My son Ben Gabbard transferred swim clubs in the fall of 2010. We met Coach Bill Doughty one Sunday evening to discuss the possibility of Ben swimming in Davis. Our meeting lasted one hour, during which time he were struck by Coach Doughty’s positive approach to the sport of swimming. During the meeting, Coach Doughty … Continue Reading
Hello! I’m a fourth-grade student at Korematsu Elementary School, and I want to say that I think the GATE program at my school is unfair. I think it is unfair because some people are really smart but they don’t test well, and, if your parents want you to get into GATE, but you don’t get … Continue Reading
The Davis City Council is doing the right thing to try to obtain state funds for redevelopment projects before the money disappears (“Davis will pay to play,” July 21). However, the council should stop and think about what the citizens of Davis want or need with “redevelopment” projects. Specifically, do we want the parking lot … Continue Reading
There is a little bit of everything to help people of all skill levels stay fit in August at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St. The Zumba dance class is taught by Rika Matsuda on Fridays from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. The cost is $17. Dynabands uses resistance bands to increase flexibility and strengthen … Continue Reading
The issue: Credit Michele Bachmann for her openness on her migraines Last Monday, an online news site reported that presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, surging into second place among Republicans in many polls, suffered from debilitating migraine headaches that sometimes “incapacitated” her and occasionally required hospitalization. ONE NEED NOT be a cynic to think the timing … Continue Reading
There’s one big reason why foreclosure reforms that strongly encourage banks to redo loans for “underwater” homeowners are a must for California, and soon: This state’s overall economy and employment levels simply cannot recover to pre-recession status until the foreclosure crisis ends. And the tide of foreclosures has shown no sign of abating lately, particularly … Continue Reading
“Surgical Research in Breast Cancer: Finding Inspiration in Frustration” is the topic to be discussed by Dr. Steve R. Martinez, a surgical oncologist at the UC Davis Cancer Center, when the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization meets on Aug. 8. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the University Covenant Church, 315 Mace Blvd. Martinez … Continue Reading
The following is a list of public meetings of local governmental agencies for the week of July 25: Today: Yolo County Local Agency Formation Commission, 9 a.m., Board of Supervisors’ chambers, County Administration Building, 625 Court St., Woodland. Davis Natural Resources Commission, 6:30 p.m., Community Chambers, City Hall, 23 Russell Blvd. Davis Business and Economic … Continue Reading
“What makes you qualified to be a music critic?” You might be wondering. My ex would tell you I’m extremely critical. But really, it’s a fair question. I don’t play an instrument, I’ve never been in a band or worked in the music industry. My bachelor’s degree is in art education, with drawing as my … Continue Reading
I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. It wasn’t the nicest looking — a bit disheveled and kinda sketchy with iron bars on the windows and doors. But the gems within the racks made Santa Cruz’s Streetlight Records my new favorite record store (sorry, Armadillo and Dimple, you’re runners-up.) My girlfriend and I recently … Continue Reading
Christian “Chrigel” Maurer of Switzerland maintained a sizable lead in the Red Bull X-Alps race Sunday despite his 24-hour penalty. He passed the Matterhorn in the paragliding/hiking race from Salzburg, Austria, to Monaco and is partway to Mont Blanc, one turnpoint away from his final destination, the Mediterranean sea. Toma Coconea of Romania ran 61 … Continue Reading
Dear Annie: “Don” and I have been married for 43 years. I thought we had a good marriage, but my trust has been shaken recently. Don retired four years ago. He told me a former co-worker, “Lulu,” had e-mailed to ask to meet for lunch and catch up on the latest office gossip. It sounded … Continue Reading
Dear Annie: My 35-year-old granddaughter, “Sally,” has a 5-year-old son who eats only fast food — French fries, chicken nuggets, ice cream, etc. “Tyler” won’t take vitamins because he “doesn’t want to.” This has been going on for at least two years. When Sally visits, she fills my already overstocked fridge with junk food. She … Continue Reading
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