I Know What’s Replacing Peet’s Coffee
Camellia Coffee Roasters of Sacramento has signed a lease for the former Peet’s Coffee location at 231 E St. in downtown Davis, marking its second storefront. The new Davis café is slated to open next month with operating hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., mirroring the Sacramento shop. Camellia emphasizes wholesale distribution to local eateries while offering a small, high‑quality specialty coffee menu. The move follows recent closures by Starbucks and Peet’s, creating a niche for independent coffee brands in the Davis market.
Notable Changes for Woodland’s Brewery
Blue Note Brewing in Woodland has been sold to Hooby’s Brewing of Winters. Founder Dave Towne is retiring to Asheville but will stay two months to advise new manager Courtney Stocking. Hooby’s family also runs the seasonal Hooby’s Farm taproom,...
Chain Stores Choke Out Sassafras Beauty
Sassafras Beauty, a Davis, California independent cosmetics and salon retailer, will close within eight to twelve weeks, likely in May 2024, after owner Danielle Crane failed to sell the business and faced unsustainable rent of nearly $10,000 per month. The...
Bridging the News Gap
In September, PBS‑affiliated KVIE launched the free Abridged newsletter, delivering investigative and cultural stories to Sacramento‑area readers. The service now includes dedicated Yolo County, food‑and‑drink, and arts‑culture editions, many authored by former Sacramento Bee and local newsroom staff. Abridged has...