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Yolo Basin Foundation hosts annual Duck Days festival | The Aggie

Efforts to educate and promote wildlife conservation were on full display at this year’s annual celebration of the natural worldBy PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org On April 25, lines of vehicles picked up dust as they made their way down the graveled driveway of Davis’ Yolo Basin Foundation. As volunteers in bright neon vests directed traffic into spray-painted parking spots, parents walked with giggling children atop their shoulders toward the entrance of this year’s Duck Days celebration. A fa...

César Chávez Elementary hosts 13th annual Bike Swap | The Aggie

By donating, volunteering or shopping, the Davis community came together to support its local elementary schools By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org Just before noon on Sunday, April 12, the parking lot of César Chávez Elementary school was packed with vehicles. As rain drizzled down, the amount of cars with bike racks nearly outnumbered those without. Children accompanied by their parents made their way down the school’s outdoor hallway toward a gym filled with an extensive variety of bicycles....

The 2026 Davis Stampede returns for its 43rd year | The Aggie

Organized by A Change of Pace, the race celebrates health amongst the city’s diverse community By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org  On Sunday, Feb. 22, bystanders and race participants flocked to Playfields Park by Pole Line Road for the 2026 Davis Stampede run. The air was chilly as volunteers began corralling racers beneath a black and red banner that read “Start” and “Finish.” As the clock struck 8 a.m., the first round of racers took off for the 43rd annual event.Courtney Cardenas took a bre...

Davis Odd Fellows host seventh annual Chocolate Festival | The Aggie

From fudge to hot cocoa, vendors and attendees come together to celebrate all things chocolateBy PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.orgAt 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, a line of chocolate enthusiasts trailed from the front doors of the downtown Davis Odd Fellows Lodge. Once inside, scents of cocoa confectionery and the booming accordion of the local band According to Bazooka filled the air. Established in 1870, the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge has hosted many of the organization’s charitable gatherings. With a...

Downtown Davis Peet’s Coffee closes Jan. 30 | The Aggie

After 22 years of operation, the location shuts its doors By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org At 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, the interior of the Downtown Davis Peet’s Coffee was bustling. With 30 minutes until closing, every table was still claimed. Students bent their heads over laptops while several community members read newspapers and sipped from brown paper cups. Next to the cash register, a tip jar proclaimed 22 years of service to the downtown community. Nearby stood a small sign announ...

Davis celebrates the 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Veterans Memorial Theater | The Aggie

The theme of this year’s celebration: ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere: protecting democracy and freedom of speech’By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.orgAt 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, the parking lot of the Davis Veterans Memorial Theater was close to capacity. Approaching the doors of the building, each attendee was welcomed with a program for the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day event, handed out by Assistant City Manager Kelly Stachowicz. Planned by the City of Davis Human...

Fiscal Commission discusses Village Farms project analysis | The Aggie

Concerns from both residents and commissioners dominated the nearly three-hour long meeting By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org On April 2 at 6 p.m., the city of Davis Fiscal Commission met to discuss the Village Farms Development Project analysis. After a call to order from Commissioner Rekha Vaitla, the agenda was unanimously approved by all members present. Before commencing the primary items of concern, public comment was held.  Matt Williams, a Davis resident, shared concerns over the ongoi...

UC Davis’ student farm hosts the 2025 Semillas y Culturas Summit | The Aggie

Seeds & Cultures Summit, a fully booked event, highlighted Mesoamerican foodways  By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org On Sunday, April 27, the UC Davis Student Farm was abuzz with people attending this year’s Semillas y Culturas, translated to Seeds & Cultures, Summit. Born from a desire to raise awareness around the sustainable agriculture of Indigenous Mesoamerican communities, 2025 marks the seventh year the event has been held at UC Davis.Through workshops, presentations and speeches, attend...

Toad Hollow Dog Park now reopened to the public | The Aggie

Dog owners are now welcome back to one of Davis’ most expansive dog parks By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org Toad Hollow Dog Park, a two-and-a-half acre area in Davis, has been reopened to the public after being temporarily closed due to rain and flooding. Divided into two fields for dogs of different sizes, the park is a popular location for owners to spend time with their pets. Some of the park’s features include a dog exercise area, fenced dog area and open field space, according to the city...

Davis Food Co-op hosts vegan food tour | The Aggie

How Davis’ local health food store showed support for the vegan community By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org On Sunday, Jan. 12, the Davis Food Co-op, a community-owned and operated grocery store known for its wide array of health foods, held a tour of its establishment to highlight vegan products. In a college town where the diaspora of inhabitants varies greatly, food preferences are inevitably just as diverse. Anna Lopez, an education and outreach specialist at the Co-op, explained the reaso...

Assembly Bill 413 and what will change for Davis drivers | The Aggie

California’s new “Daylighting Law” illuminates the dangers of low visibility while driving By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org On Jan. 2 of this year, the city of Davis announced its plan to begin instituting California’s Assembly Bill (AB) 413, dubbed the “Daylighting Law” which will largely impact parking demarcations downtown.By “daylighting,” the bill is referring to an unobstructed field of view for anyone approaching an intersection. In its press release, the city stated a three-phase plan...

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