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Local Politics · Davis, CA
On Sept. 1, the Davis City Council voted 4-1 to put its next trash-hauling contract out to bid instead of negotiating a new one with Recology alone. Recology can still compete, the vote did not change services or rates, and city staff say they will return with a plan for hearing from residents on service levels before bidding begins.
Housing & Development · Davis, CA
Willowgrove, a 232-acre housing project with 1,250 units on Covell Boulevard in Davis, will appear on the November 3 ballot as Measure W after more than 10 years of planning. The proposed development includes smaller-lot homes, 20% affordable housing built without city funds, a 17-acre community park with an indoor gymnasium, a transit hub, and a bicycle underpass beneath Covell Boulevard connecting Wildhorse, Mace Ranch, and East Davis. Agricultural mitigation would preserve most of Bullseye Farms in Yolo County through a 2:1 arrangement. The article is an endorsement by former Davis Planning Commissioner Eileen Samitz urging residents to vote YES on Measure W.
Community brief · Davis, CA
The Davis Odd Fellows Classic Film Fest returns to the Davis Odd Fellows Hall for a three-week run of 1960s and 1970s screwball comedies on Nov. 1, 8, and 15. Doors open at 6:29 p.m. and films start at 7:01 p.m.; admission is free with donations welcome, and popcorn is provided at no charge. Davis Enterprise Film Critic Derrick Bang will give short talks before each screening followed by a brief Q&A. The series features "One, Two, Three," "The…
Community brief · Davis, CA
Stories on Stage Davis will host a literary event featuring authors Cheri Radke and Zuni Chopra on Sunday, November 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. The program, held at Sudwerk in Davis, includes readings of Radke's debut novel 'An Accident of Dragons' and an early look at its sequel, as well as Chopra's work. Admission is free, with donations appreciated for a raffle benefiting the event.
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The Davis Odd Fellows Classic Film Fest returns to the Davis Odd Fellows Hall for a three-week series of screwball comedies beginning Sunday, Nov. 1. The free event features films from the 1960s and 1970s, with doors opening at 6:29 p.m. and screenings starting at 7:01 p.m. Davis Enterprise film critic Derrick Bang will provide introductions and host Q&A sessions before each screening.
Nearby · Local Politics · Woodland, CA
Woodland voters will decide Measure Y, a one-percentage-point sales tax increase estimated to generate $16 million annually for city services including road repairs and public safety, and Measure Z, which would extend water and sewer services to qualifying businesses within one mile of the city's urban limit line. The proposals come amid a $150 million road repair backlog and a $3.5 million general fund deficit, with the city having grown 15% over 15 years without proportional revenue growth. Measure Z would primarily affect Clark Pacific and Bayer U.S. Crop Science, both of which sought reliable water and wastewater services due to groundwater concerns. Both measures require a simple majority; no opposition arguments were filed for either measure on the ballot.
Nearby · Public Safety · Winters, CA
The city of Winters is advancing plans to upgrade its water treatment system to meet California's new drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium (chromium-6), with compliance required by Oct. 1, 2027. Several city wells currently exceed the state limit, though local drinking water remains safe. The first phase is estimated at $15 to $20.5 million plus ongoing operating costs, compared to the city's annual water revenue of roughly $1.6 to $1.8 million. Winters has applied for state financial assistance and is pursuing grants and low-interest loans; a water rate study is planned, with any proposed changes subject to Proposition 218 public notice and protest procedures.
