gardens at every OLE comprehensive health center in Yolo County. The project was funded and land-supported by Sutter Health, which has invested over $3.5 million since 2021 in OLE's food and wellness initiatives. The garden provides patients access to fresh produce, nutrition education, cooking classes, and wellness resources; OLE has harvested more than 15,000 pounds of produce at its Yolo County sites since 2021. The opening ceremony included remarks from OLE CEO Alicia Hardy, Sutter Davis Hospital CEO Michael Cureton, and Yolo County District 4 Supervisor Sheila Allen, followed by a ribbon-cutting with the Davis Chamber of Commerce.
