Public Safety · Yolo County
The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District's "Don't Light Tonight" program begins November 1 and runs through the end of February, advising residents not to burn wood when fine particulate matter pollution is forecast at an AQI of 78 or higher. The advisories apply to all of Yolo County and northeastern Solano County, including Dixon, Rio Vista and Vacaville. The district also offers $2,500 or $5,000 vouchers through its Woodsmoke Reduction Program to help residents replace older wood-burning devices with cleaner heating alternatives. During the 2025–26 season, 35 advisories were issued, up from 18 the previous season.
Transportation · Sacramento County
The Freeport Bridge connecting Sacramento and Yolo counties will be closed to traffic on weekdays through November 30 for repairs. Drivers are advised to plan detours during these weekday periods.
Local Politics · Yolo County
The Yolo County Elections Office will select precincts for the one percent manual tally of the Nov. 3 General Election on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 3:00 p.m. at 625 Court St., Room B05 in Woodland, with the tally beginning Monday, Nov. 9, at 10:00 a.m. Unofficial election results are anticipated to be posted on Election Night at approximately 8:15 p.m., 10:00 p.m., and 12:00 a.m., with updates continuing by 5:00 p.m. each Tuesday and Friday until certification, which must occur no later than Dec. 3. The public is invited to observe the selection and tally; RSVPs are requested by Tuesday, Nov. 3, at elections@yolocounty.gov.
Local Politics · Davis, CA
A letter addressed to the Davis City Council proposes using the Davis Bicycle Hall of Fame at Third and B Streets as a temporary overnight winter shelter. The writer cites potential severe weather from El Niño and limited existing shelter capacity at Paul’s Place and Highwheel Flats. The proposal asks staff to assess the facility's suitability, identify funding needs, and develop a plan for immediate implementation before winter storms arrive.
Crime · Davis, CA
Davis Police Activity — October 30, 2026
POLICE ACTIVITY
6:44 a.m., Research Park Drive. Two work trucks, a white Ford F-550 and a white Dodge Ram, were broken into overnight. Windows were busted out and toolboxes, tools, and generators were taken. The reporting party estimated losses in the tens of thousands of dollars. Report taken.
9:24 a.m., Mace Boulevard. A preschool employee reported a black Toyota Prius or Corolla four-door with an unknown New Hampshire license plate parked outside. The driver was found sleeping inside the vehicle. The caller requested the subject be moved along. Mental health referral made.
9:38 a.m., Pole Line Road. A city electrician reported overnight wire theft. All lighting on the west side of the bridge was damaged. The reporting party remained on scene to assess the full extent of the theft. Report taken.
10:02 a.m., West Olive Drive, Yolo Trail area along the Arboretum path. Two cyclists collided. One person sustained a head injury and was conscious and breathing at the scene. Report taken.
10:02 a.m., Second Street. An electric HiboY scooter was reported stolen. The reporting party located the scooter paired to his phone at a residence, spoke with a resident who claimed not to have it, and the property manager checked the apartment but was unable to locate the scooter. Report taken.
10:06 a.m., Sycamore Lane and Antelope Avenue. A driver reported being tailgated by an aggressive motorist in a black Ford sedan traveling southbound on Highway 113. Officer contact requested for report. Service rendered.
10:26 a.m., F Street. A road rage incident was reported. A driver attempted to run the reporting party off the road, followed them to their location, blocked them in, filmed them, and yelled at them. The vehicle was described as a black Lexus four-door with an obstructed license plate. The driver was described as a Black male adult wearing a red hoodie and black sweats. Service rendered.
10:38 a.m., Cowell Boulevard. A subject connected to a prior incident entered a gym, acted aggressively toward staff, made veiled threats, and demanded hours of operation. An associated vehicle was identified as a black Tesla towing a white cargo trailer. The reporting party requested the subject be issued a trespass warning from the property. Subject advised.
2:25 p.m., Fordham Drive. The owner of a vacant house arrived to pick up a male occupant and found two subjects squatting in the home. The reporting party waited on the corner of Apple Street for officer contact. Transient contact made.
2:31 p.m., L Street. A gray Nissan Altima was reported parked in front of a location. The reporting party advised that no one inside the vehicle was licensed. Service rendered.
2:40 p.m., Oxford Circle. A 2023 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, dark blue with orange-outlined wheels, was reported stolen. The vehicle was last seen October 28 into early October 29. The owner stated no one had permission to drive it and that all keys were accounted for. No payments were owed on the bike. Report taken.
2:55 p.m., Pole Line Road and Lehigh Drive. A collision between a vehicle and a scooter occurred, prompting both an accident report and fire response. Report taken.
3:35 p.m., Birch Lane. The principal of Da Vinci Charter School reported that the previous day a student was punched in the face by two adults and complained of neck pain. The adults were identified as the mother and boyfriend or husband of another student. Service rendered.
3:47 p.m., Cowell Boulevard and Valdora Street. Two vehicles at a stoplight engaged in a verbal altercation stemming from a road rage incident that had begun on Richards Overpass. One vehicle was described as a gray Hyundai Elantra driven by a Black male adult; the other as a silver Honda CR-V driven by an older woman. Service rendered.
4:26 p.m., Drew Circle. At the front counter of a business, a maintenance employee reportedly touched a woman's breast without her consent on October 26. The reporting party said she changed apartments afterward but the maintenance employee learned her new apartment number. She stated she feared for her safety and requested officer contact to file a report. Report taken.
8:15 p.m., Olive Drive. A resident reported believing that maintenance workers had broken into her apartment and taken her pet bird. Service rendered.
8:38 p.m., G Street. A man wearing what appeared to be an inmate costume, carrying what appeared to be a firearm, was seen in a rear alleyway approximately ten minutes before the call. Unable to locate.
9:08 p.m., Pamplona Avenue. A parked vehicle was reported that appeared to have been involved in an accident and appeared to have blood on it. Service rendered.
9:40 p.m., Hawthorne Lane. Approximately 50 people were gathered at a party complaint location. One arrest made.
2:30 a.m., G Street. A business employee reported that an unknown male had repeatedly rubbed his body against her. Security removed the man from the premises and the business retained a photo of him. Report taken.
4:11 a.m., G Street. Three subjects were reported threatening to go behind a counter and harassing employees at a business. The reporting party requested they be removed. Unable to locate.
Source: davis_crime