Special to The Enterprise EditorÕs note: This is a diary from England by Davis resident and aquatics coach Doug Wright. The Davis High teacher will attempt to swim the English Channel on Monday, in support of his mother Jane Ñ a victim of AlzheimerÕs disease. WrightÕs other notes will appear Sunday and Tuesday. After flying … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist Edna Campbell has been an inspiration to young basketball players for most of her life, in many different ways. From being a two-time All-Southwest Conference star at the University of Texas, to energizing the Sacramento Monarchs and now at Natomas High School as a coach, Campbell draws attention, commands respect and helps those … Continue Reading
Monday is the deadline for businesses to submit the names of employees planning to participate in FridayÕs bike to work day organized by the Davis Downtown Business Association. This is the third bike to work day this summer. The last will take place Friday, Sept. 17. Downtown Davis workers who ride a bicycle to work … Continue Reading
Davis-based Octus Inc. has announced a partnership with Five Star Bank to provide energy efficiency project financing for commercial and industrial building owners. The Octus/Five Star Bank Smart Energy Financing Program enables property owners to significantly reduce their energy expenses with little to no upfront costs. ÒIncreasingly, commercial building owners are taking advantage of energy … Continue Reading
Denmark-based Novozymes, which has a lab in Davis, has become a founding member of The Sustainability Consortium, a new global organization with aims to improve the sustainability of consumer products. The company will join a diverse group of academics, governments, non-government organizations and businesses to fulfill the consortiumÕs mission of driving a new generation of … Continue Reading
Job-seekers can apply for part-time employment during a one-day event Tuesday at McDonaldÕs restaurants across Northern California, including those in Davis and Woodland. Those who works 20 hours a week or more qualify to participate in various McDonaldÕs benefits, a news release said. The benefits available to qualified part-time employees include access to McDonaldÕs health … Continue Reading
The Small Business Administration will offer a financing options workshop from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Small Business Development Center, 1410 Ethan Way, Sacramento. The free workshop will cover various SBA loan programs; fundamentals of borrowing; credit, financing options, ownerÕs injection and collateral; loan restrictino and limitations; the loan application process; and standards … Continue Reading
CaliforniaÕs nonprofit organizations have until Friday to apply for grants in the Walmart FoundationÕs California State Giving Program. The program provides grants of $25,000 or higher to nonprofits that strive to provide opportunities to improve the lives of individuals in our local communities. Applications for the final round of program grants in 2010 are being … Continue Reading
Three local agencies are finalists for this quarterÕs ÒGive a ClickÓ grant program sponsored by Yolo Federal Credit Union. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center Ñ My Strength Program, Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation (TROTR) and Yolo Adult Day Health Center are all in the running for a $1,500 grant. The winner will be determined … Continue Reading
Marrone Bio Innovations of Davis has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has registered its Regalia biofungicide for many additional uses and has updated aerial application instructions. Additional uses include black spot and alternaria brown spot on citrus, phytophthora blight on cucurbits, alternaria fruit rot and anthracnose fruit rot in berry crops, a company … Continue Reading
Special to The Enterprise The Davis Beer Shoppe is under construction at 211 G St., next to The Artery. The project description that went before the Davis Planning Commission says it will be a beer specialty store. It will feature a beer-only bar and sell packaged beer to take home. City documents say the business … Continue Reading
Sponsors are needed for the Cool Davis Initiative this fall. Sign-ups are due Wednesday. The Cool Davis initiative is a new coalition of the city of Davis, community and civic organizations, school groups, faith groups and businesses working together to spearhead the implementation of the recently adopted Davis Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. The Cool … Continue Reading
The Woodland Opera House education program has opened registration for fall classes. The drama classes are Creative Drama, for children ages 7-9, and Improv Mania, for children ages 10-14. Creative Drama is designed to develop a young actorÕs creativity and confidence through the use of theater games and exercises. Improv Mania explores the art of … Continue Reading
The Associated Press The 2011 Kia Sportage is the ritziest Sportage sport utility vehicle ever, and yet it only comes with a four-cylinder engine. ItÕs not as odd a combination as it sounds. The 2.4-liter four cylinder can generate as much horsepower as last yearÕs Sportage V-6 and makes the SUV feel comfortably powered while … Continue Reading
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