DHS senior George Hatamiya baseball photo
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Three Devils are masters of their universes
SACRAMENTO — Initially there was the Delta Valley Conference crown. Then the Davis High boys captured their first-ever Sac-Joaquin Section championship. Then, with dramatic performances in both track and field events, the Blue Devils provided a lion’s share of the drama at the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Meet at Hughes Stadium on Thursday and Friday. “We … Continue Reading
Sophie is no softie in her coming-out party
SACRAMENTO — Who knew? Sure, there were the well-known and accomplished athletes … There were hurdlers Nick Martinez (Elk Grove) and Deja Pugh (Fairfield). Jesuit shot put muscle man Stephen Boals and sprinter Breonntae Snelling of Kennedy were on hand. Each won at least one outing. The Davis High distance duo, seniors Trevor Halsted and Brian … Continue Reading
Vehicle stop leads to drug arrest at motel
The arrest by Davis police of a man on a warrant during a traffic stop led to the arrest of his girlfriend on drug charges early Saturday morning. According to Sgt. John Wilson, just after 1 a.m., an officer pulled over a vehicle driven by 27-year-old Jason Emery of Kelseyville of a traffic violation at … Continue Reading
Bret Hamilton
Bret Hamilton passed away suddenly on May 26, 2011. He was 51 years old. He attended grammar school and high school in Davis. Bret is survived by his mother, Nancy Hamilton; his father, Hank Hamilton; his wife Shari; his children, Richelle Hamilton-Kelley, and Jesse, Jake and Sarah Shank; and three grandchildren, Brent, Blain and Keegan … Continue Reading
Paul John Speck
Dec. 16, 1945 — May 16, 2011 Paul Speck, 65, died in Bend, Ore., on May 16, 2011, from complications of ALS (a.k.a. Lou Gehrig’s disease). Born to Gene and Dorothy Speck in Washington, D.C., Speck took his role as the “oldest child” seriously, along with a chuckle and a belly laugh. In 1955, the … Continue Reading
Paul Kluk
Paul Kluk died May 9, 2011, in Grass Valley. Paul was a generous and genial man who made friends everywhere he went. He was an avid gardener, and often shared the bounty of his gardens with friends and neighbors. Paul was born in Hudson, Pa., on February 29, 1920, to Sebastian and Julia Kluk. He … Continue Reading
Woodland man arrested for meth possession
Davis police on Friday arrested 29-year-old Antonio Valdez on suspicion of possessing crystal methamphetamine and violation of parole. According to Sgt. John Wilson, just before 7 p.m., an officer patrolling an apartment complex in the 1200 block of Olive Drive noticed Valdez and a woman sitting in a 1998 Ford Explorer and approached them. During … Continue Reading
Capay Organic invites visitors to farm tour
Local residents are invited to see where their food is grown on a visit Saturday, June 11, to Capay Organic in the Capay Valley. The farm, at 23800 State Highway 16, will be open that day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highlights will include farm tours, crafts and live music. Visitors can treat themselves to … Continue Reading
Thompson bills seek to preserve ag, forest land
Learn more What: Telephone town hall with the congressman on senior issues, including Medicare, Social Security and health care reform When: 7 p.m. Wednesday How: To participate, call Thompson’s Washington, D.C., office at (202) 225-3311 and leave name, phone number and city of residence. Rep. Mike Thompson last week introduced one bill aimed at making … Continue Reading
UCD warns of fundraising scam
UC Davis and Sacramento State University are warning the public about a scam in which people are going door-to-door asking for money to support music programs. UCD said neither the Cal Aggie Marching Band-uh, the department of music nor the department of theater and dance raise money door-to-door. The scam artists have told residents they’re … Continue Reading
Congressman to answer seniors’ questions
Rep. Mike Thompson will hold a telephone town hall on senior issues Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thompson, D-St. Helena, will field questions from constituents on Medicare, Social Security, health care reform and other issues. To participate, constituents are asked to call the congressman’s Washington, D.C., office at (202) 225-3311 and leave their name, phone number … Continue Reading
