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Should neighborÕs noisy chimes be gone with the wind?

Enterprise columnist And here I thought people lucky enough to live on the Bird Streets lead such idyllic lives they donÕt have a care in the world. Sleep until noon, lie around the pool until dinnertime, close off the street for a block party in the friendliest little neighborhood in the world. Ah, but even … Continue Reading

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Community to honor ÔMusic ManÕ Brunelle

Enterprise columnist HONORING OUR MUSIC MAN É June 7, circle the date, and be at the Mondavi Center for a special concert dedicated to Dick Brunelle, DavisÕ legendary Music Man who passed away recently at the age of 75 É the concert, titled ÒChoral Soundscapes,Ó is the work of conductor Donald Kendrick and the Sacramento … Continue Reading

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North Korea out on a ledge

The issue: Only China has the ability to pull this rogue nation back from the precipice North Korea must have been stunned at the universal condemnation, including from onetime allies like China and Russia, that met its rapid-fire nuclear and missile tests. And Pyongyang reacted as it usually does when it fears it may have … Continue Reading

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North Korea should not be the U.S.’ problem

The issue: Although Kim Jong Il has his sights set on America, China is the nation that is really in the crosshairs To sum up: North Korea is ChinaÕs problem, not ours. North Korea would desperately like to be the United StatesÕ problem. One of the few ways dictator Kim Jong Il has of conveying … Continue Reading

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BRIEFS: Co-op Camping Day to feature products

The Davis Food Co-op, 620 G St. in downtown Davis, will present a Camping Day at the store from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7. The event features food samples, camp cooking demonstrations, representatives from outdoor groups and prize raffles. Guests include REI, Audubon Society and more. The event is free and open … Continue Reading

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Target to offer more groceries

Need to pick up some clothes, a CD, bedding and bananas? Davis will soon have a place where shoppers can purchase all of those items in one trip. The Target store under construction on Second Street will offer an expanded grocery section with fresh produce, meat and baked goods. Target plans to roll out the … Continue Reading

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Davis firm honored for campaign to help homeless women’s group

Kristin ThŽbaud Communications of Davis has received a Gold CAPPIE Award from the Sacramento Public Relations Association for the pro-bono public relations campaign that helped WomenÕs Empowerment in Sacramento raise $50,000 in end-of-year donations. ThŽbaud accepted the joint award on April 9 with the group that helps homeless women find a job and a home … Continue Reading

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