Davis Senior High School students joined with other community members to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, gathering at Central Park as part of a broader, nationwide shutdown.
The Celebration of Abraham, an interfaith gathering founded after 9/11, will return to Woodland this year, bringing together Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities for reflection, dialogue, and shared ritual.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Davis, California to honor Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE officer, and protest the violence and killings by ICE officers, while also honoring the 32 people who have died in ICE custody in 2025.
The City of Davis and the Human Relations Commission will host the 32nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 19th, featuring speakers, musical performances, an art exhibit, and a march to promote democracy, freedom of speech, and unity.
Bernita “Nene” DeShawn Toney, a vibrant and compassionate soul, passed away on December 22, 2025, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her, and will be remembered for her intelligence, determination, generosity, and commitment to justice.
Davis, California has taken measures to address racial profiling, but data suggests that racial disparities in traffic stops remain a persistent issue, and the City of Davis continues to pursue meaningful ways to combat racial profiling and strengthen trust between law enforcement and the community.
A nation must recognize the dignity of all people, regardless of their immigration status, and refuse to let bureaucracy bury their names or stories of hope.
About 50 people marched through the Davis Farmers Market on Saturday, October 11 to mark two years since the start of the devastation in Gaza, carrying photos of children killed by Israeli airstrikes and calling for lasting peace and justice in Palestine.
The Davis Hate Free Together program needs to evolve beyond addressing individual prejudice and focus on fostering shared understanding and dialogue between groups, rather than using a “hate eradication” model that can be polarizing and counterproductive.
Indivisible Yolo and the Davis Phoenix Coalition will host a second countywide “We the People” rally on October 18th to oppose Trump administration policies and affirm that America remains a democracy.
Charlie Kirk was murdered, Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air, ICE Agents in masks grabbed children off the street, President Trump publicly demanded his AG prosecute political foes, and anti-trans activist Beth Bourne stripped down to her bathing suit at a school board meeting, all in the midst of a potential existential crisis in the country.
Jews everywhere are struggling to spiritually metabolize media reports from Israel and to make sense of what it means to be Jewish after Gaza, as they enter the Days of Awe, a period of introspection, repentance, and teshuva.
The Social Justice Committee of Congregation Bet Haverim condemns the cultural appropriation of antisemitism, the mistreatment of refugees and asylum seekers, and the demonization of immigrants, while affirming the importance of diversity, freedom of speech, and welcoming the stranger.
The City of Davis released a report summarizing the activities and community feedback from the Community Artists Research Engagement (CARE) initiative, which was supported by a $300,000 grant and included over 20 creative activities aimed at promoting joy and inclusion.
Over 1,000 rabbis from around the world have signed a letter criticizing Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war, calling for respect for innocent life, an end to the use of starvation as a weapon of war, and the allowance of humanitarian aid.
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) has called for Israel to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and to not allow the lives of Gazan civilians to be sacrificed in the pursuit of a hostage deal or an end to the war.
The MAPA report documents the lived experiences of Muslim, Arab, Palestinian and Allied communities in Davis, and despite attempts to discredit it, Jewish voices supporting the report demonstrate that it is not slandering an entire community.
The Davis Human Relations Commission has released a report highlighting discrimination against Muslims, Arabs, Palestinians, and their allies in Davis, with recommendations to improve human relations and combat antisemitism.
Dozens of Jewish residents and their allies packed into Davis City Council chambers to express their deep alarm about antisemitism in the city and to call for the disbandment or reconstitution of the Human Relations Commission due to the MAPA report, which they say is discriminatory and harmful.
The Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network is hosting a fundraiser dinner on June 14th to support immigrant and migrant families in need, advocating for a fair and humane immigration system.