Davis, CA · Daily edition
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Local Business · Davis, CA
Davis has put off a Planning Commission hearing on its rules for food trucks and other mobile vendors on private property, planning staff said Oct. 28, to do more public outreach and further review the companion rules for sidewalk vendors. Staff now expect the mobile vending ordinance to reach the commission in 2027. The commission's next regular meeting is Jan. 13.
Crime · Davis, CA
Davis Police identified Achilles Eaton and Anthony Chavez, both 21 and from Sacramento, as suspects in a Sept. 29 home-invasion robbery and shooting at the 1600 block of Da Vinci Court at approximately 8:45 p.m. The victim was robbed of jewelry and shot at but not struck; officers recovered the suspects' abandoned vehicle and two semi-automatic pistols believed used in the crime. Eaton and Chavez were arrested Tuesday in Arizona on separate kidnapping-for-ransom charges near the Arizona-Mexico border, per Fox 10. The investigation involved Davis PD, Sacramento PD's Special Investigations Unit, and a federal ATF task force, and will be forwarded to the Yolo County District Attorney's Office for charging review.
Local Business · Davis, CA
UC Davis is ending a supplemental subsidy that capped out-of-pocket maximums on its Blue and Gold health plan at $1,000 for individuals and $3,000 for families; those ceilings will rise to $3,000 and $6,000 respectively. The change takes effect as open enrollment begins Thursday, Oct. 29. Affected employees include UPTE-represented workers and non-union physicians at UC Davis Health, whose average premiums rose 5.2% this year. University spokesperson James Nash said the subsidy was originally a five-year program extended through 2026. Employees interviewed for the article expressed concern about absorbing thousands of dollars in additional medical costs.
Public Safety · Vallejo, CA
The California Highway Patrol issued an endangered missing advisory Thursday, Oct. 29, for 36-year-old Serena Walling, who was last seen at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Oct. 17 near Sereno Drive and Broadway in Vallejo. Walling is described as 5 feet tall, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, last wearing a black sweatshirt and black pants while traveling on foot. The advisory, issued on behalf of the Vallejo Police Department, covers Contra Costa, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances of her disappearance and asked anyone who spots Walling to call 911.
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Subscribe freeLocal Politics · Yolo County
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is seeking applications for four vacancies on its Community Services Action Board (CSAB), the county's advisory body focused on combating poverty among low-income residents. CSAB members evaluate local anti-poverty efforts, conduct a biennial Community Needs Assessment, and oversee Community Services Block Grant-funded programs. The board meets the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at rotating locations in Davis, West Sacramento, and Woodland. Applications can be submitted online or by mail to the Board of Supervisors' Office at 625 Court St., Room 204, Woodland, CA 95695.
Education · Yolo County
The Yolo Community Foundation has extended the application deadline for its Yolo Air Quality Education Grant to November 6, giving local educators and nonprofits additional time to apply. The grant funds programs that encourage children in Yolo County to understand and improve indoor and outdoor air quality through monitoring, pollution-reduction strategies, or infrastructure improvements. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and teachers with fiscal sponsorship; one or two grants totaling $10,000 will be awarded, with funding distributed in December for programs running between December 2026 and November 2027.
Community News · Davis, CA
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Davis Citizen of the Year Award and the 2026 Brinley Community Volunteer Award, with a deadline of 5 p.m. on Nov. 30. Kate Bowen, chair of the nomination and selection process, encourages residents to nominate deserving individuals via email to daviscommunityawards@gmail.com or through the website at www.daviscommunityawards.org. A committee of Davis residents will select recipients, who will be recognized at an upcoming community event. The Citizen of the Year Award honors sustained service across multiple areas, while the Brinley Award recognizes outstanding service in a particular field such as arts, education, or health.
