Housing & Development · Davis, CA
Davis voters appeared to favor Measure W in initial election results released at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, with 72.1% support versus 27.9% opposed, according to unofficial Yolo County results. The measure would authorize the 1,250-unit Willowgrove development on 234 acres north of East Covell Boulevard, including low-, medium-, and high-density housing, units for low- and moderate-income households, 20 homes for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, retail space, and a community park. City leaders cite the project as addressing declining Davis Joint Unified School District enrollment, growing the tax base, and helping close a projected structural budget deficit. The Davis City Council unanimously approved the development in May; voter approval is required under Measure J-R-D to convert open or agricultural land to urban use. No opposition campaign was mounted and no statement of opposition appeared on the ballot.
Local Politics · Yolo County
In California's reconfigured 4th Congressional District, Democrat-on-Democrat challenger Eric Jones led incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson 51.1% to 48.9% with 106,184 ballots counted as of approximately 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to Secretary of State returns. The district spans all of Napa, Yolo, Colusa, Sutter and Yuba counties plus portions of Sonoma, Lake, Placer and Sacramento counties following redistricting under Prop. 50. Jones, a 35-year-old former venture capitalist who self-funded over $15 million into the race, posted large margins in Colusa (39 points), Sutter (37.5 points) and Yuba (34 points) counties while Thompson held advantages in Napa (23 points), Sonoma (12 points) and Yolo (15 points). With 463,619 registered voters and high turnout reported across Northern California, officials indicated the gap of unprocessed votes could take days to tally.
Local Politics · Davis, CA
In Davis Joint Unified School District board elections held Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, early unofficial results showed incumbents Joe DiNunzio and Elizabeth Moon leading their challengers by wide margins, while Colleen Zern led Dorte Jensen 85.6% to 14.4%. The two Moms for Liberty candidates trailing in Trustee Areas 3 and 4 trailed by roughly 37 percentage points as of 8:15 p.m. The five-member board has faced declining enrollment and budget pressures, with school closure discussions paused until spring 2027 or later. Davis voters also supported Measure W, a proposed 1,250-unit development north of East Covell Boulevard, with early results showing 72% approval.
Local Politics · Sacramento County
Early results for Measure H, a $1.1 billion bond measure for the Los Rios Community College District, showed approximately 62% support among counted votes as of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. The measure requires a 55% majority to pass and would fund roof repairs, security upgrades, new STEM and arts facilities, student housing, and other construction at American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College. If approved, the bond would add $16.55 annually per $100,000 of assessed property value to local homeowners' tax bills through 2051, with total costs including interest reaching approximately $1.79 billion. The district limited voting to Sacramento and Yolo counties, a decision outgoing trustee Robert Jones alleged was designed to exclude El Dorado County voters. Only about 26% of potential votes in Sacramento County and 34% in Yolo County had been counted at the time of reporting.
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Local Politics · Yolo County
Measure X, a proposal to raise the hotel and short-term rental tax from 8% to 12% in unincorporated Yolo County, led early election-night returns Tuesday with 60.9% yes votes as of 8:15 p.m., according to unofficial county results. The measure needed a simple majority to pass. County officials estimated the increase would generate about $250,000 annually for the general fund, supporting public safety, emergency preparedness, and health services. The tax applies to lodging guests in unincorporated areas outside city limits; Davis and West Sacramento already levy 12%. Four county supervisors signed a supporting ballot argument, while no opposing argument was submitted.
Local Politics · Yolo County
Yolo County voters decided races for county supervisor, city council seats in West Sacramento, Woodland and Winters, school boards, and six local ballot measures in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. The most closely watched measure is Davis Measure W, authorizing a 1,250-home Willowgrove development on 232 acres in northeast Davis. In the 3rd District Board of Supervisors race, Woodland City Councilmember Mayra Vega faces Dotty Pritchard to replace outgoing Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy. Beth Bourne is challenging incumbent Elizabeth Moon in the 4th Area Davis school board race. Preliminary results are being updated as counties count ballots; vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10, and counties must certify results by Dec. 3.
Community News · Davis, CA
The City of Davis announced the purchase of a $1.3 million agricultural conservation easement on 217 acres of farmland on Hamel Lane in Solano County, adjacent to the city's southern border. The transaction closed September 30, 2026, and is co-owned with the Solano Land Trust, which will monitor the easement in perpetuity. About 80% of the land is planted in row crops, with the remainder used for cattle grazing and a homestead. Mayor Donna Neville said the parcel is the only remaining connection between the North Fork and South Fork of Putah Creek. Funding came from Davis's Measure O open space parcel tax (10%), California Strategic Growth Council SALC grant funds, and Solano Land Trust contributions.
Housing & Development · Davis, CA
The Davis City Council approved a first-ever holiday construction moratorium during its Oct. 6 meeting, halting downtown projects requiring road closures or traffic control from Nov. 27 through Jan. 2. The pause aims to ease access for shoppers and visitors during the busy holiday period, according to Public Works Director Ryan Chapman. Exceptions include emergency repairs, court-ordered work, and the Lumberyard Project at 500 G St. Affected businesses were notified at least 30 days in advance; noncompliance could trigger stop-work orders or permit revocation. If the moratorium proves successful, the council will consider adopting it as an annual ordinance.
Community News · Davis, CA
The Short Term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC) is accepting online applications for its annual Holiday Program from November 1–15, 2026, to provide food and gifts to low-income Davis residents during the December holidays. In-person application assistance is available at the Mary L. Stephens Library and Empower Yolo. Adopters can support families by providing nonperishable food, grocery donations, and holiday gifts, with deliveries due at First Baptist Church of Davis, 38141 Russell Blvd., Dec. 8–10. The program also supports families in Winters and seeks volunteers for qualification interviews (Nov. 2–17) and collection/distribution activities (Dec. 7–12).
