🌱 Patch AM: Meet Matt Davis, the hometown resident now leading Davis police

Spotted on the Davis calendar: Fall Flavors Breadmaking Class at Drake's: The Barn 3:00 PM Session

🌱 Patch AM: Yolo 80 express lanes move forward with $44 million tolling contract

Also, don’t miss SALE—15% Off Entire Store*! on the Davis Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Defense challenges Davis police search in indecent-exposure case

Also, don’t miss maptimeDavis: Intro to QGIS on the Davis Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Willowgrove wins Davis approval as congressional count continues

You won’t want to miss 4th California Germany Agrivoltaics Conference on the Davis Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Davis adds a downtown team for outreach and everyday concerns

Make time for Portraits of Things: Paintings by Gioia Fonda and Charlie Gill on the Davis Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Davis police stop of ICE observer tests city's sanctuary rules

You won’t want to miss Portraits of Things: Paintings by Gioia Fonda and Charlie Gill on the Davis Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Davis voters approve Willowgrove as county election results take shape

Spotted on the Davis calendar: DHS Ski Swap

Woodland Is Replacing 70-Year-Old Pipe. Yours Is the Same Age

The city is replacing mains up to 85 years old. Woodland plumber Joe Weins on the pipe the city will not touch.

Pickleball In Davis: What To Know Before You Hit The Court

From a brand partner: New to pickleball? Here's a beginner-friendly guide to the rules, gear and local places to play.

A Parent's Guide To After-School Activities In Davis

From a brand partner: Explore local sports, arts, library programs, school-based care and enrichment opportunities for kids.

Internet Delivered to Your Doorstep within Hours: Xfinity Launches Same-Day WiFi in California

Delivering Multi-Gig Speeds, Powering Hundreds of Devices, Cybersecurity and Parental Controls in California

The real check on power isn’t every four years – it’s this November

Midterm elections are important too as in this case for the California Gubernatorial elections.

Police Up Search For Suspect In Six Indecent Exposure Incidents

Police in a northern California university town have stepped up the search for a suspect in series of indecent exposure incidents.

Body Found On Interstate Center Divide In NorCal: Police

Anyone with information about the situation is asked to call California Highway Patrol.

3 Shot At Davis' Community Park As Crowds Gather In City For Picnic Day

The Davis Police Department said the victims were taken to the hospital with what they believe are non-life-threatening injuries.

Under Pressure From Trump, UC Abandons Its ‘Diversity Statement' Requirement For Faculty

UC officials told faculty recruiters they must take “pro-active steps to seek out candidates committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.”

CA's Oldest Chinese Restaurant For Sale

Chicago Cafe in downtown Woodland has been feeding customers for well over 100 years.

Cats, Dogs With Bird Flu Could Pose A Risk To Public Health: Watch For Symptoms

Cats that eat raw food and drink unpasteurized milk have caught the virus, according to health officials.

Yolo County Celebrating Black History Month

Yolo County Black History Month Includes Quilt Exhibits, Community Activities and Special Events

Full Wolf Moon Aligns With Mars Over Davis

NASA reports that Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars will align in the night sky this month.

Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Davis

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs—explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Davis

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs — explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

Yolo County Board of Education Swears in Trustees, Selects New Officer

Board of Education Welcomes New Members, Elects President and Vice President

Merryhill Preschool Students Donate Toys to Local Children in Need

Students and families donated new toys to benefit Toys for Tots

"Sweethearts" Killer, Convicted In Murder Of 2 UC Davis Students, Dies On California Death Row

Hirschfield was convicted in the murders and he was given the death penalty. He was then placed on death row at San Quentin State Prison.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Davis?

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour of lights.

Telemedicine Service For Davis Pet Owners Offered By SPCA

The virtual consultations aim to make pet care easier and more accessible. Do you just need a prescription to use online for preventatives?

Davis Fire Burns 6,500 Acres Near Reno; 12,000+ Evacuated, No Containment

The fire broke out near a campground Saturday afternoon in Washoe Valley between Reno to the north and Carson City.

$1.17M Powerball Ticket Sold In NorCal

The lucky ticket was for Saturday's drawing.

Yolo County Office of Education Launches Sustainability Project

Yolo COE is the first County Office of Education in the United States to move forward with the operation of its own independent microgrid

Northern California Teacher Arrested For Alleged Sexual Relationship With Washington Minor

Centralia police said Polk also used her status as a teacher to gain access to the boy when he was incarcerated in juvenile hall.

Park Fire Destroys Veteran's Home 6 Years After Camp Fire Did The Same

Sylvia and Ken Baker had just spent months upgrading and renovating their house off Watson Lane in Cohasset.

July 4th 2024 Fireworks, Celebration In Davis

Patch has your guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts and other celebrations in and around the SF Bay Area.

Stockton Parents Arrested In Death Of Month-Old Baby

Robert Meyer Sr., 23, and Sareya Sexton, 23, were accused of homicide and felony child abuse, police said in a Facebook post.

Farmland From The Air: Photo Of The Day

A patchwork of crops and plowed fields march across the landscape.

2 Davis Students Awarded $2500 National Merit Scholarships

Both of the students are seniors at Davis High School.

Spring Impressions Around Davis: Photos Of The Day

A peaceful spring day in Davis.

3 Found Dead, Likely From Shooting, In Sacramento: Reports

No information about possible suspects has been released.

Whooo Goes There? Photos Of The Day

Valerie Hetrick captured photos of an owl, other birds and a cute rodent during her walks around Davis.

Students at Merryhill Preschool in Davis Donate Toys to Local Children

Students and families donated gifts to benefit Toys for Tots