\n Davis residents have been composting for years. Now, local businesses can do it as well, by participating in a commercial food-scrap collection pilot program. \n Participating restaurants and other businesses may set aside their plate scrapings, fruit and vegetable trimmings, coffee grinds and filters, tea bags and food-soiled paper for pickup by Davis Waste … Continue Reading
Enterprise columnist \n BETTER LATE THAN NEVER … we now understand that the school district has come to its senses, somewhat, and has agreed to meet with Jeff Christian early next week to explain the circumstances of his firing … \n Unfortunately, this is an after-the-fact meeting that does not correct the gross injustice done … Continue Reading
\n WOODLAND — A former First Northern Bank employee accused of embezzling more than $30,000 from the bank\’s Davis branch pleaded not guilty to 19 criminal charges Thursday in Yolo Superior Court. \n Kathleen Clara Kolb, 35, of Davis, is charged with 10 counts of grand theft, five counts of identity theft, three counts of … Continue Reading
Enterprise staff writer \n A 13-year-old Davis girl reported being robbed Wednesday of an electronic translator that the culprit may have mistaken for a cell phone. \n Davis police Sgt. Ton Phan said the girl was confronted shortly after 9 a.m. at her family\’s apartment on Portage Bay West, where she had gone to retrieve … Continue Reading
Enterprise staff writer \n One classroom at Emerson Junior High School has been closed temporarily after an inspection of an area near a window leak revealed a small amount of mold. \n Room A6 was found to have mold where water has caused damage to the drywall, said Pam Mari, director of student services with … Continue Reading
\n A Sacramento man was jailed on drunken driving charges Wednesday after allegedly holding his own personal happy hour in the front seat of his car, according to the California Highway Patrol. \n Officer Cindy Leal said Hubert Hundley Jr. of Sacramento had two empty wine bottles in the front passenger seat of his Geo … Continue Reading
\n Renowned nature photographer Lewis Kemper will offer a workshop next week as a fundraising activity for the Yolo Basin Foundation in Davis. \n On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 5, participants will explore the essentials of composition and light in a classroom setting. As the sun sets, the group will be at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife … Continue Reading
Enterprise photo \n Davis Democrats will gather to “Love Your Electeds” at a Valentine\’s Day-themed party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at International House, 10 College Park. From left are Democratic Club members Gina Daleiden, Sheila Allen, Jim Provenza, Donna Provenza and Don Saylor. Statewide elected officials will be on hand at … Continue Reading
It might be only January, but the warmer-than-usual temperatures and dry weather have created the ideal conditions for mosquitoes. \n “We\’re starting to see many mosquitoes now,” said David Brown, manager of the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District. “Mosquitoes that had been resting for the past few months are already out and aggressively biting, … Continue Reading
Special to The Enterprise \n How much greenhouse gas a company produces has a significant effect on the value of the company\’s stock, according to a new study led by a UC Davis researcher. \n The greater the carbon emissions, the lower a company\’s stock, all other factors being equal, the researchers found. The study … Continue Reading
\n The Friends of the Davis Public Library will host its bi-monthly book sale starting Friday, Feb. 4. The first two hours, from noon to 2 p.m., are for Friends members only. As always, shoppers may join at the door. \n The sale will be open to all from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 4 … Continue Reading
\n Author and writing coach Tekla White is taking local residents on a stroll down memory lane through her “Memory Journal” class at Atria Covell Gardens retirement community. The weekly class meets at 10 a.m. Mondays at 1111 Alvarado Ave. in North Davis. It is free and open to the public. \n Participants are encouraged … Continue Reading
Special to the Enterprise \n Creating a hands-on science exhibit starts with input from community members and staff at the science center to select a theme years in advance. It ends with long hours, last-minute changes, and a finished space that will educate and entertain visitors of all ages and interests. \n On Wednesday, Explorit … Continue Reading
\n Applications are now being accepted for Class 42 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. Growers, farmers, ranchers and individuals working in allied businesses and organizations are encouraged to apply. \n CALP is operated by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation. For more than 40 years, CALP has provided an advanced leadership development experience for emerging … Continue Reading
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