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By Tamar Lewin The announcement in May that Coursera, which offers free college classes online, had signed agreements with state universities enrolling more than a million students made it plain that such courses, virtually unheard-of two years ago, are now part of the higher education mainstream. But along the way, a rancorous debate has emerged […]
The Davis summer flea markets continue on Sundays, July 28 and Aug. 25, at 946 Olive Drive. The flea market features art, performances — Rita Hosking and Animal Spirits – and vintage goods. There also are activities for all ages, including ping pong, a bounce house and a community mural project. To be a vendor […]
Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada, D-Davis, will host community office hours from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Davis Senior Center library, 646 A St. “Please stop by with any questions or concerns about state issues, or if you need assistance with any state agency,” Yamada said. She represents all or parts of six […]
The West Yolo Democratic Club will present “Party at the Farm” from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday July 28, at Russ and Kathy Lester’s Dixon Ridge Farms, 5430 Putah Creek Road, between Winters and Davis. This fundraiser for Democratic candidates includes a full-catered dinner by El Pueblo of Winters, drinks, speakers, music, an auction of […]
The city of Davis is offering a free composting class at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Veterans’ Memorial Center Game Room, 203 E. 14th St. In addition to backyard composting and worm composting, this class will place a particular emphasis on simple, pest-free methods of composting food scraps. After attending the class, Davis residents can […]
The American Veterinary Medical Association has named Benjamin Hart, a UC Davis distinguished professor emeritus, its Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year. The annual award recognizes a veterinarian’s work “in preserving and protecting human-animal relationships,” according to a news release, including community service, leadership, research and teaching. Named for Leo Bustad, a former dean […]
The Davis man who triggered a 2 1/2-hour law-enforcement search last Thursday after fleeing from parole agents has a history of assault, battery and theft convictions, according to the California Department of Corrections and rehabilitation. Michael Anthony Cruz, 25, was paroled in April 2011 after serving two years of a four-year sentence for assault with […]
Davis police arrested a 32-year-old man Sunday after he allegedly was caught photographing young girls under their clothing at the local Target store. Now, investigators are seeking other possible victims of Tyler Dean Luke, a Davis resident, and asking them to come forward. Lt. Glenn Glasgow said the probe began at about 1:45 p.m., when […]
