Hanna Nakano

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Writer, Photographer and Journalist at Freelance

Publisher and Editor at The Dirt.

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Articles

Mental health and emotional well-being resources available following Saturday's shooting

1 week ago | thedirt.online | Hanna Nakano

The following is information shared by the City of Davis in response to gun violence on Picnic Day. By: City of DavisPost Date: April 16, 2025 1:40 pmWe understand that many in our community may be feeling overwhelmed or anxious, experiencing PTSD or are in need of support from the incident on Picnic Day. Taking care of our mental and emotional well-being is just as important as physical safety.
The Dirt’s guide to Picnic Day 2025

2 weeks ago | thedirt.online | Hanna Nakano

By: The DirtPicnic Day—one of the most storied days of the year in Davis for UC students and local families—is packed to the brim with hands-on activities all across campus. There’s a lot to see and do, from old favorites (like getting your water analyzed) to new adventures (tasting different types of coffee at the brand new UC Davis Coffee Center). Show up early or risk sweating it out in long lines to paint with maggots, eat liquid nitrogen sorbet, and watch the Doxie Derby.
The fabric of Davis: Pauline Jackson's quilted artwork

2 weeks ago | thedirt.online | Hanna Nakano

By: Sonora Slater for The DirtPauline Jackson truly believes, “a problem is an opportunity.” Jackson, a retired school psychologist and burgeoning artist, says that she first learned this lesson from her father, who was deaf — but she’s also learned it through her own life and work.
Picnic in the Park comes back May 7

2 weeks ago | thedirt.online | Hanna Nakano

By: Wendy Weitzel, for Davis Farmers MarketThe music, food and family fun of Picnic in the Park returns to the Davis Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 7. The popular event is every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., May through September. A local band plays each night. There’s children’s entertainment, loads of food vendors, and plenty of opportunity to gather as a community. October through April, there’s a traditional farmers market on Wednesdays, from 3 to 6 p.
Davis Media Access Announces Yolo Local Working Group members

2 weeks ago | thedirt.online | Hanna Nakano

By: Autumn Labbé-Renault, [email protected] community media nonprofit Davis Media Access (DMA) has announced the inaugural members of its Yolo Local Working Group. Known for its longtime civic engagement work, DMA has spent the past 18 months moving from “curiosity about how DMA could help the decline in locally available information, to concrete action towards that end,” said Autumn Labbé-Renault, DMA’s executive director and principal developer of the project.
$110k grant given to YoloCares for children's grief work

2 weeks ago | thedirt.online | Hanna Nakano

By: Gia Martucci, YoloCares Media LiasionYoloCares has been awarded a highly competitive, three-year $110,000 Grief Reach Grant from the New York Life Foundation, the National Alliance for Children’s Grief, and Changemakers to expand YoloCares for Kids’ grief programs. Namely, the grant will fund the Peer2Peer grief support groups, a program designed to guide children and teens coping with the loss of a loved one.
LOV Farms: Berry bountiful

2 weeks ago | thedirt.online | Hanna Nakano

By Wendy WeitzelThree generations of love go into LOV Farms. The family has made the trip from Santa Maria to the Davis Farmers Market since 1999 to share their popular berries, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and more. Omar Guerara, 34, runs the farm with his older brother Luis, 49, and their mother Virginia Cortez. Their first names are the initials LOV. The farm rebranded from Rancho La Familia when the third generation took over.
Plant-based dining: Members of COOL Cuisine vote with their wallets

2 weeks ago | thedirt.online | Hanna Nakano

By: Alexandra Samirsakci for The DirtIn a college town full of fast-casual eateries, one group of “planet-friendly” diners have formed a coalition to seek out plant-based dining options and cultivate community. Their mission is many-fold—and you don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to join. “We are a welcoming community where you can come to dine, make new friends, and try new food that’s lower on the food chain,” founder Anya McCann told The Dirt.
New Deputy Police Chief named in Davis

2 weeks ago | thedirt.online | Hanna Nakano

By: Barbara Archer, City of DavisThe City of Davis is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Petersen to the position of Deputy Police Chief. Deputy Police Chief Petersen comes to the City of Davis with over 28 years of public safety experience, having previously served as Assistant Sheriff at the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout his career with the Sheriff’s Office, Matt held various assignments with increasing levels of responsibility.
More than $7.5-million in grants to Davis

2 weeks ago | thedirt.online | Hanna Nakano

By: Barbara Archer, City of DavisThe City of Davis announced today that through the hard work and commitment of staff and consultants, the City has been awarded (or is an affiliate to) more than $7.5 million in grants since June 2024, on a variety of projects including community resilience, electrical charging, cybersecurity, regional mobility, public safety and more. “We are always looking for ways to leverage partnerships, funds and resources,” said Mayor Bapu Vaitla.