Lindsay Elizabeth Torreblanca, a Davis resident for the past 37 years, died Jan. 3, 2010, surrounded by family at her home. Born April 29, 1943, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Albert and Marian Hopson, she was 66 years old. Lindsay spent her childhood living throughout South America but was primarily raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist ANOTHER KNOCK ON OUR WORLDWIDE REPUTATION É the big local story of the month isnÕt the apple moth and whether itÕs destructive É what is news is that UC Davis entomologists have described the light brown apple moth as a Òlow-level pest,Ó which prompted USDA spokesman Steve Lyle to declare that Òthe worldÕs … Continue Reading
The issue: Cable and radio talkers are playing an increasingly significant role in elected politics Maybe a stint as a cable news analyst is a ticket that aspiring presidential candidates have to punch. Sarah Palin has her ticket in hand. The vivacious and controversial former Republican vice presidential candidate will do political commentary for Fox … Continue Reading
The issue: NBC moves Leno back to 11:35, but Conan isnÕt playing ball It would have been a great idea for NBC Ñ if it worked. GIVE JAY LENO, the 17-year host of the top-rated ÒTonight Show,Ó the 10 p.m. ET prime-time slot five nights a week. NBC really had nothing in the hopper for … Continue Reading
David Buchanan Griggs, born Nov. 26, 1946 Ñ our beloved husband, father, son and brother Ñ passed away on Dec. 25, 2009, from a head injury due to a fall. Born in Willimantic, Conn., David grew up in Davis, Calif. He was an avid outdoorsman and athlete, and he focused on hiking and survival skills … Continue Reading
Howell Mitchell ÒTimÓ Metcalf Sr. died Jan. 9, 2010, at his home in Woodland. Born April 4, 1910, in Bull Run, Ore., he was 99 years old. He drove heavy equipment in logging and building CaliforniaÕs coastal highways, and did Caterpillar tractor repair for Weaver Tractor, Golden State and Fred Heidrick Antique Tractors for 50 … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist A while ago a dear friend contacted me about the runaway squirrel population of Davis. She said she and an acquaintance were discussing this public nuisance and decided to contact me in case I had any ideas. Well, my exterminatorÕs license expired last year, which means I canÕt so much as swat a … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist FRIENDLY FIRE É like just about everyone else in town, I suppose, I received an e-mail from the ÒFriends of Sydney VergisÓ containing a copy of an e-mail Sydney Vergis herself had sent to her Òfriends.Ó É at this point, IÕm not sure who itÕs from, but it does note that Sydney Òwill … Continue Reading
Bert Barden, 59, of Newport Beach, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. He was born Sept. 15, 1950, in Monterey County. Bert was the son of George and Rena Barden of Ohio. He graduated from Alisal High School in 1967, received a bachelor of science degree from UC Davis and a masterÕs in pharmacology from … Continue Reading
Douglas W. Young, 74, of Woodland, passed away gently in his sleep with his loving family by his side on Jan. 3, 2010 after a long battle with leukemia. Born in Meridian, Calif., on July 30, 1935, Doug attended Yuba Junior College earning his associateÕs degree in 1955. Doug then attended UC Davis, earning his … Continue Reading
Enterprise music critic Two years ago, local junior high school teacher Rita Hosking took a leave of absence, to follow her dream of becoming a folksinger. She has since released a solo album and two records with her band, Cousin Jack; she has played the festival circuit, built a following and garnered critical acclaim. Hosking … Continue Reading
The issue: New law sounds tough to enforce, but it takes an important step: making the humiliation and denigration of a partner a social as well as a legal taboo There have long been laws against physical abuse of spouses, but France has gone a significant step further and criminalized Òpsychological violenceÓ between men and … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist In the history of Davis City Council elections weÕve seen just about everything. WeÕve seen crowded fields, sparse fields, fields packed with incumbents and fields packed with newcomers. And just about everything in between. Although it wasnÕt intended that way, being a member of the City Council has become a full-time job. Perhaps … Continue Reading
Eileen Cardy Byrne, a Davis area resident for the past 65 years, died Jan. 7, 2010. Born on June 27, 1923, in Los Angeles, to William and Minnie Cardy, she was 86 years old. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, she was a homemaker and volunteer. Her hobbies included tole painting and square dancing. … Continue Reading
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