Local Politics · Yolo County
In an October 26, 2026 memo to the Yolo County Planning Commission, Sierra Club Yolano Group Chair Alan Pryor argues that extending the Syar-Vulcan Madison Mine operating permit from 2029 to 2049 requires a full Subsequent EIR under CEQA rather than the Addendum the county has proposed. The memo cites new information on methyl mercury contamination in wet impoundment pits, failures to reclaim agricultural land to prime condition, and an unfunded liability potentially exceeding $100 million that could leave Yolo County as funder of last resort. Pryor contends these issues represent substantially increased severity beyond what the 1996 EIR and 1998 Supplemental EIR addressed, triggering mandatory public review under CEQA Guidelines § 15162.
Local Politics · Davis, CA
Three voting locations on the UC Davis campus will serve voters during the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections: the ARC Ballrooms A and B and Meeting Room 1 (760 Orchard Road), the UC Davis Conference Center Ballrooms A, B and C (550 Alumni Lane), and an outdoor ballot drop box behind Hunt Hall (282 Tennis Court Lane). The first two sites open Saturday, Oct. 31 through Monday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day; the drop box is accessible 24/7 with last pickup at 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. Yolo County residents who missed the Oct. 19 registration deadline may apply for Same Day Voter Registration in person at any voting location through Election Day. All registered California voters receive mail-in ballots, which must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days after.
Local Politics · Yolo County
The Yolo County Elections Office in Woodland is preparing for the November 3, 2026 election using Agilis signature-verification machines and OPEX envelope openers to process mail-in ballots. Registrar of Voters Jesse Salinas offers public tours of the office to demonstrate transparency in ballot handling, which includes scanning on air-gapped computers and manual tallies after tabulation at 8 p.m. Election Day. The office's Conditional Voter Registration program, led by Senior Administrative Services Analyst Melinda Dubroff, allows unregistered voters—particularly UC students—to register via smartphone QR codes at vote centers and cast live ballots the same day. Ballots postmarked by November 3 will be counted within an eight-day window, with election certification expected to extend past Thanksgiving due to state cure deadlines.
Local Politics · Yolo County
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications to fill four vacancies on its Community Services Action Board (CSAB): two Low-Income Population Representatives, one Private Organization Representative, and one District 4 Representative. The CSAB, established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, serves as the county's Community Action Agency, advising supervisors on poverty-combating efforts, conducting biennial Community Needs Assessments, and overseeing Community Services Block Grant programs. The board meets the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at rotating locations in Davis, West Sacramento, and Woodland. Interested applicants can apply online at www.YoloCounty.gov/government/board-of-supervisors/advisory-bodies or submit printed applications to the Board of Supervisors' Office at 625 Court Street, Room 204, Woodland, CA 95695.
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Community brief · Davis, CA
The eighth annual Zombie Bike Parade Festival, hosted by Davis Odd Fellows, takes place Saturday, Oct. 31, as a free, family-friendly Halloween event raising money for NorCal Trykers, a nonprofit providing custom tricycles to children with disabilities. The schedule includes the Monster Run from 8 to 10 a.m., followed by the central celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the Zombie Bike Parade running from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a skydiving…
Community brief · Davis, CA
Locally owned thrift boutique Bohème has transformed buildings at 300 E St. in downtown Davis into an immersive, interactive Halloween experience called Bohème Bewitched, running through Saturday, Oct. 31. The event features six themed lands with activities for all ages, plus three Enchanted Evening performances for adults in collaboration with UC Davis student clubs and local artisans. Regular hours are 3 to 6:30 p.m., with the final day on…
Community brief · Davis, CA
The UC Davis Coffee Center, housed within the College of Engineering and described as the first U.S. academic research center solely dedicated to coffee, received a $1 million endowment from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). The funds will support graduate programs in coffee science, with approximately $40,000 allocated to an SCA research initiative and the remainder directed toward center-specific opportunities. A new fellowship funded by…
Nearby · Public Safety · Woodland, CA
Woodland Police Department investigators issued a preliminary report confirming that Antonio Moreida was struck by a vehicle driven by an ICE agent during an immigration sweep in Woodland on the morning of Oct. 20, disputing claims he had jumped onto the vehicle's hood. The report found the driver applied brakes before the collision and cooperated with police at the scene; Moreida sustained minor injuries. At a press conference held at Heritage Plaza, Mayor Tom Stallard expressed outrage over the incident, while Councilwoman Mayra Vega reported residents' fears about immigration enforcement affecting children. Former Woodland mayor Vicky Fernandez and artist Elyse Martin-Doyle addressed the City Council, with Martin-Doyle proposing the use of Flock cameras to monitor ICE vehicles in the community.
