Education · Davis, CA
The League of Women Voters hosted two candidate forums for Davis School Board races in Areas 1, 3, and 4 ahead of the November 3 election. Candidates Colleen Zern and Dorte Jensen (Area 1), incumbent Elizabeth Moon and Beth Bourne (Area 4), and incumbent Joe DiNunzio and Kurt Wendlenner (Area 3) presented priorities spanning budget solvency, school closures, staff retention, career readiness, AI use in classrooms, mental health services, and student privacy. Key disagreements included whether the district faces a true budget crisis, whether to discontinue the CommuniCare student mental health service, and how to address administrative spending versus teacher compensation. Area 2 is not on this year's ballot.
Local Politics · Yolo County
The Yolo County Elections Office will select voting precincts for the required one percent manual tally at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Woodland. The manual tally itself begins at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to verify ballot totals from electronic voting equipment following the Nov. 3 general election. Both events are open to the public and media, but observers must RSVP by Nov. 3 due to limited office space. Unofficial results will be updated on Election Night at approximately 8:15 p.m., 10 p.m., and midnight, with subsequent updates every Tuesday and Friday until certification.
Housing & Development · Davis, CA
The City of Davis is advancing its General Plan Update with multiple public participation opportunities through early 2027. Survey #3 on the Draft Land Use Map is open through Friday, November 13, asking different questions than the October 14 Workshop. The Transportation Commission will conduct its first review of initial draft mobility maps Monday, November 9, at 6 p.m., and the next General Plan Committee meeting is set for Wednesday, December 9, at 6 p.m. Planning Commission and City Council consideration of the Draft Land Use Map is expected in early 2027.
Community brief · Davis, CA
The Davis Arts Center in Davis, CA, provides free open studio events including biweekly Art Cafe, weekly Family Open Studio, and weekly Teen Art Club. These programs offer accessible art materials and inclusive spaces for residents of all ages and abilities, aiming to remove financial and physical barriers to creative expression. The center also hosts cultural exhibitions, such as the current show by Diana Almendariz titled "Good Fire, Living…
Crime · Davis, CA
Davis Police Activity — October 31, 2026
At 8:10 a.m., officers responded to a trespass complaint on Spafford Street. A caller reported a man and woman camping with two dogs near a building and requested that the individuals be moved. The description of the subjects was unknown. Officers provided service.
At 8:53 a.m., police investigated a suspicious circumstance on Olive Drive after a report of a male screaming “Someone call 911” multiple times. It was unclear if the source was inside or outside an apartment, and the specific unit number was not known. Officers were unable to locate the individual.
At 9:00 a.m., officers took a battery report on Birch Lane. The reporting party, identified as a school principal, stated that a student had been punched in the face by two adults the previous day. The victim complained of neck pain. The suspect was described as the boyfriend or husband of the mother of a Holmes student named Davis. A report was taken.
At 9:01 a.m., police responded to a report of a dead body on Fifth Street. A passerby reported finding a Black male in his 30s with dreadlocks, wearing a purple shirt and black jacket, bleeding from the head inside a portable toilet. Officers took a report.
At 9:53 a.m., officers provided service following a public contact call on Fifth Street. The caller advised that a student mentioned in a previous report was stating an intent to harm a different professor.
At 10:58 a.m., police responded to a reckless driving complaint at F Street and Amapola Drive. The reporting party stated they were nearly struck by a silver sedan that ran a stop sign. The suspect’s description was unknown, but the caller wished to file a report. Officers provided service.
At 11:47 a.m., officers attempted to locate a White male in his 30s wearing a military jacket on E Street. The subject was reportedly acting aggressively toward passersby and children while talking about needles. Police were unable to locate the individual.
At 11:48 a.m., police responded to a violation of court order call on Marden Street. The reporting party expressed concern for their safety, stating that a restrained party was currently at the location. Officers provided service.
