Local Politics · Yolo County
For the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, Yolo County will operate 16 ballot drop boxes (open since Oct. 2 through 8 p.m. on Election Day), 14 vote centers, and a mobile vote center serving rural areas. Vote centers are open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Monday, Nov. 2, and 7 a.m.–8 p.m. on Election Day; a second set opens Oct. 31. The voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, with Conditional Voter Registration available afterward through Election Day. Vote centers offer in-person voting, ballot drop-off, bilingual assistance, ADA-accessible ballot-marking devices, and same-day registration.
Crime · Davis, CA
Davis Police Activity — October 16, 2026
POLICE ACTIVITY
07:08 a.m. – Alvarado Avenue. A dead body was found at an assisted living facility, not a skilled nursing home. The address is possibly 1055. Fire Department personnel were on scene and requested police response. The body was referred to the coroner's office for now. Disposition: Service.
08:44 a.m. – West 14th Street. A student reportedly left campus approximately four minutes before the call, heading toward the community park behind the library. It is unknown why he left; he appeared agitated or escalated. His parents were unaware of his whereabouts. Disposition: Service.
09:38 a.m. – J Street. Approximately five minutes before the call, a resident found an unidentified male in his front yard and noticed items on his porch had been moved around. The subject identified himself by name and offered to sell the resident a Bible, then became aggressive when the resident refused. The resident requested police contact. Suspect described as a white male adult in his 30s, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, thin build, long brown curly hair, wearing a blue beanie, an olive "military"-style coat, and carrying a blue backpack. He left southbound on J Street on a black bicycle. Disposition: Service.
12:21 p.m. – Second Street. A subject with prior thefts was inside the store pushing a cart containing clothes, a backpack, and a pillow. At the time of the call, he had not concealed any merchandise. Suspect described as a Black male adult in his 30s, wearing a gray Champion sweatshirt, gray pants, and black shoes. He was in the center of the store, possibly heading toward the front exit. Vehicle unknown. Disposition: Arrest made.
12:57 p.m. – Alvarado Avenue. Wheels were stolen from a vehicle. No suspect information available. Referred to another agency for follow-up. Disposition: Service.
01:00 p.m. – Pole Line Road. A male was heard screaming, "Stop throwing" and "Stop hitting me." Disposition: Service.
02:17 p.m. – Police Department, Newport Trail. A known subject was reported in violation of a civil restraining order by posting protected information online. The reporting party requested an in-person contact at the police department lobby. Charge referenced: Violation of Court Order, Penal Code 166(a)(4). Disposition: Service.
04:03 p.m. – Mace Boulevard and Alhambra Drive. A strong-arm juvenile disturbance occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m. at a bus stop. The suspect reportedly took the victim's popcorn and shoved the victim to the ground. The victim sustained a knee injury and declined medical treatment. Disposition: Service.
06:59 p.m. – G Street. Parties were separated by the time police arrived. An unknown male reportedly yelled at the reporting party, struck her on the head, and knocked her phone out of her hand. Charge referenced: Battery. Disposition: Service.
07:34 p.m. – Cowell Boulevard. An unidentified subject was reported knocking on a resident's door. The same subject had also knocked at approximately 2:00 a.m. that day. The subject had already left by the time police arrived. The reporting party requested only an incident number be assigned. Disposition: Incident number given.
07:39 p.m. – Second Street. A silver Subaru reportedly jumped the curb while pulling out of a parking space and struck the reporting party's vehicle. No injuries reported. Charge referenced: Hit and run, non-injury. Disposition: Report taken.
11:00 p.m. – F Street. Extra patrol requested. A transient male was seen by the reporting party, who believes he may be the same individual involved in a break-in approximately two weeks ago. Disposition: Service.
01:26 a.m. – A Street. Only sounds were reported: loud stomping and someone screaming very loudly. It is unknown what was being said. Disposition: Unable to locate.
02:33 a.m. – Chiles Road. Approximately 20 minutes before the call, a front desk employee reported that a guest stated she had been robbed at gunpoint. Charge referenced: Robbery (Penal Code 211). Disposition: Report taken.
06:12 a.m. – Chiles Road. California Highway Patrol transferred the incident to local police. A male reportedly punched the reporting party and pointed a gun at her. Charge referenced: Brandishing a weapon.
Source: davis_crime
Education · Davis, CA
UC Davis will launch a new Master of Education degree and teaching credential program, approved by the UC Office of the President in August, with the first cohort beginning July 2027. The one-year program replaces the School of Education's six-quarter M.A. pathway and offers multiple subject credentials, single subject credentials in agriculture, English, math, science and social science, and bilingual authorizations in Spanish and Mandarin. Applications for the 2027–28 cohort are now open, with a priority scholarship deadline of Jan. 15, 2027, a general deadline of March 1, 2027, and space-available acceptance through June 1. University officials say the program addresses California's teacher shortage, where substandard credential permits have more than tripled since 2012–13.
Local Business · Yolo County
A free, in-person job fair for Yolo County jobseekers will be held Thursday, Oct. 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Galleria, 1110 W. Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento. More than 50 employers across industries including healthcare, IT, manufacturing, education, and hospitality will recruit for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. The event is organized by YoloWorks!, the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board, and the City of West Sacramento. Jobseekers are encouraged to register in advance at YoloWorks.org and bring copies of their resumes.
Social Events · Davis, CA
The Friends of the Davis Public Library will hold a one-day Art Sale on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Blanchard Room of the Stephens Davis Library at 315 East 14th St. in Davis. The sale features roughly 200 original artworks—including watercolors, oils, acrylics, photography, prints, and ceramics—donated by the Davis Arts Center and other sources, with many pieces by artists associated with the UCD Art Department. Most works are priced under $400, and many at $50 or less; premium art books will also be offered. Proceeds support the Davis Public Library's programming, inventory, and equipment needs.
