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Wolk budget reform bill gets unanimous support
Legislation by state Sen. Lois Wolk, D-Davis, to establish a performance-based budget process for California focused on achieving measurable outcomes and results was approved Wednesday on a unanimous, bipartisan 8-0 vote by the Senate Governance and Finance Committee. “Senate Bill 14 takes a proven approach to budgeting that focuses on delivering improved outcomes and achieving … Continue Reading
Signature puts ‘secret ballot’ to the test
SIGN IN PLEASE … if I’m understanding this thing correctly, nobody’s going to count our Measure A ballots unless we sign the envelope we’re supposed to use to send them back to the county clerk in Woodland … for those concerned about a “secret ballot,” this could present a problem … after all, there’s your … Continue Reading
Catalytic converter thieves on the prowl again
They’re at it again. Davis police say thieves are back on the prowl for catalytic converters, a part of a vehicle’s emissions system that contains precious metals such as copper and platinum. They’re also good for a fistful of cash from automotive recycling yards. Twenty catalytic converter thefts were reported in Davis between Feb. 26 … Continue Reading
Sports briefs: Aggies break Nevada
The UC Davis women’s tennis team, which is ranked 66th in the nation, snapped a three-game Nevada win streak on Wednesday when the Aggies cruised to a 6-1 win over the Wolf Pack at the Marya Welch Tennis Center. UCD won two out of three matches to earn the doubles point and three straight singles … Continue Reading
10-run rally propels Blue Devils past Vintage
Sometimes life turns on a dime. Take Wednesday at Davis High, for example. The Blue Devils carved out a 10-3 victory, but … Vintage pitcher Robby Rivera was cruising along with a one-hit shutout through five innings. Home-standing DHS had made some mistakes, allowing the Crushers three unearned runs. Fans on both sides began packing … Continue Reading
DHS swimmers have an easy day
Over the past few weeks, Davis High sports teams have had to cancel competitions due to a steady downpour from the heavens. The boys and girls swim teams, however, have been able to keep up their schedule because, well, the pool can’t really get much wetter. But on Wednesday afternoon, the sports gods saw it … Continue Reading
UCD baseball team holds off Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA — Something happened to the UC Davis bats on the short trip between San Jose State Blethen Field and Municpal Stadium, also in San Jose, on Monday. After scoring just two runs in the opener of that two-location doubleheader, the Aggies have scored a season-high nine runs in their last two games. UCD … Continue Reading
UCD softball slips past Sac State
SACRAMENTO — The UC Davis softball team never trailed, answering every Sacramento State run in a 4-2 win over the Hornets on Wednesday at Shea Stadium. The Aggies (15-12) scored runs in the first, third, fifth and seventh innings, using 10 hits in the game to defeat Sacramento State (8-15) for the third time this … Continue Reading