Nearby · Community News · Woodland, CA
Woodland residents held a rally Tuesday afternoon demanding action from the Yolo County District Attorney's Office following an Oct. 20 incident in which Antonio Moreida, 37, says he was struck by a federal ICE officer's SUV near Locust and Clover streets. The protest, organized by the Yolo County Democratic Socialists Association, began at the district attorney's office, moved to Heritage Plaza, and concluded outside the Yolo County Courthouse. The Department of Homeland Security called the pedestrian-strike claim false, stating Moreida jumped onto the vehicle's hood, while the Woodland Police Department said evidence did not match DHS's account and launched an investigation. Speakers included former Woodland Mayor Vicky Fernandez, who described community fear tied to Operation Safe California, a 45-day federal immigration enforcement operation targeting the Central Valley that began around Oct. 4.
Crime · Davis, CA
Davis Police Activity — October 27, 2026
POLICE ACTIVITY
9:21 a.m., Olive Drive. A caller reported a transient man camping in a beat-up white van at the location. The van reportedly contained a large number of bicycles inside, which may have been stolen. The caller requested that the subject be moved along and that the bicycles be checked to determine whether they were stolen. Disposition: Transient contact.
9:47 a.m., Valdora Street. A caller reported she was not home but had seen, on her security camera, a man in a yellow shirt and yellow helmet enter her backyard approximately five minutes earlier. She had not yet seen him come out. The caller advised it looked like a landscaper, but noted that her own landscaper does not come until Thursday. Disposition: Service.
10:02 a.m., Pole Line Road. A caller reported from outside the location and advised that unknown persons had stolen copper from lights on the overpass. The caller requested an officer for a report. Disposition: Report taken.
11:07 a.m., El Cemonte Avenue. A caller reported that her door had been kicked in and her phone stolen, and that the suspect was now driving away. Disposition: Report taken.
2:00 p.m., 5th Street. A caller requested to speak with an officer regarding an assault battery that occurred on October 24, 2026, involving a known suspect who pushed the reporting party in the back into a wall. Disposition: Service.
2:54 p.m., El Cemonte Avenue. A caller reported that just at the time of the call, a subject was peeking through her window. The subject was described as an unknown-race male with long dark hair. Disposition: Unfounded.
3:20 p.m., Valdora Street. A caller reported a man claiming to work for PG&E who was knocking on doors to check gas mains and entering apartments. The man was not wearing a uniform, would not show a work order, and there was no PG&E truck in the area near Building 2. He was described as a Black male adult in his 20s, approximately 6 feet tall with a medium build, dark brown curly hair, wearing a long-sleeve blue jacket over a blue long-sleeve shirt and black pants. Disposition: Service.
3:26 p.m., Birch Lane. A caller who identified herself as a lawyer reported that the mother of two children had her custody removed, and upon learning this, she removed the children from their schools and cancelled their doctor appointments. The mother was not responding to contact. The father knew police had been called. Disposition: Service.
3:27 p.m., Drew Circle. A caller reported that the father of her child was at the apartment, pushed her up against the wall, and took her phone. Disposition: Arrest made.
9:58 p.m., Catalina Drive and West Covell Boulevard. A secondhand report stated that at approximately 8 p.m., a vehicle stopped in the middle of an intersection at a green light and began backing up into the reporting party's son's vehicle. The son went around the vehicle, and the suspect vehicle followed him to SaveMart while honking. The reporting party had dash camera footage. The subject vehicle was described as a dark blue Toyota FJ Cruiser with a white top and tinted windows. No view of the driver was obtained. Disposition: Service.
11:00 p.m., F Street. A caller reported a transient male believed to be the same individual seen two weeks earlier attempting to break in. Extra patrol was requested. Disposition: Service.
2:35 a.m., Alhambra Drive. A caller reported a man looking into vehicles in the lot next to an office. The subject was described as wearing a black hoodie and black pants. The caller still saw him outside at the time of the call. Disposition: Service.
6:05 a.m., 1st Street. A caller reported that the front door of a commercial building was unlocked. The reporting party could not see anyone inside but noted it was unknown whether anyone was present. There did not appear to be any damage. Disposition: Service.
Source: davis_crime
