Op-ed | Cycling, from Davis to the World
Davis, California is known as the “Bicycle Capital of America” for its pioneering work in creating bike lanes and other cycling infrastructure, which has become a model for cities around the world.
Monday Morning Commentary: Dense Housing in Marin County – Are You Kidding Me? And How This Impacts Davis Potentially
Sausalito voters have overwhelmingly approved zoning changes allowing dense housing development and affordable senior units, signaling a shift in California’s housing politics and the increasing pressure on cities to comply with state housing mandates.
Residents Say Downtown Davis Feels Less Welcoming as Cleanliness Concerns Grow
Residents of Davis are concerned about the cleanliness and maintenance of the downtown core, with some feeling the city prioritizes students over families and businesses, and suggesting improvements such as adding planter boxes, sweeping sidewalks, and clearing leaves more regularly.
Opinion: Whether We Build for Schools or to Accommodate State Demands – We Get to the Same Basic Place
Davis residents are debating whether the city should build housing to support school enrollment, but demographic modeling shows that the level of housing needed to stabilize enrollment is almost exactly the same level the state is already requiring the city to build under its housing obligations.
Opinion: Davis’s Declining Enrollment Is a Self-Inflicted Crisis
Declining school enrollment in Davis is a result of Measure J, which has made it difficult to build housing for families, leading to a lack of balance in the community and a need for responsible development to sustain the city’s future.
Op-ed | Davis City Council Urged to Reconsider Costly Fire Station in Housing Plan
The City of Davis needs additional housing, but the proposed Village Farms project includes a fourth fire station and a downpayment assistance program that could add to the city’s deficit spending and not benefit low-income residents, so the commission should recommend that the fire station proposal be dropped and the downpayment assistance program be either dropped or administered by a private entity.
Silent March in Davis Farmers Market Marks Two Years of Gaza Genocide
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.
Inventopia to Open Engineering Center as Community Makerspace
Inventopia, a nonprofit business incubator in Davis, is converting its engineering center into a fully equipped community makerspace, providing access to advanced prototyping tools for hobbyists, hackers, students, artists, carpenters, and entrepreneurs.
California Council Awards $420K to Protect Davis Farmland
The City of Davis has been awarded a $420,000 grant to help purchase a 79-acre agricultural conservation easement on farmland northwest of the city limits, which will be co-owned with the Yolo Land Trust and monitored in perpetuity.
Opinion: A Nightmare Scenario for Davis
The City of Davis and Union Pacific Railroad have been aware of the dangers of the freight line cutting through the downtown area for decades, and despite a proposed Yolo Freight Rail Relocation Project, nothing has been done to address the issue, leaving emergency responders and residents at risk.
Joint Commission Meeting Could Reshape Measure J in Davis
The City of Davis is holding a joint meeting of five city commissions to discuss potential amendments to Measure J/R/D, which could allow for exemptions to the voter-approved ordinance that has defined the city’s growth policies for a quarter century.
Opinion: Waiting for Population Decline Is a Cynical Excuse to Block Housing
The housing crisis is not a result of declining birth rates, but rather the unaffordable cost of housing, which is driving people to delay marriage and having children, and forcing workers to live further away from their jobs, leading to longer commutes, higher emissions, and a diminished quality of life.
Opinion: Potential Closure of the Respite Center Gives Davis a Chance to Re-Think Homelessness Strategies
The closure of the Daytime Respite Center in Davis has highlighted the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness, including permanent housing, mental health and addiction treatment, and senior-specific support.
Monday Commentary: Will New State Laws Impact Davis Housing Scene? Probably Not… Here’s What Might
California lawmakers have passed two significant housing bills, SB 79 and CEQA reform, which loosen zoning restrictions and reduce opportunities for legal challenges, but Davis is unlikely to be affected due to its Amtrak station not being a Tier 1 or Tier 2 transit stop and Measure J requiring voter approval for major projects.
Sunday Commentary: Big on Paper, Small in Practice — California’s Landmark Housing Bills May Not Deliver
California lawmakers passed two landmark housing bills, SB 79 and CEQA reform, to address the state’s housing crisis, but their impact remains to be seen due to structural realities and local political resistance.
Op-Ed | Response to Comments on Education, Accountability and the Price of Pretending: Part I
The School District has invited 1,200 children to attend Davis schools daily for the past few years, while Springlake developers had no influence on whether homebuyers could bring their children to Davis.
Opinion: Davis Risks Losing Control If It Fails on Housing, Jobs and Climate
The City of Davis must make urgent and far-reaching decisions in its general plan update to address housing shortages, job and transportation mismatches, and the growing effects of climate change, while balancing growth with the protection of agricultural land and open space.
Op-Ed | Don’t prune the tree care budget, let the voters decide!
Davis has a robust urban forest thanks to an enthusiastic community, but the city has faced challenges associated with inadequate funding for the program, resulting in tree liability issues, tree maintenance, and a lack of clarity on tree ownership.
Colorado Report Shows How the Lack of Affordable Housing Is Driving Teachers Out of Their Schools — Including Here in Davis
The Keystone Policy Center’s report reveals that Colorado educators are being forced out of the profession due to unaffordable housing costs, while the Davis Joint Unified School District is also facing similar challenges, leading to increased pressure on district resources and enrollment.
Davis Picnic Day Shooter Indicted on Federal Firearm Charges
Joseph Allen Davis, 19, of Sacramento, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, after police determined he was the shooter in an April 2025 shooting at Rainbow City Park in Davis.