At 11:59 a.m., officers investigated a reckless driving report near West Covell Boulevard and Lake Boulevard. A witness reported a white Honda passing in oncoming traffic while traveling eastbound from Highway 98. The model was unknown. Service was provided.
At 12:21 p.m., police took a shoplifting report on First Street. An employee reported that three Black females, aged 20 to 30, had stolen merchandise worth $800 approximately ten minutes prior. The suspects fled in an unknown-colored Mazda 6. The reporting party requested prosecution.
At 1:56 p.m., officers responded to a second violation of court order call on Marden Street. The reporting party stated the subject had returned to their house wearing a black hoodie, different clothing than previously observed. The caller requested officer contact. Service was provided.
At 2:13 p.m., police investigated threats to commit death or great bodily injury on Sycamore Lane. A White male in his 50s with a blood alcohol level of .09 reportedly jumped from his apartment window and threatened to kill children inside another unit. The reporting party stated this behavior had been occurring for hours. The case was referred.
At 2:19 p.m., officers responded to a trespass complaint on West Covell Boulevard. A subject was currently on scene and requested removal. Service was provided.
At 2:39 p.m., police took an incident number after a public contact call on Anderson Road. The reporting party stated their phone had been stolen and they had traced it to a Shell station at 3:45 a.m. The caller requested officers view surveillance footage.
At 4:45 p.m., officers responded to a suspicious circumstance on Lake Terrace Circle. A heavy-set White male in his 40s wearing a gray hoodie reportedly jumped a fence into a common area. The reporting party requested the subject be moved along. Service was provided.
At 5:08 p.m., police took a stalking report at Oakenshield Road and Bombadil Lane. The reporting party stated a bald male dressed as a female had been stalking them at work. A report was taken.
At 6:02 p.m., officers investigated a non-injury hit-and-run on Russell Boulevard. A black Mercedes reportedly struck a beige Toyota while the Toyota was backing into a parking spot on the Sycamore side of the lot. The Mercedes driver then drove off, parked closer to the Ulta store side, and walked into a business. Police were unable to locate the vehicle or driver.
At 7:57 p.m., police responded to an indecent exposure call on Richards Boulevard. A semi-naked male was reported standing next to a tunnel engaging in masturbation. Officers were unable to locate the subject.
At 8:30 p.m., officers cancelled a suspicious circumstance report on Lillard Drive after the reporting party stated they were being chased by someone wearing a Michael Myers costume. The call was cancelled by the caller.
At 10:46 p.m., police attempted to locate four to five males involved in a physical disturbance near a residence on Russell Boulevard. No weapons were reported. Officers were unable to locate the subjects.
At 10:49 p.m., officers provided service following a suspicious circumstance report at Theta Xi fraternity house on First Street. Several members were seen carrying females into the building, appearing to act against their will.
At 11:02 p.m., police responded to a suspicious circumstance call on Tamarack Lane after one loud explosion was heard. Service was provided.
At 11:03 p.m., officers investigated a suspicious vehicle report on Second Street. A blue sedan was reported parked behind a business on the south side of the building. Service was provided.
At 11:06 p.m., police responded to a suspicious circumstance call on Alvarado Avenue after two popping sounds were heard. Service was provided.
At 11:19 p.m., officers responded to a 911 hang-up call on E Street. Service was provided.
At 11:27 p.m., police investigated a suspicious person report on First Street. A Black male in his mid-20s, approximately 6 feet tall and weighing 180 pounds, was seen wearing a light ski mask, black pants, and white shoes. The subject reportedly entered a residence with a possible firearm five minutes prior to the call. Service was provided.
At 11:59 p.m., officers attempted to locate a heavy-set male wearing a safety vest who was pacing on a walkway and front yard on Kent Drive. Police were unable to locate the individual.
At 12:19 a.m., police took an assault report on G Street. The reporting party stated they had been punched at the location. A report was taken.
At 1:38 a.m., officers responded to a battery call on G Street. The reporting party stated they were punched in the face by another male wearing dark blue scrubs. Service was provided.
Source: davis_crime
