Date Archive: 08-09-2012

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Beyond Platinum: Bringing a world bicycle fair to Davis

The first ever Bicycle World’s Fair and Exposition, in Davis. Just imagine it:

A celebration of the first U.S. bike lane, a Bicycling Hall of Fame induction ceremony, even a Davis stage in the prestigious Amgen Tour of California, it would all be part of an international event that could leave the city of Davis indelibly “on the map” as a bicycling community.

The city’s closer to hosting such an event than some may think.

Thanks to Dave “DK” Kemp, the city’s newly hired bicycle pedestrian coordinator — whose title was later changed to active transportation coordinator — the city has a plan to host the grandiose event in …

Stagers help present homes for sale in best light

When a homeowner gets ready to sell, it is widely understood that the property should be displayed to prospective buyers in an attractive manner. Mow that front lawn. Put away the dishes in the kitchen. Have those bathrooms neat and clean. It’s simple common sense. But increasingly, home sellers are seeking professional help as they […]

Davis Depot building to close for four days in late August

The Davis Southern Pacific Depot building will be closed from Friday, Aug. 24, through Monday, Aug. 27, while the city tents and treats a termite infestation that city facilities staff discovered earlier this year during a routine building inspection. Passengers will still be able to access the platform and the trains, which will run on […]

Attorney files complaint over Davis GATE program

Attorney David Meyers has filed a complaint with the Davis school district regarding multiple aspects of the Gifted and Talented Education program. Meyers, who provided a copy of the complaint to The Enterprise, is representing a “John Doe” client whose name is being publicly withheld. The complaint raises several demands, including: * “An immediate cessation […]

School board worries about outcome of November election

A range of possible budgetary scenarios, considered by the Davis school district Wednesday night, all hinge on the outcome of the Nov. 6 election. Several November ballot measures will have a big impact on public school funding, including Gov. Brown’s Proposition 30, which will be voted on statewide. If Prop. 30 fails Nov. 6, there […]