Enterprise staff writer ÒThe relevance of the sport is equal to the class of the heroes and role models it produces,Ó Steve Johnson of USA Cycling said Saturday as the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame honored heroes old and new during its annual induction dinner. They ranged from a high-wheel racing national champ to a … Continue Reading
Enterprise staff writer The aging multipurpose room at Davis High School was abruptly closed Thursday evening after a routine inspection of the building found two kinds of mold growing inside the building. The problem does not exactly come as a surprise. The nearly 50-year-old MPRÕs distinctive zig-zag roof has leaked during wet weather for years. … Continue Reading
Enterprise staff writer Local leaders are asking for advice on how to keep Picnic Day safe, fun and family-friendly. A public forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday in the multipurpose room at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St. The city of Davis, UC Davis, Davis Chamber of Commerce, Davis Downtown Business Association, Associated … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist I read newspapers in the day, but I only permit myself books in the evening. IÕm not the only person like this. In fact, this phenomenon led my womenÕs group, for the first time in more than 25 years together, to create an experiment. The idea was born after one woman asked about … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist Possibly the strangest experience from my two months of flood-induced homelessness is being unplugged from the mainstream world. ThereÕs no television allowed at the inn, and although I was tempted to get a portable TV, I respected the rules and refrained. No TV. Why couldnÕt it be something easy, like giving up cigarettes? … Continue Reading
Special to The Enterprise ItÕs no secret that the current economic climate has caused newfound hardship for many of us. However, difficult times are, sadly, a way of life for many families living in rural areas. According to the 2000 Census, more than 19 percent of Americans Ñ 55 million people Ñ live in non-metropolitan … Continue Reading
Enterprise staff writer WOODLAND Ñ ÒYou are never really the same after a gun is pointed at you.Ó So wrote C.N., an employee of First Northern Bank of Dixon in West Sacramento, describing the aftermath of being robbed at gunpoint by former Dixon real estate agent Hubert Peter Rotteveel. The longtime bank tellerÕs letter was … Continue Reading
Enterprise staff writer The Davis City Council has axed the idea of reopening the submissions process for artwork on the new East Area Water Tank. At its meeting Tuesday, the council decided to stick with the artists, Sofia Lacin and Hennessy Christophel, whose proposal was chosen by the Civic Arts Commission out of 13 submissions … Continue Reading
Yolo County Housing has been charged with reviving Pacifico, the struggling housing co-op in South Davis. The Davis City Council approved the contract with Yolo County Housing at its meeting Tuesday. The council vote was 3-2, with Councilwomen Sue Greenwald and Rochelle Swanson dissenting. The council also authorized city staff to negotiate a contract with … Continue Reading
Enterprise photos Trader JoeÕs to celebrated its arrival in Davis at its grand opening celebration Friday morning. The new store Ñ at Russell Boulevard and Sycamore Lane, in University Mall Ñ will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and features a festive dŽcor mixing traditional Trader JoeÕs cedar-covered walls, and Hawaiian-inspired elements … Continue Reading
The DavisÐbased government reform group, Saving California Communities, will host authors Joe Mathews and Mark Paul as the featured speakers at its upcoming meeting Monday, Nov. 8. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in the AGR Room at the Walter A. Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center on the UC Davis campus. Admission is free, and … Continue Reading
What happened to the 850,000 Jewish refugees who fled from Arab lands and Iran in the late 1940s and early 1950s? In retaliation for the creation of the state of Israel, they were forced by governments and mobs to leave their ancestral homes in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya and other countries in the Middle East. … Continue Reading
Tickets go on sale Friday for the annual Breakfast with Santa in Downtown Davis. This yearÕs event, sponsored by the Odd Fellows Lodge, will take place Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St. in downtown Davis. Seating is limited and tickets, which are $8 each, will not be sold at the … Continue Reading
A three-part urban cycling skills class is being offered free of charge for cyclists who would like to learn where to ride safely on the street, how to be visible and predictable to motorists and how to position themselves at intersections. The first session is in a classroom from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. … Continue Reading
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