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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian & journalist Anne Applebaum to give talk at UC Davis
Her talk, “Autocracy, Inc. — or Democrats United?” is based on her most recent book, the bestselling Autocracy, Inc. (2025).
Native American artist & composer to give art talk at UC Davis
Raven Chacon, a composer, performer, and installation artist born at Fort Defiance, Navajo Nation, will give a talk as part of The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies
Yolo County Housing celebrates 75 years
YCH currently has 1,600 vouchers leased in Yolo County .
City of Davis MLK, Jr. Celebration set for Jan. 19
The theme this year is “Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere: Protecting Democracy and Freedom of Speech.”
Award-winning photographers to speak in Davis
In a conversation format, acclaimed photographers Teju Cole and John Gossage will discuss their art.
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Feather Boas, Fierce Lyrics: Meet the Davis Raging Grannies
In a time of information overload and deep political polarization, the combination of humor, harmony, and costume is part survival tactic, part counter-spell.
Village Homes stands test of time
UC Davis Design Museum showcases innovative neighborhood on 50th anniversary
No auditions, just fun. Community Theater takes new shape in Davis.
Sandcastle Theater Company is a youth-centric drama group based in Novato with satellite operations running in other cities, including Davis.
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Regulating your nervous system after gun violence
Gun violence is a common enough occurrence that it is important to know how to take care of yourself and the nervous system in the aftermath.
Celebrating relationships in a season of love
There’s no one-size-fits-all to maintaining relationships, but there’s been enough research to give us a clear picture of what actually helps.
Let’s agree to do less in 2025
In a vibrant area like Yolo, the pace of life can feel relentless. As we welcome 2025, it’s worth asking—are we doing too much?
Davis Farmers Market
Pure Honey is sweet on the community
For Doneice Trotter, it’s all about the hive: whether her family’s buzzing bee boxes or the community she sees at the Davis Farmers Market.
Bovine bliss: Hensleigh Healthy Beef are raised with love
Happy cattle lead to happy customers, says Paul Hensleigh, who runs Hensleigh Healthy Beef with his wife Michele.
Village Bakery sells — and buys — at the farmers market
At the Davis Farmers Market, there are the loyal shoppers and the loyal sellers. And then there’s Aziz Fattahi: both.
Avid Blog
A life-changing, PRIDE themed reading list from Avid Reader
Consider taking some time to crack open one of these books written by queer authors, featuring queer protagonists and stories.
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
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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