Community brief · Davis, CA
Aggie B.A.T.S., a UC Davis goth and alternative student club, will co-host the annual KDVS Halloween Goth Gala on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. at Watermelon Music's Melon Ball (1970 Lake Blvd., Davis). The all-ages, pay-what-you-can event features live performances by Rose Lyon, In Retrograde, and Killer Couture, plus DJ sets and a costume contest. The club also announced a grindcore show on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Tri Co-ops (540 Regan Hall…
Community brief · Davis, CA
UC Davis alumna and adjunct faculty member Mercy Hawkins is exhibiting "Waltz of Life & Limb" at the Pence Gallery in Davis through November 6. The exhibition features sculptural paintings and large-scale watercolor works exploring connections between the human body, natural forms, and everyday rhythms. The gallery at 212 D St. is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Curator Natalie Nelson arranged the installation to emphasize…
Community brief · Davis, CA
The International House (I-House) in Davis is hosting its 13th annual I-Fest on Nov. 7 from 2 to 9 p.m. The festival features 20 performing groups representing cultures including Brazil, Iran, Western Siberia, Hawaii, South Africa, Ecuador, Mexico, and Argentina, alongside cultural booths, artist demonstrations, food vendors, and street-side food trucks. Student ensemble Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan will perform kumi-daiko (ensemble drumming) with up to…
Crime · Davis, CA
POLICE ACTIVITY 10:54 a.m., Rockwell Drive. An officer attempted to locate Garrett Godina, who has an outstanding felony warrant. The matter was handled as service. 11:02 a.m., Drew Circle. A reporting party requested that officers call them by phone regarding retrieving belongings from a location. The reporting party had been arrested the previous day on a domestic violence charge and advised they were subject to a no-contact order. The matter was handled as service. 11:04 a.m., Fourth Street. A transient male, described as a tall Black man, struck a third party across the face. The victim's belongings were in front of the business. A report was taken. 11:28 a.m., East Covell Boulevard. Approximately ten minutes before the call, a second-hand report reached officers that a student witnessed someone attempting to take a scooter from behind a building. The school resource officer was made aware. The suspect is described as an unknown-race male last seen wearing a yellow hoodie and black pants, heading westbound toward the bike path. The matter was handled as service. 11:34 a.m., Birch Lane. A student was picked up by his father, who appeared to be intoxicated. The vehicle was described as a black SUV with chipped paint near the window, traveling northbound in the left shoulder of Birch Lane. Officers advised the driver. 11:48 a.m., Okeeffe Place. A reporting party said a male subject was attempting to enter their home. The subject was described as a white man wearing a green and blue shirt. The call was cancelled by the reporting party before officers arrived. 12:27 p.m., Second Street, downtown. Two shoplifting suspects were reported, one of whom is a minor. Under store policy, the minor can only be released to a parent or law enforcement; the parents could not pick him up at the time. The matter was handled as service. 1:26 p.m., Cowell Boulevard. A dark-colored sedan ran over a male subject. The matter was handled as service. 1:37 p.m., Calaveras Avenue. A student made threats toward another person, posting on TikTok messages including "everyone jump" and "got me suspended, he's going to catch my hands." A report was taken. 1:46 p.m., Birch Lane. Officers responded to a second DUI call involving the same vehicle reported earlier at 11:34 a.m. The matter was handled as service. 2:31 p.m., Seventh Street. Approximately two hours before the call, one male and one female were seen going door to door taking packages and going through trash cans. The male is described as Hispanic, approximately 220 pounds, six feet tall, with a buzz cut, wearing a shirt and jeans. The female is described as white, approximately 130 pounds, with short blue hair, tan skin, and a cowboy hat. They were in an older gray Toyota Corolla with black wheels and no hubcaps. The matter was handled as service. 2:39 p.m., Crystal Grove Lane at Santa Rosa Street. Three to four subjects were seen throwing unknown objects over the overpass. The call came in through a YOLO caller who disconnected before details could be confirmed. The matter was handled as service. 3:30 p.m., Second Street. A reporting party requested officers call them by phone. Approximately five minutes earlier, a subject left the store with merchandise totaling an estimated $300 to $400 in loss. The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern man with black hair and a gray beard, wearing a brown button-up shirt and black slacks, driving a red Ford truck. The reporting party is store loss prevention. An online crime report was filed. 4:00 p.m., West Olive Drive. A 911 call came in at 73 percent completion. The caller said they were at Public Storage, then at In-N-Out, then screamed and asked for the dispatcher's name and badge number before hanging up. An arrest was made. 4:10 p.m., F Street. A 911 caller could be heard screaming before the call disconnected. Officers were unable to locate the caller. 4:44 p.m., Second Street at Faraday Avenue, west side. A reporting party said a vehicle was following them. The matter was handled as service. 5:12 p.m., Sixth Street at F Street. Two vehicles were involved in an accident. One person complained of neck pain. Fire department resources responded. The matter was handled as service. 5:27 p.m., Olive Drive. A reporting party requested officers call them by phone, saying the incident occurred within the last few minutes and the vehicle was parked. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Toyota Corolla. No injuries were reported. The matter was handled as service. 7:04 p.m., Sycamore Lane. A Chinese-language interpreter line was used. The reporting party said he had been contacted by individuals claiming to be Chinese police, who told him he was involved in an international scam case and instructed him to keep it confidential. The reporting party called the Davis Police Department to turn himself in after telling his father about the situation and asking his father to send him money. The reporting party did not believe dispatchers when told this is a scam. No money had been sent as of the call. The matter was handled as service. 7:51 p.m., Alhambra Drive. An unknown male was banging on a reporting party's door, demanding they step outside. The matter was handled as service. 9:21 p.m., Mace Boulevard at Chiles Road. A dark gray Prius with no lights was reported driving erratically across the road southbound on Mace near the Department of Transportation area. The license plate was described as similar to a previously noted vehicle. The matter was handled as service. 11:00 p.m., F Street. Extra patrol was requested for a transient male whom a reporting party believed to be the same individual involved in a break-in two weeks earlier. Officers were unable to locate the subject. 12:10 a.m., G Street. Two Hispanic subjects were reported harassing former customers and staff at a bar, refusing to leave even after the business had closed. The matter was handled as service.
