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New program will help Yolo County farmers install chargers for electric tractors

A new, multi-million dollar project will help Yolo County farmers by electric tractors and install charging stations.

Charge your electric vehicle for free in Davis with new solar-powered station

City of Davis has installed a free, solar mobile electric vehicle charger—the first of it’s kind in the region, according to City officials.

Heat wave advisory. Where to find City’s cooling stations.

The National Weather Service warns of heat wave; City of Davis opens additional cooling centers and shares way to stay safe.

Gallery 1855: Bringing art & community to the Davis Cemetery

The gallery is named after the cemetery’s first recorded burial. Gallery 1885 offers opportunities for local artists.

Davis Women’s Circles aim to empower

Davis Women’s Circles, hosted by author and women’s health nurse practitioner Emese Parker, aim to support and empower.

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Endorphins, Laps, and Laughs: Dive into the Davis Aquatic Masters Family

The Davis Aquatic Masters, an adult swim team of more than 500 members, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

The Peach Farm is that and more

“Local and fresh – fresh being the key word. I don’t go more than 1 hour, 20 minutes away. Everything is picked the day before,” ...

Breaking Grounds: UC Davis brews up a brand-new center dedicated to coffee research

The Coffee Center is the nation's first academic research and teaching facility dedicated to the study of coffee.

UC Davis student Jamie Gelfond with Yin & Yang Egghead sculpture during her tour in 2021. (Rhonda Gelfond)

Why I Chose UC Davis: My Egghead Story

UC Davis celebrating 2024s as the “Year of the Eggheads,” the 30th anniversary of the installation of the campus staples.

Help promote our local artists, culture and community.

No amount is too small and will help showcase Davis and Yolo county’s unique people, places and events. Thank you!

Decision-making is hard. This helps.

Happiness does not come from the next achievement, the next box check. Happiness comes from living a life that truly belongs to you.

Breaking the Banana: Managing hyper reactivity

Reactivity is a normal human experience, regardless of age. And like most physiological responses, in the right doses it helps keep us safe and healthy.

The Anxious Generation

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt is a book that seems to be making the rounds in many parenting circles this spring, and for good reason.

Reading List: Women’s History Month

What is the Avid Reader reading in March?

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 ...