Local Politics · Yolo County
Eric Jones’ campaign filed reports on October 23, 2026, disclosing total self-contributions exceeding $15 million for the California District 4 race. The filings reveal a $4.8 million loan from personal funds and additional infusions totaling $300,000 in late October. Super PACs supporting Jones, including New Leadership Now and California Leadership Fund, have also reported significant expenditures against opponent Mike Thompson. These financial disclosures highlight the substantial independent spending and candidate self-funding influencing the local election.
Community brief · Davis, CA
The Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) will present the Tony Award-winning musical "Mean Girls" at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center in Davis. Performances run from November 6 through November 29, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $28 for general admission and $25 for students and seniors, plus a $2 facility fee per ticket.
Community brief · Davis, CA
The October Crowdfund UC Davis campaign is currently accepting donations for nearly 40 projects at UC Davis and UC Davis Health, with a deadline of Oct. 31. The initiative supports student-led initiatives ranging from club sports like fencing and ice hockey to academic teams such as Moot Court and the Collegiate Soil Judging Team. Specific projects include Davis Baja Racing’s effort to build a new off-road vehicle and Hands on the Land’s program…
Community brief · Davis, CA
The League of Women Voters of Yolo County will host a potluck brunch on November 7 at the Davis Senior Center, Valente Room, 646 A Street, to celebrate Democracy Works! Award winners. Two recipients are being honored: Crystal Apilado, editor of the Winters Express, for civic engagement work in Winters through local journalism and youth programs; and Woodland's "Summer at City Hall" program, which gives high school students hands-on experience…
Nearby · Public Safety · Woodland, CA
Woodland police released approximately seven minutes of body-camera footage Friday showing the Sept. 18 confrontation that killed Luke Weaver near Johnston and Alice streets after a nearly two-hour standoff. Officers responded around 2 p.m. to a call from Weaver's mother, who reported he was armed with a rifle in their home; by officers' arrival he had switched to a handgun. At 3:08 p.m., Weaver fired three shots outside before stepping out again at 3:44 p.m. holding the weapon, at which point three officers opened fire after he did not comply with commands to drop it. Weaver was pronounced dead at the scene; no officers or residents were injured. The Davis Police Department is investigating under Yolo County's protocol for officer-involved critical incidents.
