\n Jon Hatamiya, a Davis High School graduate, is a finalist for the YoungArts award in jazz. \n Chosen from more than 5,000 applicants in nine disciplines in the visual, literary and performing arts, he will join some 150 finalists in Miami in January for master classes, performances and exhibitions. YoungArts is the core program … Continue Reading
Enterprise staff writer \n Carolyn Hinshaw wants to help the environment and save money by drying her laundry on a clothesline. Her homeowners association, however, thinks it\’s ugly and banned her from doing so. \n Hinshaw lives in Olympic Cottages, a 30-unit complex for seniors in West Davis. Twelve of the units are earmarked for … Continue Reading
\n WASHINGTON — America\’s neighborhoods became more integrated last year than during any time in at least a century, says a broad array of census data released Tuesday on the impact of race and economics. \n Segregation among blacks and whites fell in roughly three-fourths of the nation\’s 100 largest metropolitan areas as the two … Continue Reading
\n Betsy Owens, much beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and educator passed away peacefully on Oct. 22, 2010, following a brief and unexpected illness. \n The Owens family invites all to celebrate the life of Betsy from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Club Room of the Veterans\’ Memorial Center, 203 E. … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist \n After spending the first three months of the Zipcar contract pretending it was the best thing to hit Davis since the drive through at In-N-Out, the Davis City Council was at a loss Tuesday night to explain why that same contract needed to be amended. \n But amend they did, putting as … Continue Reading
\n A Yolo County jury convicted a 21-year-old West Sacramento man of sexual assault, kidnapping and other charges Wednesday in connection with the May attacks on two women, according to the Yolo County District Attorney\’s Office. \n Prosecutors said Theodore Wooten tried to rape a mentally ill woman after forcing his way into her West … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist \n The last column of the year is usually a recap, a time to step back, take a longer view and assess whether, overall, the year was one of progress or retreat, whether we are closer to avoiding or experiencing the consequences of inaction or insufficient action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. \n … Continue Reading
\n The city of Davis is offering a class in canine first aid for ages 18 and up from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 22, at Community Pool. \n This American Red Cross class teaches participants how to be prepared for emergencies that involve their dog and how to protect themselves and their dog … Continue Reading
\n Holiday music and gifts will highlight the Davis Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market takes place in Central Park, Fourth and C streets in downtown Davis. \n “Gift Basket Central” returns to the north end of the pavilion near the oak tree deck. Shop the market for local … Continue Reading
\n Budget cuts have forced the closure of several Yolo County departments around the holidays. With few exceptions, departments will be closed Fridays, Dec. 24 and 31. \n The following departments will be closed Dec. 19-23: Alternative Sentencing Program, Child Support Services, Cooperative Extension, County Administrator, County Counsel, General Services, Health, Human Resources, Library — … Continue Reading
\n The Davis school district wants parents of students over age 10 to know that they need to re-vaccinate their children against pertussis, also called whooping cough. \n In response to the resurgence of pertussis and the rising epidemic of the disease in Southern California over this past year, the California Legislature passed a statute … Continue Reading
Enterprise correspondent \n Santa seems to have misplaced some of his swing. \n Some years are great for holiday jazz; others … aren\’t. New releases are unusually slim this year; were it not for a selection of slightly older albums that only came to my attention during the past 12 months, I\’d have precious little … Continue Reading
\n The Midnight Jazz Trio is performing at Little Prague Restaurant, 330 G St. in downtown Davis, on Saturday nights during the dinner hour. \n The Davis-based group — which includes Tim Pia on trumpet, Robert Blake on guitar and Travis Bradley on bass — performs an array of classic jazz tunes. \n The trio … Continue Reading
Davis \n My family and I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the Davis Odd Fellows for their wonderful Breakfast with Santa event. We had such a wonderful time. It\’s events like these that make Davis such a wonderful town to live in. We look forward to attending this event for many … Continue Reading
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