By Jill Van Zanten Earlier this month, the California Assembly passed AB 1081, the Trust Act. The bill is designed to address problems created by the federal “Secure Communities” program of the Homeland Security Department. The so-called “Secure Communities” program, started in 2008 for the ostensible purpose of deporting felons who are in our country … Continue Reading
I know that in a democracy it is important to respect those who have points of view that differ from one’s own. But I am finding it increasingly difficult to respect the GOP point of view, because I think that their leaders’ real agenda is actually one that is nefarious and dangerous, and does not … Continue Reading
School supplies continue to be collected at the four Edward Jones financial advisers’ offices in Davis, in support of the Davis Bridge Educational Foundation (www.davisbridge.org). Area residents may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing items to the Edward Jones branch offices during regular business hours through July 29. The school supply drive … Continue Reading
Thank you for your recent promotion of the communitywide track meet held last Saturday, June 18, by the Davis High School Freedom from Hunger Club. This club has been in existence since 2006, when students at Davis High came together to raise awareness of and to volunteer for Freedom from Hunger Day, celebrating Freedom from … Continue Reading
On behalf of Davis Community Meals, we would like to thank the Davis Odd Fellows for their support in successfully co-hosting the third annual Hand in Hand dinner/raffle at the Davis Odd Fellows lodge recently. We were able to raise much-needed funds to continue the many services that Davis Community Meals provides to the homeless … Continue Reading
Davis-based California Northern Railroad Co. has received the 2011 Clean Air Champion Business Award. The award is presented by Breathe California, an organization dedicated to fighting lung disease and advocating for clean air. The railroad was recognized for being an industry model by reducing emission and noise along its short line railroad routes. California Northern “is … Continue Reading
On Wednesday, 70 Yolo citizens attended an event hosted by Saving California Communities and overwhelmingly expressed sentiment that Yolo County is a community of interest. The Yolo community must now communicate this to the California Redistricting Commission, so that state and federal redistricting maps accurately reflect our interest. The commission will receive written submissions through … Continue Reading
In “Conspiracy Theories Abound,” published June 6 in The Enterprise, the writer lumps all conspiracy theories together and completely ignores a critical point — whether there is any evidence for a given theory. Some conspiracy theories are bolstered by little supporting evidence, and I thus share many doubts about them. Some conspiracies, however, are well-established … Continue Reading
My family and I’d just spent our final evening at the ballpark. After playing seven seasons, Chase, my son, lost interest in baseball. My husband and I felt sad saying goodbye to nights in the bleachers with friends, watching kids play their hearts out. (I must admit, though, knowing there’d be no more snack shack … Continue Reading
Calvin Yee student, Davis: “Yes. I just think it’s a better resource.” Dan Barcellos civil engineer, Davis: “I think it’s important to get softer water. The cost is an issue, but I suppose if the limit on water quality stays, we don’t have a choice.” Kylie Duthie student, Davis: “It would definitely make the water … Continue Reading
Thursday night, The Graduate was pink with excitement for the premiere episode of ABC’s “Expedition Impossible: Morocco.” Literally pink. In solidarity with “Team California Girls,” family and friends of UC Davis graduates Brittany Smith, Christina Chin and Natalie Smith donned pink T-shirts and prepared to celebrate the women’s television debut. “It’s a little surreal,” said … Continue Reading
BAD FORM … is it just me or does it strike you as odd that the city sent out a detailed, information-packed and presumably expensive brochure explaining all about the proposed water rate increases and failed to include a simple form that could be used by Davis citizens wishing to protest those very same rate … Continue Reading
The proposed water rate hikes and surface water project are about long-term planning and “risk management,” city officials said Thursday night at an informational forum in West Davis. About 35 people attended the forum, which kicks off a series of meetings planned for different neighborhoods over the next few weeks, and the tenor in the room … Continue Reading
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