Local Politics · Davis, CA
Davis has agreed to pay Fourth & Hope $109,500 a year to reserve five beds at its Woodland-area shelter for city referrals, under an agreement that requires monthly utilization and outcome summaries only when the city requests them. The city's seasonal winter shelter is tentatively set to run Dec. 7 to March 31 with four budgeted motel rooms, fewer than in past years. Council members asked for numbers on how much last winter's beds were used and backed the city manager's effort to find another $50,000 for more motel capacity, with the funding source still undecided.
Housing & Development · Davis, CA
Davis's Planning Commission on Oct. 28 endorsed its subcommittee's advice for the city's General Plan update, including leaving conservation easements untouched and mapping all flood-prone land. Residents used the meeting to object to the revised draft land use map's expanded urban limit line and to two areas north of Channel A at Village Farms, which speakers called industrial but the map designates Business Park/R&D. A city survey on the draft maps is open until Nov. 13.
Local Business · Davis, CA
Davis holds a hearing Nov. 17 on renewing the downtown business assessment that funds the Davis Downtown Business Association, with fees rising 3%. The city expects it to raise about $215,000 next year, while the association’s budget counts on $265,000. Quoted fees are for the core benefit zone; businesses in the periphery zone pay 75% of the amount due. Businesses that would be charged can file written protests with the city clerk before the hearing closes.
Transportation · Davis, CA
Davis' announced start date for paid parking in three more downtown lots is Nov. 2, at $1 an hour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: the North F Street and South G Street lots except Sundays and holidays, and the Amtrak depot lot Monday through Friday except holidays. A city official said at a June 16 council meeting that ticketed train riders would keep free depot parking tags; whether that still applies could not be confirmed. The council chose $1 over staff's proposed $3 and asked for occupancy studies before any increase. On-street parking, about half the downtown surface lots and the first three hours in the F Street garage stay free.
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Public Safety · Davis, CA
The Davis Fire Department responded to three incidents on Sunday, November 1, resulting in injuries. A solo vehicle collision on eastbound Interstate 80 east of Richards Boulevard at about 1:30 a.m. left one person with major injuries; the patient was initially trapped and transported to UC Davis Medical Center. Shortly before 5 a.m., crews responded to a bedroom fire at The Drake and Anderson Court Apartments, 1905 Anderson Road, where one person was treated for minor burns; the cause remains under investigation. Arson is suspected in a brush fire on West Olive Drive reported shortly after 7 a.m., which injured a person with burns to the face and hand; Davis police and the California Highway Patrol are investigating.
Local Politics · Davis, CA
The City of Davis announced that its Downtown Davis Holiday Construction Moratorium will take effect Friday, Nov. 27 and run through Jan. 2, 2027. Adopted by the City Council at its Oct. 6 meeting, the moratorium suspends issuance of encroachment permits for construction or roadwork requiring traffic control plans or temporary closures in downtown Davis. Exceptions include emergency work, agency-ordered work, essential utility maintenance, and projects authorized in writing by the public works director. Non-compliance may result in stop-work orders or permit suspension under existing Municipal Code enforcement.
Community News · Vacaville, CA
The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District's "Don't Light Tonight" program began Nov. 1 and runs through the end of February. Daily advisories ask residents in all of Yolo County and northeastern Solano County—including Dixon, Rio Vista and Vacaville—not to burn wood when PM2.5 pollution is forecast to reach an Air Quality Index of 78 or higher. The district reported 35 advisories issued during the 2025–26 season, up from 18 the previous season. Residents can check daily advisories at www.ysaqmd.org and apply for $2,500 or $5,000 vouchers through the Woodsmoke Reduction Program to replace older wood-burning devices with cleaner heating alternatives.
Community brief · Davis, CA
Soroptimist International of Davis is accepting applications for its Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women, with a deadline of Sunday, Nov. 15. The awards range from $2,500 to $6,000 and are open to women who serve as primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance for higher education or skills training. Funds may cover tuition, books, childcare, transportation, or other education-related expenses. The…
Crime · Davis, CA
Davis Police Activity — November 1, 2026
POLICE ACTIVITY
7:20 a.m. – Arson/Brush Fire, Newton Court. A brush fire measuring roughly 40 by 40 feet was reported. An ambulance responded to treat burns. The incident is being investigated as possible arson. A report was taken.
9:24 a.m. – Residential Burglary, Fillmore Street. A person called police to report what appeared to be a break-in that may have occurred on Friday. The point of entry was a side garage door that had been pried open. Items reportedly taken include a lawn mower, motorized garden tools, an electrical cooler, a solar panel, and an air compressor, totaling approximately $5,000 in value. A report was taken.
9:36 a.m. – Family Disturbance, Drew Circle. The reporting party told police that her ex-boyfriend, identified as Josiah, described as a Black man wearing a gray hoodie, was attempting to break into her home. A report was taken.
9:52 a.m. – Brandishing a Weapon, El Macero Drive. The reporting party called police to report an incident that occurred Oct. 31 at approximately 8 p.m., in which another person allegedly threatened them with a gun and told them to leave the property. The reporting party said they did not feel safe returning to their residence and were out of town at the time of the call. They requested help retrieving medication left at the location and asked that a report be made. Service was provided.
2:12 p.m. – Petty Theft, 4th Street. The reporting party and a neighbor confronted two individuals they believed had stolen a white Schwinn seven-speed bicycle from their address. One suspect was described as a white man in his 70s with white hair, wearing a black hat, black jacket, and black jeans. The other was described as a white man in his 40s with dark brown hair and a tie-dye shirt, driving a two-door beige vehicle. The reporting party was unsure who the bicycle belonged to and noted it had been at the address for some time. The report was unfounded.
4:32 p.m. – Petty Theft, Olive Drive. A person reported their bicycle stolen and said they were tracking its location. The bike was described as a black Specialized, registered with the UC Davis bike registry, valued at approximately $1,200, and missing a front wheel. Service was provided.
9:33 p.m. – Suspicious Person, Washoe Street. An unknown man wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans was reported at a front door, allegedly trying to open it. He was later seen moving into the bushes. A report was taken.
11:14 p.m. – Suspicious Person, 12th Street. An unknown subject in dark clothing was reported walking up and down the street while on a phone call for roughly ten minutes. The caller expressed concern due to recent thefts in the area. Service was provided.
2:41 a.m. – Commercial Burglary, 1st Street. A person found the front door of a business unlocked and was unsure whether anyone was inside. They called out but received no response. An A-frame sign had been thrown inside the building. Service was provided.
5:52 a.m. – Suspicious Person, Sycamore Lane. An unknown man described as appearing homeless was reported banging on a door and screaming, though what he was saying could not be understood. He then moved on to the next apartment. The only description given was that he was wearing a hoodie.
Source: davis_crime