Community News · Yolo County
The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency will offer free dental services for residents through age 20 on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at River City High School, 1 Raider Lane in West Sacramento. The event is part of Community Giveaway Day, hosted by the Yolo County Children's Alliance with Kaiser Permanente and Smile Dental Services as partners. Smile Dental Services will provide dental exams, fluoride varnish treatments, sealants, oral health education, and referrals for additional care. Participants must be Yolo County residents with proof of residency; no income, insurance, or school enrollment requirements apply, and a parent must attend to consent for minors. Advance registration is required by calling 1-888-585-3368 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) or registering online.
Community brief · Davis, CA
Soroptimist International of Davis is accepting applications for its Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards, open to women who are primary wage earners seeking financial assistance for education or training. One or more awards ranging from $2,500 to $6,000 will be presented, covering tuition, books, childcare, transportation, or other education-related expenses. The top recipient advances to the Sierra Nevada Region and possibly the…
Crime · Davis, CA
Davis Police Activity — November 2, 2026
POLICE ACTIVITY
6:39 a.m., Jacobsen Lane. A reporting party told officers that a Black adult female with brown hair and black pants entered her apartment without permission and began cursing at her, telling her to shut up. Officers provided service; no further action was taken.
10:56 a.m., Picasso Avenue. A reporting party requested a telephone call from an officer after learning that an insurance check had been cashed by another person in Sacramento. The reporting party does not know who cashed the check. Officers provided service.
12:40 p.m., G Street. Officers responded to a report of a white adult male, believed to be in his 40s and approximately six feet tall with gray hair, wearing a gray shirt and black pants, standing on a patio and shouting aggressively at customers. The subject was not located.
12:51 p.m., Olive Drive. A reporting party said an electric bicycle had been stolen the previous night from that location. An AirTag placed on the bike indicated it was possibly behind Davis High School. The reporting party was waiting in a black BMW SUV in the North Davis Elementary parking lot and requested officer assistance to recover the bike and file a theft report. A report was taken.
1:41 p.m., West 14th Street. A reporting party told officers that a used needle had been discarded in the grass near the STEM building, next to a tree. The reporting party marked the location with a large stick as a visual indicator. Officers provided service.
1:56 p.m., L Street and East Covell Boulevard (Davis Police Department lobby). A reporting party came in to file a report regarding an incident on October 30 in which her son, while biking toward the Nugget, was reportedly cut off by a person she identified as known to him. The reporting party said the act appeared purposeful. No further information was developed. The subject was not located.
2:55 p.m., Anderson Road. An iPhone car-crash notification triggered a call, but the caller was unable to answer. The location was estimated within three meters. Officers were unable to locate anyone at the scene.
3:27 p.m., Oxford Circle. A reporting party told officers that approximately ten minutes earlier she had heard multiple children yelling "ow" and expressed concern for their safety. Officers provided service.
3:46 p.m., 2nd Street and L Street, Davis. An officer initiated contact with a person in the area. An arrest was made.
3:53 p.m., 2nd Street. A reporting party told officers that a male wearing dark clothing of unknown description appeared to be dismantling a bicycle in a parking lot and said the activity looked suspicious. The subject was not located.
4:21 p.m., East 8th Street. A reporting party said a white adult male with blond hair, wearing long-sleeve orange clothes and driving a small black sedan, nearly struck a bicyclist, then got out of the vehicle and appeared to be striking another person. The report was cancelled by the reporting party before officers arrived.
4:21 p.m., F Street and East 8th Street. Officers responded to a vehicle-versus-bicyclist collision. A report was taken.
4:26 p.m., D Street. A reporting party told officers that a male approximately six feet tall wearing a white shirt was in the backyard masturbating, and that she was able to see the subject's genitals. A report was taken.
5:13 p.m., Lake Boulevard. Approximately two minutes before the call, a reporting party saw a white adult male with gray hair, wearing a blue jacket and white pants, standing near a parking lot and waving a knife. The subject was not located.
5:24 p.m., Moore Boulevard. A reporting party requested a telephone call from an officer after observing three Black males in their 20s appearing to solicit from the street approximately twenty minutes earlier. One subject was driving a Mercedes with an unknown license plate. When the reporting party attempted to confront them, the subjects ran off. The reporting party expressed concern for residents' safety. Officers provided service.
5:28 p.m., Danbury Street. A reporting party requested an officer's last name in connection with a possible violation-of-court-order report. The reporting party said a known subject had come to the location from which she is restrained by court order. The reporting party was advised of a delay. A report was taken.
6:50 p.m., Sycamore Lane. A reporting party told officers that a neighbor had been banging on his bedroom door for approximately five minutes while mumbling to himself. The subject was described as a bald, thin white adult male of unknown clothing. The reporting party said the same person had done this previously. An arrest was made.
7:00 p.m., Olive Drive. A reporting party said that approximately two minutes earlier a vehicle struck the front left tire of her car and did not stop. The suspect vehicle was described as a white passenger van with no license plate, driven by a Hispanic adult male last seen heading toward the freeway. No medical attention was needed. The reporting party had been parking in a lot at the time. The report was cancelled by the reporting party.
8:36 p.m., Chiles Road. A reporting party told officers that an employee had been asked to leave after making threats, and that the man had been sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot for approximately thirty minutes. The reporting party said she contacted a general manager, who advised her to call police to have the man removed from the property. The subject was not located.
12:32 a.m., 1st Street. Officers responded to a report of a white adult male with long hair wearing a gray jacket standing in a parking lot, yelling at no one and holding a butcher knife. Officers provided service.
5:54 a.m., 5th Street. Officers responded to a domestic dispute between the reporting party's mother and her boyfriend. An arrest was made.
Source: davis_crime
