The city of Davis wetlands will be open for the last free morning tour of the season on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. Members of the public are invited to experience the diverse wildlife that spends summer in this oasis. From September until February, all monthly tours will change to afternoon hours. … Continue Reading
There are two new principals in the Davis public school system this fall — and their faces are familiar. Sally Plicka served as interim principal at Montgomery Elementary for most of the past school year, and in June the Davis school board took the “interim” out of her title, making Plicka the school’s principal on … Continue Reading
Davis public schools calendar 2011-12 First day of school: Aug. 23 Labor Day: Sept. 5 Elementary student holiday (K-6): Nov. 4 Veterans Day: Nov. 11 Thanksgiving break: Nov. 21-25 Winter break: Dec. 19-Jan. 2 Martin Luther King Day: Jan. 16 Secondary student holiday (7-12): Jan. 23 Lincoln’s birthday: Feb. 13 Presidents Day: Feb. 20 Spring break: April 9-13 Memorial Day: May 28 Last day of school: June … Continue Reading
A new school immunization law requires all California students entering seventh through 12th grades this school year to be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called Tdap. Pertussis is a contagious respiratory disease that can be severe and can last for months. The immunity received from either early childhood immunization or pertussis disease … Continue Reading
Oh, you can feel it heating up already. Summer, yes. But Mercury Retrograde, too. Now, I’m not an astrologer, but I have friends who are, and they swear by the stars. Me, I’m willing to consider that there’s something to it, that things fall into natural place without interference. It’s like walking on a sideways … Continue Reading
I’m glad that Andrea Glasgow raised the issue of the recommendations of a study by UC Davis water quality professors. Unfortunately, this study took place before new technology for the production and storage of ferrates — which can cheaply purify our groundwater — was announced. This alternative does not require prohibitively expensive and completely unnecessary … Continue Reading
SACRAMENTO (AP) — A citizens commission established by voters to independently create California’s legislative and congressional districts delivered its first set of maps Friday, voting to adopt new boundaries that appear to increase the reach of majority Democrats. The 14-member California Citizens Redistricting Commission approved final draft versions of district maps for Congress, the state … Continue Reading
Sponsors are needed for the World’s Greatest Bicycle Parade planned Sunday, Oct. 2, in Davis. The event, organized by the Davis Odd Fellows, aims to break the Guinness world record for the longest single line of bicycles and raise funds for the Davis Schools Foundation. For more information, visit http://WorldsGreatestBicycleParade.com/sponsors or contact sponsor coordinators Steve … Continue Reading
Mary Lee Thomson An often-heard comment by visitors to the Hattie Weber Museum of Davis in Central Park is, “I’ve walked by here hundreds of times but this is the first time I’ve been in.” Almost everybody who says this promises to come again after seeing what the museum has to offer. Many do just … Continue Reading
By Doby Fleeman, Clark Dodsworth and Jeanne Jones Will Davis remain vital in the future? A decade ago, Davis had nearly 3,200 more residents in two census age groups — 25- to 34-year-olds and 35- to 44-year-olds. That’s a dramatic shift in just 10 years. Our Davis Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee recently reviewed … Continue Reading
Most pets, and their owners for that matter, will develop an occasional itch that typically does not represent a significant health concern. However, there are several reasons why a dog or cat might become itchy for a more prolonged time or to a higher degree of severity, which can be very hard on the pet. … Continue Reading
Davis-based Marrone Bio Innovations, which produces effective, natural pest management products for agriculture and water resource management, is celebrating its five-year anniversary. Since incorporating in June 2006, MBI “has experienced rapid growth as it delivers on its mission to fill unmet pest management needs in agriculture and water resource management,” a news release said. Over … Continue Reading
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