The News Cycle

The Davis communnity honors enviornmental change makers in the Evironmental Recognition Award Ceremony on April 20th.  Next, Davis residents are finding careers and passions in animal care. Finally, Davis High sports teams are emphasizing kindness in sportsmanship.  Packages by: Mattias RowenBale, Lily Schroeder & Savana Anderson Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Mus...

Record Store Day brings many to Armadillo Music in downtown Davis. Next, Woodland undergoes major modernization in the downtown area. Packages by: Stella Maze & Maria Anderson. Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

The Sacramento Zoo is investigating a move to Elk Grove and Fairytale Town is beginning its first new construction in decades. We look at the future of Land Park, plus a look at how members of the DHS community got their start in activism and Davis businesses impacted by the pandemic. Packages by Maria Anderson, Ayush Tuladhar, and Alaina Hagen. Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, M...

Following a mass shooting on Sunday April 3 in Sacramento, we take a look at how we can best prevent further similar tragedies. Then we learn where students are traveling and some of the scientific effects of kindness. Packages by Max Davis-Housefield, Ella Shorts, and Sophia Perez. Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

UC Davis’ 108th picnic day celebrations will take place in person  this April after two years of virtual celebrations. We take a look at  its history and preview some of the celebrations. Then, we take a look  at some fun day trips, appreciate a surge in kindness, and investigate  the long history of protests in Davis. Packages by Keeley Kubiak, Zoe  Kaplan, Maddie Sachs,...

The California Raptor center is teaching volunteers hands-on methods for rehabilitating and taking care of wildlife. Next, we search for the pest Pizza in Davis. Finally, Davis residents share the advantages of using a bicycle as a primary mode of transportation. Packages by: Max Davis-Housefield, Mikayla Aguirre and Samara Brewer Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music- Daniel Ru...

This week, The News Cycle hosts a political roundtable with local political party leaders. Joining us in this episode are Linda Deos, the chair of the Yolo County Democratic Party, and Jim Fein, the communications director for the Yolo County Republicans. This is an abridged version of the conversation - the full version can be found at bluedevilhub.com and wherever you get your podcasts. Producer...

This week, The News Cycle hosts a political roundtable with local  political party leaders. Joining us in this episode are Linda Deos, the  chair of the Yolo County Democratic Party, and Jim Fein, the  communications director for the Yolo County Republicans. Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music by- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Following guidance from the California Department of Public Health, the DJUSD school board  announced an end to the indoor mask mandate on March 3rd. Plus we take a look at teenagers and video games. Packages by Maria Anderson and Julian Dunn. Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music by- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez Transcript available at bluedevilhub.com  

Community Boy Scout troops are stuggling to recruit members during the pandemic. Next, families around Davis are finding pros and cons in raising chickens. Finally, Russell Boulevard is undergoing changes from the city. Packages by: Ayisi Ni, Grace Kishiyama & Maria Anderson Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music by- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Since  the Russian invasion last Thursday, Davis has expressed its solidarity  with Ukraine and its sister city there, Uman. The News Cycle checks in  on the situation in Uman and then looks at a candlelight vigil that was  held Saturday to demonstrate support for Ukrainians. Interview by Max  Davis-Housefield. Package by Shira Kalish. Producers- Max Davis Housefield &...

Local musicians across California share a deep love for the guitar explored in different ways. Next, Davis High hosts Davis Idol in order to give high school students an opportunity to demonstrate their own musical talent. Packages by: Maria Anderson & Declan Fee Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Music- ‘Memories’ by LOLAH

Davis High students have made many plans for how to spend the perfect holiday with their friends, and we dive into the world of astrology with a look at trending star signs and horoscopes. Plus we have a second episode in our series chronicling people who have experienced prejudice in Davis. Packages by Maria Anderson, Bridget Nagle, and Leyla Bolkan. Producers- Max Davis Housefield & Stella M...

After a covid hiatus, like most local shops, game and comic book haven Bizarro World is back in business. Next, we talk with local farmers, vendors and shoppers about farm-to-fork eating. Packages by Elliot DeJong & Maria Anderson. Producers- Max Davis Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Community organizers, including Davis High's Black Student Union, have planned events for the entire month. But, they argue, Black History should really be taught and appreciated all year round. Plus, we visit the Mondavi Center where the show goes on. Packages by Xochitl Armien and Lewis Herring-Tillman. Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

A high school student council formed in order to petition the enacting of a new bell schedule. Next, plans are solidifying surrounding the construction of a new Career Technical Education building on the Davis High School campus. Finally, we begin a series of interviews with individuals from minority groups in the community on their experiences in the town of Davis. Packages by Leyla Bolkan, Grace...

This week, we see how local businesses are having to modify their hours of operation due to increased risk and decreased demand. We also take a look at COVID testing at elementary schools and DHS's new musical production. We round the show off with a remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. Packages by Alex Miyamoto, Julian Dunn, and Bridget Nagle. "We Shall Overcome" Melody after Charles Albert Tind...

Increasing demand for COVID testing drew long lines last week. But  the story of the delays is really a story about worker burnout. Plus, a  rememberance of the January 6th insurrection one year on and a call for  voting rights legislation. Packages by Max Davis-Housefield and Genna  Olavarri. Producers- Max Davis-Housefield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

Amid a pandemic (again) individuals from the community shared their methods of holiday celebration this year. The New Year inevitably produced new hopes and new worries for everyone and we talked to a few people about their feelings going into 2022. Next, high school seniors share what they will miss most about their high school experience as it comes to an end. Finally, a brief update on the omic...

The classic winter tale of a haunted miser concludes in part two of A Christmas Carol.  Will Scrooge change his ways after a visit from the ghosts of Christmases Present and Yet to Come? The story was adapted and directed by Max Davis-Housefield. Scrooge  was played by Max Davis-Housefield, Bob Cratchit was played by Elliot  DeJong, Marley and Mr. Fezziwig were played by Daniel Jebr...

Marley was dead to begin with. The HUB presents an adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol .  Starring reporters and editors as Victorian Londoners and some ghastly  ghosts, this holiday offering is sure to make you smile. The story will  conclude in part two next week. Producers: Stella Maze and Max Davis-Housefield; Theme Music: Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez; Sound Effects: Zapspla...

The winter time can cause a lot of stress in the community for different reasons. Sleep or lack-there-of can heavily contribute to these feelings, especially within young people. Next, opinions vary surrounding the decision to buy a real tree for Christmas versus an artificial one. Finally, some high school students have noticed problems in adherence to safety precautions regarding COVID-19 at sch...

Usage of gas-powered leaf blowers could become banned in the community due to their negative impact on the environment. Next, high school seniors are thinking about their future plans as they move into adulthood. Packages by Genna Olavarri, Elliot DeJong & Stella Maze Producers- Max Davis-Housfield & Stella Maze, Theme Music- Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez

A new variant of SARS-COV 2 with an increased number of mutations was  detected in South Africa on November 24. We speak with Dr. David  Kimberlin, a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at  Birmingham, and Co-Director of their Division of Pediatric Infectious  Diseases about the new variant. Dr. Kimberlin also is one of two  liaisons from the American...

Davis's turkey population is a perpetual annoyance for some but today  we investigate the reason for the ubiquitous flocks. Also, Thanksgiving  is right around the corner and the Davis Community has a variety of  plans and views on the holiday. Finally, a look into this year's  pardoned turkeys, Peanut Butter and Jelly. Packages by- Max  Davis-Housefield and Xoch...