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LOV Farms: Berry bountiful

Three generations of love go into LOV Farms. The family has made the trip from Santa Maria to the Davis Farmers Market since 1999.

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Suspect description released in Picnic Day Shooting

The Davis Police Department says they’ve determined there was more than one shooter Saturday at Community Park.
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Three shot at Community Park on Picnic Day, no arrests or suspects named

Two of the gunshot victims were teenagers, the third a 24-year-old. Davis Police Department says they need more investigators on the case.
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Full-circle moment for Davis author Jessica Guerrieri: Book tour kicks off with Avid Reader

Guerrieri's first novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, is set to release May 13 with a tour kicked off by the Avid ...
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Davis Studio Art Tour: More than 40 Davis-based artists open their studios to the public

A weekend of inspiration and intimacy, as more than 40 artists open the doors of their private art studio to the public.
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Celebrate Children’s Book Week
This fall, The Avid Reader is sharing the best new releases in kid’s literature to help you celebrate Children’s Book Week.
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Yolo County’s fall farm activities
Whether you’re searching for hay-rides, petting zoos, corn mazes, our region’s pumpkin patches and u-pick have something for everyone.
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Davis Farm to School 101
We learn more about the nonprofit bringing hands-on garden and farm education to schools across Yolo County.
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Reading List: Women’s History Month

What is the Avid Reader reading in March?
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Anita Crawford Clark is celebrating the release of Old to Joy at Avid Reader on February 3rd at 11:00AM

Celebrate Black History Month at The Avid Reader

February is Black History Month! Let’s celebrate with local children’s book author Anita Crawford Clark. The Avid Reader is thrilled to host local author, Anita ...
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Five Ways to Avoid Amazon: A Local, Last Minute Holiday Shopping Guide

Here are five ways you can avoid doing your holiday shopping on a website that we all know and begrudgingly use.
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Okay, Cupid Author to Visit Avid Reader

Author Mason Deaver is coming to The Avid Reader on January 5th to celebrate the release
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March 2025 Issue is out now!

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