Op-ed | Village Farms…Is It the Right Time?
Village Farms is a good project that is ideal for development and will help address the need for housing in Davis, while also mitigating the environmental issues on the site.
Op-ed | Davis Deprives Younger Adults of Longterm Housing: Population Demographics
Davis has experienced a decline in its young adult population due to a policy of restrictive growth, resulting in a lack of housing for younger families and a potential impact on the local K-12 schools.
Opinion | Davis Hasn’t Built Too Much Market Rate Housing — It Has Built Too Little
The data from the City of Davis’ housing production report shows that the city has built very little housing overall, particularly ownership housing, and that increasing housing supply is one of the most practical ways to address affordability pressures.
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Davis Built Just 805 Single-Family Homes in 17 Years as Housing Production Slows Sharply
The City of Davis has issued permits for 805 single-family homes, 1,596 multi-family rental units, 262 accessory dwelling units, and 155 multi-family ownership units over the past 17 years, with a significant decrease in housing production in 2025 compared to recent years.
Ballot Arguments over Village Farms Reveal Deep Divide in Davis over Housing, Growth and Risk
Davis voters must decide whether to approve the Village Farms Davis development, which would add 1,800 housing units to the city, in order to address the city’s housing shortage and affordability crisis, while balancing environmental and infrastructure concerns.
Sunday Commentary: The School Closure Debate May Change the Politics of Housing in Davis
The housing debate in Davis is being reshaped by the potential closure of local schools due to declining enrollment, which is tied to the city’s housing market, prompting a petition to form a community advisory committee to examine potential school closures and potentially changing the narrative of future housing proposals.
Op-ed | Let’s Talk Honestly about Village Farms Home Prices
The Village Farms development in Davis, California is projected to have an average sales price of $740,000 for medium-density homes, but the actual cost will depend on a variety of fluctuating factors, and the project will also include 360 affordable rental units, making the claim that all homes will start at $740,000 misleading.
Davis Moves to Close Affordable Housing ‘Loophole,’ Seeking to Ensure Units Actually Get Built
The Davis City Council voted to clarify language in the city’s inclusionary housing ordinance to ensure that land dedication is accompanied by sufficient resources to realistically allow affordable housing units to be constructed.
Davis Council Prioritizes Economic Development, Urges Quick Implementation
The Davis City Council unanimously approved a new economic development strategic plan, directing staff to return in 60 days with a detailed work plan to implement the strategy and address barriers to business development.
Op-ed | Let’s Build an Economy Focused on Food, AgTech and Sustainability.
Davis is sitting on a winning lottery ticket with its leading agricultural research university, but the city must focus on creating a pipeline of AgTech companies and developing the necessary commercial space to support them in order to capitalize on this opportunity.
Op-ed | Another Illegal Attack, Davis Looks for New Congressional Leadership
Davis residents rallied at the Davis Farmers Market to protest the US’s illegal and horrific attack against Iran, calling for a War Powers resolution and urging older voters to support younger, progressive candidates who are willing to fight for a better future.
As Budget Pressures Mount, Davis Turns to a Long-Term Economic Strategy Built around Innovation and Reform
The City of Davis is attempting to grow its tax base through a comprehensive economic development strategy, while preserving its small-city, university-oriented identity and generating sufficient revenue to sustain services, infrastructure and community priorities.
Op-ed | This Is Why Bourne’s Anti-Trans Crusade Is So Toxic
Beth Bourne, an anti-trans activist, has been causing turmoil in Davis for three years by engaging minors in conversations about their gender identity and filming them without consent, then posting the edited videos online, which has resulted in violent and threatening comments towards the teachers and students involved.
Davis Considers Requiring Funding Alongside Land Dedication for Affordable Housing Projects
The City of Davis is proposing an ordinance amendment that would require developers who dedicate land for affordable housing to also provide financial resources to ensure the homes are actually constructed.
From a Closed School to an Open Microphone: The ‘Protect Our Children’ Protest Finds Its Voice
The ‘Protect Our Children’ protest in Davis is a peaceful, family-centered gathering aimed at teaching children how to use their voices to protect themselves and each other, and to make a statement against the psychological violence of a broken public square.
Editorial: Competing Polls Cloud the Debate Over Measure V and Village Farms
The political fight over Measure V and the proposed Village Farms project has been marked by dueling polls, with both sides refusing to release the full survey questions, leading to accusations of bias and dishonesty from opponents.
Campaign Releases Poll Showing Majority Support for Village Farms Measure V
A survey released by the Village Farms project team found that 61% of likely Davis voters would vote “Yes” on Measure V, which will appear on the June 2 ballot, after hearing detailed information about the project.
Social Services Commission to Review Willowgrove Affordable Housing Plan
The proposed Affordable Housing Plan for the Willowgrove development in Davis, California is advancing through city review, with the Social Services Commission set to consider its approval.
Davis City Council Votes to Maintain Respite Services Through June 2026, Explore New Location and Regional Partnership
The Davis City Council voted unanimously to continue operating the city’s daytime respite center at its L St. location through at least June 30, 2026, while developing a transition plan that includes transportation to Fourth & Hope in Woodland and evaluating a potential alternative site within the city limits.