Crime · Davis, CA
Police Activity 7:53 a.m., Spruce Lane: A resident reported being the victim of an FBI impersonation scam with a loss of $100,000. The victim remains in contact with two subjects using false names via video call, who maintain daily check-ins. The victim has filed a report with IC3.gov. Report taken. 10:02 a.m., C Street: A black 2000 Cadillac Escalade was reported vandalized. An unknown suspect keyed the driver’s side of the vehicle, including a racial slur. The incident occurred after 8 a.m. Report taken. 11:25 a.m., Drake Drive: A black 2022 Honda Grom motorcycle was reported stolen overnight. Report taken. 12:29 p.m., Alvarado Avenue: Officers responded to a family disturbance involving a 9-year-old son out of control who was throwing rocks at the reporting party’s vehicle. Service provided. 12:58 p.m., Hermosa Place: A power attorney for a subject reported that a caregiver stole $270.04 from the subject via cash card yesterday at 2:36 p.m. The reporting party has video footage. Report taken. 1:13 p.m., Russell Boulevard: A vehicle backed into the reporting party’s white Tesla Model 3. The driver stopped and asked why the reporting party was following him. The reporting party has video footage. Service provided. 1:33 p.m., Hatteras Place: Superglue was placed into the locks of a residence, vehicle, and lockbox within the last five weeks. A possible suspect is identified. Report taken. 1:46 p.m., Arroyo Avenue/Alhambra: Juveniles on e-scooters were reported traveling at high speeds and appearing nervous. The reporting party expressed concern about possible drug activity between nearby apartments and a park. One juvenile, described as having long brown hair, was seen with another unknown juvenile sitting on a scooter below her. Service provided. 3:01 p.m., C Street: A man in his early 30s, heavy build, with short spiky black hair, wearing glasses, a blue shirt, and cargo shorts, was reported at noon for the second week in a row. He was associated with an unknown booth possibly run by his mother. The subject reportedly lured children using video on a phone and leaned over them inappropriately. Service provided. 3:02 p.m., Chiles Road: A reporting party’s electric scooter was reported stolen from campus jurisdiction this morning. Unable to locate. 4:40 p.m., A Street: Domestic violence involving a male and female. Arrest made. 5:38 p.m., 1st Street: A reporting party believes she is being harassed or stalked and wished to discuss the matter further. Service provided. 6:11 p.m., Pole Line Road/East Covell Boulevard: At 5:35 p.m., a vehicle rear-ended the reporting party at a stop light, causing damage. The vehicle, described as a white sedan with a male driver approximately 35 years old with blonde curly hair, left eastbound on Covell. The reporting party entered into contact with Davis Police Department with a five-minute ETA. Report taken. 7:16 p.m., Chiles Road: A stolen scooter reported earlier now mapped to this location. The last ping was two hours ago. The scooter is described as a black/bronze Nazee GT3. Service provided. 9:03 p.m., Drew Avenue: A small gray vehicle was reported circling a plot for the past 20 minutes. Unable to locate. 9:16 p.m., Sycamore Lane: A white male with a bald head, wearing a black hoodie, was reported repeatedly hitting a door hard and then leaving. The reporting party believes he lives in a nearby apartment. Service provided. 9:32 p.m., Valdora Street: A male was found sleeping on a porch. The resident requested trespass enforcement. Service provided. 10:20 p.m., El Segundo Avenue: A 13-year-old son bit the reporting party after being told by his sister that he had bitten their mother over taking his phone. No medical attention was required. The son left on foot and his location is unknown. Service provided. 10:41 p.m., G Street: Four individuals, two males and two females, were involved in a physical disturbance using hands. Service provided. 10:52 p.m., Oeste Drive/W 8th Street: A group of ten people was seen taking a stop sign about 20 minutes prior. One white male in his 20s, wearing a maroon sweater and jeans, left eastbound on 8th Street on foot carrying the sign. Referred. 12:19 a.m., Chapman Place: An unknown person pulled up to a Honda with a flashlight, looked inside and under the vehicle, then left in a red sedan out of a cul-de-sac at 11:57 p.m. The subject is described as a white male with short hair. Possible catalytic converter theft. Video is available if needed. Unable to locate. 2:54 a.m., F Street: An unknown person was reported knocking on a door without speaking and refusing to look through the peephole. Service provided.
