Interstate Equities Corporation has acquired a 141-unit, 357-bed multifamily portfolio in Davis for $42.8 million, marking the firm’s entry into the student housing sector and its strategy to transition to a by-bedroom leasing model near UC Davis.
The UC Davis Division I Women’s Equestrian Team, which had an undefeated season, is facing elimination due to financial malfeasance, prompting supporters to call for an independent review of the decision and reinstatement of the program.
Parents and supporters are alleging systemic gender inequities in UC Davis athletics, citing data that shows women athletes receive less funding, treatment, and institutional support than their male counterparts, and are threatening to pursue a Title IX lawsuit if the university does not address the issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UC Davis has been accused of providing inconsistent, misleading, and fabricated data to justify its decision to downgrade its NCAA Division I women’s equestrian team to club status, prompting parents, athletes, and advocates to call for an independent investigation into the financial discrepancies and gender equity concerns.
The average rent for apartments in Davis declined 1.8% from fall 2024 to fall 2025, due to the addition of thousands of new student housing beds, with the blended average monthly rent now at $2,711.
UC Davis’ decision to reclassify its Division I women’s equestrian team to club status has been met with criticism from athletes and supporters, who argue that the move is based on flawed data and reasoning, while the university maintains that it is rooted in long-term strategic planning and financial stewardship.
The City of Davis is increasing public safety, enforcement and coordination efforts for Picnic Day 2026, including doubling police staffing, implementing traffic control measures, and enforcing existing laws, in order to promote safety and minimize risks associated with large crowds.
The proposed Village Farms development in Davis is being voted on in June, and the decision could have implications for the city’s future, including school enrollment, housing costs, and the ability to retain the next generation of families.
The Davis City Council will discuss the feasibility of a large-scale northeast growth concept, considering its transportation demands, costs and long-term fiscal implications, as outlined in a report by Fehr & Peers.
Measure J has been in place for 25 years and has resulted in a lack of housing, increased costs, and a failure to meet the city’s needs, leading to a call for a reevaluation of the system.
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.
California Forever is a proposed large-scale housing development in Solano County that has drawn intense criticism and debate over its potential environmental and economic impacts, highlighting the tension between local governance and the state’s housing shortage.
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.
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.
The Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Education is facing a potential loss of 1,000 students over the next decade due to rising housing prices, falling birth rates, and changes in UC Davis’s workforce patterns, which could lead to school closures and staff cuts unless two proposed housing developments are approved.