New Report Estimates 81,000 Housed in Davis, Nearly 40% of Renters Experiencing Severe Housing Costs
by Julia Ann Easley UC Davis News Housing developed within the City of Davis and on the UC Davis campus over the last six years added accommodation for almost 7,000 more residents by fall 2022, according to a new report. The Joint Housing Report from UC…
Accessible, Cool, and Safe: Loopalooza Was a Fun Ride
With partly cloudy skies and a high of seventy degrees, the weather was just right for the City of Davis’s annual Loopalooza event Sunday, May 7, 2023. The 12-mile route follows the Davis Bike Loop but adds rest stations along the way with activities and…
Big Day of Gratefulness
Thursday more than anything filled my heart with a sense of tremendous gratitude for all the people in our community attending to our safety as well as our connectedness. Despite the horrible terror in the community this week, this amazing Davis community rallied all week…
Did You Catch the Electric Bus with Us ?
By Mari Cruz, Emily Vu & Cool Davis Staff Did you catch the bus with us ? On March 19th, Cool Davis hosted a fun and relaxing tour — by way of an electric Unitrans bus to the bus charging stations — as a way…
Pledge Launch Fun and Poetry: Photos and Videos from Earth Weekend
The inaugural Earth Day Pledge Challenge launched this past April 22nd and 23rd with a promo tour and pledging session after our April Climate Movie Circle. Our promo tour stops: Farmer’s Market Cool Davis booth Yolo County Central Landfill Earth Day event and 50% sale…
David Henry Breaux Rest in Peace
The photo below, used for our Green Finances category on our pledge webpage, was posted before the tragic death and murder of David Henry Breaux on April 27, 2023. The photo was taken at the People’s Climate March in New York City in 2014, and…
Yolo County Climate Action Commission Updates
The Yolo County Climate Action Commission (YCCAC) is dedicated to centering marginalized and vulnerable populations in the creation and implementation of the Yolo County 2030 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). Goals include switching the county to 100% renewable sources of energy and reducing greenhouse…
Environmental Award Winners for 2023
Recipients of this year’s Environmental Recognition Awards were present and acknowledged at the April 18 Davis City Council meeting. Congratulations to all the winners! View the meeting online  (select Environmental Awards) This year’s winners are Environmental Legacy: Explorit Science Center (Cool Davis partner) Individual/Group: Cathie…
Driving Into the Sunset: Chevy Bolt To Be Replaced by Electric Equinox and Silverado
Every so often a car comes along that defines a trend. The Volkswagen Beetle of the 50’s and 60’s introduced Americans to small functional cars that were easy on gas. The Ford Mustang of the 60’s made it possible for ordinary folks to afford a…
May Climate Movie Circle: “Landfall”
Sunday, May 14, 1:30pm to 4:00pm Blanchard Room Davis Stephens Library
Davis City Council Wants to “Hit the Ground Running” on CAAP
At the Council meeting held April 18, the Davis City Council approved the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) update documents, including the CEQA Negative Declaration and Greenhouse Gas Thresholds of Significance. During the discussion, Council Member Vaitla proposed several motions that were approved as…
Last Chance to Drop Off a Ballot: Special City Council Election May 2
Our all-mail ballot special municipal election for City of Davis City Council District 3 is Tuesday, May 2. Make sure to mail in or drop off your ballot and watch for the results (see link below). In the City of Davis May 2, 2023, All-Mail…
Support the Ujamaa Farmer Collective in Yolo County
The main function and purpose of Ujamaa Farmer Collective is to provide affordable and secured access to land for existing land-ready, independently managed BIPOC farm businesses that layers in cooperative economics to encourage collaboration amongst farmers. Long-term and affordable leasing opportunities, ranging from ½ acre…
Climate Review No. 8
Remember to get your books from local and/or independent booksellers or request/borrow from our local Yolo County library! Shop Small! Video access is a whole other enchilada. Independent filmmakers often host on Vimeo or directly from their own websites. Contact filmmakers for access if need…
Davis CAN, New Local Advocacy Group Launching in Davis
The Davis Community Action Network (Davis CAN) invites you to join them for their launch Sunday, April 30th, from 3pm to 6pm at International House Davis, 10 College Park, Davis. Connect with your community and hear from featured speakers discussing the intersection of climate and…
Davis Raging Grannies Recruiting New Members
The Raging Grannies of Davis, a group of local progressive activists who perform parody songs and street theatre in the community, is currently recruiting new members. “During the height of the pandemic our members took a hiatus from performing but have recently resumed rehearsing and…
Requiring Building Electrification Is Necessary
Requiring building electrification is necessary to improve health, reduce risk, ensure equity, and save money. This coming Tuesday the Davis City Council will be asked to finalize the city’s new Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) with the goal of putting the City on the…
Embrace the Earth Day Pledge Challenge 2023
Sign up by July 22, Finish by Earth Day 2024
Earth Month Goings On 2023
Earth Month April 2023
Hate-Free Together: City, County, and UC Davis Partnership
In late 2022, the City of Davis, Yolo County, and UC Davis partnered together to create Hate-Free Together, a community-wide framework to combat local hate incidents and prioritize the well-being and safety of all residents. Just as our three public agencies successfully came together for…