Crime · Davis, CA
At 8:13 a.m., police responded to a trespass complaint on East Eighth Street. Two transient individuals were observed near a carport via security camera by the reporting party, who was offsite and requested they be moved along. Officers provided service. At 8:50 a.m., officers investigated a hang-up call on Brown Drive. A male voice speaking Spanish was heard with background noise. The caller did not answer when called back but left a voicemail. The incident was unfounded. At 9:54 a.m., police responded to a shoplifting complaint on Second Street. An employee allegedly stole over $1,000 in merchandise. The reporting party requested personal contact before terminating the employee’s employment that day. Officers provided service. At 9:58 a.m., officers took a report regarding a vehicle burglary on Alvarado Avenue. A vehicle was broken into overnight, and a glass-breaking tool was left at the scene. At 10:35 a.m., police responded to a welfare check on El Cajon Avenue after a reporting party had not heard from a friend for over a week. The reporting party attempted contact at the address with no answer and noted packages had accumulated. A report was taken. At 11:00 a.m., officers provided service regarding a fraud complaint on Fifth Street. The victim reported mail and identity theft, believing the suspect resides in Davis. The victim planned to file a separate report with Davis police. At 12:32 p.m., police took a report for petty theft on Cranbrook Court. A light blue Funhang e-bike was stolen overnight, resulting in a $300 loss. No suspect information was available. At 2:13 p.m., officers responded to a domestic violence call on Harvest Street involving a language barrier. The victim reported her ex-boyfriend was inside her residence and becoming increasingly aggressive. An arrest was made. At 2:45 p.m., police took a report for brandishing a weapon near the Downtown/Davis Fire Department. The reporting party followed a vehicle driving recklessly on Interstate 80, confronted the driver, and was threatened with physical harm. The driver flashed a black subcompact pistol but did not point it at the reporting party. The suspect is described as a white male in his 40s with brown hair and a beard, driving a silver Ford pickup truck with a blue American flag license frame. At 3:39 p.m., officers responded to an unknown injury accident on Lake Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a silver Nissan Sentra sedan. It was unclear if the motorcyclist was injured. Officers provided service. At 7:02 p.m., police responded to a hang-up call on Olive Drive. A welfare check was conducted for a 64-year-old male at 90 percent completion. Officers provided service. At 7:38 p.m., officers responded to a reckless driving complaint on Olive Drive. An elderly woman in her 70s, wearing a light-colored or tan jacket and brown pants, was observed driving a silver Toyota Corolla on the sidewalk and parking close to other vehicles. Staff could not determine if she was intoxicated. Officers provided service. At 9:00 p.m., police took a report for a suspicious person at the Drew Circle roundabout. A tow truck driver refused service because the subject lacked proper documentation. The subject allegedly threatened to hurt and shoot the driver, though no weapon was seen. The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s wearing a black hoodie with hands in pockets, driving a parked Dodge Journey. At 9:30 p.m., police attempted to locate shots fired or heard on Alvarado Avenue but were unable to find the source. At 9:30 p.m., officers took a report regarding an injury accident and fire response on Cowell Boulevard. The incident involved a rapid deployment at Chiles Road. At 9:56 p.m., police attempted to locate a suspicious vehicle at Second Street and G Street. A reporting party waiting in her car reported being targeted by five males inside a black SUV who drove around, yelled, cursed, and threatened harm. The vehicle was last seen heading toward G Street. Officers were unable to locate the suspects. At 11:00 p.m., officers provided extra patrol on F Street after a reporting party identified a transient male as possibly being the same individual involved in a break-in two weeks prior. At 11:39 p.m., police responded to an open line call on Olive Drive. The caller grunted in pain and requested a Spanish translator but gave no answers before hanging up. Officers provided service. At 11:41 p.m., officers responded to a suspicious circumstance on East Eighth Street. The reporting party heard someone approach the door and aggressively try the handle on three occasions. The caller could not see out due to lack of peepholes or window visibility but heard shuffling, suggesting one subject. The activity occurred again while officers were on scene. Officers provided service. At 7:53 a.m., police took a report for fraud on Spruce Lane. The victim reported losing $100,000 to an FBI scam and remained in contact with two suspects using false names via video check-ins. The victim had already filed a report with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
