The Davis City Council adopted three sets of actions to address discrimination against Muslim, Arab, Palestinian and allied residents, reaffirming protections against antisemitism and all forms of harassment, and approving additional anti-bias education efforts for the community.
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) report on MAPA Climate & Experiences in Davis has been criticized for equating Zionism with fascism and for its framing of antisemitism as a manipulative tool used to suppress advocacy for Palestinian rights, rather than recognizing it as a distinct and dangerous form of hatred.
The City of Davis has released its version of the Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian and Allies (MAPA) recommendations, which have been met with opposition from far-right Jewish organizations, despite the original recommendations being non-controversial if applied to any other marginalized group.
The mayor of Davis issued a statement in response to allegations of sexual misconduct involving César Chávez, and the city announced it will cancel its annual celebration honoring the late farmworker leader.
The Davis City Council voted unanimously to adopt a strengthened sanctuary city ordinance, reaffirming the city’s commitment to limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement while navigating legal, operational, and fiscal constraints.
The Davis City Council is considering a proposal to strengthen and codify the city’s sanctuary policies, providing clearer protections for residents and limiting city agencies’ interactions with federal immigration authorities.
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.
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.
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.