Trump Declares Bay Area A Major Disaster Due To Storms; Federal Help Now Available

President Trump has declared a major disaster in 8 of the 9 Bay Area counties because of winter storms in February, federal officials say.

City Of Davis Recruiting For Personnel Board

Davis is accepting applications from people 18 and older who are interested in serving as an alternate member of the city's personnel board.

City of Davis To Ban Styrofoam Food Packaging?

The Davis City Council will be consider an ordinance to ban Styrofoam from being used for serving food and beverages in the city.

City Of Davis Adopts Resolution Supporting Efforts To End Chronic Homelessness

The City of Davis on Tuesday committed support to a regional campaign to end chronic homelessness.

How Should the Legal Use of Marijuana Be Implemented in Davis?

How should the Adult Use of Marijuana Act be implemented in Davis? If you're a resident, the city wants to hear your opinion via a new poll.

UC Davis Grad Named to California Public Utilities Commission

Martha Guzman Aceves, 39, is currently a deputy legislative affairs secretary to Gov. Jerry Brown.

Davis Man Appointed By Gov. Brown to Solano County Court Judgeship

William Pendergast, 44, will take over for retiring Judge David Power.

Davis City Council Approves Expansion of Paid Downtown Parking

Drivers looking for free parking are expected to have fewer options in the not-too-distant future.

California State Senators Co-Writing Presidential Tax Release Legislation

The bill would require Donald Trump & other presidential candidates to release their tax returns or not appear on the California ballot.

Most Davis City Offices Closing for a Week

Several city offices will be closed or have altered hours during the winter holidays.

How Does Proposition 64 Affect the City of Davis?

Officials are mulling regulations for outdoor cultivation, dispensaries, manufacturing, research and development, bakeries and deliveries.

REAL-TIME ELECTION RESULTS: Yolo County's 2016 General Election Races

A live roundup of Tuesday, Nov. 8's election results from across Yolo County.

Mariko Yamada To Hold Election Night Watch Party In Davis

The event begins at 8 p.m.

Yolo County Polling Locations 2016: Where Do I Vote?

Find your polling place and hours, as well as where to drop off vote-by-mail ballots across Yolo County.

Letter To Editor: We Need State Senator Who Will Represent All Of Us

Judge Cruz Reynoso of Davis shares his support for the candidate who will speak for everyone, whether "poor, rich or middle class."

Area Resident Writes: Vote For State Senate Candidate Who Will Fight For Our Hard-Working Families

"Join me in voting for Mariko Yamada ... a true advocate for working families."

Reminder, Davis: Property Taxes Due In Yolo County

Pay by Dec. 12 to avoid a penalty.

Letter To Editor: Davis Resident Wants Senate Candidate Supported by 'Regular Citizens'

Please vote!

Davis Nurse Likes Yamada For District 3 State Senator

"Now is the time when we show our power as people to support and vote to show that these big companies can't buy our politics!"

Letter To Editor: Mariko Yamada Is Correct Choice For CA State Senator, District 3

"As state senator, Mariko will stand up for families, not for corporate interests."

Letter to Editor: Former Assemblywoman, Supervisor Says District 3 Needs Bill Dodd As State Senator

"He has been successful in finding compromises to tough problems that most everyone can accept."

Reader Writes: Corporate Democrat vs. Social Democrat: Mariko Yamada vs. Bill Dodd

As the election looms, local resident and history professor weighs in on two candidates vying for District 3 state senator.

Restroom Access Broadened With New Law Signed By Gov. Brown

Single-user restrooms in any CA business, government building or public place must be accessible to all genders beginning in March.

Governor Signs Bill That Tightens Disclosure Rules For CPUC

The reform package stemmed from PG&E executives meeting with commissioners and staff to "judge shop."

Saylor Leads Fundraising Race as Voting Set to Begin

Saylor Campaign With Most Cash-On-Hand in Latest Filing, Just Weeks Before Ballots Sent Out To Voters

State Law Increases Pay for New Child and Family Leave

AB 908 will increase family leave pay for workers in California.

California State Controller Betty Yee Endorses Don Saylor for Assembly

Today, the Don Saylor for State Assembly Campaign announced the endorsement of California State Controller Betty Yee.

For Davis Seniors: Garamendi Hosting Senior Service Roundtables

Save the date, and get your questions answered! Events set for Davis, Rio Vista, Fairfield, Vacaville and Lake County.

Passport Backlog: Renew Your Passports Now, Davis!

The U.S. State Department is expecting an influx of passport renewals soon, which could create lengthy delays.

Texas Woman Files Balloon Lawsuit Against Napa Firm

The claim against Balloons Above the Valley says on a landing, the woman was thrown to the ground and into the way of the oncoming basket.

Report: Rocklin Pilot Who Died In Crash Too Low On Approach

Just before his plane crashed in Alameda County, John Sacco told controllers over the radio that he was “losing it,” the NTSB report states.

Early Quake Warning System for West Coast? Funding Bill Headed for Vote

The early warning system could give residents a few more seconds of notice of an impending earthquake.

Feinstein Endorses Bill Dodd for State Senate

Dodd is running for the 3rd Senate District, which includes all of Napa and Solano Counties, as well as portions of Yolo County.

UPDATED: Crab Season Delayed Due To Toxic Algae Bloom

California Fish and Game Commission voted to delay the season in an emergency meeting after health officials warn against eating local crabs

State Approves Special Lyft Insurance Policy

The state requires that drivers be insured at all ties when working for a company like Uber or Lyft.

Initiative Seeks to Tax Wealthy Homeowners to Fund Programs for the Poor

The Secretary of State approved a signature gathering process for a measure that would tax homes worth more than $3 million.

Two From Bay Area to Hear Pope in Person Thursday

Others from the Bay Area will be watching from here.

Environmental Group Opposes Plan to Blow Up Old Bay Bridge Piers

A Baykeeper scientist fears the plan could harm wildlife and pollute the Bay.

Will the Governor Sign It? Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Firefighting Efforts From Drones

The governor vetoed another bill last week that would have protected residents from intrusive drone flights.

On the Fringe: Do California Voters See Trump as a Viable Candidate?

Trends in California come and go and according to recent polls, Trump may be one of them.