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Local Business · Davis, CA
As of the city's latest published calendars, Davis's proposed vending rules have no hearing date. A preliminary July draft for mobile vendors on private property would create a city permit, bar vending in residential zones, and bar it within 500 feet of schools from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. when school is in session. On Oct. 6, a vendor and a supporter urged the council to slow down and consult vendors.
Local Politics · Davis, CA
The City of Davis has appointed Matt Davis as its new police chief, effective November 9. Davis, a native of the city and former undersheriff for the Yolo County Sheriff's Office, replaces interim chief Matthew Petersen following the departure of former Chief Todd Henry in September. City Manager Daryel Dunston cited Davis's deep community ties and executive experience as key factors in the selection.
Community News · Yolo County
The Yolo County Tax Collector's Office reminds property owners that the first installment of 2026-27 secured property taxes is due November 1 and becomes delinquent after Thursday, December 10, 2026, triggering a 10% penalty. Payments can be made online, by phone, by mail (postmarked by Dec. 10), or in person at the Tax Collector's Office at 625 Court Street, Room 102 in Woodland, which stays open until 5:00 p.m. on the deadline day. A monthly payment option through Easy Smart Pay is available, with enrollment for the December installment closing November 30, 2026.
Community brief · Davis, CA
The UC Davis Bee Haven will host a free, first-of-its-kind pre-Halloween party from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at its half-acre demonstration pollinator garden at 1 Bee Biology Road, off Hopkins Road. Attendees can explore the garden, collect nectar and pollen to trade for candy and sticker rewards, and participate in hands-on crafts for all ages. Costumes are encouraged, parking is available on site, and admission is free.
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Emerson Junior High School in Davis is hosting a free community screening of the documentary "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age" on Sunday, November 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event, held at the school's Indoor Commons, invites families across Davis to view the film and participate in a subsequent discussion about technology's role in home and school life. Admission is free, though advance registration is appreciated.
Community brief · Davis, CA
A film critic's column in the Davis Enterprise includes a notice for a screening of the 1961 screwball comedy "One, Two, Three" at 7:01 Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Davis Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St. The screening is described as the first in a series of classic 1960s and '70s screwball comedies presented at that venue. The bulk of the article is a review of the heist film "Masterplan," available on Amazon Prime.
Crime · Davis, CA
POLICE ACTIVITY 8:57 a.m., Loyola Drive. A woman reported that the previous night a group of teenagers on bicycles surrounded her car, after which one followed her home claiming she had struck a juvenile with her vehicle. Officers responded. The matter was handled as a service call. 10:47 a.m., Del Oro Avenue. Both license plates were removed from a Lexus RX 350 parked at the residence. No suspect information was available. The report was made by the owner's daughter on behalf of her parents. A report was taken. 11:06 a.m., Olive Drive. A bag containing marijuana was found left overnight in the area. Officers responded and handled it as a service call. 12:37 p.m., Oeste Drive and West 8th Street. The stop sign for northbound traffic on Oeste Drive had been removed from its post and laid in front of a nearby church. Officers responded and addressed the hazard. 2:23 p.m., East 8th Street. A woman reported secondhand information that a man in an alley had grabbed a dog by the neck and thrown it. The man was described as wearing a green vest, beige hat, and grey pants, and pushing a stroller. He was reportedly leaving the area when officers arrived. Handled as a service call. 2:34 p.m., East Street. A woman requested officer response regarding an incident from the previous night involving a man she identified only as "George." She stated the subject knows where she works and has been following her around. He was described as a white male in his mid-30s with a shaved head. Handled as a service call. 4:41 p.m., Olive Drive. A woman reported that her phone was stolen from a business. She had plugged the phone into a power strip, left the premises briefly, and returned to find it gone. She indicated she could be reached at an In-N-Out restaurant for follow-up contact. Officers were unable to locate her. 5:05 p.m., Cowell Boulevard. Two boys, each age 6, were reported missing from the bike path near the tunnel close to Willow Creek Park the previous night. Both were described as white juvenile males with blonde hair; one was wearing a red T-shirt, the other a blue T-shirt. A report was taken. 6:17 p.m., Second Street. At approximately 12:55 p.m., a person standing outside a business reported that three juveniles on bicycles passed by carrying an airsoft gun. The group consisted of three male juveniles, two described as Hispanic and one unidentified. The shooter was last seen wearing a black hoodie. The reporting party was struck in the stomach and declined medical attention. No video footage was available to the reporting party, though the incident occurred directly in front of the business doors. Handled as a service call. 6:28 p.m., Alvarado Avenue. Officers were dispatched immediately to a residence for a suspicious circumstance. Handled as a service call. 6:32 p.m., Guaymas Place. At approximately 5:55 p.m., a man reported that his elderly father had not arrived at the reporting party's home after being expected to walk across Covell Park. The reporting party had been driving around searching the green belt area. The mother was waiting at home. The father did not have a phone with him, and there were no known mental health or medical concerns. He was described as a male adult, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing approximately 170 pounds, with short white hair, possibly wearing a brown and black puffy jacket. Handled as a service call. 8:21 p.m., Third Street. Between approximately 6:47 and 6:55 p.m., a person reported that their electric bicycle was taken from in front of a business while they were getting a haircut inside. The reporting party did not see the suspect. The business has security cameras, but no subjects were visible on them. The bike was described as a "Bolt Vauge" with an estimated value of $800. The reporting party had a GPS tracker on the bike but was unsure how to operate it. Handled as a service call. 8:51 p.m., East Street. A passerby reported seeing two transient individuals in a verbal argument, during which one struck the other. One subject, wearing a red shirt, was screaming that he had a knife, though no weapon was seen. That subject was carrying a skateboard and walking southbound on East Street. Handled as a service call. 11:01 p.m., Drew Circle. Transient individuals living out of a two-door red sedan were reported entering a gym through the pool area with a dog. The male was described as a white male in his 30s, dark blond, wearing a black hoodie and sweats over red shorts. The female was described as a white female in her 30s, light blond, wearing a hoodie and sweats. Officers attempted to make contact. Handled as a service call. 11:18 p.m., I Street. A woman reported that while walking on foot she noticed a vehicle following her to her apartment lot. She got into her own car and circled around to see if the other vehicle would leave, but it remained in the lot. It was unknown whether the vehicle was still occupied. The car was described as a grey four-door Ford sedan. The driver was described as an East Indian male in his 40s or 50s with long hair and a beard. Officers were requested to respond. Handled as a service call. 11:34 p.m., Alvarado Avenue. A man called reporting that someone was trying to shoot him, though the call was difficult to understand due to low volume. He stated he is paralyzed and unable to look for the subject. He believed someone wanted to shoot him because his wife had "made trouble." He said he could not open his door but was available for an officer response. Handled as a service call. 11:56 p.m., Pole Line Road. A person walking southbound on an overpass reported an opening in the ground at an electric box where the concrete lid was not properly secured and electrical cords were exposed. The hazard was located near the last non-functioning streetlight. The matter was referred to the appropriate agency. 12:02 a.m., Chiles Road. Officers received secondhand information that a guest reported their friend's ex-girlfriend had gained access to the building and was banging on a bedroom door and yelling. The subject was reportedly still outside, banging on a glass side door attempting to re-enter. Handled as a service call.
