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The Friends of the Davis Public Library will have its bi-monthly book sale starting at noon Friday at the library, 315 E. 14th St. Members only are welcome from noon to 2 p.m., but as always, shoppers may join the Friends at the door. The sale will be open to all comers from 2 to … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Central Davis,Fundraiser | Read More »
A garage sale to benefit International House, Davis, will run from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 612 C St in downtown Davis, just north of the Farmers Market. “We will be raising money for our International Festival,” said Elisabeth Sherwin, I-House executive director. “We have a sound system, books, a large oil painting, and … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,Central Davis,Fundraiser | Read More »
REMEMBERING OUR HEROES … whoever was responsible for Monday’s moving Memorial Day program at the Davis Cemetery is to be congratulated … in reality, there were dozens of folks responsible, including those who first dreamed of putting this annual tribute together years ago … the speakers were superb and the Davis High Madrigals — some … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Bob Dunning | Read More »
Local families can get ready for summer reading at a community book sale from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Montgomery Elementary School, 1441 Danbury Court in South Davis. Books for all ages will be for sale, as well as coffee and breakfast pastries. Local residents may donate books for the sale by dropping donations … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Books,Briefly,Fundraiser,South Davis | Read More »
Davis Cub Scout Pack 111 will hold a large multi-family rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 1006 Bendita Court in Davis. There will be a wide variey of goods for sale at bargainprices, including clothing, toys, and furniture. The proceeds will be used to help defray the costs of summer camp … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,Fundraiser,Mace Ranch | Read More »

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Sherwin” for two years. We are both in our 50s. He has two grown children, and I have two teenagers who still live with us. Before we married, I thought Sherwin was perfect for me. We enjoyed everything together, and he made me feel special. Once we said “I … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Columns | Read More »
Holding a two-run lead through the first seven innings of the game, the Sacramento River Cats exploded for five runs in the eighth and another five in the ninth to turn a close contest into a 16-5 victory over Reno on Monday. With the win, the first-place Cats (33-19) earned a split of the four … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Pro Sports | Read More »
Kai Taylor’s hit brought home Kyle Stachowicz with the winning run in extra innings as the Astros won a Davis Little League AAA playoff contest, 7-6. Laurent Schwartz and Zane Schouten each had two safeties with Logan McNamara and Cole Bertrand getting RBI singles. Sam Blakewell and Cody Taylor were strong afield as reliever Schwartz … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Youth | Read More »

With Davis Little League teams deep in playoff competition, there was a ding-dong battle last Friday between the majors-division Phillies and Cubs. When the dust settled — after five innings of scoreless baseball — the Phils came out on top, 3-2. Winning pitcher Jake Sherwood and Jacob Avila were locked in a mound duel that … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Youth | Read More »
After posting wins in each of its first three games at the event, Yolo Post 77 — an American Legion baseball team made up of players from Davis and the rest of the county — dropped its final contest on Monday at the season-opening District 6 Memorial Day Tournament. In starting 3-1, Yolo beat West … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Adult Amateur | Read More »

He’s a guy whose name dots the record books at Davis High — the type of athlete whose accomplishments are seen, maybe, once every decade or so. By anybody else’s standards, what Courtney Williams provided Blue Devil fans in track and football over the past two years would have been sufficient. By Williams’ standards — … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Blue Devils,Sports | Read More »
No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »
No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »
The Davis Junior Blue Devils will host a free noncontact football clinic for kids ages 5 to 8 on Saturday at Emerson Junior High, 2121 Calaveras Ave. The clinic is a great opportunity for young aspiring Blue Devils to give football a try without bigger kids getting in the way. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. … Continue Reading
No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Blue Devils,Sports,Youth | Read More »