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Artist’s painting chosen for sunflower seed cards
Pat Lucero’s vibrant painting, “The Fascinators,” will grace the 2011-12 sunflower seed card, a project of NAMI-Yolo, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She and dozens of other local artists were honored at a reception Friday, June 10, at the Davis Art Center. “Using the sunflower as a symbol of hope, we want to sweep away … Continue Reading
Watch for compost, recycle bins at July 4 celebration
Are you planning on attending Davis’ Fourth of July celebration this year? If so, you’ll notice something new. In addition to food, entertainment and fireworks, there will be composting. Trash, recycling and compost bins will be found throughout Community Park, bearing signs and pictures of the items that can go into each bin. Compostable items … Continue Reading
Tour wetlands Saturday morning
Community members are invited to join docents for a free guided tour of the city of Davis wetlands from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Cliff swallows, marsh wrens, red-winged blackbirds, great egrets, killdeer and Western meadowlarks are some of the other bird species seen now. All those wishing to join the tour should meet a … Continue Reading
Amazing animals featured in Summer Science Camp
Reptiles are sometimes termed creepy, cold-blooded and even slimy. At Explorit, reptile animal ambassadors work to reverse these common misconceptions. In reality, these creatures are no more menacing than the furry companions, such as dogs and cats, that many seem to prefer, and they can be just as fun to pet. Explorit is home to … Continue Reading
Hyundai’s flagship sedan busts barriers
The only thing missing from the 2011 Hyundai Equus luxury sedan is a traditional luxury brand badge like a Mercedes star or a Jaguar leaping cat. But with everything else that’s packed into Hyundai’s new, impressive flagship vehicle, maybe an old-style luxury brand badge is overrated. The Equus comes standard with its own iPad. It’s … Continue Reading
public works employees photos
Ken Pearce, a city of Davis public works employee, clears debris from a storm drain on Fifth Street in April. An estimated $2.5 million in pending budget cuts could affect staffing levels in all city departments. Fred Gladdis/Enterprise file photo A city of Davis public works employee braves rain and wind to clear debris from … Continue Reading
Jones to be interviewed on local radio
Davis all-star swimmer Ryan Jones will be the featured guest Friday on Koren Motekaitis’ KDRT 95.7 FM radio talk show at 10 a.m. Jones, 30, set and still holds many swimming records at Davis High School before attending Cal. He was also a member of many successful high school water polo teams. The first hour … Continue Reading
Habitat needs help with final construction push
Volunteers are needed to put the finishing touches on two Habitat for Humanity half-plexes in Woodland’s Heidrick Ranch development, officials announced. One home, built for and by Agustin and Caritina Villalobos, is nearly complete and will be dedicated Saturday, July 16. The second home, for Teresa Allen, needs more work to be finished by the end … Continue Reading
Odd Fellows bingo supports Yolo Hospice
The Davis Odd Fellows will host a Second Sunday Bingo fundraiser to benefit Yolo Hospice on July 10. The Odd Fellows Hall is at 415 Second St. in downtown Davis. For more than 30 years, Yolo Hospice has been helping those with a life-limiting illness to live life to the fullest, until life is complete. As … Continue Reading
Betty Jean Brooks
April 12, 1928 — June 26, 2011 Betty Jean Brooks passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011. She was born on April 12, 1928, in Hope, Ark., the daughter of Reuben Edward Lewis and Leta Lou Lewis. In 1963, she and her husband Bruce founded Capitol Oil Corporation. Moving to El Macero in 1973, they were the seventh and … Continue Reading
Hazardous waste pickup offered for seniors
Seniors and disabled Yolo County residents who are unable to drive may schedule a free pickup of hazardous waste materials. To make an appointment for a pickup, call (866) 714-8470. Hazardous materials include old household cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, expired medicines (that don’t contain controlled substances such as morphine, vicodin or codeine), old or unused paints, pesticides … Continue Reading
