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Loss to Grant took its toll on the Devils

Enterprise staff writer When a 175-pound center goes up against a 355-pound nose tackle, itÕs, well, itÕs just unthinkable. But when Davis HighÕs Lucas Brattesani matched up with GrantÕs Villimi Maolo last Friday, the end result was a wash Ñ of sorts. The scrappy senior limited the Pacer Tongan Avalanche to five tackles and only … Continue Reading

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Births

Tevan Carter Lacy Jacob and Karine Lacy of San Diego are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Tevan Carter Lacy. He was born on Oct. 1, 2010, at Kaiser Hospital in San Diego. He weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was 211Ú2 inches long. His father is the dean of academic counseling at … Continue Reading

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Harvest fun at markets Fall Festival

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Davis Farm to School, a project of the Davis Farmers Market Foundation, once again is sponsoring the Avenue of Scarecrows silent auction and fundraiser. More than 50 scarecrows are being created by students in Davis public schools. The highest bidders at the silent auction, which runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will take home … Continue Reading

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EVENTS

* Winning the Vegetable Wars is a free class for parents to help them teach preschool children to enjoy a variety of healthful foods from 7 to 9 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Montgomery Elementary School, 1441 Danbury St. Visit http://www.davisparentnurseryschool.com. * Davis Bicycles! members and guests are invited to hear a presentation by … Continue Reading

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Stand Down organizers thank volunteers

Everything went fine, organizer Pat Stasio said of the ninth such event that Solano County veterans have run. It looked real good this year. The organizations executive board members voiced their thanks to the small army of volunteers in an open letter that started off thanking the Dixon May Fairgrounds for again providing the location. … Continue Reading

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DAVIS ART CENTER: Students enjoy a slice of Thiebaud

And which artist is sweeter than the dessert-painting pop artist Wayne Thiebaud, whose unique color etching Down 18th (1979) currently hangs on our gallery walls? Timed with the Art Centers 50th anniversary as an arts education nonprofit, the current exhibit showcases selected works from the late 60s onward from our permanent collection many by artists … Continue Reading

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BRIEFS: Jobless rate holds steady at 12 percent

Yolo Countys rate stayed put after dropping from 12 percent to 11.6 percent between July and August. California stayed at 12.4 percent while the nations rate sat at 9.6 percent. The state plans to release data for October on Nov. 19. Mental illness support offered tonight A support group for those who care for a … Continue Reading

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Supreme Court, appellate justices seek reconfirmation

They are the associate justices and chief justice of the California Supreme Court and 3rd District Court of Appeal, who are up for reconfirmation this year. There are no challengers in this election, and the justices are not allowed to mount campaigns for retention or submit ballot statements unless they pay for them out of … Continue Reading

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Virus that killed UCD monkeys may have sickened researcher

The outbreak took place between May and August of 2009 at the California National Primate Research Center. No people or monkeys have fallen sick since, according to the centers associate director, Nick Lerche. The scientist, who suffered flu-like symptoms, made a full recovery. Theres no risk to the general population and probably not to our … Continue Reading

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Vetoes leave Yolo short again

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill earlier this month that would have allowed Yolo County to get a lump-sum payment of as much as $2.5 million for money the state is scheduled to pay out over the next 15 years. And using his power to kill specific budget appropriations, Schwarzenegger slashed money for counseling emotionally … Continue Reading

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Cannery project advances

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The Davis City Council gave the OK with a 3-2 vote at its meeting Tuesday night. The Cannery Park proposal for the 100-acre East Covell Boulevard site is the same one that Lewis Planned Communities submitted in 2006, then withdrew in March 2009. The withdrawal came after the council asked Lewis to shoulder the costs … Continue Reading

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Aloha, Trader Joes!

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Jeff Greathouse, manager of the new store, said preparing for Fridays all-day gala is like planning a wedding we dont want to forget any little detail. But we have the people, we have the product, and were going to be set for all the fun once customers start entering the store. Greathouse confirmed that upwards … Continue Reading

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We’re behind Thompson

The issue: CongressmanÕs votes are largely in line with local sentiment Six-term incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, faces one of his most formidable opponents in recent memory in U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Loren Hanks. Hanks has been a welcome addition to the conversation. However, the Republican who lives in Vacaville, just outside the … Continue Reading

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LETTERS: Try a non-Democrat for a change

El Macero Hey, Davis! Just a heads up, but if you guys ever want this economy back on track, you might consider voting for a non-Democrat this time around. If you think $2 trillion or $3 trillion in additional debt is going to be easy to pay off, or if you think only the rich … Continue Reading

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