College Town Content

Winemaking in Our Own Backyard

Russell L Thebaud — August 18, 2025 - 9:12am

On a warm July morning, Marcus Meadows-Smith navigates the rows at Great Bear Vineyards. He points out an area with a varietal developed at ɫ��ɫ to be climate tolerant and drought resistant. With climate change, these grapes may become even more important over the years.

“We're going to get hotter, drier, more extreme weather conditions as climate change happens,” Marcus described while holding the still-growing grapes. “It's shaping and looking good, looks happy and healthy.”

Davis Is Cool, Says MyDavisCalifornia

Jocelyn C Anderson — May 19, 2025 - 9:00am

Everyone’s been there: first time in a new town, in search of coffee or a bite to eat or a park to pass the time.

A web search may not visualize the experience of going to these businesses quite like social media. YouTube vlogs and TikTok videos let viewers visit any restaurant or attraction anywhere, with the ease of a swipe.

A Home Field Advantage

Jocelyn C Anderson — November 18, 2024 - 10:30am

Former student-athlete Andrew LaCour ’24 landed his dream job in baseball close to home.

The left-handed pitcher spent four years with Aggie baseball before signing a contract in August with the Yolo High Wheelers, a new team in the Pioneer Baseball League, or PBL. The team just completed its inaugural season at a familiar location, on campus at Dobbins Stadium, where LaCour took the mound throughout his collegiate career.

An Insider's Guide to Davis

Jocelyn C Anderson — January 16, 2024 - 1:50am

Ashley Muir Bruhn '01 has added Davis to her list of recommended destinations.

A New Chapter

Jocelyn C Anderson — October 17, 2022 - 7:27am

Alumni couple Brett and Erin Arnold own Davis independent bookstore The Avid Reader.

A Community Recipe

Jocelyn C Anderson — September 27, 2022 - 7:00am

A new food distribution on campus addresses food insecurity among students.

North of the Border

Cody Kitaura — June 15, 2022 - 5:30am

Mark Casale ’86 oversees Davis mainstay Dos Coyotes, including the Southwestern menus.

Servicing Community

Jocelyn C Anderson — April 15, 2022 - 2:50am

Innovative programs helped keep downtown businesses afloat until students returned for the school year.

A Watchful Eye

Cody Kitaura — November 17, 2021 - 3:15am

Researchers adapt testing technology to look for surges in COVID-19 cases.

Davis Connection to Baby Gorilla

Jocelyn C Anderson — September 23, 2021 - 7:20am

Davis local and Gorilla Doctors board chair Deborah Dunham names mountain gorilla infant in Rwanda.