The issue: Perhaps lawmakers can work together better if they get to know each other It is perhaps overstating the situation to say that Congress is not suffering so much from a lack of bipartisanship but a lack of alcohol, a social lubricant of proven efficacy. SAM RAYBURN was a legendarily effective legislator. One of … Continue Reading
The first clue that this isn’t a traditional California landscape is the branch of the Japanese maple peeking out behind the front gate. The drain channels filled with smooth pebbles and elegant “rain chains” are the next signs of some non-Western influences. Small plantings on the side as you walk around the house use gravel and interesting foliage plants. … Continue Reading
Birdwatchers are driving and flying in from around the state to see California’s first-ever common ringed plover, an Asian species. It was spotted at the city of the Davis wetlands on Friday afternoon by Todd Easterla, who was doing a shorebird survey for the city.
Parents and caretakers, along with young adults ages 18 and older who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or challenges with social skills or academics, are invited to join Club iROC. The group will have a brainstorming meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Social and Cognitive Learning Center, 907 Third St., Davis. For more information, … Continue Reading
Davis Waldorf School will offer a tour for adults only at 9 a.m. Thursday. “Our school tours are an excellent opportunity to have a personalized introduction to the Davis Waldorf School,” a news release said. “Led by our administrator, Kelly Brewer, you will receive a general overview of our programs, methodology and curriculum. You will … Continue Reading
If you hear explosions north of the Davis city limits later this week, never fear — it’s just some routine police training. The Yolo County Bomb Squad, FBI and Sacramento regional bomb squads are planning two explosives-related homeland security training sessions Wednesday and Thursday at the police range along Pole Line Road north of Covell … Continue Reading
(Edited from a news release) Davis, CA – August 22, 2011 – Regency Centers (www.regencycenters.com), a national owner, operator and developer of grocery-anchored and community shopping centers, closed on the acquisition of Oak Shade Town Center, a 103,762-square-foot neighborhood shopping center anchored by Safeway, Rite Aid and OfficeMax in Davis. The property was purchased on … Continue Reading
The following is a list of public meetings of local governmental agencies for the week of Aug. 22: Today: Davis Bicycle Advisory Commission, 5:30 p.m., U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, 303 Third St. Davis Business and Economic Development Commission, 7 p.m., East Conference Room, Davis Joint Unified School District, 526 B St.
By Nasser Karimi TEHRAN, Iran — Relatives of two American men arrested more than two years ago in Iran said Sunday that the news they had received eight-year prison sentences for spying hit them hard, but they remain hopeful the men will be released eventually. Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal were sentenced Saturday to three … Continue Reading
Dear Annie: Seven months ago, I married “Jake.” Since that day, his family has refused to communicate with us. They claim my bridesmaids were “out to get them” and told Jake that I “talk too much about my travels.” Why would they lie about such things? We’ve attempted to work it out, but they refuse … Continue Reading
Dozens of employees at a Woodland tomato-processing plant were taken to area hospitals Sunday after chlorine gas leaked into the air, fire officials said. In all, 43 workers at Pacific Coast Producers reported suffering from symptoms, including itchy throats, watery eyes and breathing difficulties, said Greg Robinson, Woodland Fire Department battalion chief. Mona Shulman, a … Continue Reading
Dear Annie: I knew my mother-in-law would go crazy when we had the first grandchild, but I’m starting to feel resentment. My baby is 7 months old. Mom was angry when she wasn’t the first to hold her. She drives 50 miles twice a week to visit. She shows up uninvited and ends up wherever … Continue Reading
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